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Nature Report, Killed by Trump, Is Released Independently
A draft assessment of the health of nature in the United States is grim but shot through with bright spots and possibility.
Lindsey Halligan Is Under Investigation by the Florida Bar
The actions of Ms. Halligan, who as a U.S. attorney brought criminal cases against President Trump’s enemies, are under review by the orga…
French Officer Accused of Shooting Teen to Be Charged Only With Manslaughter
The shooting of Nahel Merzouk in 2023 set off unrest across France, where his treatment was seen as emblematic of police brutality toward et…
Parents of School Shooters Are Being Prosecuted. Should They Be?
The country is casting an ever wider net in its search for accountability after mass shootings. Charging parents is an emerging tactic.
Trump Says He Should Have Role in Choosing Iran’s Next Leader
The president’s comments were the most detailed he has been about his vision of a U.S. role in creating a new government in Tehran.
Senate Democrats Block D.H.S. Funding Again Over Enforcement Guardrails
For the third time, a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed as Democrats refused to support the money without new restrict…
Israel Pushes Farther Into Lebanon, and Readies for More
Days into its offensive against Hezbollah, Israel is massing armored vehicles near the Lebanese border for a potentially much larger ground …
Slurs Filled a Chat Created by a Republican Party Official in Florida
After the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party created the chat for college students, it devolved into slurs against Black an…
Trump Announces He Is Replacing Noem With Oklahoma Senator
The president said he would replace Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, with Senator Markwayne Mullin, a close ally.
House Republicans Tell Gonzales to Quit Re-Election Campaign
The call came a day after the Texas congressman admitted to an extramarital affair with an aide, and as he faced a runoff to keep his seat.