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La sinistra può sognare di vincere in Texas
In Texas si pensa in grande, anche quando l’ambizione sembra azzardata o il sogno irrealizzabile. Ma c’è un’eccezione, forse. È l’idea, per molti fantasiosa e per altri irresistibile, che un candidato del Partito democratico possa vincere nello stato per la prima volta dopo 32 anni. Gli occhi sono puntati su due elezioni.
In Texas, Talarico Inspires a Recurring Blue-Tinted Dream
In the go-big-or-go-home collective consciousness of Texas, no ambition is deemed too reckless, no daydream too wild. Save perhaps one. It is the idea, fantastical to many as it is irresistible to others, that the Democrats will win a statewide race in Texas for the first time in 32 years.
In Texas, Talarico Inspires a Recurring Blue-Tinted Dream
Not To Alarm You, But Trump’s Brain Is Melted And Hegseth’s neo-fascism is out in the open. Just how bad has Donald Trump’s leadership been for the Kennedy Center’s financial health? CNN reports …
‘You’re Elected to Fight and Kill the Other Side’: How Congress Lost Its Way
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Cheers and whistles accompanied President Trump’s prizefighter-like arrival in the House chamber to deliver his State of the Union address in February. While Republicans leaned into the aisle to shake Trump’s hand, several Democrats refused to turn his way, and their House minority leader, Representative Hakeem Jeffries, remained seated.
For Populist Democrats, a Movement Fueled by Anger at Both Parties
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. For Populist Democrats, a Movement Fueled by Anger at Both Parties A generation shaped by the pandemic and rising prices has helped drive an emergence of Democratic candidates who say they are as fed up as voters are.
What Would Charlie Kirk Do Today?
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. What Would Charlie Kirk Do Today? A year after the killing of the 31-year-old conservative youth leader, the movement he helped create has splintered. Would that be the case if he were still alive?
House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment
Here are the states that favor daylight saving time. Where Georgia stands The days of gaining or losing an hour of sleep from daylight saving may be numbered for Georgians. On July 14, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-a-year time change. H.R. 139, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, was filed last year by …
The House Ethics Committee concluded in a damning report on Monday that there was “substantial reason to believe” that Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, “violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces.” Specifically, the report found that Mr. Edwards “engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers.” The committee recommended that Mr. Edwards be censured by the House.
Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock an Ohio House Race
WASHINGTON — A sordid, yearslong family drama involving two powerful Republican members of Congress from Ohio and allegations of domestic abuse is threatening to put a fairly safe GOP House seat at risk in an already challenging midterm election year for the party. Rep.
Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock an Ohio House Race
WASHINGTON -- A sordid, yearslong family drama involving two powerful Republican members of Congress from Ohio and allegations of domestic abuse is threatening to put a fairly safe GOP House seat at risk in an already challenging midterm election year for the party. Rep.
Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock an Ohio House Race
Politics 4 hours ago Kentucky governor tells Mitch McConnell: Prove you can serve or ‘resign’ NBC News - By Sahil Kapur, Frank Thorp V and Gabrielle Khoriaty • 4h Gov. Andy Beshear issued his ultimatum in letters warning McConnell and Senate Majority Leader John Thune that he may begin the process of replacing the senator. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is giving Sen.
Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock an Ohio House Race
A sordid, yearslong family drama involving two powerful Republican members of Congress from Ohio and allegations of domestic abuse is threatening to put a fairly safe G.O.P. House seat at risk in an already challenging midterm election year for the party.
Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock an Ohio House Race
A sordid, yearslong family drama involving two powerful Republican members of Congress from Ohio and allegations of domestic abuse is threatening to put a fairly safe G.O.P. House seat at risk in an already challenging midterm election year for the party.
At a Utah campus, an emotional odyssey after Charlie Kirk’s death
Orem • Sage Lloyd will sometimes sit by herself between classes at Utah Valley University and pray in the courtyard where she saw Charlie Kirk gunned down in September. Occasionally, strangers will walk over and, taking note of her grief about Kirk, offer to join her in prayer. Just as often, they will want to argue with her. “They’ll say, ‘There were two shots, not one,’ or they’ll want to debate what direction the shot came from,” Lloyd, 21, said in an interview.
