What Thom Tillis’s Surrender to Trump Says About the Trump G.O.P.
It is very hard to be principled, independent or any of those other bygone adjectives in today’s G.O.P.
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Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
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Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’
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What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
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"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
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Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans
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Still uncertain about Trump? Let Boris Johnson guide you on this ‘very compassionate man’ | Catherine Bennett
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Trump defends Amy Coney Barrett: ‘She’s a very good woman’
President Trump defended Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, calling her a “very good woman” even as she breaks with conservatives on some issues. “She’s a very good woman. She’s very smart, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trouble is brewing for local beer companies as Trump slaps tariffs on aluminum
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