United States Politics and Government

How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia

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What explains the Trump administration’s radical reversal toward Moscow?

Bees Are Under Threat from Climate Change, the Trade War and Doge

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For beekeepers, the problem isn’t just climate change and extreme weather: It’s also DOGE, the trade war and the immigration crackdown.

What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

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The two sides are set to negotiate on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough are modest, and distrust high.

Trump Directive Calls to Turn Border Land Into ‘Military Installation’

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The plan would put a strip along the southern border under Pentagon control, allowing the military to detain migrants for trespassing on a military base until Border Patrol agents could arrest them.

Judge Says One DOGE Member Can Access Sensitive Treasury Dept. Data

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Nineteen state attorneys general had sued to block Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing Treasury systems that include Americans’ bank account and Social Security information.

Elon Musk and Social Security’s Effort to Curb Illegal Immigration

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As Elon Musk continues to argue that Social Security drives illegal immigration, a new effort at the agency aims to curb it.