NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump said Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi had directed Tulsi Gabbard to be present for an operation at an election center. It was the administration’s fourth explanation for her presence.President Trump said Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi had directed Tulsi Gabbard to be present for an operation at...
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Trump Strips Job Protections From Thousands of Federal Workers
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe policy change makes it easier for the president to discipline or remove up to 50,000 employees, another push in the administration’s campaign to reshape the federal work force.The policy change makes it easier for the president to discipline or remove up to 50,000 employees, another push in the administration’s campaign...
What Restrictions Are Democrats Demanding for Immigration Agents?
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDemocrats say they will not support a spending bill to keep the Homeland Security Department running without new restrictions on federal agents.Democrats say they will not support a spending bill to keep the Homeland Security Department running without new restrictions on federal agents. Read More
TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear...
F.D.A. Relaxes Rules on ‘Naturally Derived’ Dyes
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsFood makers will now be able to claim that their products have “no artificial colors,” so long as they use dyes that are not petroleum-based.Food makers will now be able to claim that their products have “no artificial colors,” so long as they use dyes that are not petroleum-based. Read More
Secretary Rubio Gives Up Role as Acting U.S. Archivist
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMr. Rubio had been the acting head of the National Archives since early 2025, after President Trump fired its previous chief. His tenure was limited to 300 days by law.Mr. Rubio had been the acting head of the National Archives since early 2025, after President Trump fired its previous chief. His...
Congress Nixes Visas for Afghan Partners, Closing Off a Key Path
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump froze a program to allow Afghans who had worked with American troops to come to the United States. Now Congress has quietly scrapped the visas, leaving little hope of reviving them.President Trump froze a program to allow Afghans who had worked with American troops to come to the United...
The G.O.P. Senator Who Can’t Stop Thinking About the Boy ICE Detained
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsKatie Britt is uniquely positioned to reason with the Trump administration — when she chooses to speak up.Katie Britt is uniquely positioned to reason with the Trump administration — when she chooses to speak up. Read More
Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsBeijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia.Beijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia. Read More
Quick End to Second Day of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Hints at Impasse
American negotiators trumpeted plans for a prisoner swap, but that was small recompense for months of diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration. Read More American negotiators trumpeted plans for a prisoner swap, but that was small recompense for months of diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.









