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Elon Musk Spends $10 Million to Help Nate Morris in Kentucky Senate Race
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Elon Musk Spends $10 Million to Help Nate Morris in Kentucky Senate Race

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsElon Musk, the world’s richest person, backed Nate Morris, a Republican businessman, in the primary race to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky.​Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, backed Nate Morris, a Republican businessman, in the primary race to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky. ​Read More

Trump’s Trade Negotiator Says Response to Court Loss Would Be Immediate
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Trump’s Trade Negotiator Says Response to Court Loss Would Be Immediate

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIf the Supreme Court rules against its tariffs, the Trump administration would begin replacing them immediately, said Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative.​If the Supreme Court rules against its tariffs, the Trump administration would begin replacing them immediately, said Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative. ​Read More

Starmer Pushes Back Against Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
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Starmer Pushes Back Against Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.​The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island. ​Read More

‘An Unbelievable Mess’: Artists Are Stymied by Trump Travel Bans
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‘An Unbelievable Mess’: Artists Are Stymied by Trump Travel Bans

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMusicians, theater groups and others from overseas are facing visa challenges and rising costs, posing a looming crisis for the performing arts sector.​Musicians, theater groups and others from overseas are facing visa challenges and rising costs, posing a looming crisis for the performing arts sector. ​Read More

Search of Reporter’s Home Tests Law With Roots in a Campus Paper’s Suit
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Search of Reporter’s Home Tests Law With Roots in a Campus Paper’s Suit

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Stanford Daily lost a 1978 Supreme Court case over the search of its newsroom. But a bipartisan backlash prompted a federal law protecting journalists.​The Stanford Daily lost a 1978 Supreme Court case over the search of its newsroom. But a bipartisan backlash prompted a federal law protecting journalists. ​Read More

Texas Schools Wait as Law on Ten Commandments Reaches Appeals Court
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Texas Schools Wait as Law on Ten Commandments Reaches Appeals Court

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom has already divided Texas schools. Now a federal appeals court will decide its constitutionality.​A state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom has already divided Texas schools. Now a federal appeals court will decide...

I.M.F. Raises Forecast for Global Growth as Tariff Drag Fades
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I.M.F. Raises Forecast for Global Growth as Tariff Drag Fades

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe 3.3 percent rate for 2026 would match last year’s pace. Booming investment in artificial intelligence is buttressing global output.​The 3.3 percent rate for 2026 would match last year’s pace. Booming investment in artificial intelligence is buttressing global output. ​Read More

Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota
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Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsBut President Trump has already backed away from a threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against the killing of a woman by a federal immigration agent.​But President Trump has already backed away from a threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against the killing...

Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents
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Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAs the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.​As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers. ​Read More