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Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost

Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

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These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?

Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

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Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

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Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.

The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.

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Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on New York City’s millionaires. Tax increases elsewhere have not led to an exodus, but some worry the city is reaching a tipping point.

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Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away

Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.

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Ashley McBryde Saved Her Own Life. Now She’s Rocking Out Her Way.

The prolific country singer and songwriter has never quite fit the country music mold. Her upcoming album, “Wild,” revels in her individuality, and her sobriety.

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After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans

U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.

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How Germany Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran

After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.

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Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.

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Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down

U.S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.

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South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese

Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.

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Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.

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UK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months

The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.

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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.

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Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race

The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.

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Federal Judge Blocks Plan to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis

A Supreme Court court decision involving similar deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians could have implications for Yemeni migrants.

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Kennedy Messaged With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination

An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.

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Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat

The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month.

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N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts

Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.

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May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S.

Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy.

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A Night of Civil Discourse Turns to Confrontation at Cornell

After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.

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Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.

Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.

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Southern States Move to Redistrict Under Weakened Voting Rights Act

Republican-led legislatures in Tennessee and Alabama will reconvene in the coming days. Unlike in Tennessee, however, a new map in Alabama will require Supreme Court action.

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Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail

The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

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Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War

In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.

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Trump Says He’s ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Latest Proposal

Also, Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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On May Day Cuba’s Communist Leaders Deliver a Defiant Tone to the U.S.

In front of the American Embassy in Havana, the Cuban government held its annual International Worker’s Day celebration as the United States sought to end the communist ruling system.

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Fact-Checking Claims on Political Violence After Latest Trump Assassination Attempt

Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing the threats made against former President Obama.

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