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Inside Trump’s Charm Offensive as He Woos Holdout Republicans
President Trump worked the phones and welcomed Republicans to the White House to cajole them into supporting his megabill. They left with signed merchandise and photos of the Oval Office.
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Trump Says Fed Chair Should ‘Resign Immediately’
The president escalated his recent attacks on Jerome H. Powell for not cutting interest rates.
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Abrego Garcia Was Beaten and Tortured in El Salvador Prison, Lawyers Say
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was made to kneel overnight, denied bathroom access and confined in an overcrowded cell with bright lights and no windows, his lawyers say.
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Trump Is Using a July 4 Deadline as a Tool to Pass His Policy Bill
President Trump is using his July 4 deadline as a cudgel to pass his signature domestic policy bill.
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Pentagon Again Shifts Assessment of Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program
The appraisal that Iran’s nuclear hopes had been set back 1 to 2 years by U.S. and Israeli bombings was the latest in a shifting series of pronouncements.
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How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
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Searching for Old-Style Barbecue in North Carolina
On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.
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Sea Spiders Lack a Key Body Part and a Missing Gene Could Explain Why
Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.
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The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
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How Immigration Could Muddy the Jobs Numbers
Job growth is expected to fall this year, adding to pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. But the slowdown might reflect a smaller labor force, not declining demand from employers.