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In the House, Censures Proliferate, Reflecting a Poisonous Climate
Formal reprimands, once rare, dominated the chamber’s agenda this week, prompting lawmakers in both parties to call for changes to the way the House handles such actions.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Hints at Divisions in Trump’s Movement
As the president forced a onetime loyalist from Congress, her defiant departure signaled a coming debate over Republican identity in a post-Trump era.
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The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?
A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries.
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Miss Piggy, Fraggles and an Auction at the Twilight of a Hollywood Era
The Jim Henson Company sold its longtime studio and is auctioning Muppets memorabilia for the first time in its 70-year history.
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Retiring Before (or After) Your Partner? How to Navigate Money Issues
Too many couples have “undiscussed assumptions” about how they’ll live and spend once they leave the work force, experts say.
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What to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026
The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for health care costs nationally.
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Tyson Foods to Shut Major Beef Facility in Nebraska
The processing plant, in Lexington, employs more than 3,000 workers. It is expected to close in January.
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Trump Offers a Ukraine Peace Plan the Kremlin Can Love
While President Trump at times suggested he was willing to bolster support for Ukraine, he has repeatedly accommodated Russia’s demands.
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As Democrats Look to a New Generation, John Larson Hangs On
The 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat is facing primary challenges from people who say he’s too old and has been around too long. He says his age and experience are his strength.
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Trump and Mamdani’s News Conference: Read the Transcript
President Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, spoke to the news media after their first face-to-face meeting.