NYT > U.S. > PoliticsTariffs, the cost of living, immigration: The president has a careful line to walk on major issues.Tariffs, the cost of living, immigration: The president has a careful line to walk on major issues. Read More
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Training for New ICE Agents Is ‘Deficient’ and ‘Broken,’ Whistle-Blower Says
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe former official appeared with congressional Democrats, who also released documents indicating significant reductions in instructional hours for recruits.The former official appeared with congressional Democrats, who also released documents indicating significant reductions in instructional hours for recruits. Read More
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U.K. Police Arrest Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Amid Epstein Accusations
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPeter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender. Read More
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Facing Angry ‘MAHA Moms,’ Kennedy Defends Trump’s Pesticide Order
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. angered supporters last week by backing an order to ramp up production of the weedkiller glyphosate.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. angered supporters last week by backing an order to ramp up production of the weedkiller glyphosate. Read More
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U.S. Hits Another Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Defense Department did not provide evidence of its claim that the vessel was carrying drugs. At least 150 people have been killed in the campaign since September.The Defense Department did not provide evidence of its claim that the vessel was carrying drugs. At least 150 people have been killed in...
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‘Angel Families’ Return to Washington to Back Up Trump Ahead of State of the Union
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe families of people killed by undocumented immigrants have forged a bond with the president, who has invited some of them to his address on Tuesday.The families of people killed by undocumented immigrants have forged a bond with the president, who has invited some of them to his address on Tuesday. Read...
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Johnson Will Bring Daughter of Jimmy Lai to State of the Union Address
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsHer appearance underscores that “America is determined” to secure the release of the Hong Kong democracy activist, Speaker Mike Johnson said.Her appearance underscores that “America is determined” to secure the release of the Hong Kong democracy activist, Speaker Mike Johnson said. Read More
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Border Patrol Shoots Armed Person Near Canadian Border, Authorities Say
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe F.B.I. said that the person, who was not killed, “allegedly fired at” a Border Patrol agent in Pittsburg, N.H., around 1 a.m. on Sunday.The F.B.I. said that the person, who was not killed, “allegedly fired at” a Border Patrol agent in Pittsburg, N.H., around 1 a.m. on Sunday. Read More
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Alex Padilla Plans Spanish Rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSenator Alex Padilla, a Democrat from California, offered a preview of his remarks, which he expects to focus on the economy, immigration and fair elections.Senator Alex Padilla, a Democrat from California, offered a preview of his remarks, which he expects to focus on the economy, immigration and fair elections. Read More
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Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles. Read More