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My Journey Deep in the Heart of Trump Country
The administration’s budget cuts will hit Kentucky’s Fifth Congressional District hard.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:07:50 +0000 By: Arlie Russell Hochschild
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People Around President Trump Are Acting Very Strangely
Remember Tim Walz’s “weird” comment? He spoke too soon.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:59:31 +0000 By: Frank Bruni
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The Quiet Unraveling of the Man Who Almost Killed Trump
Thomas Crooks was a nerdy engineering student on the dean’s list. He stockpiled explosive materials for months before his attack on Donald Trump, as his mental health eroded.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:46:43 +0000 By: Steve Eder and Tawnell D. Hobbs
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Some House Republicans Have Regrets After Passing Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill
The sprawling legislation carrying President Trump’s domestic agenda squeaked through the House with one vote to spare, but some Republicans now say they didn’t realize what they voted for.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:07:46 +0000 By: Michael Gold
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Breaking With Trump, Bacon Says He Won’t Follow His Party ‘Off the Cliff’
The Nebraska Republican’s dissent makes him one of a disappearing breed in the G.O.P. — and suggests he may head for the exit.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:06:05 +0000 By: Annie Karni
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Supreme Court Unanimously Rules for Straight Woman in Workplace Discrimination Suit
The justices rejected an appeals court’s requirement that members of majority groups meet a heightened standard to win employment discrimination cases.
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:10:05 +0000 By: Adam Liptak
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2 Hikers, a Father and Daughter, Are Found Dead Near Maine’s Highest Peak
Their bodies were found near the summit of Mount Katahdin, at the end of the Appalachian Trail, officials said, after a search that began on Monday.
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:08:37 +0000 By: Adeel Hassan
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The Achingly Simple Lesson That Democrats Seem Determined Not to Learn
Trying to find a lefty Joe Rogan entirely misses the point.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:47:07 +0000 By: Michael Hirschorn
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The Democrats’ Problems Are Bigger Than You Think
If you’re thinking the Democrats’ job now is to come up with some new policies that appeal to the working class, you are thinking too small.
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:05:35 +0000 By: David Brooks
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Law Enforcement Officials Struggle to Fulfill Trump Promises Rooted in Conspiracy Theories
Top leaders at the Justice Department and the F.B.I. are struggling to fulfill Trump campaign promises often rooted in misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:50:12 +0000 By: Glenn Thrush, Alan Feuer and Adam Goldman
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Justices Grant DOGE Access to Social Security Data and Let the Team Shield Records
As Elon Musk leaves Washington, the team he formed to ferret out waste and abuse won dual victories in the Supreme Court.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:22:41 +0000 By: Adam Liptak and Abbie VanSickle
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Buildup to a Meltdown: How the Trump-Musk Alliance Collapsed
President Trump’s decision to pull a close associate of Elon Musk’s out of the running to lead NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 02:54:38 +0000 By: Tyler Pager, Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, Theodore Schleifer and Ryan Mac
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RFK Jr. Removes All CDC Vaccine Panel Experts
The U.S. health secretary chose to “retire” members of a committee that makes significant decisions about who receives immunizations, including the vaccines for children.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:48:50 +0000 By: Apoorva Mandavilli
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Karine Jean-Pierre, Former Biden Press Secretary, Leaves Democratic Party
In a coming book, Ms. Jean-Pierre will describe a “betrayal” by her party when Joseph R. Biden Jr. ended his re-election campaign. Democrats were quick to criticize her.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:09:44 +0000 By: Kellen Browning
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Trump Orders Investigation of Biden and His Aides
The executive order is the latest effort by President Trump to stoke outlandish conspiracy theories about his predecessor and question the legality of his actions in office.
