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Members of the pre-boomer era finally have a shot at the White House
Chancellor will have less to spend on public services than under a more liberal regime
Senator’s widow says no one has ‘picked up the mantle’ of her late husband
Georgia’s mourning for its former champion feels like a wake for US influence in eastern Europe
Arizona governor confirms conservative’s appointment to the US Senate
Former presidents and senator’s daughter offer tributes to bipartisan maverick
US veterans’ outcry over a disregard for rituals was about more than honouring McCain
Loss of president’s most prominent Republican critic marks a turning point for party
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Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle
Political maverick is mourned by Republican and Democratic party leaders
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Trump nominee battles to persuade lawmakers in tough confirmation process
Jeff Flake says ‘fake news’ mantra has ‘inspired dictators and authoritarians’
Companies face one-off charge on trillions of dollars held offshore
Rubio pushes for more help for children in package while McCain absent over health
This is Reaganomics with all the downside and none of the upside
Historic bill takes Donald Trump closer to first legislative success of presidency
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