BIG SANDY, Mont. — As Republicans set their sights on recapturing control of the Senate next year, there may be no bigger prize, both figuratively and literally, than Montana. Democratic Sen. Jon Tester is seeking a fourth term in a state where former President Donald Trump won by more than 16 percentage points in 2020…
Peace of a sort may be at hand between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Wall Street Journal reported the two longtime antagonists are preparing to normalize relations, with Saudi Arabia finally giving formal recognition to Israel in return for “concessions to the Palestinians, U.S. security guarantees and civilian nuclear help.” There are still “long odds,”…
KIHEI, Hawaii — Sanford Hill calls his escape from death “dumb luck.” He sits in temporary housing on the other side of Maui from his senior living facility in Lahaina. It was destroyed in the wildfire, and he is struggling to process how he made it — and wondering how many of his neighbors, all…
Americans think their income-tax share is fair, according to polls Congress may be headed toward passing a tax cut the public is not demanding. | View caption Hide caption Just as politicians and pundits are talking more about a tax cut and less about tax reform, the public seems happier with the revenue code than at any time…
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted — again. This time, he is facing federal charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, which eventually boiled over into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. While Trump’s prior federal case, related to his alleged mishandling of classified…
First Look From expelled to reelected: Voters show support for ‘Tennessee Three’ Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, two of the “Tennessee Three” that were expelled for involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor, reclaimed their legislative seats on Aug. 3. The outcome may influence upcoming elections. | View caption Hide caption |…
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday easily defeated a vote of no-confidence taken by the opposition over his handling of a deadly ethnic conflict in Manipur, and in a two-hour speech dismissed the move as a vain attempt to “defame India.” More than 180 people have been killed, many hundreds more wounded and…
Chatham Township, New Jersey This 2011 five-bedroom is a contemporary expression of the American Craftsman style of the early 20th century. Details include cherrywood interior columns, floating beams, custom built-ins, grilled windows, wraparound porch with stone-clad supports, double-height family room, open chef’s kitchen with breakfast nook, and a lower-level bar and recreation and music rooms.…
Santa Fe, New Mexico This four-bedroom adobe home stands on 78 private acres in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, abutting the Santa Fe National Forest. The 1982 Pueblo-style house features antique carved-wood doors; extensive tilework; a curved staircase; a great room with viga ceilings, stone-clad kiva fireplace, and Saltillo tile floors; a gourmet kitchen; and…
Here are the nuts and bolts of the GOP health plan In addition to major revisions to Medicaid and other parts of the health care system, the new American Health Care Act proposes a number of changes to tax law. Here’s what they are. | View caption Hide caption On Monday, House Republicans introduced legislation to repeal…