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Trump Says Army Bases Will Revert to Confederate Names
The move would reverse a yearslong effort to remove names and symbols honoring the Confederacy from the military.
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As Immigration Protests Grip California, Democrats Enter Risky Political Terrain
Scenes of unrest in Southern California, stoked by President Trump as he tries to deport more immigrants, have left Democratic leaders worried the confrontation elevates a losing issue for the party.
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House Republicans Move to Put Their Stamp on D.C. as Budget Fix Languishes
The House passed bills imposing voting and policing policies on the District of Columbia, but the G.O.P. has refused to consider a measure to restore hundreds of millions of dollars of its funding.
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700 Marines Are Deploying to LA Protests to Join Federal Response
The Pentagon mobilized 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops even as the president said the situation was “under control.” Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the escalating response.
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Two Are Charged With Stalking an Artist Who Criticized Xi Jinping
The two men also unsuccessfully tried to illegally export sensitive U.S. military technology to China, prosecutors said.
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Trump Administration Disputes Immunity Claim by Judge Accused of Obstructing ICE
Judge Hannah C. Dugan was indicted last month on charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of proceedings. She has pleaded not guilty.
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White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains
A rare mid-decade redistricting push has unnerved some Texas Republicans, who worry a drive to harm Democrats could end up endangering G.O.P. incumbents in 2026.
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Iran Rejects Nuclear Proposal to Stop It From Enriching Uranium, Trump Says
The president said any enrichment was unacceptable. “They don’t want to give up what they have to give up,” he said.
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Deportee’s Lawyers Push for Contempt Proceedings Despite His Return
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s lawyers accused the Trump administration of spending months “engaged in an elaborate, all-of-government effort to defy court orders.”
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Breaking With Trump, Bacon Says He Won’t Follow His Party ‘Off the Cliff’
The Nebraska Republican’s dissent makes him one of a disappearing breed in the G.O.P. — and suggests he may head for the exit.