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Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It's a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail.
Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases
The front-runners for the presidential nominations scored clear victories in Minnesota, mirroring other Super Tuesday outcomes. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have work to do to repair divisions in their parties.
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding 3-way race
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has announced that she won’t run for a second term. Sinema's decision Tuesday comes after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection.
Biden and Trump are sweeping Super Tuesday races and moving closer to a November rematch
President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are sweeping the coast-to-coast contests on Super Tuesday. They have all but cemented a November rematch and increased pressure on the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley, to leave the Republican race. 
Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net
The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.