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Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry

Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, said she wanted votes as early as Wednesday on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct accusations.

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Prosecutors Investigate ICE Agents Who Detained ChongLy Scott Thao in Minnesota

ChongLy Scott Thao, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was briefly detained during a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota in January.

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Trump’s Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’

The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

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Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions

Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.

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‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief

Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.

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Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate

As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”

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Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal

The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.

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Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.

Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.

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Gray Whales Are Dying in San Francisco Bay

The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area.

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World War II Veterans Say NATO Is Imperfect but Necessary

As President Trump renews threats to pull the United States from NATO, veterans reflect on the alliance that has existed more than 75 years.

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Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

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He Warned About the Dangers of A.I. If Only His Father Had Listened.

Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting A.I. over his doctor.

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Swalwell’s Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places

Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds.

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A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.

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How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.

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Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein

The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.

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F.D.A. Pushes Drug Developers to Report Clinical Trial Results

Many unfavorable results go unreported, skewing the available data on medical treatments.

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Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain

President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

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Trump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers.

President Trump’s announcement of a complete U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

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In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants

A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.

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Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.

The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.

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Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break

Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.

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After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure

The image, posted on Truth Social, appeared to be A.I.-generated and depicts the president as a divine leader healing the sick.

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Oil Companies Want What Gun Manufacturers Have

The fossil fuel industry has mounted a carefully orchestrated campaign to stop climate lawsuits and saddle the public with the costs of climate change.

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Your Questions, Answered

You asked about mail-in ballots, oil in the Middle East, manufacturing jobs and more.

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Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

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U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe

Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.

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Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe

The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90 billion euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.

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4 Takeaways From Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election

Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.

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The Battle Over Refreshers Heats Up as McDonald’s Enters the Mix

The fast-food giant will add fruit-flavored drinks to its menus next month as chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks sell more cold drinks than hot ones.

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