How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies
President Donald Trump has found multiple ways to harness the presidency to benefit himself.
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Democrats redrew California’s map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them
California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year.
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Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending breaks records in California governor’s race
Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California’s next governor.
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Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
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Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
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Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of ‘vindictive’ Justice Department indictment
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Tesla driver infamous for road rage attacks gets a second prison term
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Judge to decide how long torture’s taint infected the Sept. 11 case
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