American politics: The ‘herbal tea party’ stirs up Democrats – Financial Times

Financial Times American politics: The 'herbal tea party' stirs up DemocratsFinancial TimesIt was 12 days before her primary in Texas's seventh district when first-time candidate Laura Moser got the message: a powerful Democratic political action committee wanted her out of the race. A tall and gangly progressive activist, Ms Moser was one …and more » us politics – Google News

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Chance of Nafta Deal in 2018 Diminishes as Talks Drag Past Congressional Deadline – New York Times

New York Times Chance of Nafta Deal in 2018 Diminishes as Talks Drag Past Congressional DeadlineNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The prospect of rewriting the North American Free Trade Agreement this year appeared to diminish significantly on Thursday, as a deadline set by congressional Republicans passed and the lead American trade negotiator, Robert …US Congress: NAFTA deal has to happen this week or we won't handle it this yearCANOE No NAFTA deal this week, no NAFTA deal this year, Congress warnsFinancial PostUS Congress: If there's no NAFTA deal this week, we won't…

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Michael Bloomberg blames ‘extreme partisanship’ for unprecedented dishonesty in US politics – Washington Times

Washington Times Michael Bloomberg blames 'extreme partisanship' for unprecedented dishonesty in US politicsWashington TimesThat's according to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who warned in a commencement speech on Saturday at Texas' Rice University that “an endless barrage of lies” and a trend toward “alternate realities” in national politics pose a dire …Michael Bloomberg Slams 'Epidemic' Of Political Lies As Danger To DemocracyHuffPost Michael Bloomberg: Americans facing "epidemic of dishonesty"CBS NewsMichael Bloomberg calls 'epidemic of dishonesty' bigger threat than terrorismThe Guardianall 34 news articles » us politics – Google News

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Here Are the Biggest Stories in American Politics This Week – New York Times

New York Times Here Are the Biggest Stories in American Politics This WeekNew York TimesAfter the accusations were reported, there was political sniping between the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York over who should investigate them. Mr. Vance was irate over Mr. Cuomo's decision to …Trump welcomes back freed Americans detainees from North KoreaVirginian-Pilot North Korea will receive US economic assistance if it gives up nuclear weapons, Pompeo saysFox NewsA US citizen freed from North Korea had been detained so long…

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West Virginia voters side with a safer Republican candidate in hotly contested US Senate race – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times West Virginia voters side with a safer Republican candidate in hotly contested US Senate raceLos Angeles TimesRepublican voters in West Virginia opted Tuesday for a safer nominee for U.S. Senate over a combustible one, picking state Atty. Gen. Patrick Morrisey to face Sen. Joe Manchin III, one of the Democratic incumbents most threatened in November.Roundup: US Republicans, Democrats feel out voters' mood as four states hold primariesXinhua With Blankenship loss, Republicans look to November in three key Senate racesCNNRelief for Republicans as convicted coal baron loses in…

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Trump Withdraws US From ‘One-Sided’ Iran Nuclear Deal – New York Times

New York Times Trump Withdraws US From 'One-Sided' Iran Nuclear DealNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump declared on Tuesday that he was withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, unraveling the signature foreign policy achievement of his predecessor Barack Obama, isolating the United States from its Western allies and sowing …World holds breath for Trump's Iran deal decisionCNN Trump nixes Iran dealThe Jerusalem PostIran nuclear deal: Trump pulls US out in break with Europe alliesBBC NewsHaaretz –1011nowall 7,304 news articles » us president – Google News

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