Trump tariffs and Walmart subsidies spark 2026 political calculus
Greg Palmer argues Trump uses tariffs to push price increases onto consumers while asking Walmart to absorb costs. The piece questions motives, suggesting tariffs aim to shield Republicans in 2026, enable deals with other nations, and potentially extend power. Palmer warns of unprecedented graft if Trump avoids legal constraints and pursues extreme wealth.
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Chronicle listing staff and publishers across years
The Chronicle staff page lists editors and publishers including A C Hudnutt and successors from 1929 through 2010. Julie Wallace is managing editor and Brad Dicken editorial page editor in the later period.
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GOP Should Prove Work Rules Can Work In Medicaid
The piece argues Republicans must demonstrate workable Medicaid work requirements to offset future tax cuts. It reviews potential gains, implementation challenges, and lessons from Arkansas, urging cautious, data driven rollout to avoid coverage losses and build credibility.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor under 250 words and reserves editing for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and telephone number for verification. Mailing address fax and email directions are provided for submissions.
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Arizona fake electors case exposes legal fragility
Washington Post columnist notes that state prosecutions over fake electors linger as the Electoral Count Act defense weakens. After Jan. 6 and Trump's impeachment, Arizona’s judge questioned due process and the legal theory, while Michigan Nevada Wisconsin and Georgia face varied outcomes. The piece argues criminalizing alternate electors raised political stakes and may not yield clear convictions, reshaping arguments in future cases.
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May 27 Almanac Highlights and Birthdays
May 27 2025 marks day 147 of the year and day 69 of spring. Notable birthdays include actor Paul Bettany and many historic figures such as Dashiell Hammett and Rachel Carson. Roosevelt and Churchill were seventh cousins. Chrysler Building stood 1 046 feet high at its 1930 debut. The moon moves from new moon to first quarter between May 26 and June 2.
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