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Lawsuit Argues Trump Gold Card Visa Program Prioritizes Wealth Over Ability
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Lawsuit Argues Trump Gold Card Visa Program Prioritizes Wealth Over Ability

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe suit asks that a judge find the pay-for-play visa program unlawful, casting it as another example of the Trump administration’s seeking to bypass Congress.​The suit asks that a judge find the pay-for-play visa program unlawful, casting it as another example of the Trump administration’s seeking to bypass Congress. ​Read More

House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein
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House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsBill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that the Republican chairman ignored.​Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that...

Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays
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Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsU.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.​U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised...

Polls Show Strong G.O.P. Support for Trump on Immigration
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Polls Show Strong G.O.P. Support for Trump on Immigration

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA small, but growing, share of Republicans say that enforcement has gone too far, after the killing of two Minneapolis protesters.​A small, but growing, share of Republicans say that enforcement has gone too far, after the killing of two Minneapolis protesters. ​Read More

Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress
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Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress

The museum says a Jewish art dealer received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from that time are considered to have been forced and void under French law.​ Read More The museum says a Jewish art dealer received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from...

Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms
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Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms

President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.​ Read More President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.