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Why a Second Trump Presidency May Be More Radical Than His First

Donald Trump has long exhibited authoritarian impulses, but his policy operation is now more sophisticated, and the buffers to check him are weaker.

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Santos Relishes the Limelight Even as His Show Looks Likely to Close

Before the debate about his possible expulsion from Congress, George Santos seemed to embrace his starring role in a scandal of his own making.

NYC Mayor’s Woes Are So Bad Even Andrew Cuomo Is Eyeing a Run

  • Federal probe of campaign, migrant crisis dog Eric Adams
  • Nearly a dozen Democratic candidates considering challenges

DeSantis v Newsom: the presidential match-up that isn’t

Is the governors’ debate a glimpse of an alternative reality, or of what’s to come?

George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress in coming days; math ‘doesn’t look good’

His decision not to seek reelection, he said, was not because of external pressure, but due to his frustration with the “sheer arrogance” of his colleagues.

‘It doesn’t look good’: George Santos expects to be expelled from Congress

On X Spaces Friday night, Republican congressman charted his rise from ‘It girl’ to ‘Mary Magdalene of the United States Congress’

Rosalynn Carter, Who Wielded Influence in Turbulent Presidency, Dies at 96

The former first lady sat in on cabinet meetings and served as an envoy during Jimmy Carter’s

What Kind of Trouble Is Eric Adams In?

New York City’s mayor has downplayed the federal investigation into his campaign fund-raising, but, by dodging questions and obfuscating, he’s invited even more public scrutiny.

George Santos announces he won’t seek reelection following damning Ethics Committee report

The report recommended that the allegations against Santos be referred to the Justice Department but stopped short of calling for Santos’s expulsion from the House or other discipline.

Biden set to sign spending bill with no Ukraine aid

The stopgap funding to avoid a government shutdown was approved by the House in a bipartisan vote

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Suspends Republican Presidential Campaign

Departure narrows field for Trump alternative as race focuses on DeSantis, Haley

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert shutdown draws criticism from conservatives

The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, but it featured a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden.

Trump suggests he would use FBI to go after political rivals if elected in 2024

Trump said: ‘If I happen to be president and I see somebody doing well and beating me very badly, I say go down and indict them’

Manchin’s Retirement Fuels Talk of a 2024 Presidential Bid

  • Democrat in red West Virginia provided key votes for Biden

Joe Manchin won’t run for reelection, giving GOP an opening to flip West Virginia seat

But the retirement announcement sounded more like the launch of a new campaign: the lawmaker said he's not done with public service and outlined his frustrations with the two major political parties. 

They blew it

How did they do? In short, they blew it.

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