POLITICS

Trump, RFK Jr. Hope to Generate Support at Libertarian National Convention

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WASHINGTON—Former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will take the stage at the Libertarian National Convention this weekend, with both candidates hoping to convince Libertarians to vote for them instead of the Libertarian Party’s own candidate. Mr. Kennedy, who had been in talks with Libertarians to potentially pursue the party’s

Lawmakers Hear Grim Outlook From Private Practice Physicians on Rising Costs

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Almost 90 percent of medical groups reported an increase in operational costs in 2023. Lawmakers heard testimony on May 23 from medical professionals about the strain on private practice physicians, which is causing a decrease in the quality of care for many Americans. Both the chairman and ranking member of the House Ways & Means

Ohio’s GOP governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring Biden is on 2024 ballot

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Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that he is calling a rare special session of the General Assembly next week to pass legislation ensuring that President Joe Biden is on the state’s 2024 ballot. The special session was called for Tuesday. “Ohio is running out of time to get Joe Biden, the sitting president of

House Panel Advances Farm Bill as Partisan Fight Takes Shape

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A rival Democrat proposal is likely to produce a legislative showdown. The House Agriculture Committee approved its long-awaited farm bill on May 23 mostly along party lines despite heated objections from some Democrat members. The $1.5 trillion package, which the committee advanced in a 33-21 vote, includes funding boosts for farm safety net programs, trade