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1 day ago · It’s the latest power move by the president, who promised he would hit back at the Justice Department and FBI if re-elected.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom got emotional in a new video published Thursday where he mourned the 67 victims involved in an aircraft collision in Washington, DC Wednesday night. …

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9 hours ago · For years, America’s grumpy grandad has skewered the far-left, calling out its absurdities while staying rooted in liberal values. The right needs a similar foil.

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6 days ago · The vice-president said time was needed for prices to fall– but did not reveal how long it would take.

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