At a Utah Campus, an Emotional Odyssey After Charlie Kirk’s Death
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Sage Lloyd will sometimes sit by herself between classes at Utah Valley University and pray in the courtyard where she saw Charlie Kirk gunned down in September. Occasionally, strangers will walk over and, taking note of her grief about Mr. Kirk, offer to join her in prayer. Just as often, they will want to argue with her.
At a Utah Campus, an Emotional Odyssey After Charlie Kirk’s Death
23 hours ago Gilbert, Arizona — Rep. Andy Biggs, the leading Republican candidate for Arizona governor, likes to tell supporters about the time he teamed up with the late Sen. John McCain to pass a law that helped American Indian tribes send alerts when children go missing. It’s a line in his stump speech that …
At a Utah Campus, an Emotional Odyssey After Charlie Kirk's Death
OREM, Utah -- Sage Lloyd will sometimes sit by herself between classes at Utah Valley University and pray in the courtyard where she saw Charlie Kirk gunned down in September. Occasionally, strangers will walk over and, taking note of her grief about Kirk, offer to join her in prayer. Just as often, they will want to argue with her. "They'll say, 'There were two shots, not one,' or they'll want to debate what direction the shot came from," Lloyd, 21, said in an interview.
Kirk Killing Suspect Confessed and Voiced Regret, Former Partner Says
Kirk Killing Suspect Confessed and Voiced Regret, Former Partner Says Tyler Robinson came home on the day of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and anxiously paced the floor, Lance Twiggs told investigators in an interview that was played in court. Tyler Robinson, center, sitting with his defense lawyers during a preliminary hearing at court in Provo, Utah, on Thursday.
Live Updates: Defendant in Kirk Killing Voiced Regrets After the Shooting, Partner Said
Latest Before he was arrested, Tyler Robinson admitted to friends that he had assassinated Charlie Kirk and told his then-partner that he regretted doing so, according to evidence prosecutors disclosed in court on Thursday. The wealth of new evidence was shown during a preliminary hearing for Mr. Robinson, 23, who has been charged with murder and could face the death penalty in the Sept. 10 killing of Mr. Kirk, a conservative activist who was holding an event at Utah Valley University.
The accused is in court but conspiracy theories still swirl around Charlie Kirk case
Outside the Utah District Court where the preliminary hearing for a man charged with shooting Charlie Kirk was about to begin its first day, Houston-based podcaster Keli Rabon laughed sheepishly when asked if that man, Tyler Robinson, was guilty. “You’re going to think I’m crazy,” Rabon replied, “but I think Charlie’s still alive.” Robinson, she went on, “was at most a spotter” at the scene of the crime at Utah Valley University last September.
Defendant in Kirk Killing Voiced Regrets After the Shooting, Partner Says
Before he was arrested, Tyler Robinson admitted to friends that he had assassinated Charlie Kirk and told his then-partner that he regretted doing so, according to evidence prosecutors disclosed in court Thursday. The wealth of new evidence was shown during a preliminary hearing for Robinson, 23, who has been charged with murder and could face the death penalty in the Sept. 10 killing of Kirk, a conservative activist who was holding an event at Utah Valley University.
The accused is in court but conspiracy theories still swirl around Kirk case
PROVO, Utah — Outside the state District Court where the preliminary hearing for a man charged with shooting Charlie Kirk was about to begin its first day, Houston-based podcaster Keli Rabon laughed sheepishly when asked if that man, Tyler Robinson, was guilty. “You’re going to think I’m crazy,” Rabon replied, “but I think Charlie’s still alive.” Robinson, she went on, “was at most a spotter” at the scene of the crime at Utah Valley University last September.
The Accused Is in Court but Conspiracy Theories Still Swirl Around Kirk Case
Years ago, social media was celebrated as one of the greatest democratic innovations of the modern age. It promised to give ordinary people a voice, …
The Accused Is in Court but Conspiracy Theories Still Swirl Around Kirk Case
The Accused Is in Court but Conspiracy Theories Still Swirl Around Kirk Case Mr. Kirk’s assassination played out live on the internet, but since then, it has become fodder for fantasy. Keli Rabon, a podcaster from Houston, filming outside the courthouse in Provo, Utah, on the first day of a pre-trial hearing for Tyler Robinson, who was charged with killing Charlie Kirk last year.
