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Peter Thiel's Facebook exit clears the way for his Republican ambitions

Now, Thiel’s exit from the board of Meta Platforms (neé Facebook) could free up more time for Thiel to double down on...

NY governor lifting statewide mask or vaccine requirement for indoor businesses tomorrow

A Maître d’ scans a customers Covid -19 vaccine certificate at a restaurant last month in Paris. (Kiran Ridley/Getty Images) Professor Alain...

'Trumpesque': MP who wants Johnson out on his approach to challenges

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying a new tactic to get past the “Partygate” scandal: a mini reshuffle of his cabinet....

Analysis: Trump sets off yet another GOP civil war, risking party's midterm strategy

So the Kentucky senator’s denunciation of the Republican National Committee’s view of the US Capitol insurrection as “legitimate political discourse” Tuesday should...

Opinion: In some blue states, masks are coming off — but not everyone is ready

Governors in New Jersey, California, Delaware, Connecticut and Oregon have all said that they are lifting masking requirements in some indoor settings....

Hillary Clinton trolling Trump's record-keeping

Analysis: Document shredding, Trump style

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Analysis: Mitch McConnell just smacked down the RNC

Asked by CNN’s Manu Raju whether he had confidence in RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, McConnell said he did. But then the Senate...

White House says Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is designed to target and attack 'the kids who need support the most'

Republicans in Florida have advanced legislation, which opponents have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, that states school districts “may not encourage...