As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat
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As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As he contemplates a run for governor next year, Representative Mike Lawler of New York was already sparring with one potential Democratic opponent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Now, he is about to get one for his current seat, too. Beth Davidson, a well-connected Democratic…

Republicans Want Lower Taxes. The Hard Part Is Choosing What to Cut.
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Republicans Want Lower Taxes. The Hard Part Is Choosing What to Cut.

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Since their party swept to power, Republicans have entertained visions of an all-inclusive tax cut — one that could permanently lower rates for individuals, shower corporations with new incentives and deliver President Trump’s sprawling suite of campaign promises. If only it were so…

Opinion | Trump’s First Four Weeks Felt Like Four Years
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Opinion | Trump’s First Four Weeks Felt Like Four Years

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines I’m just saying the best way to tackle those issues is to forget about stupid, greedy tax cuts for the rich and juice up the economy with efficient government, targeted spending on services like quality child care, good schools and health care for…

Opinion | The Republican Party’s NPC Problem — and Ours
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Opinion | The Republican Party’s NPC Problem — and Ours

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A few years back, the online right became enamored of a new epithet for liberals NPC short for non-player character. Non-playable non-player character. But you don’t know about this. Do I get to tell you the NPC meme. Yes, this is the most…

Bracing for a Shutdown Fight, Democrats Warn Their Votes Are Not a Given
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Bracing for a Shutdown Fight, Democrats Warn Their Votes Are Not a Given

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines One month out from a deadline to avert a government shutdown, Republicans in Congress are struggling to find the votes to extend federal funding, and Democrats are issuing a stark warning: Don’t look at us this time. After two years of coming to…

Opinion | Trump Dares the Courts to Stop Him
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Opinion | Trump Dares the Courts to Stop Him

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, designed to balance power — and serve as checks on one another. That constitutional order suddenly appears more vulnerable than it has in generations. President Trump is trying to expand his authority beyond the bounds…

Eric Adams Discussed Possible Republican Primary Run With G.O.P. Leader
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Eric Adams Discussed Possible Republican Primary Run With G.O.P. Leader

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has quietly explored running in this spring’s Republican primary as he searches for a path to a second term, according to one Republican official and two people familiar with his deliberations. The mayor, a Democrat, had…

Opinion | Trump and Musk Pull Focus. But Vance Is the One to Watch.
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Opinion | Trump and Musk Pull Focus. But Vance Is the One to Watch.

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines JD Vance may not command headlines like Donald Trump or even Elon Musk, but he is the man to watch if you care about the long game in politics. His vice-presidential assignments seem carefully chosen to position him with an eye toward where…

Push to Drop Adams Charges Reveals a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
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Push to Drop Adams Charges Reveals a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Justice Department on Monday ordered federal prosecutors to drop the corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams of New York, a remarkable incursion into a continuing criminal case that raises questions about the fair administration of justice during President Trump’s second term. The…

Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation
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Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Representative Nancy Mace, the South Carolina Republican who in recent weeks has floated a run for governor, on Monday night accused her former fiancé and three other men of having drugged and raped her and other women, and of filming and taking lewd…