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With Roe Gone, Some House Republicans Back Away From National Abortion Ban
Nearly three dozen House Republicans who supported a federal abortion ban in the last Congress have yet to sign on this year, reflecting a shifting political calculus after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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The Story Ron DeSantis Does Not Tell Is His Own
Ron DeSantis has made lots of changes to try to revamp his struggling campaign. But he rarely tries talking about himself.
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Manchin, ‘Not Here Campaigning,’ Stirs 2024 Chatter in New Hampshire
The attention-seeking West Virginia senator, who has teased a late third-party presidential bid, tried to keep up the suspense at a Friday appearance in the state.
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Johnson Says He’ll Stand by Deal to Avert Shutdown, Spurning Hard-Right Demands
The House speaker is facing intense pressure from far-right Republicans to abandon the agreement he struck with Democrats to keep the government from partially shutting down next week.
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Biden Faults Austin for Judgment Lapse, but Says He Still Has Faith in Him
The Pentagon took days to tell the White House that the defense secretary had been hospitalized, raising grave questions about national security and the chain of command.
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At D.C.’s best new Mexican restaurant, the cooking will thrill you
At Amparo Fondita, chef Christian Irabién offers an outstanding seafood-driven Mexican menu in Dupont Circle.
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Why is the paint peeling on my wood siding, and how do I repair it?
Inadequate surface preparation is the most likely culprit. Here are the steps for prepping and repainting.
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Are Iowa Evangelicals on the Trump Train? These Pastors Offer Clues.
In 2016, evangelicals fueled a victory in Iowa for Ted Cruz. Since then, they’ve tilted toward Donald Trump and been courted by Ron DeSantis. We asked several conservative Christian pastors where they’re leaning.
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Asa Hutchinson, Tilting at a Trump-Branded Windmill, Hangs On
The former Arkansas governor, nowhere in the polls, is running on principle — and on fumes, financially speaking.
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EU Releases Data Act to Facilitate Access and Use of Data
On 22 December 2023, the Regulation on harmonized rules on fair access to and use of data (“Data Act”) was published in the EU’s Official Journal. The Data Act lays down rules on fair access to and use of personal and non-personal data across all economic sectors generated by connected products and digital related services….By:…