More than half a century ago, former California Treasurer Jesse Unruh said, “Money is the mother’s milk of politics.” While better-funded candidates aren’t guaranteed victory, money still signals strength.
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It didn’t take long for the political blowtorches to start flaming after President Trump introduced his newest Supreme Court nominee. At 9:03 p.m. Monday, the president entered the East Room of the White House.
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On Independence Day across the Atlantic, doubts over America’s global leadership.
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President Trump is justifiably proud of passing tax reform last December, telling audiences “because of our tax cuts, you can keep more of your hard-earned money.”
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With most primaries over, congressional candidates are now making decisions about the arc of their fall campaigns.
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I didn’t know Kate Spade or Anthony Bourdain but saw familiar threads in their suicides, as my mother took her own life at age 51.
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Tuesday’s primaries in eight states produced more than a few interesting nuggets, including—in the era of #MeToo—more female nominees.
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While the U.S. fixates on steel, China seeks to dominate 21st-century technology.
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