Politics
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As Budget Bill Hangs in Limbo, Kyrsten Sinema Heads to Europe
Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the moderate Arizona Democrat who has objected to the size and scope of President Biden’s sweeping legislative…
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Supreme Court Seems Ready to Restore Death Sentence for Boston Marathon Bomber
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared poised to reinstate a death sentence on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was convicted…
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Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Jeffrey Clark, Former Justice Dept. Official
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot issued a subpoena on Wednesday to Jeffrey Clark, a…
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Justice Dept. to Investigate Reports of Abuse in Texas’ Juvenile Prisons
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it was investigating juvenile correctional facilities in Texas over allegations of…
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Jail Officials Held in Contempt for Treatment of Jan. 6 Defendant
A federal judge held top officials of the Washington, D.C., jail in contempt of court on Wednesday, ruling they had…
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House Approves Bill to Avert U.S. Default, Sending It to Biden
WASHINGTON — The House gave final approval on Tuesday to legislation that would raise the debt ceiling into early December,…
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National Issues Dominate Ad Wars in Virginia Governor’s Race
Sign up here to get On Politics in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Four of the five most expensive…
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The Unlikely Issue Shaping the Virginia Governor’s Race: Schools
WINCHESTER, Va. — As a lifelong Republican in her home state of Virginia, Tammy Yoder faithfully casts her ballot for…
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Maryland Couple Accused of Selling Submarine Secrets Appear in Court
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Maryland couple accused of attempting to sell some of America’s most closely guarded nuclear submarine secrets…
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A Babysitter and a Band-Aid Wrapper: Inside the Submarine Spy Case
WASHINGTON — On July 28, Diana Toebbe posted a Facebook message looking for a babysitter to take care of her…