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Senators elected to oppose war in 2008 try to strike the right tone on the Islamic State — with reelection looming
Six years later, first-term Senate Democrats are asked to have opinions on conflict in the Middle East again.
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The GOP’s favorite coal executive is being sued over political contributions. Here’s what’s up.
If you guessed that the name 'Robert Murray' was involved, you are correct.
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Roger Goodell’s father was a senator — and he lost his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War
Appointed to the Senate, Charlie Goodell soon ran afoul of his party's leaders, including Richard Nixon.
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What we wrote about right before September 11, 2001
The world felt changed, but it's amazing how much things stayed the same.
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American politics haven’t been the same since Sept. 11, 2001. Here’s why.
A reflection on the 13th anniversary of the attacks.