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Democrats Call on ICE Watchdog to Speed Up Use of Force Inquiry

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security is scrutinizing use of force by ICE, according to Democrats in Congress who requested the report.​The inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security is scrutinizing use of force by ICE, according to Democrats in Congress who requested the report. ​Read More

Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Meet with Trump at the White House
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Meet with Trump at the White House

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump was expected to meet privately with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on Tuesday. They have clashed in the past, but there are signs that tensions are easing.​President Trump was expected to meet privately with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on Tuesday. They have clashed in the past, but there...

In Trump’s Fraud Crackdown, Political Foes Face Harshest Scrutiny
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In Trump’s Fraud Crackdown, Political Foes Face Harshest Scrutiny

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsState officials say the president’s actions are a new form of retribution, even as the White House has pardoned allies charged with defrauding government.​State officials say the president’s actions are a new form of retribution, even as the White House has pardoned allies charged with defrauding government. ​Read More

Pirro Threatens Jail Time for Lawful Gun Owners Who Travel to D.C. With Firearms
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Pirro Threatens Jail Time for Lawful Gun Owners Who Travel to D.C. With Firearms

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe remarks by Jeannine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, prompted swift pushback from the Republican Party’s pro-Second Amendment wing.​The remarks by Jeannine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, prompted swift pushback from the Republican Party’s pro-Second Amendment wing. ​Read More

Trump Says He’s Only Renovating the Kennedy Center
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Trump Says He’s Only Renovating the Kennedy Center

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsEven though President Trump held a movie premiere for his wife’s new film there last week, he said the state of the building was “actually sort of dangerous.”​Even though President Trump held a movie premiere for his wife’s new film there last week, he said the state of the building was...

H.H.S. to Expand Faith-Based Addiction Programs for Homeless
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H.H.S. to Expand Faith-Based Addiction Programs for Homeless

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of religious organizations.​Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of religious organizations. ​Read More

Trump Announces Initial Trade Deal With India
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Trump Announces Initial Trade Deal With India

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe agreement was short on details, but President Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil and would buy more U.S. products for a reduction on tariffs.​The agreement was short on details, but President Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil and would buy more U.S....