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Trump rebukes political advisers for taking other work during midterms
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China Doesn't Need to Invade Taiwan to Control It
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America's renters are emerging as a political movement
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As Taiwan expands Arizona chip plant, China warns against developing political ties
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Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
Justice Alito on the Supreme Court: "We are not part of any political movement"
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France's Catholic Revival Is Fueling Its Far Right
French religiosity is surging - in tandem with political extremism.
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Euro hits 17-month low as political uncertainty in Spain and France rattles markets
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Seven former Cornell University Chi Phi brothers face a lawsuit alleging they drugged and raped a woman, and Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a prosecutor.
Trump revisits the scene of his political ascent as Republicans struggle
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How Taxpayers Fund Political Activism In Higher Education - And How To Stop It
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Send us your questions about how the Iran war will affect US voters in the midterms
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