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Should ICE Agents Be Allowed to Wear Masks? It Depends Whom You Ask.
Los Angeles’s mayor said Sunday that masked immigration agents helped create a “reign of terror.” ICE’s director said agents could wear masks to “keep them and their families safe.”
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Republicans and Democrats Call for More Information on Epstein Case
Members of Congress from both parties said they wanted to see more files released, while President Trump has encouraged his base to move on.
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An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files
A former Jeffrey Epstein employee said that she told the F.B.I. in 1996 and 2006 about what she considered a troubling encounter with Donald J. Trump.
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Justin Fulcher, a Top Aide to Pete Hegseth, Leaves the Pentagon
Justin Fulcher, an adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said in a statement that he had planned to work in the federal government for only six months.
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China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety
The case comes around the same time a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, adding to growing unease even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.
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G.O.P. Push Behind Trump Agenda Has Congress in an Uproar
Shouting matches, walkouts and bitter fiscal fights have led to a series of legislative meltdowns, with big spending clashes ahead.
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As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out
The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year.
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Mamdani Won Over N.Y.C. Democratic Voters. Can He Charm Washington?
National Democrats are grappling with how much to embrace Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a leftist who has become the party’s standard-bearer in America’s largest city.
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How Music Shapes Our Emotions: The Science Behind the Sound
Have you ever wondered why a certain song can make you cry, while another makes you want to dance like nobody’s watching? Music is more than just a collection of notes and rhythms; it’s a powerful emotional tool that can influence how we feel in profound ways. But what is it about music that has…
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GENIUS Act Signed into Law US Enacts Federal Stablecoin Legislation
Today, President Donald Trump signs into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act of 2025 (the “GENIUS Act”), establishing the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States. The signing follows the US House of Representatives’ July 17, 2025, passage of the GENIUS Act by a bipartisan vote of 308–122. The GENIUS…