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Past roadblockers include Newt Gingrich, George W Bush and Ronald Reagan
Voices

Fighting Democrats' setbacks by Reagan, Gingrich, and Bush required resolve; Trump shutdown is no different

Opinion: Democrats have been here before, and history demands that they hold the line, writes John Casey.

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Politics

Who is Scott Bessent? Here's the gay billionaire and treasury secretary backing Trump tariffs

Bessent's tenure has been defined by his compliance in dismantling government agencies and his unwillingness to recognize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Americans.

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Election

The Electoral College: Why do we have it and how does it — or doesn't it — work

Here's why presidential candidates have to concentrate on a handful of swing states and why the winner of the popular vote doesn't always become president.

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Voices

5 mistakes Harris needs to avoid that Gore made debating Bush

Al Gore was the last sitting vice president to run for president, and his debate against George W. Bush was full of sighs and lockboxes and lessons for Harris, writes John Casey.

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News

Judy Shepard, Nancy Pelosi, and queer scientist Jane Rigby among Medal of Freedom honorees

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.

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Obituaries

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, champion of 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal, dead at 82

Lieberman, who was Al Gore's running mate in 2000, leaves a largely pro-LGBTQ+ record.