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Wait, what? Democrats were the majority in the US Senate this week – MarketWatch

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Washington Post Wait, what? Democrats were the majority in the US Senate this weekMarketWatchSenate Democrats didn't have to wait until November. For two days this week, the party actually held a majority in the Senate. That is because more Republican Senators than Democrats skipped the two days of work this week, according to a report in the …The Daily 202: Bernie and Hillary who? Democratic Senate hopefuls sidestep personalities to run on policyWashington Post GOP leader criticizes Republican senators for not showing up to workThe Hillall 41 news articles » us…

Which US President Saved Baseball? – Parade

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Parade Which US President Saved Baseball?ParadeIn his new book, The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House (University of Nebraska Press), author Curt Smith, a former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush and host of the “Voices of The Game” series at the … us president – Google News

How the ‘center’ became unimportant in US politics – New York Post

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New York Post How the 'center' became unimportant in US politicsNew York PostWhat constituted the center of American politics has always been up for debate. Did the center mean mushy moderation? Was it the “reasonable” midpoint between the right and left where most American voters clustered? Was it a set of clear principles …and more » us politics – Google News

The Daily 202: The US economy is thriving. Can Republicans ride that to a midterm upset? – Washington Post

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Washington Post The Daily 202: The US economy is thriving. Can Republicans ride that to a midterm upset?Washington Post1 issue on voters' minds when they head to the polls. With unemployment closing in on a 50-year low, stocks near record highs and growth picking up, the possibility exists that the economy could give Republicans enough of a boost to eat into a “blue …CNN Poll: Democratic advantage grows in race for CongressCNN Republicans Don't Just Want to Win—They Want to Rig the GameDaily BeastAs Midterms Near, Democrats Are More Politically…

Somali Refugee Wins Primary Election for US Congress – Voice of America

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Voice of America Somali Refugee Wins Primary Election for US CongressVoice of AmericaShe is seeking to become the first refugee from Africa to gain a seat in the U.S. Congress. A simple message. The 35-year-old politician spoke at the University of Minnesota's Hubert Humphrey School of Public Affairs before Tuesday's vote. “I am a …Somali American Set to Become First in US CongressThe Root Ilhan Omar: Somali-American former refugee gives emotional victory speech after winning US congress Democratic …The IndependentDespite Trump, Somali-Americans overcame scrutiny to make political history in MinnesotaQuartzCNN –CNBC –AP…

Trump Revokes Ex-CIA Director John Brennan’s Security Clearance – New York Times

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New York Times Trump Revokes Ex-CIA Director John Brennan's Security ClearanceNew York TimesIn an interview later Wednesday with The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Trump argued that his list of potential targets for having security clearances revoked was not confined to his political opponents, saying that he “would put a Republican on, too, if I … us politics – Google News