‘Reliable Sources’: Why defending the press is essential to defending democracy
For over 30 years, “Reliable Sources” has covered the role the press plays in societies around the world. In the show’s final episode Sunday, host…
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Two new memoirs show the imbalance destabilizing American democracy
Tim Miller and Lis Smith built formidable reputations by speaking for important politicians. Now, speaking for themselves, they’ve illuminated the…
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Student loan announcement to come in ‘next week or so,’ Education secretary says ahead of deadline
US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Sunday that Americans can expect a decision from the Biden administration on student loans in the “next…
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Sen. Mark Kelly ‘not at all’ concerned about Democrats’ 2024 chances in Arizona if Biden runs
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona on Sunday said he is “not at all” concerned about Democrats winning Arizona in 2024 if President Joe…
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Appeals court temporarily pauses order requiring Graham to appear before Atlanta-area grand jury
A federal appeals court on Sunday temporarily paused a district court’s order requiring that Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina…
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Texas GOP congressman says Mar-a-Lago search reflects ‘long history of loss of credibility’ at DOJ under Democrats
Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas on Sunday criticized the Department of Justice for executing a search warrant on former President Donald…
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Peoria school teaching 1776 curriculum
Welcome to Candeo Peoria. The public charter school says its mission is to grow wisdom and virtue for a life well lived. A part of their liberal arts…
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Mitch McConnell is right. Senate Republicans have a candidate problem.
We’ve become used to displays of braggadocio by politicians (see former President Donald Trump). That’s why it’s notable when a politician admits…
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Ukrainian grain deal ‘lays groundwork for permanent peace environment,’ says Turkey
Some 27 ships loaded with grain have left Ukraine’s Black Sea ports since August 1 under an export deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey,…
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Cheney says January 6 committee still wants to hear directly from Pence
Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the January 6 House select committee, told ABC on Friday that the panel still wants to hear directly from former…
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Arizona Republican secretary of state nominee kept ‘Treason Watch List’ and posted about stockpiling ammunition on Pinterest
The Republican nominee for secretary of state in Arizona is a self-proclaimed member of the far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers who repeatedly…
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Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act into law
President Joe Biden will sign a sweeping $750 billion health care, tax and climate bill into law at the White House on Tuesday — marking a major…
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House Republicans issue scathing report criticizing Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal
At the height of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan there were only 36 State Department officials on the ground at the Kabul airport to…
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Beto O’Rourke responds to heckler over Uvalde with expletive
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Democrat Beto O’Rourke responded to a heckler at a campaign stop with an expletive after the Texas gubernatorial candidate heard…
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Judge to decide whether to release FBI raid search warrant, Trump does not oppose
The stakes have been raised dramatically in the showdown between former President Trump and the Justice…
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Donald Trump drops campaign video after the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago home
Former President Donald Trump says “the best is yet to…
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Biggest climate bill in U.S. history heads to House after weekend win for Senate Democrats Â
In Washington, Senate Democrats are heading back to their home states for the August break energized after a big legislative win over the weekend.…
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Pinal County names new recorder amid election woes reshuffle
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors named a replacement for the elected recorder on Friday as it continues to address a series of primary elections…
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Dems change some tax provisions as they ready economic bill
Democrats pared part of their proposed minimum tax on huge corporations and made other changes in their giant economic bill, Senate Majority Leader…
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Biden administration announces latest steps aimed at filling high-quality jobs
The Biden administration this week announced two new steps aimed at placing more Americans into high-quality jobs, dedicating $500 million toward…
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