NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump has reshaped the country’s economic policies, but the outlook for the budget remains dire.President Trump has reshaped the country’s economic policies, but the outlook for the budget remains dire. Read More
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In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative Power
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPhil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding sheriff who could topple his reign.Phil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding...
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NATO Is Expected to Step Up Arctic Security. Here’s Why.
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAs Russia displays its military might in the Arctic region, the Western alliance is beginning a mission to increase its presence there.As Russia displays its military might in the Arctic region, the Western alliance is beginning a mission to increase its presence there. Read More
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House Is Set to Vote on Canceling Trump’s Canada Tariffs
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsRepublican leaders have blocked challenges to President Trump’s trade war for a year, but dissent in their own ranks will force a vote.Republican leaders have blocked challenges to President Trump’s trade war for a year, but dissent in their own ranks will force a vote. Read More
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Trump to Meet Netanyahu in Washington Amid Tensions With Iran
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIt will be the sixth visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to the United States to meet with President Trump since the president began his second term.It will be the sixth visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to the United States to meet with President Trump since...
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Bondi Expected to Face Scrutiny Over Release of Epstein Files
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAt a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi could face bipartisan skepticism over her handling of the documents.At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi could face bipartisan skepticism over her handling of the documents. Read More
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Iran’s Missile Program Tops Israel’s Concerns as Netanyahu Meets Trump
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump is focused on Iran’s nuclear program, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees a more immediate threat from Tehran’s rapid rebuilding of its ability to launch missiles at Israel.President Trump is focused on Iran’s nuclear program, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees a more immediate threat from Tehran’s rapid rebuilding...
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Fired Former Trump Prosecutor to Run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsJ.P. Cooney, a former top deputy to the special counsel Jack Smith, who led two prosecutions of President Trump, plans to seek election to a newly drawn district in Northern and Central Virginia.J.P. Cooney, a former top deputy to the special counsel Jack Smith, who led two prosecutions of President Trump,...
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U.S. Brings Dozens of Foreign Military Chiefs to Washington
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe rare gathering focused on the Western Hemisphere underscored potential implications of the Trump administration’s “Donroe Doctrine.”The rare gathering focused on the Western Hemisphere underscored potential implications of the Trump administration’s “Donroe Doctrine.” Read More
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Portland Lawsuit Alleges Tear Gas Use by ICE Is a Health Threat
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys. Read More