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The Treasury official who oversees payments resigns suddenly.

Elon Musk has deployed engineers to Treasury to find a way to shut down payments unilaterally.

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New Group Aims to Help Justice Dept. Employees Alarmed by Trump

The group, Justice Connection, intends to support employees who say they are facing professional and ethical crises under the new administration. It is likely to come under attack from Trump allies.

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The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?

The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our columnist says.

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Trump is Already Failing. That’s the Key to a Big Democratic Rebound.

The party needs to seize the opportunity to present fresh vision and leadership.

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The Skater Who Stuck a Triple Axel Before Boarding the Flight

Cory Haynos was among several budding figure-skating stars who died in the plane crash near Reagan National Airport.

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Inflation Ticked Up in December, Fed’s Preferred Measure Shows

The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.

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What We Know About 67 Victims Killed in D.C. Plane Crash

World-class figure skaters, hunting buddies and flight crews were among those who perished.

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Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Cutting an Undersea Cable

The authorities said they believed the vessel may have been involved in damaging the cable, the latest act of apparent sabotage in the Baltic Sea.

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Why There’s Nowhere to Hide From Trump’s Tariffs

President Trump’s long-promised trade war could start as soon as Saturday, leaving companies scrambling for a workaround for their global supply chains.

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A Conflict in Congo

Critical minerals factor into the fight.

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Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Oil Companies and Increase Gas Prices

Some oil refineries will probably struggle to replace imported crude oil if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.

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Plane Crash Clues, and a New Way to Treat Pain

Plus, 82,000 gallons of blue paint.

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Hamas Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend

Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for scores of Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said.

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Trump’s Deportations Only Work if Countries Agree to Take Their Citizens Back

Sending people to another country requires bilateral negotiations and diplomatic strong arming.

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Musk Lawyer Tries to Build a Powerhouse Firm With a Billionaire Client

Donors with ties to Elon Musk have grown in prominence in the Republican Party since Donald J. Trump’s victory. The same is true for those in the legal world, like Mr. Musk’s lawyer, Chris Gober.

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High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher

Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.

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From Anguish to Aggression: Trump Goes on Offense After Midair Collision

President Trump at moments of national tragedy has always been more comfortable finding fault than providing comfort or expressing empathy.

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From Anguish to Aggression: Trump Goes on Offense After Midair Collision

President Trump at moments of national tragedy has always been more comfortable finding fault than providing comfort or expressing empathy.

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What to Know About Trump’s Military Deportation Flights

The president authorized the military to assist in deportations. The planes triggered a crisis between the United States and Colombia, and prompted questions. Here’s what to know.

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Under Trump, a Wink and a Nod at Anti-Abortion Violence

By undermining the FACE Act, Trump gives anti-abortion activists tacit permission to break laws.

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How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze

President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.

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High Stakes for Global Companies in Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats

Manufacturers from Asia, Europe and elsewhere have poured billions into North American supply chains that could be hit by new taxes on Mexico, Canada and China.

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Steve Bannon on ‘Broligarchs’ vs. Populism

The fight for Donald Trump’s ear.

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Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

America’s Northeastern coast has been overrun by crabs from Europe and Asia. Luckily, they’re delicious.

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Egypt Fears Syria’s Revolutionary Fervor Could Be Contagious

Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched warily.

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Where the Taxis Are Motorcycles, and the Drivers Are Women

Kenya’s “Boda Girls” are turning a male-dominated industry upside down. Their favored customers are pregnant women needing rides to the hospital.

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On Sunday, the Grammys Hope to Hit the Right Note

Our music industry correspondent talks about what he’ll be watching, and what may look different, at this year’s music awards.

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What Mass Deportations Would Do to New York City’s Economy

Major industries like construction, child care and restaurants rely heavily on undocumented workers, who would be hard to replace, economists and employers say.

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A Newspaper’s Fight With a Trump-Aligned Local Official Heads to Court

Newsday plans to sue Bruce Blakeman, the executive of Nassau County, N.Y., after he made The New York Post the government’s official publication.

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Late Night Mocks Trump’s D.E.I. Obsession

“Damn you, diversity initiatives! Why are you responsible for every historical tragedy?” Michael Kosta said on Thursday.

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