independent
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“This is a tough time for independent journalism,” NPR CEO Katherine Maher told the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
With Mejia’s addition, Democrats will have 214 representatives, while Republicans have 217, and one independent caucuses with the GOP.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
The vast majority of Iran’s roughly 1.6 million barrels a day of crude exports is bound for China and bought up by small, independent “teapot” refineries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Bearstar Strategies said in a statement last week that it had suspended all activity on Swalwell’s independent expenditure.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“Yes, Tony’s a Bulldog. I like to think that I had something to do with that, but he made up his own mind. The Rossis are an independent bunch, but you probably already know that.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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