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Thomas Jefferson’s legacy faces a new reckoning as America approaches its 250th birthday

America’s birth is rooted in his most profound contradiction — the man who proclaimed that “all men are created equal” while being a slaveholder to the end of his life

The Independent UK

Charles tamed Trump while rebuking Trumpism in ego-flattering masterstroke

King skillfully appeals to Republicans fond of Britain and Democrats anxious about rules-based order in state visit

The Guardian - US

Democrats silent as Republicans galvanised after Charlie Kirk memorial

Democrats trod carefully in responding to event attended by nearly 100,000 that blended politics with religion

The Guardian - US

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The Latest: Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’

U.S. markets opened with big gains Wednesday amid clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a “de-escalation” from unsustainable tariffs against China in the trade war between the…

The Independent UK

Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions

The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution aren't only being read in classrooms these days

The Independent UK

Jimmy Carter’s death comes at a time when rancour and uncertainty prevail

The ex-president died as Biden, a fellow one-term president heads for the door and chaos agent Trump returns to power

The Guardian - US

President Biden Honors Diverse Group Of Cultural Icons

President Biden awards National Medals of Arts and Humanities to 39 recipients, recognizing their significant contributions to American culture.

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Is Joe Biden 'Brave' for Dropping Out?

Stepping aside was commendable; spending months clinging desperately to power as voters lost faith in him, not so much.

Reason

Icy battle for democracy in Iowa with Trump expected to win caucuses in an avalanche

The first stage of the 2024 election takes place amid wind chills of -40F on what is expected to be coldest caucus night ever

The Guardian - US

Biden's West Wing has a moon rock, a rugby ball and homemade cookies

The White House's latest tenant invited over Architectural Digest magazine for a rare and personal look at his version of the Oval Office.

WEKU

Scoop: Biden tried to hire Jon Meacham, his volunteer muse

A government gig doesn't appear to be in the cards — but the overture reflects their warm relationship.

Axios

Abraham Lincoln is a role model for today’s turbulent times

When Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham writes about someone as complex as Lincoln, and a time more divisive than today, there are important lessons to learn.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden to give primetime address on the ‘battle for the soul of the nation’

Speech outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia will highlight how America’s standing – and democracy – are at stake

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‘He has been forgotten’: why humorist Art Buchwald should be remembered

A new biography celebrates the sharp humour and difficult life of the Pulitzer-winning newspaper humourist, once known as ‘the wit of Washington’

The Independent UK

‘Nightmare scenario’: Roe v Wade threat strikes at Americans’ trust in democracy, says Pulitzer Prize-winning historian

‘If you have any reservations about the system’s capacity to deliver justice, they have just been affirmed’

Tribune News Service

Leaders, family, friends remember Mondale

MINNEAPOLIS — A preacher's son guided by a quiet faith, Walter "Fritz" Mondale ascended from humble beginnings in southern Minnesota all the way to the White House, forever changing the role of the vice president and acting as a "guiding light" to a generation of politicians who followed him.

Axios

V.P. political decline called "slow-rolling Greek tragedy" in new book

The book by New York Times reporters Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns also documents how the first year of the Biden presidency was rocky for the White House and Democrats.

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