#The doubtful convictions of Donald J. Trump

#The doubtful convictions of Donald J. Trump

Indicted four times on a total of 91 criminal charges, former President Donald Trump has not yet gone to trial. And so, at present, Trump is, in more ways than one, a man with no convictions — other than those that serve his own personal and political interests. Abortion is the most recent example, but…

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#Lawmakers express outrage over surprise Fitch decision

#Lawmakers express outrage over surprise Fitch decision

The move by market agency Fitch Ratings to downgrade the United States’s debt rating has startled lawmakers and policymakers alike, who said Wednesday that they were perplexed by the move amid strong recent economic indicators. In addition, news Wednesday that U.S. political instability reflected in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol was a…

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#The fight against cancer faces daunting new challenge: debt politics

#The fight against cancer faces daunting new challenge: debt politics

Even in times of federal budget tightening, cancer research has garnered bipartisan congressional backing, combining with private sector funding to fuel significant scientific progress in tackling the killer disease. “Cancer’s escaped the political gravitational pull,” said Lawrence Gostin, a professor of global health law at Georgetown University Law School. But this year could be different,…

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#McConnell, McCarthy finally jell with debt limit fight 

#McConnell, McCarthy finally jell with debt limit fight 

The relationship between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) jelled this month as they worked together on a debt ceiling deal. McConnell played an instrumental role as adviser to McCarthy and President Biden during months of stalemate, when the president refused to negotiate directly with the Speaker.  The veteran Kentucky…

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