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Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress

Legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote was only the beginning as the G.O.P. presses to sharply limit voting in line with President Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud.

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With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats

President Trump’s most trusted envoys are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations, an approach that has sidelined the State Department and the National Security Council.

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Jesse Jackson Changed Chicago. And It Changed Him.

Mr. Jackson, who spent much of his life in the city, died at his home there on Tuesday. “He ushered in new politics in Chicago,” one longtime organizer said.

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Mamdani Ushers in a New Tradition: Ramadan in City Hall

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.

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Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Protester Mohsen Mahdawi

The green card holder from the West Bank had been detained during a citizenship appointment.

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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans

The actor, known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.

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White House Shrugs Off Lutnick’s Epstein Ties

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein’s island and meeting him on another occasion.

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NJ Transit Commuters Grumble as Bridge Work Disrupts Train Rides

Many people who commute into Manhattan got their first taste of the crowded platforms that are expected to become common over the next month as the Portal Bridge is reworked.

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When Did Chicken Become the Most Expensive Thing on the Menu?

The once-humble plate of poultry has been elevated to luxury status, with prices hitting $50 or more.

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Perú destituye al presidente, otra vez

El Congreso peruano aprobó la destitución del presidente José Jerí. El mandatario tenía cuatro meses en el cargo, que asumió después de que Dina Boluarte también fue vacada.

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California Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts Before Bernie Sanders Visit

The opponents’ latest moves include online ads tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a crypto-related push to raise money and competing ballot measures.

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Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight

A D.C. utility had been working for weeks to repair a collapsed sewer line when the president blamed Maryland’s governor for the contamination on Monday.

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Peru Votes to Impeach President José Jerí

Peru’s Congress voted to impeach President José Jerí, four months after he replaced Dina Boluarte, who had also been removed from the presidency.

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Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview

Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.

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Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a “last resort” to close a budget gap.

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Question of True Remorse When A.I. Helps Write Your Court Apology

The use of artificial intelligence gave a New Zealand judge pause about the genuineness of the remorse expressed in the apology. It reflects a wider discussion about using A.I. for personal communication.

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California Forecast: Storms to Bring More Snow and Rain

From flood warnings around Los Angeles to heavy snow in the Sierra, the storm systems are an abrupt shift from recent dry weather.

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Parents of Some Winter Olympians Face Extreme Fear as Their Children Compete

When your child races headfirst down an ice chute, leaps off ski jumps or performs snowboard tricks in midair, a medal may not be the main thing you pray for.

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The Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence

There were plenty of signs that something wasn’t right with Jeffrey Epstein. Why didn’t anyone say something?

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Trump Is His Own Worst Enemy

The president appears determined to prevent his party from achieving a durable majority coalition.

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A Month of NJ Transit Delays Begins With New Routes, Long Lines and Uncertainty

Some commuters were able to find alternative routes, while others struggled with delayed trains and longer, unfamiliar commutes.

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Hegseth Is Said to Have Ordered Pentagon Spokesman’s Firing

The spokesman, Army Col. Dave Butler, worked for the Army chief of staff.

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A Holiday High-School Game Is Shattered by a Fatal Assault

At a hockey rink in Pawtucket, R.I., shots rang out, leaving two people dead, in addition to the shooter. The police chief said it was a family matter that exploded in public.

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Trump’s Ambassador to Belgium Is Summoned After Accusing Officials of Antisemitism

The diplomat, Bill White, was then asked to meet with the Belgian foreign minister, at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.

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Seven Pivotal Moments in Jesse Jackson’s Life

The Rev. Jesse Jackson entered the national spotlight during the civil rights movement and ran for president twice. He also courted controversy while in the public eye.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks with Paramount

Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.

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The Portal Bridge Has Caused Headaches for Decades

A main rail link to New York City, the bridge over the Hackensack River will be replaced. Few commuters will miss it.

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Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute

The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.

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Digging Through the Epstein Files

We look at how The Times has tackled a complex reporting project.

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Obama Took On Recession, Health Care and Iraq. What He Didn’t See Coming Was Trump.

A new set of oral history interviews documents how Barack Obama and his advisers missed the shifting mood of the country that would ultimately replace him with a successor they considered a “con man,” “clown” and “laughingstock.”

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