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Top Dems urge caution on ‘blue wave,’ temper expectations

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 22, 2018 | Bottom Left, Top Right

Top Dems urge caution on ‘blue wave,’ temper expectations Top Democrats are working to manage expectations about a “blue wave” sweeping the party into power on Capitol Hill, urging caution about those predictions amid fresh signs that the...

Trump criticizes Saudi account of Khashoggi’s death, claiming ‘deception’ and ‘lies’

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 22, 2018 | Bottom Left, Top Right

Trump criticizes Saudi account of Khashoggi’s death, claiming ‘deception’ and ‘lies’ President Donald Trump offered sharper criticism of Saudi Arabia’s explanation of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying “obviously...

Republicans tried to kill Obamacare. Now they’re embracing its most popular part.

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 18, 2018 | Bottom Left, Top Right

Republicans tried to kill Obamacare. Now they’re embracing its most popular part. If you’ve covered American politics over the last eight years, one of the more stunning developments of the 2018 midterms is how Republicans who have attempted to demolish...

Trump proposes 5 percent budget cut for each Cabinet agency

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 17, 2018 | Top Right

Trump proposes 5 percent budget cut for each Cabinet agency On the heels of a new Treasury Department report showing a 17 percent rise in the annual federal budget deficit, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was asking his Cabinet to propose major...

Pompeo meets with king, crown prince in Saudi Arabia amid Khashoggi disappearance

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 16, 2018 | Bottom Left, Top Right

Pompeo meets with king, crown prince in Saudi Arabia amid Khashoggi disappearance Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss the disappearance and alleged murder of journalist...

Dems worry of 2016-style stumbles, as GOP sees chance of holding off ‘wave’

by Jahnra Cadungog | Oct 15, 2018 | Bottom Left, Top Right

Dems worry of 2016-style stumbles, as GOP sees chance of holding off ‘wave’ Since Donald Trump was elected president, Democrats have been counting on an energized liberal base to send a big, blue wave to wipe out Republican congressional majorities this...