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NY Times – Politics

The ruling by the parliamentarian sent G.O.P. lawmakers back to the drawing board to cover the costs of President Trump’s domestic policy bill. [...]

The planes can carry bombs capable of striking an underground nuclear facility in Iran if President Trump decides to join the conflict. [...]

The comedian and host has a huge audience and many thoughts on what podcasters like him are responsible for now. [...]

Details about the discussions emerged after President Trump said the two sides, which have been locked in court battles for weeks, might reach a settlement soon. [...]
President Trump’s executive orders have sought to reframe the history of race and culture in America. Erica L. Green, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, describes how the orders have led to the erasing of history of the Black experience. [...]

Vice President JD Vance said during a Los Angeles stop that Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass had encouraged protesters to engage in violence. He also criticized Senator Alex Padilla and called him by the wrong name. [...]