Live Updates: Gunman Interacted With Members of Kirk’s Group, Agent Says
Latest Tyler Robinson interacted with members of Turning Point USA on a Utah college campus hours before prosecutors say he assassinated the group’s founder, Charlie Kirk, according to testimony at a court hearing on Tuesday. The testimony from David Hull, one of the lead investigators into Mr. Kirk’s killing, came during the second day of a preliminary hearing to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to try Mr. Robinson, 23, for murder.
The Accused Is in Court but Conspiracy Theories Still Swirl Around Kirk Case
PROVO, Utah -- Outside the state District Court where the preliminary hearing for a man charged with shooting Charlie Kirk was about to begin its first day, Houston-based podcaster Keli Rabon laughed sheepishly when asked if that man, Tyler Robinson, was guilty. "You're going to think I'm crazy," Rabon replied, "but I think Charlie's still alive." Robinson, she went on, "was at most a spotter" at the scene of the crime at Utah Valley University last September.
Gunman Interacted With Members of Kirk's Group, Agent Says
Tyler Robinson interacted with members of Turning Point USA on a Utah college campus hours before prosecutors say he assassinated the group's founder, Charlie Kirk, according to testimony at a court hearing Tuesday. Then, about 12 hours after the shooting and in the midst of a sprawling search for the assassin, Robinson returned to the Utah Valley University campus and had contact with a police officer who had arrived to help with security, an investigator testified.
Erika Kirk Attends Hearing for Man Accused of Killing Her Husband
Erika Kirk Attends Hearing for Man Accused of Killing Her Husband Mrs. Kirk is at the center of conspiracy theories, atop a political organization in transition and facing a personal test. Erika Kirk has endeavored to keep appearances to a minimum. Credit...Kenny Holston/The New York Times July 6, 2026, 2:45 p.m. ET Barely known outside conservative youth circles before her 31-year-old husband, Charlie Kirk, was murdered at a campus event 10 months ago, Erika Kirk was thrust into a crucible.
Live Updates: Officer Tells of Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Hunt for a Killer
Latest A police officer is testifying about the chaotic moments following Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year, the first witness to take the stand as prosecutors lay out their case against the man accused in Mr. Kirk’s killing. Chris Bagley, a police officer who used to work for Utah Valley University, where Mr. Kirk was killed, described how police officers mistakenly thought they had apprehended the gunman just minutes after the shooting, but actually had the wrong person.
Prosecutors to Detail Case Against Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Original
Prosecutors to Detail Case Against Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk A judge will determine whether there is enough evidence to go to trial. Mr. Kirk’s widow and parents are expected to be in court.
Officer Tells of Charlie Kirk's Death and the Hunt for a Killer
PROVO, Utah -- A police officer testified Monday about the chaotic moments after Charlie Kirk's assassination last year. He is the first of four witnesses expected to take the stand Monday as prosecutors lay out their case against the man accused in Kirk's killing.
Prosecutors to Detail Case Against Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk
PROVO, Utah -- Nearly 10 months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, prosecutors will begin laying out their case Monday in a hearing that will put Kirk's parents and widow in the same courtroom as the man charged with murdering the conservative activist. The goal of the weeklong preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, is straightforward -- to decide whether prosecutors have enough evidence to go to trial against Tyler J.
New Videos of Charlie Kirk's Killing Emerge in Court, but Few Can Watch
PROVO, Utah -- Graphic videos, detailed police accounts and high-profile conservative figures defined the first day of a hearing to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to take a 23-year-old man to trial for the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, is like a reduced trial, with testimony and exhibits presented to a judge. The hearing resumes Tuesday and is expected to run through the end of the week.
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Massie Is Defeated in Kentucky, Falling to a Trump-Backed Challenger
President Donald Trump's midterm retribution tour against Republicans he deems disloyal to him reached its apogee on Tuesday in Kentucky, where Rep. Thomas Massie, his most prominent GOP antagonist in Congress, lost to the president's handpicked candidate, Ed Gallrein, according to The Associated Press.
