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John Kelly’s full-throated confirmation of Trump’s ugliest comments, parsed
Kelly finally went on the record to make clear that, yes, Trump did say those things about veterans and wounded soldiers.
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New York’s $250 million fraud trial against Donald Trump gets underway
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his company and several others. The civil trial started Monday.
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Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz and other hard-right Republicans for months have threatened to go after Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s speakership if he relied on Democratic votes to pass any funding legislation.
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Democrats can’t really save Kevin McCarthy
It’s exceedingly difficult to see how Democrats could provide the votes to keep McCarthy as speaker in any sustainable way.
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Democrats Weigh Whether to Rescue McCarthy From G.O.P. Ouster Bid
Party officials said that without promises to address their policy priorities, the speaker should not count on Democratic votes to save him.
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Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say.
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When Mr. Secretary Loves to Rock
A viral video of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken introduced Americans to the guitar geek hidden within.
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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes
Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.
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Giving River Cruising a Try in France
On a first-time luxury river cruise in France, our reporter learns why this all-inclusive trip, despite its expense, was worth it.
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How to traveller solo and enjoy it The best ways to make your travel companions jealous
Solo travel is on the rise, with more and more people venturing out into the world by themselves. And it’s no wonder why – solo travel is an incredibly rewarding experience, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace, make your own decisions, and really get to know a place and its people.…