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In this California race, both Democrats and Republicans want to tout their money
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Both national Democrats and Republicans are touting recent fundraising reports as evidence their candidate has the upper hand in a heated Central Valley race for Congress.
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John Rash: The cultural odyssey of 'The Odyssey'
“The Odyssey” is on its own odyssey.
The epic poem from ancient Greece about the mythical Ithacan King Odysseus’ ordeal getting home after the Trojan War wandered into America’s culture wars after some prominent ...Read more
Editorial: Behold the new rules of a Midwest summer. One, check the air quality first
Remember when planning a summer day meant glancing out the window to see if it might rain?
Summer now comes with a checklist. What’s the temperature? What’s the heat index? Is there a thunderstorm coming? What’s the...Read more
Editorial: Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran?
President Donald Trump recently justified renewed military action against Iran by saying Tehran “did not obey what they’re supposed to obey” under a memorandum of understanding intended to halt the fighting. Whether ...Read more
Editorial: US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup
Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday wasn’t the most entertaining match but still served as the culmination of a monthlong celebration that spanned the North American continent. From ...Read more
Editorial: Trump returns to old theme with voting grievances
President Donald Trump returned to a familiar theme last week, delivering a prime-time address on election integrity which implied that many states allow those in the country illegally to vote. He called the system “...Read more
Cal Thomas: Who are our domestic enemies?
The oath is a familiar one. The president and vice president take it, as do members of ...Read more
James Stavridis: How Canada can gear up for the Arctic great game
At the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit this month, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada repeatedly emphasized that his nation is undertaking a massive buildup in defense spending. “Canada is on a clear path to ...Read more
Commentary: Government-owned AI is a terrible idea
In the push to regulate artificial intelligence, a dangerous idea is gaining ground in Washington: handing the government ownership stakes in the biggest AI companies. Both parties see immediate dollar signs. Neither is ...Read more
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