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Trump has proposed direct payments to Americans before. They haven’t happened.
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (250+ words) The Washington Post President Donald Trump recycled a familiar concept Wednesday in pledging to send Americans $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms. Similar payments he promised previously never materialized. - In 2025, Trump floated a “dividend” based on spending cuts achieved by the…...
Obama fundraising with Democrats as GOP holds night 2 of convention
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (87+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The former president plans to join House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New…...
Former Amazon employees sue over alleged discrimination against pregnant warehouse workers
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (71+ words) The Washington Post A group of former Amazon warehouse employees is suing the company for systemically discriminating against pregnant workers, accusing the company of denying them basic accommodations and penalizing some who took breaks to pump milk or time off…...
Opinion | The midterm map’s most telling contests? These are my five picks.
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (33+ words) The Washington Post Two Senate races and three House contests offer the clearest early read on whether Democrats can retake Congress....
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (52+ words) The Washington Post WASHINGTON — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Ocean State voters will also choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local…...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (961+ words) Former Republican U.S. Sens. John Sununu and Scott Brown will compete in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate primary Tuesday for the seat currently held by retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen WASHINGTON — Two former Republican U.S. Senators eyeing a return to…...
Connecticut senator urges Democrats to speak up about fighting corporate power
1+ week, 3+ day ago (96+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. As Chris Murphy walks the length of his state for the 10th time,…...
Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change
1+ week, 5+ day ago (97+ words) The Washington Post U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term in office U.S. Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ Senate primary Tuesday, once again fending off a push…...
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
1+ week, 5+ day ago (98+ words) The Washington Post The House has passed a short-term measure to fund the federal government into early December WASHINGTON — The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a…...
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures
1+ week, 5+ day ago (88+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at…...