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Trump Administration’s Temporary Reprieve on Russian Oil Expires
A sanctions waiver aimed at keeping global oil prices down had allowed Moscow to sell oil currently at sea.
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein
The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.
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Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
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Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders
House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.
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What Happens in California Governor’s Race After Eric Swalwell Stepped Down?
For Democrats, the drama is reverberating well beyond the state.
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What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.
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Threats to Library Funding End With Settlement by Trump Administration
The American Library Association filed a lawsuit arguing that cuts ordered by President Trump were illegal because they did not have congressional approval.
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Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry
Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, said she wanted votes as early as Wednesday on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct accusations.
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In Minneapolis, Following Prince’s ‘Purple Trail’
This year is the 10th anniversary of the artist’s death. We made a pilgrimage to the city where he lived and worked.
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In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.