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Barack Obama clung to leadership of the Democratic Party after leaving the presidency, but Democrats may move on.

And his Education secretary announced probes of more than 50 schools for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump’s ...

Former U.S. Sen. Alan K. Simpson died early Friday morning at the age of 93, leaving a legacy of a man who transcended ...

Republicans should follow four recommendations to successfully pass a reconciliation bill that overhauls federal health care spending in a way that is both impactful and politically palatable, ...

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