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Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The spending showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many of them assail but concede is too politically risky to undo.

A Squalid Building, a Tip to the Feds, and Then ‘Straight-Up Chaos’

An immigration raid on an apartment building in Chicago followed years of problems with crime, and neglect by landlords. It swept up dozens of U.S. citizens who were detained in the middle of the night.

It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump

In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters have been inundated with ads linking Republican candidates to the president. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity to forge a more positive message.

The Democratic Mayor Who Thinks Cities Are Handling Trump Wrong

Mayor John Whitmire of Houston believes the best way to govern a diverse, immigrant-heavy city in the current political climate is by keeping your head down and your ambitions modest.