George HW Bush, the 41st US president and father of the 43rd, has died at age 94 – USA TODAY

USA TODAY George HW Bush, the 41st US president and father of the 43rd, has died at age 94USA TODAYHOUSTON — George Herbert Walker Bush, the president who managed the end of the Cold War and forged a global coalition to oust Iraqi forces from Kuwait, has died at age 94. In a political career that spanned three decades, he lost his bid for re …Former President George HW Bush Dies At 94NPR Former US President George HW Bush dead at age 94fox2now.comGeorge HW Bush, 41st US president, dead at…

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Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Democrat Mike Espy, becomes first Mississippi woman elected to Congress – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Democrat Mike Espy, becomes first Mississippi woman elected to CongressUSA TODAY“Mississippi was one of the last two states to have never elected a woman to Congress," said Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. “While Cindy Hyde-Smith got Mississippi out of that undistinguished …Cindy Hyde-Smith becomes Mississippi's 1st woman elected to CongressWABC-TV Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Mississippi US Senate runoff amid racial controversiesCNNCindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy in Senate runoff, becomes state's first woman elected to CongressMississippi TodayKTLAall 2,551…

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Russia inquiry: House Democrats aim to unmask Trump Jr.’s blocked call – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Russia inquiry: House Democrats aim to unmask Trump Jr.'s blocked callUSA TODAYAdam Schiff, who is poised to lead the committee when Democrats take over the House majority, told USA TODAY his committee will have to prioritize the most important witnesses and records that Republicans blocked them from pursuing. The “clearest …Senior House Democrats tap brakes on investigating TrumpReuters It's Not Just Trump in House Democrats' Cross Hairs. His Family Is, Too.New York TimesHouse Democrats to Probe Blocked Number on Donald Trump Jr.'s Phone RecordsDaily BeastThe Daily Callerall 322 news…

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Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ nationalism betrays American values – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Donald Trump's 'America First' nationalism betrays American valuesUSA TODAYFrom Donald Trump's inauguration through last week's shameful decision to stand behind Saudi Arabia (despite overwhelming evidence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's complicity in the brutal murder of a U.S.-based journalist), the president has …and more » us president – Google News

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Democrats won House midterms by largest margin since Watergate scandal, report says – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Democrats won House midterms by largest margin since Watergate scandal, report saysUSA TODAYFemale candidates spearheaded Democratic gains. At least 80 women had been elected to the House. Sixty-nine of the House women are Democrats, including 27 of 28 newcomers, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Jared Polis was the first gay man to …US presidential elections: why a Democrat is now favourite to win in 2020The Conversation UK Midterm Election Results Saw Republicans Suffer Worst House Defeat in US History Based on Popular VoteNewsweekIn historic election for female candidates,…

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‘Awakening’: Abigail Spanberger’s House win illustrates the shift of US politics in ‘year of the badass woman’ – USA TODAY

USA TODAY 'Awakening': Abigail Spanberger's House win illustrates the shift of US politics in 'year of the badass woman'USA TODAYWASHINGTON – Even when analysts called her race a “toss-up,” Abigail Spanberger said she never doubted she would win her bid to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Sure, no woman had ever served the central Virginia district, and it's been …and more » us politics – Google News

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