Presidential Election of 2024

Trump Tests Democrats’ Resolve to Oppose vs. Their Desire to Compromise

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Leaders in the party appear to have a subtle but fundamental disagreement: Should they oppose President Trump at every turn, or try to find some common ground?

Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical

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President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.

Trump Visits Kennedy Center for First Time Since Taking It Over

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The president, who ousted Democrats from the board of the once-bipartisan institution and had himself elected chairman, planned to preside over a meeting of its trustees.

Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?

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President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.

‘The Interview’: Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat

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The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.

Trump Seeks More Sway in Picking Kennedy Center Honorees

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The president, who recently had himself installed as the center’s chairman, has called a meeting of its board to approve changes that would give him more input in the process.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Justice Dept. Speech on Crime, Immigration and His Cases

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The president revived a number of falsehoods he had used on the campaign trail last year, including his lie that the 2020 election was stolen from him.

Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity, dodged queries about Republican plans to cut health insurance for the poor, and emerged unscathed on his ties to major industries.