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Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo

The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the African country despite its refusal to take her.

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Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers

The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.

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Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race

Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.

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Giuliani Returns to Broadcasting After Illness: ‘I Feel 100 Percent’

Rudolph W. Giuliani, the 81-year-old former New York City mayor, was in critical condition with pneumonia in a Florida hospital earlier this month.

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The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump

President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have became more combative.

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As Trump and Xi Meet in China, Why Typical Displays of Cultural Exchange Won’t Be on Show

Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.

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Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns

A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.

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How Jerome Powell Managed a Chaotic Era

Our reporter Colby Smith, who covers the Federal Reserve and the economy, looks back at Jerome Powell’s tenure as chair of the Fed.

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Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges

Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”

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Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump

President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.

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Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California

Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.

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Two of the World’s Most Powerful Men Are About to Meet

Also, Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the next Fed chair. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Utah Children’s Book Author Who Poisoned Husband Will Spend Life in Prison

Kouri Richins, 36, who wrote a children’s book about grief after murdering Eric Richins, will serve without the option of parole.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Calls Special Session to Redistrict for 2028 Elections

Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, also asked lawmakers to delay changes to the state’s election system that could cause disarray in the midterms.

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A Long Island Rail Road Strike May Be Near. Here’s What to Know.

America’s busiest passenger rail service will shut down on Saturday if workers and transit officials cannot agree on a new contract.

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What You Actually Need to Know About Hantavirus

What have we learned from Covid?

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Netanyahu Made a ‘Secret Visit’ to U.A.E. During Iran War

The visit to meet with the Emirati leader, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, was another sign of how Israel and the Emirates have drawn closer together.

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More U.S. Spy Planes are Surveilling Cuba

As President Trump threatens to act against Cuba, experts are debating whether the flights, which the United States is not taking pains to hide, are just intimidation or foreshadow military force.

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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.

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Stephen Cloobeck, Former California Governor Candidate, Arrested in Los Angeles County

Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy developer who dropped out of the governor’s race in November, was arrested on suspicion of witness tampering in a felony case involving his fiancée, a former Penthouse model.

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Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy

The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.

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Hantavirus Attacks Patients’ Bodies. This Doctor Tends to Their Minds.

David Cates, a psychologist working with Americans exposed to the disease on the MV Hondius, said psychosocial supports are just as important as physical care.

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The ‘Murdaugh Murders’: What to Know About the Case in South Carolina

A court overturned the murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh, who had been found guilty in the killing of his wife and younger son. Here are the basics of the entire case.

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What to Watch at Trump and Xi’s U.S.-China Summit

Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders.

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Trump’s China Policy Has Weakened America

In Beijing this week, Mr. Trump should not hand China more victories.

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Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation

Some wild animals, eating fermented or rotten fruits, “may exhibit completely unpredictable behavior,” the police warned drivers in Saône-et-Loire, a rural region in central-eastern France.

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Addiction Counselor Who Helped Supply Ketamine to Matthew Perry Sentenced to Two Years

Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, had admitted to selling 51 vials of ketamine to the actor, including the dose that killed him.

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Trump Administration Pushes I.R.S. to Identify Undocumented Immigrants

The deliberations are a sign that the Trump administration may once again try to harness the power of the I.R.S. to advance its immigration agenda.

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Billionaire Rick Jackson Is Upending the Georgia Governor’s Race

Rick Jackson was largely unknown to voters just a few months ago. Heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary, he’s keeping some of the state’s best-known politicians on their toes.

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Chinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say

The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.

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