Congressional committees have sweeping power that can be deployed to uncover wrongdoing or waste or malfeasance that directly or indirectly harms the American people. But they are granted that power…

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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress last year, is expected to plead guilty Monday to some of the federal charges against him, which…

From the moment Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the surprise Democratic presidential nominee, former president Donald Trump began arguing that she was anointed through a “coup” rather than chosen…

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CHICAGO — President Joe Biden, through a lifetime of triumph and tragedy, has learned, in his words, to become a respecter of fate. Four years ago at this time, he…