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A Cowed Establishment Toasts Trump at a Manhattan Charity Dinner

A Cowed Establishment Toasts Trump at a Manhattan Charity Dinner

Shawn McCreesh
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Politics

There were grudge matches and sycophancy in equal measure at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. “Isn’t it just exciting, what’s going on,” Donald Trump said.


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Democrats’ Report Calls Trump Hotel Business Unethical and Unconstitutional

Democrats’ Report Calls Trump Hotel Business Unethical and Unconstitutional

Luke Broadwater
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Politics

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the former president overcharged the Secret Service and accepted money from officials and people who were seeking pardons and appointments.


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Judge Orders DeSantis Administration to Stop Threats Over Abortion-Rights Ad

Judge Orders DeSantis Administration to Stop Threats Over Abortion-Rights Ad

Patricia Mazzei
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Politics

The organization behind a campaign for an abortion-rights ballot measure sued the Florida governor’s administration over its threats of criminal prosecution against TV stations.


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200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest

200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest

Emily Schmall and Sara Ruberg
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Politics

From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since it was labeled the Midwest. It has taken on a renewed urgency this election year.


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Harris Will Join Michelle Obama and Barack Obama on Campaign Trail

Harris Will Join Michelle Obama and Barack Obama on Campaign Trail

Reid J. Epstein
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Politics

Barack and Michelle Obama will make their first campaign appearances alongside Kamala Harris at rallies in Georgia and Michigan.


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The 25-Year-Old Georgia Senate Candidate Looking to Unseat a Fake Trump Elector

The 25-Year-Old Georgia Senate Candidate Looking to Unseat a Fake Trump Elector

Richard Fausset
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Politics

Ashwin Ramaswami, a Democrat, was still in law school when he decided to run against State Senator Shawn Still, who was indicted with Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case.


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How Los Angeles Is Trying to Keep Homeless People Off the Streets

How Los Angeles Is Trying to Keep Homeless People Off the Streets

Jill Cowan
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Politics

The city relies on an army of case managers to help homeless people stay in motels and on the path toward finding an apartment.


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How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage.

How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage.

Jordyn Holman and Jeanna Smialek
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Politics

Donald J. Trump has been talking up his economic record for Black voters. The legacy of the last eight years is complicated.


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Best, Worst and Most Awkward Lines at the Al Smith Dinner

Best, Worst and Most Awkward Lines at the Al Smith Dinner

Michael Gold
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Politics

Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris both delivered remarks, Ms. Harris via taped video and Mr. Trump in person in a ballroom in Manhattan.


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Nevada’s Senate Rivals Spar in a Debate Heavy on Policy and Light on Fireworks

Nevada’s Senate Rivals Spar in a Debate Heavy on Policy and Light on Fireworks

Kellen Browning and Benjamin Oreskes
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Politics

Senator Jacky Brown and her Republican challenger, Sam Brown, met for their only debate, focusing on the cost of living, abortion and other issues.


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Meet the Candidate: Elon Musk

Meet the Candidate: Elon Musk

Theodore Schleifer
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Politics

The billionaire is spending a fortune to support former President Donald J. Trump. But at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, he looked an awful lot like a politician himself.


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Former Olympic Snowboarder Wanted by F.B.I. on Murder and Drug Charges

Former Olympic Snowboarder Wanted by F.B.I. on Murder and Drug Charges

Hank Sanders
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Politics

Ryan Wedding, 43, was indicted with 15 others on charges of trafficking drugs into Canada and the U.S., the authorities said. He is believed to be living in Mexico.


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Man Sent to Life in Prison for Transgender Woman’s Killing

Man Sent to Life in Prison for Transgender Woman’s Killing

Alexandra E. Petri
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Politics

The man, Daqua Lameek Ritter, was the first person in the country to be convicted of a federal hate crime based on gender identity.


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U.S. Charges Indian Official in New York Assassination Plot

U.S. Charges Indian Official in New York Assassination Plot

Devlin Barrett
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Politics

The United States and Canada have worked together to investigate what they say is the Indian government’s campaign against Sikh separatists.


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Why Latino Voting Rights Activists Are Worried About Election Disinformation

Why Latino Voting Rights Activists Are Worried About Election Disinformation

Jazmine Ulloa
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Politics

Activists say the nefarious material is more widespread, sophisticated and complex than ever.


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