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:41:11 +0000 By: Chris Cameron
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Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Tony Awards
There was a “Hamilton” reunion, Nicole Scherzinger’s outsize grandeur and Cynthia Erivo’s pleasant “sing-off” music. But those cheesy projections were a big miss.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:25:46 +0000 By: The New York Times
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8 Ways Elon Musk and Trump Could Inflict Pain on Each Other
The falling-out between Elon Musk and President Trump went into overdrive on Thursday. Both men have powerful ways to keep it going.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:44:35 +0000 By: Kellen Browning
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A Professor Was Fired for Her Politics. Is That the Future of Academia?
Maura Finkelstein is one of many scholars discovering that the traditional protections of academic freedom are no longer holding.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:02:17 +0000 By: Sarah Viren
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Is Peeing ‘Just in Case’ Bad for Your Bladder Health?
Experts weigh in on whether proactive peeing affects your bladder health.
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:10:59 +0000 By: Jackie Delamatre
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Dickey’s Franchise Owners Detail Barbecue Chain’s History of Broken Promises
Dickey’s, the world’s largest barbecue chain, has a history of deception and broken promises, according to dozens of its franchise owners.
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:01:19 +0000 By: Brett Anderson
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Kennedy Announces Eight New Members of C.D.C. Vaccine Advisory Panel
The appointments of at least two of the experts are likely to draw an uproar from pro-vaccine groups for their criticism of federal scientists and the Biden administration’s Covid vaccine policies.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:41:03 +0000 By: Sheryl Gay Stolberg
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No, Not That Lee. Pentagon Finds Black Hero to Rechristen Base Long Named for Robert E.
The Army unveiled a list of seven installations that the Trump administration is reverting, sort of, to earlier names venerating Confederate heroes.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:45:35 +0000 By: Carol Rosenberg
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Kosovo will accept up to 50 deported migrants from America.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:40:14 +0000 By: Pranav Baskar
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U.S. Argues Against Any Court Order Restricting Use of Troops in L.A.
The filing by the Justice Department came ahead of a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Federal District Court.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:09:52 +0000 By: Charlie Savage
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How Many People Have Been Arrested Since the LA Protests Began?
Officers have arrested hundreds nationwide, including in Dallas, New York City and Chicago, during protests against immigration raids.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:00:21 +0000 By: Alyce McFadden
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McConnell Tells Hegseth U.S. Reputation Is at Stake in Ukraine War
A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split among G.O.P. officials on the war.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:23:18 +0000 By: Eric Schmitt
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U.S. to Evacuate Diplomats From Iraq Amid Iran Tensions
The State Department said it had decided to shrink the U.S. “footprint” in Baghdad and the United Kingdom issued a warning about “increased tensions within the region.”
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:48:32 +0000 By: Michael Crowley
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Lawsuit Argues Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory
A group behind the Supreme Court case that ended affirmative action is now targeting a federal support for schools that enroll large numbers of Hispanic students.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:30:35 +0000 By: Anemona Hartocollis
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Amid Trump’s Battle With LA, San Francisco Mayor Avoids Discussing Politics
Mayor Daniel Lurie says that he is focused on quality of life issues, not politics, as President Trump targets California in various ways.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:25:57 +0000 By: Heather Knight
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Trumps to Attend ‘Les Misérables’ at Kennedy Center
The president and first lady are scheduled to attend the opening night of the musical, one of his favorites, after he seized control of the cultural institution.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:57:16 +0000 By: Shawn McCreesh
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Senate Republicans Want to Trim Some of Trump’s Tax Cuts in Domestic Policy Bill
G.O.P. senators are considering whether to further curb the president’s favorite tax cuts as they rewrite key portions of the sprawling domestic agenda bill passed by the House.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:13:16 +0000 By: Andrew Duehren
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Musk Called Trump Privately Before Posting Message of ‘Regret’
It remains to be seen how Mr. Trump will handle the attempted rapprochement and whether the two men’s relationship can be restored.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:20:43 +0000 By: Jonathan Swan and Theodore Schleifer
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Newsom portraying himself as the hero to Trump’s ‘Star Wars’ villain.
