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U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria
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U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.​The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security. ​Read More

Trump’s Minnesota Retreat Points to the Power of Public Anger
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Trump’s Minnesota Retreat Points to the Power of Public Anger

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe withdrawal came as polls show Americans opposing the president’s immigration tactics, and as some Republican lawmakers began to find ways to distance themselves.​The withdrawal came as polls show Americans opposing the president’s immigration tactics, and as some Republican lawmakers began to find ways to distance themselves. ​Read More

Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry
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Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.​President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell. ​Read...

Live Updates: German Leader Says ‘The Existing International Order Was Over’
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Live Updates: German Leader Says ‘The Existing International Order Was Over’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, criticized President Trump’s rapid reorientation of American foreign policy.​ Read More Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, criticized President Trump’s rapid reorientation of American foreign policy. 

UK Ban on Palestine Action Is Unlawful, Court Finds
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UK Ban on Palestine Action Is Unlawful, Court Finds

The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group was disproportionate and breached free speech rights. The government said it would appeal, and the ban remained in place for now.​ Read More The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group was disproportionate and breached free speech rights. The...

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Decades of Palestinian History, Told by 3 Films With Awards Hopes

“The Voice of Hind Rajab,” “All That’s Left of You” and “Palestine 36” each tries to unpack the complex lives of Palestinians.​ Read More “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” “All That’s Left of You” and “Palestine 36” each tries to unpack the complex lives of Palestinians. 

Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels
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Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels

A Rothko, a Twombly and a Surrealist box with a Medici princess by Joseph Cornell are estimated to sell for $145 million.​ Read More A Rothko, a Twombly and a Surrealist box with a Medici princess by Joseph Cornell are estimated to sell for $145 million. 

Ukraine Says U.S. Is Increasing Pressure for a Deal as the Midterms Loom
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Ukraine Says U.S. Is Increasing Pressure for a Deal as the Midterms Loom

It is unclear what the Trump administration is prepared to do if it does not get the concessions it wants from Kyiv on issues like territory and elections.​ Read More It is unclear what the Trump administration is prepared to do if it does not get the concessions it wants from Kyiv on issues like territory and...