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How Trump Reprogrammed Funds to Pay Some Workers During the Government Shutdown
By paying troops and law enforcement officials, the president stretched the limits of his spending powers, posing a fresh test to Congress.
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What to Know About Trump’s Plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
President Trump has proposed construction of an arch in the style of the Arc de Triomphe in Washington in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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In Trump’s Washington, Hate Is Not a Deal Breaker
Paul Ingrassia’s nomination illustrated how much antisemitic and hateful rhetoric has been explained away or rewarded by Republicans in power.
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With Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Some Pro-Palestinian Protesters Look Back at Their Movement, Ruefully
Activists welcome the truce. But the backlash to their demonstrations, some said, offered sobering lessons about power and politics.
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As Trump Moves Forward With White House Ballroom Project, Architects Raise Concerns
Architects were surprised by the scale and speed of the project, but the president is moving forward with his plans for a ballroom at the White House.
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Trump Dismisses Another Inspector General, Fueling Oversight Concerns
With the firing of the Export-Import Bank’s inspector general, the president has sidelined around two dozen of the watchdogs who seek out fraud and mismanagement in federal agencies.
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5 Great Road Trips to Take in the Western U.S. This Fall
Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow.
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At Yosemite, BASE Jumpers and Drones Are Emboldened by Shutdown
Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get caught for breaking the law.
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Marie Kondo, Tidying Expert, Shares Her Travel and Packing Tips
The tidying expert has just published a new book about travel’s impact on her life. She shares tips for how to encounter the world, and, maybe, leave it a little better after your visit.
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Mother of Girl Who Fell Overboard on Disney Cruise Will Not Face Charges
The incident, in which a girl fell from a Disney cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her, was captured on video and shared widely on social media. A prosecutor said the mother had a lapse in “proper judgment.”