In contrast to the smallness of today’s politics, Sen. Al Simpson of Wyoming was a giant. Both physically — at 6 feet 7 ...

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How Harvard University is gearing up to fend off President Trump's threat to slash its federal funding.

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A review of President Trump's recent commentary suggests he cares more about tariffs than markets — at least so far — during ...

The practice Kennedy is targeting, known as “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS), can occur when companies self-certify the safety of a food additive.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's comment was an apparent reference to the September pager attacks in Lebanon ...

Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political ...

If the primary goal of the Trump administration is to quickly address issues in the Middle East and prevent further wars and ...

The state's reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president's threats to punish Maine after his public ...