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The Carters’ Hometown Mourns for the Love of a Lifetime
There was a time, Rosalynn Carter once confessed, when she dreaded going back to Plains, her tiny Georgia hometown. Actually,…
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Trump’s Dire Words Raise New Fears About His Authoritarian Bent
The former president is focusing his most vicious attacks on domestic political opponents, setting off fresh worries among autocracy experts.
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‘Congratulations, Birds’: Biden Pardons a Pair of Turkeys
The president celebrated his 81st birthday on the same day he spared two turkeys in the annual pre-Thanksgiving tradition.
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2024 Presidential Debate Dates and Locations Are Announced
The Commission on Presidential Debates will host three general election forums on Sept. 16, Oct. 1 and Oct. 9.
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Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act
The ruling, which is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court, would effectively bar private citizens and civil…
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Rosalynn Carter Helped Shape the Role of the Modern First Lady
Mrs. Carter transformed the unelected, unpaid and sometimes unappreciated position of first lady in ways that reverberate to this day.
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The Crisis in Issue Polling, and What We’re Doing About It
A poll can be very close to the actual result but miss the key story line. We’ll try new question…
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The Great Disconnect: Why Voters Feel One Way About the Economy but Act Differently
Americans are angry and anxious, and not just about prices, which may be driving economic sentiment more than their financial…
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Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Trump Election Case Gag Order
A three-judge panel is considering how to balance the former president’s free-speech rights against the need to insulate prosecutors, court…
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In Death Valley, a Rare Lake Comes Alive
Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells are among the roadside outposts inside Death Valley National Park, while Dante’s View draws tourists…