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A Crisis of Confidence for ICE and Border Patrol as Clashes Escalate
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A Crisis of Confidence for ICE and Border Patrol as Clashes Escalate

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsCurrent and former officials describe growing frustration and disillusionment with the Trump administration’s approach, even as they support the goal of immigration enforcement.​Current and former officials describe growing frustration and disillusionment with the Trump administration’s approach, even as they support the goal of immigration enforcement. ​Read More

Minnesota Refugees Detained by ICE ‘Had Done Everything Right’
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Minnesota Refugees Detained by ICE ‘Had Done Everything Right’

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDozens of refugees with valid status have been sent from Minnesota to Texas to be revetted, prompting a lawsuit. Those released have had to pay their way back.​Dozens of refugees with valid status have been sent from Minnesota to Texas to be revetted, prompting a lawsuit. Those released have had to...

Trump Is Sending Tom Homan, His Border Czar, to Minnesota
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Trump Is Sending Tom Homan, His Border Czar, to Minnesota

NYT > U.S. > Politics“He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday.​“He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday. ​Read More

Voters See a Middle-Class Lifestyle as Drifting Out of Reach, Poll Finds
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Voters See a Middle-Class Lifestyle as Drifting Out of Reach, Poll Finds

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsConcerns about the affordability of education, housing, health care, having a family and retirement are driving economic anxieties, a New York Times/Siena poll found.​Concerns about the affordability of education, housing, health care, having a family and retirement are driving economic anxieties, a New York Times/Siena poll found. ​Read More

Trump Hobbled the I.R.S. This C.E.O. Now Has to Make It Work.
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Trump Hobbled the I.R.S. This C.E.O. Now Has to Make It Work.

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsFrank Bisignano is the first chief executive of the I.R.S., where there’s hope he will end a chaotic stretch at the agency. The tax filing season, which started Monday, is his first test.​Frank Bisignano is the first chief executive of the I.R.S., where there’s hope he will end a chaotic stretch...

In Memphis, Federal Crime Task Force Keeps Residents on Edge
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In Memphis, Federal Crime Task Force Keeps Residents on Edge

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSupport from Republican state leaders for the crime-fighting operation — and to an extent, from the city’s Democratic mayor — has kept tensions to an uneasy simmer.​Support from Republican state leaders for the crime-fighting operation — and to an extent, from the city’s Democratic mayor — has kept tensions to an...

Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74
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Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74

His silly, vaudeville-style variety show was filled with his piano playing, skits, puppets and guest stars like Cyndi Lauper and Bon Jovi.​ Read More His silly, vaudeville-style variety show was filled with his piano playing, skits, puppets and guest stars like Cyndi Lauper and Bon Jovi. 

Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
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Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97

Although known for promoting German painters, she also sought out artists who shunned painting in favor of newer mediums, like photography and film.​ Read More Although known for promoting German painters, she also sought out artists who shunned painting in favor of newer mediums, like photography and film. 

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John H. Beyer, 92, Dies; Architect Championed Historic Preservation

The last surviving founder of Beyer Blinder Belle, he helped safeguard New York City’s past even as developers raced to push the city into the future.​ Read More The last surviving founder of Beyer Blinder Belle, he helped safeguard New York City’s past even as developers raced to push the city into the future. 

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S.N.L. Recap: Teyana Taylor Hosts, the First Trump Awards and More

A covetous president grabbed up all the trophies on this week’s “Saturday Night Live” broadcast, hosted by Teyana Taylor, star of “One Battle After Another.”​ Read More A covetous president grabbed up all the trophies on this week’s “Saturday Night Live” broadcast, hosted by Teyana Taylor, star of “One Battle After Another.”