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, widely seen as having 2028 aspirations, had taken a conciliatory approach toward right-wing figures in recent months. Now, he’s ramping up the aggressive rhetoric.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:10:52 +0000 By: Kellen Browning
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Why California Says Trump’s Military Deployment Is Illegal
California has sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains the laws governing the use of American troops on U.S. soil.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:04:02 +0000 By: Eric Schmitt, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Nikolay Nikolov, James Surdam and Zach Wood
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What Happens to Harvard if Trump Successfully Bars Its International Students?
If President Trump makes good on all his threats, Harvard may lose much of its influence and prestige. It could also become even harder to afford.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:06:16 +0000 By: Sarah Mervosh and Michael S. Schmidt
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Fulbright Board Quits, Accusing Trump Administration of Political Interference
The board of the prestigious program told the State Department it had no right to cancel scholarships for nearly 200 American professors and researchers.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:58:47 +0000 By: Edward Wong
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Where Are Anti-Trump Protests Planned on Wednesday?
Groups announced plans for demonstrations across the country, indicating that the protests that began in Los Angeles will continue to spread.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:40:08 +0000 By: Matthew Mpoke Bigg
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Mayor Bass Announces LA Curfew: Map and Timing
The city’s mayor announced the curfew on Tuesday evening after some protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies turned unruly.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:44:10 +0000 By: Jesus Jiménez, Jill Cowan and Mimi Dwyer
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L.A. protesters say they are speaking up for immigrant ‘family.’
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:15:25 +0000 By: Jill Cowan, Orlando Mayorquín, Livia Albeck-Ripka and Mimi Dwyer
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Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:02:46 +0000 By: Shaila Dewan, Jesus Jiménez, John Yoon, Eric Schmitt and Shawn Hubler
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Trump’s Pick for F.A.A. Leader Is Grilled Over Views on Pilot Training and Safety
The confirmation hearing for Bryan Bedford, a commercial airline executive, came as the agency confronts critical staffing shortages and questions about passenger safety.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:12:13 +0000 By: Karoun Demirjian
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Mexican Flags Have Become Republican Fodder, but Protesters Keep Waving Them
Images of Los Angeles protesters waving Mexican flags have gone viral in conservative circles this week. Many protesters say they are aware of the political reaction but won’t put their flags away.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:03:28 +0000 By: Shawn Hubler and Orlando Mayorquín
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Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.’s Delegate in Congress, Clings to Seat Amid Signs of Decline
Colleagues and friends say Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s 87-year-old nonvoting delegate and a veteran of fights over home rule, is struggling to do her job.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:53:20 +0000 By: Annie Karni
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Rubio Is Pressing to Open Sanctions Investigation Into Harvard
Experts and former officials said it was unusual for a cabinet secretary to try to influence the Treasury Department’s sanctions process to target a domestic entity.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:07:08 +0000 By: Michael C. Bender and Michael S. Schmidt
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The 2028 Subtext of Newsom’s Speech
The California governor used a nationally televised address to criticize President Trump and to seize a political moment.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:59:45 +0000 By: Adam Nagourney and Laurel Rosenhall
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Texas Governor Will Deploy National Guard to Immigration Protests
Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch supporter of President Trump’s immigration agenda, is the first governor to call on the National Guard as protests spread to multiple cities.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:15:56 +0000 By: J. David Goodman, Edgar Sandoval and Yan Zhuang
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Marines to Join National Guard Troops Protecting ICE Agents in Los Angeles
A military official said the Marines would be on the city’s streets on Wednesday. A federal judge was set to hear California’s request to limit the use of the soldiers.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:59:20 +0000 By: John Yoon
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Under Pressure From the White House, ICE Seeks New Ways to Ramp Up Arrests
Former officials said the Trump administration’s push for the agency to detain record numbers of undocumented immigrants increases the chances of mistakes.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:50:14 +0000 By: Hamed Aleaziz and Todd Heisler
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Armed National Guard Troops Aid Immigration Agents on Raids in Los Angeles
