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Justice Dept. Will Appeal Dismissal of Comey and James Indictments
The Trump administration had vowed to fight a judge’s decision to dismiss unrelated criminal charges against James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and Letitia James, the attorney general of New York.
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Trump Picks New Leader for Southern Command as Venezuela Pressure Grows
Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, a Marine general with expansive experience in special operations and the Middle East, would take over after the abrupt departure of the previous commander.
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Introducing Your Next Newsletter Writer (for Now), and Looking Back at 2025
There will be much to dive into when On Politics returns in January, and a familiar voice will be taking the helm — at least for a little while.
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Kennedy Center, Memorial to JFK, Is Trump’s Now, Too
The Kennedy Center installed President Trump’s name on the facade of the arts center, which had been designated as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
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Sean Duffy’s Daughter Calls T.S.A. ‘Unconstitutional’ After Airport Pat-Down
Evita Duffy-Alfonso suggested that her father, the transportation secretary, would try to eliminate the security agency if he were in charge of it.
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How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take?
Politics and border hassles have chased away foreign visitors, costing businesses billions. Some fear next year’s World Cup won’t be enough to bring tourists back.
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52 Places to Go, So Little Time: Where We Went in 2025
Our writers and photographers were on the ground to find out what makes the destinations on our annual list rise above the rest.
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NASA Webb Telescope Discovers Lemon-Shaped Planet, the ‘Stretchiest’ Ever Seen
An unusual object orbiting a rapidly spinning star might be a new phenomenon in the universe.
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When Did Everything Become ‘K-Shaped’?
What started as a term to describe the pandemic recovery has become a catchall in these anxious economic times.
