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Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary

Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.

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Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor

Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the Democratic standard-bearer, despite worries about her single term as mayor of the state’s biggest city.

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ICE Makes Courthouse Arrest Despite Judge’s Order

A Honduran man was taken into custody on Tuesday in New York City, which his lawyers said violated a prohibition imposed a day earlier. Hours later, the man was released.

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5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky

Mr. Gallrein ran with President Trump’s support.

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Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff

The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.

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Republicans​ Certainly Seem to Want a King

The president wants a loyal Republican Party — even if the country might not.

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Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding money from the state.

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With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away

The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace.”

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Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader

An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.

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Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets

Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new law.

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Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky

Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.

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Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War

With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.

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Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts

The acting attorney general told lawmakers the fund would review claims from an array of people, not just Republicans.

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The I.R.S. Will Drop Audits of Trump and His Family

Also, voters cast ballots in key primaries. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Where Are the Republicans Who Put America First?

The “Trump First” wing of the G.O.P. is in ascendance. The rest of the party needs to fight back.

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International Booker Prize 2026: ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ is First Winner Originally Written in Mandarin

“Taiwan Travelogue” is the first novel originally written in Mandarin to win the major award for fiction translated into English.

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Who Were the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting?

Authorities identified the teenagers they say killed three men, and then themselves, in an attack on the largest mosque in the county.

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Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska

The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched.

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Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders

Muslim groups identified the three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

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I.R.S. Must Drop Audits of Trump and Family

As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.

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Amid Global Turmoil, Trump Shows Off White House Ballroom Construction

President Trump showed off the construction on his ballroom project, providing a deeper look at the things that matter to him.

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Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation

Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.

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L.I.R.R. Workers Are in Line for Raises, but at What Cost to New York?

Details are still emerging about the contract reached after a three-day strike that shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service. But the fallout could be felt for years.

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Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78

An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.

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Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America

In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.

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I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family

As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.

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Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals

After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.

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Worried About War’s Impact, Bond Investors Push Rates to Highest Level Since 2007

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.

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Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years

Using a new Gemini A.I. model, the tech giant is overhauling its search box dimensions to answer longer queries, adding a video-generation tool and simplifying online shopping.

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How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race

Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.

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