Budget showdown shapes looming federal funding fight in Washington
Top Republicans and Democrats agree on defense at 886 billion for the new fiscal year but differ on non defense totals 773 billion for Democrats 704 billion for GOP. Johnson faces a tighter House margin as Santos and McCarthy exits shrink GOP strength ahead of Jan Feb funding deadlines and a potential government shutdown. Biden State of the Union speech scheduled for March 7.
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Five GOP hopefuls vie for Iowa caucus advantage
Five main candidates present competing paths in Iowa as Donald Trump remains the front runner. DeSantis Haley Ramaswamy Christie each pitch distinct contrasts on policy and persona while Trump cast as a muscular, punitive figure. The piece compares aims for Iowa and the New Hampshire follow up.
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Biden Faces Criticism Over Race Tactics and Black Voter Support
Cal Thomas critiques President Biden's use of race as a political tool and cites a USA Today Suffolk poll showing one in five Black voters may back a third party. He recalls past Biden claims and misstatements on civil rights, schooling, and race, arguing the strategy harms Democratic support among Black voters.
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