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The Long Afterlife of Hiss–Chambers Smears

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A recent book continues to fuel revisionist history of the famous Cold War case.

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US moves to eliminate long-time radiation safety principle for nuclear power

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US moves to eliminate long-time radiation safety principle for nuclear power

The federal government is proposing to overhaul radiation safety regulations for nuclear power, including by eliminating a long-term principle for nuclear safety. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) this week proposed to get rid of the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure that radiation exposure is “as low as is reasonably achievable.” Proponents of the change say just…

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Why the Court’s Long-Sought Ruling Has One Big Exception

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Why the Court’s Long-Sought Ruling Has One Big Exception

In Cook, the Fed carve-out reveals the inconsistencies at the heart of the court.

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US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal

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US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal

US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews

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Tom Kean, New Jersey Congressman, Says Depression Led to Long Absence

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Tom Kean, New Jersey Congressman, Says Depression Led to Long Absence

After months of mystery, the New Jersey representative broke his silence about the undisclosed health issue that prompted his 117-day absence.

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New Jersey lawmaker expected to return to Capitol on Tuesday after long absence

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New Jersey lawmaker expected to return to Capitol on Tuesday after long absence

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R) is expected to return to the Capitol on Tuesday after months of an unexplained absence. Kean’s staffers say he is going to give a floor speech in which he will explain his absence for more than 100 missed votes. His team tied his absence to an undisclosed medical condition. …

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Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis upon return from months-long absence

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Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis upon return from months-long absence

Rep. Tom Kean (R-N.J.) on Tuesday said he missed nearly four months of House votes because of "a diagnosis of depression," ending speculation over an absence that became one of the longest by a sitting member of Congress.Why it matters: Kean's disappearance from Congress left New Jersey's 7th District without a voting representative for more than 100 days."Several months ago, due to health concerns, I entered the hospital for some testing. I did not believe that this would result in a long-term stay. I was given the diagnosis of depression," Kean said on the House floor Tuesday morning. Kean said his doctors recommended he remain in the hospital.Tuesday's floor speech marked the New Jersey Republican's first detailed public explanation for his prolonged absence since he last voted on March 5. "This is not an easy speech for me to give, I am a private person by nature...But I believe that I owe an explanation to the people of New Jersey's 7th district, to my colleagues in this chamber, and to the American people for my absence." Driving the news: Kean said in a statement in April that he was dealing with a "personal medical issue," and was expected to "fully recover," but he and his staff have declined to offer details until now.His office offered no timeline for his return until June 18, when it was announced he would return June 30.He missed more than 100 consecutive House votes during his absence."When I said I hope to return in a matter of weeks, I believed it. Those were the best estimates that doctors could provide." Kean said Tuesday.Between the lines: Kean's absence was also consequential for House GOP leaders navigating a razor-thin House majority.Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) can only afford to lose a handful a votes on party-line bills.The speaker said earlier this month that he had spoken with Kean by phone, but many rank-and-file Republicans said they had little information about the reason for his prolonged absence.Democrats and some New Jersey constituents also criticized the lack of transparency surrounding Kean's condition and expected return.

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Understanding the Long Fight Over Birthright Citizenship

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Understanding the Long Fight Over Birthright Citizenship

In rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to end automatic US citizenship for children born to parents who are in the country unlawfully or on temporary visas, the Supreme Court on June 30 upheld more than a century of legal precedent. There have been previous efforts to put restrictions on birthright citizenship dating back to decades after the concept was enshrined in the US Constitution. The Supreme Court has asserted, again, that such attempts can’t be squared with the document’s 14th Am

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Supreme Court strikes down long-standing campaign finance restrictions

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Supreme Court strikes down long-standing campaign finance restrictions

The Supreme Court struck down longtime campaign finance rules challenged by Vice President JD Vance that place limits on how much a national political party committee can spend in coordination with individual candidates. NBC News' Ryan Reilly explains how the Supreme Court came to this decision.

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