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Frank Shakespeare, Nixon’s TV guru who redefined political ads, dies at 97
Mr. Shakespeare’s team oversaw ads and on-air events that reflected the rising power of television as a political tool.
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The 4 most undersold political stories of 2022
Abortion ballot initiatives, the continued evolutions of the GOP, our increasingly tight elections and accountability for Trump’s frivolous claims and lawsuits.
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American elections are getting much closer
For the fourth time in four years, less than 1 percent of votes effectively determined which side would control the House, the Senate or the presidency.
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Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers
The combination of the war in Ukraine and concern about longer-term threats from Russia and China are driving a bipartisan push to increase U.S. capacity to produce weapons.
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‘I’m Not Ready’: A Mother Denied an Abortion in Texas Faces an Uncertain Future
Faith-based Blue Haven Ranch provides temporary aid for poor Texas women with newborns. But how will they survive when it ends?
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Why Democrats Feel Surprisingly Good Heading Into 2023
President Biden’s polling has ticked upward. Gas prices are down. And Republicans are at loggerheads.
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U.S. Scrutinizes Political Donations by Sam Bankman-Fried and Allies
Federal prosecutors appear to be focusing on possible wrongdoing by cryptocurrency executives, rather than by Democratic or Republican politicians. But the inquiries widen an explosive campaign finance scandal.
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Milton Viorst, Writer Who Chronicled the Middle East, Dies at 92
He wrote that the Six-Day War was a necessary prelude to peace, but he also warned that the conflict would continue without Palestinian statehood.
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Travel Meditations From a Stuck-at-Home Vagabond
Rolf Potts, the author who inspired wanderlust in many, has mastered the art of ‘engaged travel,’ which makes you see home with fresh eyes.
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Help! My Pricey Travel Credit Card Wouldn’t Work When I Traveled
A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as handy for going abroad. But on a recent trip outside the U.S., it was declined at every stop. Is there any protection from fraud protection?