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Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies as His Frustration With Putin Mounts
The sanctions are among the most significant measures that the United States has taken against the Russian energy sector since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
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Senator Merkley Warns of Authoritarianism Under Trump in Nearly 23-Hour Speech
The Oregon Democrat achieved a goal of topping the previous longest speech by a senator from his state.
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The White House Wrecking Ball
President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing has struck a nerve in Washington and beyond.
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Trump Is Seeking $230 Million From the Justice Dept.
President Trump is demanding about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him by the Justice Department. Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the Justice Department, describes what we know about who’s most likely to be making the decisions.
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University of Virginia Makes Deal With White House to Halt Investigations
The Justice Department had been scrutinizing one of the nation’s premier public universities over accusations of civil rights violations.
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The Electric Worm Gets the Fly
By studying how worms use electric charge to jump onto flies, scientists are showing even physical strategies are embedded in evolution.
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World Falling Short on Methane Pledge, U.N. Report Finds
Several agency programs are trying to track and reduce methane emissions around the world. To meet global targets, use of them needs to speed up.
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Abbode Founder Reacts to Sabrina Carpenter Wearing Her Embroidered Shirt on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Sabrina Carpenter had Abbode, a parlor in Manhattan, customize a shirt for her “Saturday Night Live” appearance. The founder’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing.
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Nancy Pelosi Hasn’t Announced Her 2026 Plans. Scott Wiener Is Running Anyway.
Scott Wiener, a Democratic state legislator, says he can’t afford to keep deferring to Representative Nancy Pelosi.
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Workers and Employers Face Higher Health Insurance Costs
A new employer survey shows premiums for a family climbed in 2025 as companies and their workers pay more for coverage.