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In Washington over the last few years,” he said on June 29, “it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to ...

By Tom Campbell Donald Trump’s customary bluster, intimidation and threats backfired on him this time. It might well result in a Democrat winning the 2026 U.S. Senate election in our state. Senator ...

He followed the playbook that had marked his life in business before politics. He focused on branding — labeling the ...

David, you talk about the people who said that they were standing on principle to oppose this, that they did not want the ...