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Why the also-rans matter

Long-shot presidential challengers pose a different sort of threat to front-runners.

Alex Murdaugh appeals conviction and sentencing in murder of wife and son

Attorneys for disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife and son, filed a notice of appeal to his conviction and sentencing Thursday.

Effort to repeal resolutions authorizing military force splits Senate Republicans

Supporters say the move is long overdue, while critics contend it will bolster US adversaries.

Why North Carolina is changing course to expand Medicaid

Ten states continue to hold out against doing so.

DeSantis privately says he’ll run in 2024: Report

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has privately indicated that he plans to run for the 2024 Republican nomination for president, according to a Washington Post report published Thursday.

Fauci defends gain-of-function research: ‘It needs to be regulated’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, defended gain-of-function research on Thursday, but he warned that the practice should be regulated.

DOJ reveals classified messages in Proud Boys trial

Federal prosecutors inadvertently revealed classified messages to defense attorneys for the Proud Boys in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot seditious conspiracy trial.

Biden World Bank pick’s Chinese business ties raise vetting questions

President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the World Bank was vice chairman of a major investor in TikTok’s Chinese parent company, his potential appointment coming as lawmakers push to ban the Beijing-owned video app.

House Republicans advance energy package HR 1 to counter Biden agenda

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced a major energy legislative package Thursday aimed at countering President Joe Biden’s energy agenda and facilitating greater domestic fossil fuel production.

Gender-affirming care ban for minors stalled by Missouri Democrats in state Senate

The Missouri state Senate adjourned a day early this week for its weeklong spring recess because Democratic lawmakers filibustered a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors.
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