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NY Times – Politics

The top Senate Democrat and the Maine contender had what was described as a cordial conversation despite Schumer’s backing of his primary opponent. [...]

The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat. [...]

While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in. [...]

In naming only an interim successor as acting attorney general, President Trump has established even greater incentives to execute his most extreme demands, current and former officials say. [...]

King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a ceremonial farewell at the White House before attending a block party in Front Royal, Va. [...]

Senators voted unanimously to prohibit betting practices in the chamber after some users made hundreds of thousands of dollars online by accurately predicting U.S. military actions. [...]





