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Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican
Although no one has officially announced a bid to replace McConnell, a handful of lawmakers are widely seen as potential successors.
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Supreme Court keeps Texas migrant law on hold until at least March 13
The Supreme Court action is the latest chapter in the Biden administration’s battle with Texas over whether states can play a role in immigration enforcement.
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Haley Is Still Struggling to Deal With Trump’s Grip on Their Party
Nikki Haley has become the voice of Republicans looking for an alternative to Donald Trump. But she has been a reluctant messenger.
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Jack Teixeira Agrees to 16-Year Plea Deal in Document Leaks Case
Airman Teixeira withdrew his not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to six counts of “willful retention and transmission of national defense information,” according to court filings.
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Alabama Democrats Swarm to a Rare Chance to Increase Their Power
A court-mandated redistricting has made for a suddenly competitive congressional race in a ruby-red state, and Democrats have lined up to seize the opportunity.
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Joe Biden’s Superfans Think the Rest of America Has Lost Its Mind
Bewildered by tepid enthusiasm for a president they see as transformative, these Democrats occupy a lonely place in U.S. politics: “I feel like I’m the only one.”
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Key Primary Races in California and North Carolina to Follow on Super Tuesday
Several states are hosting consequential primary contests.
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Lampang: a Thai City With Charm and Without the Crowds
Centuries-old wooden temples, a graceful river and an unexpected chicken fixation make Lampang, in Northern Thailand, a delightful destination away from the crowds.
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A New Gondola Takes Visitors to a Vanishing Alpine Glacier. Is That a Good Thing?
“Last-chance tourists” are visiting the melting Mer de Glace in Chamonix, France, in droves. A just-opened lift should make that easier. But some worry tourism is only making the problem worse.
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Cafe Unido sells great coffee. But the Panamanian food is spectacular.
The sandwiches at this cafe in Shaw are meticulously made by a chef who insists on perfection.