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Senators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions
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Senators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDuring their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.​During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive. ​Read More

Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress
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Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War.​A New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson...

How the H-1B Visa Debate Is Driving a Wave of Racism Against South Asians
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How the H-1B Visa Debate Is Driving a Wave of Racism Against South Asians

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory.​A dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory. ​Read...

Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate
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Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking. He said it was in the name of getting Mr. Epstein to open up.​Mr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking....

Teddy Roosevelt’s Family Urges G.O.P. to Protect Public Lands
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Teddy Roosevelt’s Family Urges G.O.P. to Protect Public Lands

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near a wilderness area in Minnesota.​In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near a wilderness area in Minnesota. ​Read More

Kansas Town Supports Mayor Charged With Voting Illegally
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Kansas Town Supports Mayor Charged With Voting Illegally

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Mexican-born mayor of Coldwater was accused of voting illegally as a noncitizen. Many of his neighbors want state and federal officials to back off.​The Mexican-born mayor of Coldwater was accused of voting illegally as a noncitizen. Many of his neighbors want state and federal officials to back off. ​Read More

Kennedy Promises Action, Though Not Regulation, on Ultraprocessed Foods
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Kennedy Promises Action, Though Not Regulation, on Ultraprocessed Foods

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe health secretary said the Food and Drug Administration would “act on” a request from a former F.D.A. commissioner to close a loophole on food safety.​The health secretary said the Food and Drug Administration would “act on” a request from a former F.D.A. commissioner to close a loophole on food safety. ​Read...