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NY Times – Politics

The agreement was an extraordinary example of how the Trump administration has offered legal relief to those aligned with the president. [...]

Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries. [...]

The temporary price increase, which would take effect on April 26, comes amid a spike in fuel prices tied to the war in Iran. [...]

Can any Republican disagree with Trump and get away with it? Thomas Massie’s primary race in Kentucky is a key test. [...]

The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines. [...]

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, said, “You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you.” The pastor said he was calling for Mr. Talarico’s religious conversion. [...]





