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Trump Targets Workplaces as Immigration Crackdown Widens

Many industries have become dependent on immigrant labor. Some workplace raids have been met with protest. [...]

Trump Administration Says National Guard Will Be Deployed to L.A. Protests

Streets of Paramount, Calif., in Los Angeles County were in chaos as federal immigration officials squared off with protesters, using tear gas and flash-bang grenades. [...]

After His Trump Blowup, Musk May Be Out. But DOGE Is Just Getting Started.

With members embedded in multiple agencies, the team’s approach to transforming government is becoming “institutionalized,” as one official put it. [...]

It’s Getting Harder for Trump to Keep the Gang Together

There are already indications that his coalition is fraying, and it’s not just about Elon Musk. [...]

Russian Spies Are Suspicious of China, Even as Putin and Xi Grow Close

Russia’s spy hunters are increasingly worried about China’s espionage, even as the two countries grow closer. [...]

How Russian Spies Are Analyzing Data From China’s WeChat App

Moscow has long been suspicious of foreign messaging apps. WeChat’s weak encryption makes it vulnerable. [...]

How The Times Obtained Secret Russian Intelligence Documents

A directive from Russia’s domestic security service was part of a cache that was advertised online by a cybercrime group. [...]

Trump’s Proposed Cut Would Deal Serious Setback to California High-Speed Rail

The Trump administration’s announcement that it would pull $4 billion for the state’s bullet train project is likely to mean significant delays in serving the first passengers, several analysts said. [...]

Parents in Gaza Are Running Out of Ways to Feed Their Children

A New York Times article last year described two families struggling to keep their malnourished children alive in Gaza. Now, as Israeli restrictions keep out most aid, that’s even harder. [...]

Israel Recovers Body of Thai Farmworker in Gaza

Nattapong Pinta was taken hostage and later killed by members of a small militant group in Gaza, the Israeli military said. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza. [...]

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire. [...]

Biggest drone strike hits Ukraine's second city

Russia hits Kharkiv with a wave of air strikes, killing four people and injuring nearly 60, officials say. [...]

US brings back El Salvador deportee to face charges

Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials. [...]

Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue taken down

The monument to the Soviet patriarch will be replaced with a flagpole, authorities in Kyrgyzstan say. [...]

Andrew Tate caught speeding 146km/h over limit in Romania

A sports car driven by the controversial influencer clocked four times the speed limit in a 30mph zone. [...]

Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa. [...]

Proud Boys sue US government for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions

Leaders of the far-right group, who were convicted and later pardoned, allege their constitutional rights were violated. [...]

The furniture fraud who hoodwinked the Palace of Versailles

Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues falsified 18th-century furniture they said belonged to French royalty. [...]

Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says

Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says. [...]

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