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NY Times – Politics

The central bank faces two major hurdles early on in 2026 that will determine the extent to which it operates free of political meddling. [...]

The “J6ers,” as they refer to themselves, praised President Trump but called for more action from his administration, including financial restitution and prison reform. [...]

President Trump’s trusted adviser is casting his hard-right gaze abroad, saying the world must be governed by “force.” [...]

The specifics of the memo are unclear. But Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers in briefings this week that the administration would share the document with them. [...]

The hotel giant said it took “immediate action” against a Hampton Inn near Minneapolis after a video showed a worker declining Department of Homeland Security reservations. [...]

President Trump has said since his first term that he wants to acquire Greenland, and he asked aides for an updated plan on Monday. European leaders reject the president’s assertions. [...]





