Breaking news from Washington and beyond
Breaking news from Washington and beyond From Washington and beyond |
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Alexander Smirnov admitted he fabricated the conspiracy that Joe Biden and his son Hunter had made millions from a Ukrainian energy company. |
By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling |
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It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer. |
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The longtime Republican leader is getting increasingly fed up with Donald Trump. (At least in words.) |
In a new interview with Time magazine, Trump seems to imply Israel can get away with just about anything. | {{#if }} Dive into a world of thought-provoking journalism, incisive commentary, and engaging cultural coverage. The New Republic has been at the forefront of American intellectual life for over a century, and now you can share its brilliance with your loved ones (or indulge yourself), and become a TNR member, at a fantastic price. Hurry, this special offer ends soon! | {{/if}} In fact, his most cherished economic policy will almost certainly make things much worse. |
The Justice Department’s inspector general has put to rest Republicans’ favorite conspiracy theory about the January 6 insurrection. |
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A far from exhaustive guide to the books that our critics most admired in 2024 |
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From the mind that brought you Jewish space lasers comes yet another bananas interpretation of a news event. |
By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling |
This is the biggest single-day act of clemency. |
Nancy Pelosi is reportedly working behind the scenes to ensure that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t secure one of the House’s most powerful posts. |
Trump Jr. decided to celebrate the news with a warning message for one of our allies. |
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Billy Long, an anti-tax huckster who doesn’t think the IRS should exist, makes his living promising to cut your tax bill 40 percent. |
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