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Emmer Leads as Divided House G.O.P. Meets Again to Choose a Speaker
House Republicans were meeting behind closed doors to grind through multiple votes to find a nominee for speaker, with several…
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Despite State Bans, Legal Abortions Didn’t Fall Nationwide in Year After Dobbs
The first full-year census of U.S. abortion providers shows significant increases in abortion in states where it’s legal.
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In Tight G.O.P. Primary in Ohio, Newt Gingrich Picks His Candidate
Three Ohio Republicans are competing in the Senate primary. Mr. Gingrich plans to back Bernie Moreno, a businessman who is…
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Two Illinois Parishes Live on Either Side of a Catholic Divide
When the Rev. John Trout heard that Pope Francis wanted feedback from parishes before a major Vatican gathering this month…
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California Boosts Minimum Wage for Health Care and Fast-Food Workers
Sector-specific pay bumps are a new twist in a state that already has one of the highest hourly minimum wages…
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To Build Momentum, Scott Tackles Race and Racism in Chicago
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina gave his speech as his struggling presidential campaign said it would move most of…
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‘5 Families’ and Factions Within Factions: Why the House G.O.P. Can’t Unite
The Republican free-for-all for speaker reflects a web of overlapping blocs that have made the party nearly ungovernable.
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Killing of Detroit Synagogue Leader Not Related to Antisemitism, Police Say
Detroit’s police chief said “persons of interest” had been identified in the killing. No arrests have been made.
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‘I Have Your Back’: Doug Emhoff Draws on His Faith After Hamas Attack
Mr. Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, is the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president. He has…
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Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans
Jim Jordan’s bid showed the power of the ultraconservative faction in Congress.