Peter Meijer, Republican Who Backed Impeachment, Eyes Michigan Senate Race

Mr. Meijer, who lost his House primary last year, has formed an exploratory committee to run for an open Senate seat.

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In Iowa, Pence Preaches Old-School Conservatism to a Dwindling Flock

The former vice president’s time in the spotlight at the debate did not lift his position in the polls, where he continues to languish in the low-single digits.

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A Record Crowd Shows Buildup of Nebraska Volleyball and Women’s Sports

Nebraska garnered more than 92,000 fans for a regular-season match held in its football stadium.

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McConnell Releases Letter Declaring Him ‘Medically Clear’ to Work After Episode

The brief statement came from the attending physician of Congress, who said he had reached the conclusion after consulting with the top Republican’s doctors and didn’t say he had examined the senator.

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What the NBA May Need: a Soccer-Style Way to Banish Bad Teams

Dave Checketts, a former Knicks executive, has seen firsthand the emotional, and financial, power of relegation through his post-N.B.A. career in European soccer.

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What Happens if Mitch McConnell Resigns Before His Senate Term Ends?

The longtime Republican leader froze up during a news conference on Wednesday in Kentucky. The second such episode in recent weeks, it stirred speculation about his future in the Senate.

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On Abortion, Trump Says He Has Advice for Republicans

The former president suggested that Republicans needed to talk about exceptions to abortion bans but was otherwise vague about how his party should discuss the issue.

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