United States Politics and Government

Justice Dept. Investigates L.A. Sheriff Over Concealed Carry Permit Delays

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The Justice Department said it believed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department had violated residents’ Second Amendment rights through delays in issuing the permits.

JD Vance and a U.S. Delegation Head to a Wary Greenland

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After initial plans for a visit from American officials were met with a backlash, Friday’s trip has been limited to a stop at a remote military base.

Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices

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Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.

Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

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As President Trump and Elon Musk slash deeper into federal programs and the work force, G.O.P. lawmakers are leveraging their connections to try to insulate themselves and their voters.

Trump Moves to End Federal Union Protections Across Government

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An executive order signed by the president would cancel collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of workers, the largest federal employees union said. The union was preparing legal action.

Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America

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Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.

Elon Musk and DOGE Aides Try a Charm Offensive in Fox News Interview

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Most of Elon Musk’s associates at the Department of Government Efficiency have kept a low profile. Democrats have repeatedly criticized his effort to shrink the federal government, warning that critical services will be cut.