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Trump Ally Expands Inquiry of Former Officials Who Investigated the President

The office of a prosecutor based in Miami has issued new subpoenas in a wide-ranging inquiry aimed at President Trump’s perceived foes.

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Federal Judge Accuses Trump Administration of Repeatedly Disobeying Orders

The federal judge identified 210 orders issued in 143 cases in Minnesota in which he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials had not complied with court orders.

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Regime Change in Cuba Appeals to Trump but Carries Risks

The Trump administration is signaling a different approach, after demanding an end to Cuba’s communist leadership.

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U.S. and Iranian Officials Wrap Up Latest Round of Talks

Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.

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Testimony Offers New Details on Justice Dept. Role in Abrego Garcia Prosecution

A top prosecutor, Robert E. McGuire, painted an extraordinary picture of senior Justice Department leaders peering over his shoulder and hurrying him along.

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Los Angeles School Board Will Meet to Discuss Superintendent After F.B.I. Raid

The meeting comes after agents raided the home and office of Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent. The F.B.I. also searched the Florida home of a consultant with ties to the schools chief.

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After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers

The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.

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N.Y. Man With China Ties Charged With Marijuana Trafficking in Oklahoma

Sin Tung Chan was a member of a prominent hometown association in the city, one of hundreds of social clubs that often maintain close ties with the Chinese government.

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War or a Deal? U.S. and Iran Discuss What’s Next

Also, mortgage rates fall below 6 percent. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for Paramount Takeover

The move was a stunning development in the long-running corporate battle for the storied media giant.

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Anthropic Says Little Progress Made in Pentagon Talks Over A.I.

The Pentagon has imposed a Friday deadline over a demand that Anthropic provide unfettered access to its A.I. system without safeguards for military operations.

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Jesse Jackson Memorials Begin in Chicago

Mourners lined up outside Rainbow PUSH, the organization Mr. Jackson founded decades ago. He died last week at 84.

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In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6

The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Deems Paramount’s $111 Billion Bid ‘Superior’

Warner Bros.’ determination is a new chapter in the bidding war for the studio and now Netflix has four business days to decide whether it wants to counter Paramount’s offer.

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Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?

The Trump administration came under fire for an operation that turned lethal and politically toxic. But the show of force may also have had a bigger purpose: to serve as a warning.

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Mexico’s Cartel Fight Is a Terrifying High-Wire Act

As drug gangs have become more deeply embedded in Mexico, narco blockades have become a way for them to visibly assert their power.

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Justice Department Exposed Cooperating Witnesses in Epstein Files

The disclosure is the latest example of how the urgent push to release the files led to the government publicizing information it would normally keep under wraps.

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Denver Mayor Bars ICE from City Property and Orders Protection for Protesters

Mayor Mike Johnston’s order is a defiant shift from his measured stance and risks drawing attention to Greater Denver after President Trump during the campaign promised a “bloody story” there.

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Europe Needs Some Space From China and Trump. Its Firms Don’t.

Germany’s chancellor seeks to reduce Europe’s reliance on China and the United States. He speaks with a bluntness that few business leaders share.

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Teresa de Lauretis, Coiner (and Critic) of Queer Theory, Dies at 87

She came up with the term as the title of a 1990 conference but saw its later popularity as a little superficial.

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C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

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The Incompetence of Trump 2.0

President Trump’s top officials are often portrayed as cunning political strategists. But too often, it’’s their carelessness and incompetence that put Americans at risk — and citizens are paying the price, argues Times Opinion’s editor, Kathleen Kingsbury.

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What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals

Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.

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Why Estrogen Patches For Menopause Are So Hard to Find

Changing attitudes around menopause treatment have driven up demand for hormone therapy.

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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Elections in Denmark

Experts say Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is trying to capitalize on her success standing up to President Trump.

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In Texas, Crenshaw faces primary challenger, a test for MAGA

Representative Dan Crenshaw, who has at times clashed with President Trump and his allies, is facing a conservative challenger in Tuesday’s primary.

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Bird Losses Are Accelerating, New Study Finds

Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes.

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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Syrian Migrants

The president has sought to end the program, known as Temporary Protected Status, for various migrants as part of his mass deportation efforts.

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ICE Car Chase Leads to Crash Involving Children, Newark Mayor Says

The crash happened on Wednesday morning, Mayor Ras Baraka said, as federal immigration agents were pursuing a man driving a van.

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Deposition Is Paused After Republican Leaks a Photo of Clinton Testifying

Hillary Clinton had demanded a public hearing, which Republicans rejected. She is protesting that if a member is leaking to the press, reporters should be let in.

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