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Green New Deal

Green New Deal Sen. Sherrod Brown, a potential 2020 Democratic presidential contender, shrugged


Historians challenge Northam’s ’indentured servants’ remark

Historians say Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wrongly used the term “indentured servants” when referring the first Africans to arrive in what is now Virginia


Trump, O’Rourke speak at dueling rallies

Associated Press EL PASO, Texas President Donald Trump went to Texas to push his immigration


Dems’ 2020 field now includes Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined the growing group of Democrats jostling to be president


Warren takes on Trump, says he may not be ’free’ in 2020

Back in Iowa as a full-fledged presidential candidate, Democrat Elizabeth Warren took aim at President Donald Trump on Sunday, saying he “may not even be a free person” by next year’s election.


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Col. Janik takes command of 910th Airlift Wing at YARS

Presiding officer at Saturdayt's ceremony, Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig LaFave, left, hands the 910th guidon to Janik. At right is Col. Daniel Sarachene, outgoing 910th commander.


Warren makes presidential bid official with call for change

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren makes bid for the presidency official, grounding her 2020 campaign in a populist call to fight economic inequality and build “an America that works for everyone.”


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be


Virginia Dems struggle with interlocking crises

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Virginia’s Democrats struggled to find their way out of three


Amazon CEO Bezos alleges extortion, blackmail

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of “extortion


Youngstown’s current, former law directors file as Dems for judge

Wednesday was the filing deadline for partisan races on the May 7 primary ballot.


PRIMARY ELECTION | Candidates and issues

The candidates and issues filed by Wednesday’s deadline to get on the May 7 primary ballot. The list


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Reaction divided by party as Trump urges unity Tuesday night

In this New York Times/Associated Press photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as he arrives in the House chamber Tuesday night before giving his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington. Vice President Mike Pence looks on.


White House: Hysteria over Trump presidency spurred subpoena

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says a federal subpoena seeking documents from Donald Trump’s inaugural committee is part of “a hysteria” over the fact that he’s president


Debate grows over ‘Medicare for all’

Associated Press WASHINGTON “Medicare for all” is quickly becoming a rallying cry for many