UChicago political scientist Susan C. Stokes analyzes the current moment while offering solutions to a polarized public ...

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The proposal was the idea of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. He shopped it ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — The White House pressed U.S. Navy officials to launch 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy ...

The White House pressed Navy officials to launch 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during a recent military demonstration for the service’s 250th anniversary celebration that ...