Analysis: The post-Cold War era is over. Biden’s Europe trip will shape what comes next

For the first time in at least 30 years, a US president has arrived with the…

Ted Cruz clashes with Democrats during heated confirmation hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson

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Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies

The cause was cancer, Albright’s family said in a statement Wednesday. “When I think of Madeleine,…

Live updates: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing Day 3

(Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images) The temperature of the confirmation hearings was raised significantly with a series of…

Nancy Pelosi affirms support for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar after FBI raid, primary runoff berth

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US embassy in Moscow finds Brittney Griner ‘in good condition’ after getting consular access

The embassy official was granted consular access to Griner on Tuesday, according to Price, the first…

Beto O’Rourke touts his oft-overlooked background — small-business owner — as Greg Abbott attacks him as job-killer

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Former U.S. Senate candidate Amanda Edwards announces run for Houston mayor

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Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax

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Los Angeles mayoral race shows shift in policing debate in heavily Democratic city

The top contenders, all Democrats, had been eager for their first chance to contrast their records…