Soldiers mobilized by President Trump protected ICE agents on their raids in Los Angeles. The state of California said the deployment was illegal.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:59:37 +0000 By: Hamed Aleaziz and John Yoon
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Party Politics Is Said to Have Played a Role in Kennedy’s Firing of Vaccine Advisers
The health secretary cited financial conflicts, but a White House official and someone familiar with his thinking said he was also concerned about ties to Democrats.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:23:24 +0000 By: Sheryl Gay Stolberg
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John L. Young, 89, Dies; Pioneered Posting Classified Documents Online
His site, Cryptome, was a precursor to WikiLeaks, and in some ways bolder in its no-holds-barred approach to exposing government secrets.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:09:22 +0000 By: Clay Risen
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Transcript: Read Gavin Newsom’s Speech Criticizing Trump Over Protests
In a prime time address, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California sharply criticized President Trump for sending in the military to handle the protests in Los Angeles.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:01:05 +0000 By: The New York Times
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Wildfire Near San Bernardino Mountains Prompts Evacuation Orders
The fire, which was burning near the town of Apple Valley, had exploded to over 4,200 acres since starting on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:50:21 +0000 By: Yan Zhuang
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Newsom Says Trump Is Destroying U.S. Democracy in Speech on L.A. Protests
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called on Americans to stand up to President Trump in a nationally televised address.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:20:08 +0000 By: Laurel Rosenhall
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Thousands of Protesters March Through Downtown Chicago
The demonstrators carried signs denouncing federal immigration officials.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:35:02 +0000 By: Julie Bosman and Robert Chiarito
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L.A. Mayor Bass Announces Curfew to Calm Protests
The curfew for downtown Los Angeles was set to go into effect from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., starting Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:56:12 +0000 By: Christina Morales and Jill Cowan
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The Tough Choice Facing Trump in the Iran Nuclear Talks
The president now confronts the reality that stopping Iran’s drive toward a bomb may require letting it continue to make some nuclear fuel.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:22:56 +0000 By: David E. Sanger and Farnaz Fassihi
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Trump Says Army Bases Will Revert to Confederate Names
The move would reverse a yearslong effort to remove names and symbols honoring the Confederacy from the military.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:07:05 +0000 By: Chris Cameron
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As Immigration Protests Grip California, Democrats Enter Risky Political Terrain
Scenes of unrest in Southern California, stoked by President Trump as he tries to deport more immigrants, have left Democratic leaders worried the confrontation elevates a losing issue for the party.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:16:10 +0000 By: Shane Goldmacher
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Yosemite Bans Large Flags From El Capitan, Criminalizing Protests
Violators could face up to six months in jail under the new rule, which appears to have been formalized last month.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:05:58 +0000 By: Neil Vigdor
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How Many L.A. Protesters Have Been Arrested?
Officers have arrested hundreds nationwide during protests against immigration raids. The demonstrations have remained largely peaceful, though some people have been injured.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:56:53 +0000 By: Alyce McFadden
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Is 4,700 federal troops a big deployment?
National Guard deployments in response to social unrest are often larger and are requested by local leaders, not challenged by them.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:51:46 +0000 By: Amanda Holpuch and Kirsten Noyes
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Hundreds Protest Outside ICE Headquarters in New York City
The group rallied near a building that houses an immigration court, which has become a flashpoint amid the arrests of migrants in courthouses.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:21:01 +0000 By: Luis Ferré-Sadurní
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Michigan State U. to Pay Nearly $30 Million to 3 Survivors of Campus Shooting
The three students who survived the attack in 2023 all suffered extensive, life-altering injuries, their lawyers said.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:15:32 +0000 By: Aimee Ortiz
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Southern Baptists Call to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
The nation’s largest Protestant denomination was motivated by conservative Christians’ success in reversing Roe v. Wade.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:38:41 +0000 By: Ruth Graham
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