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Here are the ‘outside the box’ progressive ideas 2020 Democrats are pitching
A clear trend emerging among Democrats' top 2020 contenders: They've been putting forward a steady stream of uber-progressive economic policies.
7 years ago
Christie off list of White House chief of staff candidates
Christie cited family reasons, saying he was asking Trump to remove him from consideration. He had met with Trump on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the meeting.
7 years ago
Judges ask ICE to make courts off limits to immigration arrests
Schools, hospitals and places of worship have been off-limits to federal immigration officers. Now, a group of judges is asking ICE to add courthouses to the list.
7 years ago
Congress to make members pay out of pocket for sexual harassment settlements
The deal comes after nearly a yearlong standoff between the House and the Senate over member liability and other issues in the bill.
7 years ago
Judge gives ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen 3 years in prison
"Somewhere along the way Mr. Cohen appears to have lost his moral compass," the judge said. "As a lawyer, Mr. Cohen should have known better."
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In fight with ‘Chuck and Nancy,’ Trump says he’d be ‘proud’ to shut down government
"I'll be the one to shut it down. I will take the mantle. And I will shut it down for border security," Trump told House and Senate Democratic leaders.
7 years ago
Google CEO says he leads ‘without political bias’ during Congressional testimony
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is no longer an empty chair.
7 years ago
Bob Mondello, Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon would never agree on a single list of best movies of the year. But here are 15 of the movies we admired and will remember.
7 years ago
No tea party here: House Democrats can’t wait to govern
As House control is about to switch, it serves as a reminder about Democrats: They like government. And governing.
7 years ago
Help wanted: White House Chief of Staff
Trump says he will be making a decision "soon" on a new chief of staff. But some of the candidates whose names have been floated for the post say they're not interested.
7 years ago
Supreme Court declines key Planned Parenthood case
The result is that people can use Medicaid money for pregnancy-related Planned Parenthood services. Now, this is not for abortion-related services.
7 years ago
Fire-resistant is not fire-proof, California homeowners discover
California's building codes are not keeping up with the severe, wind-driven wildfires that are becoming the norm.
7 years ago
Whether a president can be prosecuted remains in dispute
For the first time, prosecutors have tied President Donald Trump to a federal crime.
7 years ago
Voting by mail is on the rise, but could alleged N.C. election fraud change that?
Supporters say it increases turnout, because it is significantly more convenient for most voters.
7 years ago
Sen. Cory Booker visits New Hampshire in preview for 2020
Booker was invited by the New Hampshire Democratic Party to headline its post-midterm election "victory celebration" in Manchester.
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