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House Democrat in Maryland Fends Off Rich Challenger Who Once Held Her Seat
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House Democrat in Maryland Fends Off Rich Challenger Who Once Held Her Seat

Representative April McClain Delaney defeated David Trone, who lent himself $25 million in his unsuccessful bid to oust the woman who had succeeded him in the House.

Bayliss Wagner
16 hours ago
Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat

Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat

The New York Times•17 hours ago
Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District

Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District

The New York Times•18 hours ago
Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him

Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him

The New York Times•18 hours ago

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Ex-Hoyer Aide Buoyed by Super PACs Wins Democratic House Primary in Maryland

Ex-Hoyer Aide Buoyed by Super PACs Wins Democratic House Primary in Maryland

Adrian Boafo, a state delegate, won a primary to succeed the retiring Representative Steny Hoyer with help from more than $11 million in spending from pro-Israel and cryptocurrency interests.

The New York Times
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Alan Wilson Wins Republican Primary for South Carolina Governor

Alan Wilson Wins Republican Primary for South Carolina Governor

The runoff was one of the few races this year featuring both candidates endorsed by President Trump. His picks have had mixed results in governor’s contests.

The New York Times
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Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat

Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat

A lopsided House vote cleared the measure for President Trump’s signature after a lengthy back and forth and several nearly fatal blows to the legislation.

The New York Times
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AIPAC, Crypto Cash and Rich Candidates Dominate Maryland House Races

AIPAC, Crypto Cash and Rich Candidates Dominate Maryland House Races

In two competitive Democratic primaries, well-funded interest groups as well as wealthy candidates themselves have poured tens of millions of dollars into advertising.

The New York Times
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Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him.

Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him.

President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole venture.

The New York Times
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N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute

N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute

A recent episode underscored the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on advanced A.I. systems for cybersecurity even as it battles a leading U.S. developer.

The New York Times
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Senate Votes to Check Trump’s War Powers, Rebuking Him on Iran

Senate Votes to Check Trump’s War Powers, Rebuking Him on Iran

A few Republicans joined Democrats in favor of a measure instructing President Trump to halt military operations against Iran or seek congressional authorization.

The New York Times
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Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Say They Are Done With the G.O.P.

Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Say They Are Done With the G.O.P.

Their split with the Republican Party represents an expansion of a feud with President Trump that could further complicate the party’s midterm prospects.

The New York Times
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A Look Inside the Welcome Bags Planned for White South African Refugees

A Look Inside the Welcome Bags Planned for White South African Refugees

The United States is putting together bags with a children’s book on so-called reverse racism, and with a document that defends the country’s founding on the basis of slavery.

The New York Times
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How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People

How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People

President Trump has created an exception to his refugee ban for white South Africans, reshaping a program intended for people fleeing persecution and disaster.

The New York Times
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Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in ICE Attack

Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in ICE Attack

The penalties, issued in an attack where a police officer was shot, dwarfed those given to Jan. 6 rioters and appeared to signal that at least some courts will deal aggressively with ICE protesters.

The New York Times
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Supreme Court Sides With Exxon in Lawsuit Over Assets Seized by Cuba

Supreme Court Sides With Exxon in Lawsuit Over Assets Seized by Cuba

The Trump administration backed Exxon Mobil’s effort to be compensated for oil and gas assets confiscated by the Cuban government in 1960.

The New York Times
1 min
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide

In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that the president can expand the procedure, previously used primarily near the border, to arrests nationally.

The New York Times
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Trump Gives Teamsters a Chance to Shed Oversight Meant to Curb Mob Ties

Trump Gives Teamsters a Chance to Shed Oversight Meant to Curb Mob Ties

Sean M. O’Brien, re-elected to a second term leading the union, has used a relationship with President Trump to end court-ordered corruption monitoring.

The New York Times
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She’s in Line to Be Mayor of D.C. How Will She Handle Trump’s Threat?

She’s in Line to Be Mayor of D.C. How Will She Handle Trump’s Threat?

“We’re going to find ways to resist,” a defiant Janeese Lewis George, the democratic socialist who won the Democratic primary last week in Washington, said in an interview.

The New York Times
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Supreme Court Bars Lawsuit After Prison Guards Shaved Inmate’s Dreadlocks

Supreme Court Bars Lawsuit After Prison Guards Shaved Inmate’s Dreadlocks

Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, tried to sue Louisiana prison officials for violating his religious rights.

The New York Times
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Photos Behind Kennedy Center Tarps Show No Sign of Trump’s Name

Photos Behind Kennedy Center Tarps Show No Sign of Trump’s Name

Images circulated by an activist group reveal bare marble where President Trump’s name once resided. The Kennedy Center previously told a federal judge it had been removed.

The New York Times
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Justices Reject Lawsuit Claiming U.S. Company Helped China Target Spiritual Group

Justices Reject Lawsuit Claiming U.S. Company Helped China Target Spiritual Group

The court’s decision could have broader implications for whether companies can be held liable for aiding in international human rights abuses.

The New York Times
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Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain

Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain

Over the next two weeks, the justices will release more than a dozen final opinions, including high-profile decisions on birthright citizenship, the Federal Reserve and transgender athletes.

The New York Times
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Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department lacked the authority to approve state waivers that restrict what SNAP participants can buy with their benefits.

The New York Times
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Trump on the Shabby Condition of the Reflecting Pool: Not My Fault

Trump on the Shabby Condition of the Reflecting Pool: Not My Fault

President Trump said the blooms of green algae and the peeling polyurethane had nothing to do with the rushed $16.4 million makeover he had ordered.

The New York Times
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