Massie Is Defeated in Kentucky, Falling to a Trump-Backed Challenger
President Donald Trump's midterm retribution tour against Republicans he deems disloyal to him reached its apogee on Tuesday in Kentucky, where Rep. Thomas Massie, his most prominent GOP antagonist in Congress, lost to the president's handpicked candidate, Ed Gallrein, according to The Associated Press. Gallrein is a relatively unknown dairy farmer and retired Navy SEAL who had waged only a single unsuccessful political campaign before challenging Massie.
Massie Is Defeated in Kentucky, Falling to a Trump-Backed Challenger
Massie Is Defeated in Kentucky, Falling to a Trump-Backed Challenger Representative Thomas Massie, President Trump’s chief G.O.P. antagonist in the House, lost to Ed Gallrein, Mr. Trump’s handpicked candidate.
How a secretive firm tried to fix an Epstein friend’s tattered image
Senior members of Terakeet, a reputation management firm, huddled in April 2024 to discuss what they could do for their new and potentially biggest client, Goldman Sachs, and its general counsel. She was suddenly the subject of unwanted publicity for her association with the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life
The DailySubscribe: A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life In a Republican primary for a House seat in Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie is facing off against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by the president. Back to The Daily Previous More episodes ofThe Daily May 17, 2026 • 31:48Can We Reverse Aging?
In Kentucky, Fidelity to Trump Is Once Again on the Ballot
In Kentucky, Fidelity to Trump Is Once Again on the Ballot Representative Thomas Massie, the Republican who wears his rifts with President Trump as badges of honor, is battling Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein to keep his seat.
In Kentucky, Fidelity to Trump Is Once Again on the Ballot
BURLINGTON, Ky. -- A few steps from the Boone County Courthouse in the northern Kentucky town of Burlington, Rep. Thomas Massie was about to hold a public event a little over a week before voters would decide whether to keep him in office. A boy walked up and offered him a piece of Pez candy. "You know, President Trump hands out endorsements like you hand out candy," Massie told the boy with a wry grin as he accepted the gift.
How a secretive firm tried (and failed) to fix an Epstein friend’s tattered image
WASHINGTON — Senior members of Terakeet, a reputation management firm, huddled in April 2024 to discuss what they could do for their new and potentially biggest client, Goldman Sachs, and its general counsel. She was suddenly the subject of unwanted publicity for her association with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
How a Secretive Firm Tried (and Failed) to Fix an Epstein Friend’s Tattered Image
How a Secretive Firm Tried (and Failed) to Fix an Epstein Friend’s Tattered Image Terakeet, a reputation management firm, used online tricks to downplay the friendship of the Goldman Sachs general counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler, with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It wasn’t enough. An undated photograph released by the Justice Department showing Kathryn Ruemmler with Jeffrey Epstein.
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After Charlie Kirk's Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
A sign is placed on a chair as audience members arrive at a forum for Republican candidates in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District on Feb. 12, 2026, in Dalton, Ga. References to Charlie Kirk continue to appear at conservative political events since his assassination. TEMPE, Ariz.
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
Spoiling for a fight, or at least an argument worthy of a viral video, the liberal radio host Brian Shapiro sidled up to a folding table where two members of Turning Point USA’s Arizona State University chapter were disseminating literature about the conservative group and its founder, Charlie Kirk. “I’d like to ask you some questions about Turning Point,” Mr. Shapiro said as a colleague began to record the encounter.
After Charlie Kirk's Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Spoiling for a fight, or at least an argument worthy of a viral video, liberal radio host Brian Shapiro sidled up to a folding table where two members of Turning Point USA's Arizona State University chapter were disseminating literature about the conservative group and its founder, Charlie Kirk. kAmQxV5 =:<6 E@ 2D< J@F D@>6 BF6DE:@?D 23@FE %FC?:?8 !@:?E[Q $92A:C@ D2:5 2D 2 4@==628F6 3682?
La alargada sombra de la guerra en Kosovo
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda La alargada sombra de la guerra en Kosovo Autores: Robert Draper, Justyna Mielnikiewicz (fot.) Localización: National geographic, ISSN 1138-1434, Vol. 52, Nº. 5 (MAY), 2023, págs. 70-91 Idioma: español Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...) Resumen En este país casi recién nacido, poblado por supervivientes de la guerra de los Balcanes, todos tienen una historia dolorosa que contar.
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