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As Trump Debates Iran Action, the Meaning of ‘America First’ Is on the Line
As President Trump ponders involving the United States in Israel’s attacks on Iran, the G.O.P. faces a thorny question: What does “America first” really mean?
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Justice Dept. to Cut Gun-Sale Inspectors in Half as It Moves to Downsize A.T.F.
The move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to defang and downsize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Where to Go in Philadelphia, According to Brian Tyree Henry
The star of the AppleTV+ series “Dope Thief” immersed himself in the city while filming was stalled during the 2023 actors’ and writers’ strikes. Here are his tips.
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In Paris, A New App Explores the French Revolution
A self-guided walking tour explores the French Revolution in the City of Light.
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Trump and Iran Complicate the Fed’s Next Move
Investors are anxious about whether the central bank will change course on rate cuts as geopolitical turmoil and tariffs pose inflation risks.
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Why Eliminating Coal Could Take a Long Time
A mining and processing business in California is replacing one coal plant but says another could stay online for many years.
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Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency
The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the dollar’s role as the world’s main currency.
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The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy
Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.
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Tina Smith, on a Hit List in Minnesota, Speaks Out on Political Violence
Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota learned that her friend was assassinated, and that she had been a potential target herself. Now, she has blunt thoughts on who bears blame for violent outbursts.
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From Resignation in Protest to Campaign for Congress
Bridget A. Brink, who stepped down as ambassador to Ukraine in April out of objections to President Trump’s pro-Russian approach to the war, is now speaking out and running for office at home.