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As Confirmation Hearing Nears, Todd Blanche’s Role in Epstein Case Draws Scrutiny

Todd Blanche’s role in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will be front and center as he seeks to become attorney general.

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House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.

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An ICE Shooting in Maine Puts Pressure on Senator Susan Collins

The Democrats hoping to challenge Ms. Collins, a vulnerable Republican, have seized on the fatal incident, drawing attention to her record on immigration matters.

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At War With Iran Again, Trump Finds an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate

The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.

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‘Sully,’ ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Pilot, Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Captain Sullenberger, who is known as Sully, said that the disease was in its early stages, and that he was “in the beginning of this long journey.”

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ICE Is Ordered to Pause Most Vehicle Stops

Also, Trump drops his plan for a Strait of Hormuz fee. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Colombian Immigrant Killed by ICE in Maine Had Legal Status, Father Says

The father of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, the man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent on Monday, said his son had been working two jobs to support his wife and daughter.

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ICE Shootings Put Spotlight on Lack of Body Cameras

Kristi Noem, the former homeland security secretary, said five months ago that the Trump administration would “rapidly” deploy body cameras to immigration agents across the country. About half still don’t have them.

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Opportunities Narrow for Women as Hegseth Blocks More Promotions

For the first time in more than a decade, no active-duty female Navy officers are likely to be promoted to admiral this year.

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Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Is Sworn In to Finish His Senate Term

Three days after Lindsey Graham died, his younger sister Darline Graham took the oath to hold his seat until his term ends in January.

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Lindsey Graham’s Choice

Would the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?

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Lindsey Graham Made Trumpism in His Own Image

He bent the knee and made the most of it.

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Trump Administration Subpoenas Law Firms, Escalating Pressure Campaign

The uneasy truce between the administration and the law firms it cut deals with last year has erupted into a pitched legal battle behind closed doors.

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N.Y.C. Council Speaker Backs Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages

Julie Menin said she would support a bill, formerly known as Ryder’s Law, to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.

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Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain

Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.

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The Best Restaurants in Nashville Right Now

With barbecue, haute Southern cooking, innovative Japanese cuisine and a revelatory fried fish shop, the food scene in Music City is as lively as it’s ever been.

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The Best Restaurants in Seattle

Stellar Pacific Northwest seafood, an irreverent Japanese gastro pub and killer Detroit-style pizza are among our favorites.

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D.C.’s Best Restaurants

The food scene in and around the nation’s capital is as vibrant as ever, with Italian, Ethiopian, Salvadoran and more. Comments are open.

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Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran

The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.

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‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting

The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s influence in Iraq.

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An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.

New York’s specialized high schools give disproportionately few seats to Black and Hispanic students, continuing a pattern that has drawn criticism.

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Trump Flip-Flops on Strait of Hormuz, Creating New Risks for Global Economy

The president now wants Gulf nations to invest in the U.S. in exchange for safe passage. Shipping industry experts worry other nations will follow that lead.

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Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain

Intense storms overnight dropped heavy rain, and more is on the way. Forecasters warned about the increasing likelihood of flooding across the state.

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Iran’s Former Leader Denies Times Report

The Times reported that Israel had planned to reinstall Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader after the war.

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Takeaways From Rare Congressional Testimony by Two Supreme Court Justices

Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during a collegial hearing.

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A Heated Rivalry Over Bull Mascots Is Dividing a Brazilian Town

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a heated rivalry has split a town for a century. It’s got nothing to do with sports or politics.

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Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada

Storms on Tuesday could produce damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes in areas where they are not common.

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Man in Florida Fatally Hit by Truck While Fleeing ICE, Official Says

Details about what exactly happened at a gas station in St. Augustine before the man was hit were unclear Tuesday.

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ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week

Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.

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E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case

A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.

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