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Trump’s Moves to Upend Federal Bureaucracy Touch Off Fear and Confusion

Agencies are gripped with uncertainty about how to implement a blizzard of President Trump’s new policies as workers assess the impact on their lives.

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Trump Holds Rally in Las Vegas; Noem Confirmed for Homeland Security Post

 

Trump Stocks E.P.A. With Oil, Gas and Chemical Lobbyists

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Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin

Mr. Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. His confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

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Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities

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Who Are the 3 Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?

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What Trump’s Supporters Want for the Future of America

Here are scenes from Donald Trump’s return to power in Washington.

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Philip Montgomery for The New York Times
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Hamas Frees 4 Israeli Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners

The releases were the second such exchange as part of the Gaza cease-fire deal. Israel said the four soldiers, all women, were back in the country.

 

Israel Welcomes Return of Women Who Warned of a Raid From Gaza

Young female “spotters” for the Israeli Army reported suspicious activity. When Hamas attacked, 15 were killed and seven abducted. Four came home today.

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Hamas Choreographs a Show of Force as It Hands Over the Hostages

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The Tech Arsenal That Could Power Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Border enforcement agencies have spent billions assembling surveillance tools to track and find people. These could be critical in President Trump’s agenda.

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They Were Waiting for Flights. Then Trump Closed a Door for Afghan Allies.

An executive order has halted refugee flights for Afghans who supported the American mission in Afghanistan and had been approved to resettle in the U.S.

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N.Y. Migrants Fear Expulsion After Trump Expands Deportation Targets

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Ladies and Gentlemen, 38 Key Musical Moments on ‘S.N.L.’

As the show celebrates its 50th season, look back at some of its most fiery, shocking and groundbreaking performances.

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C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid’s Origins

An analysis that began under the Biden administration was released by the C.I.A.’s new director, who wants the agency to get “off the sidelines” in the debate.

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Tom Green Was MTV’s Wild Man. He’s Changed.

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Goodbye, ‘Resistance.’ The Era of Hyperpolitics Is Over.

Where has the anti-Trump energy gone?

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Rain May Boost Firefighting Efforts, but Officials Are Vigilant About Flooding

The rain that is expected to hit scorched Los Angeles this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it could also bring flash floods and mudslides.

 

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Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

With a full-blown land war in Ukraine and an isolationist American president back in the White House, European leaders have come to a stark conclusion.

His Opponents Sidelined, Lukashenko Is Set for a 7th Term in Belarus

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The Race for All-Powerful Pot

See inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal.

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Katie J. M. Baker

Katie J. M. Baker

Our reporting took us behind the scenes of the $32 billion legal marijuana market, where some businesses are racing to develop the most potent products and making unproven health claims →

Katie J. M. Baker

Katie J. M. Baker

Inside leading companies, I watched as hard-hitting cannabis concentrates were concocted in a lab, joints were dusted with potency enhancers in a warehouse and fragrant plants were tended in temperature-controlled grow rooms.

Katie J. M. Baker

Katie J. M. Baker

Recreational marijuana is legal in nearly half the U.S. But the regulations have gaps, and some are vague or unevenly enforced. Across the country, the industry has successfully pushed back.

Katie J. M. Baker

Katie J. M. Baker

Executives told us their companies are trying to navigate complex rules while satisfying their customers. But public health experts said the industry is being reckless and needs more limits.

Katie J. M. Baker

Katie J. M. Baker

We looked at 20 top brands. Most were selling products with unproven claims that they could help with dozens of conditions like depression, arthritis and Parkinson’s. This could violate federal and state rules.

Katie J. M. Baker

Katie J. M. Baker

And as more people use more potent products more frequently, a growing number of people are enduring addiction, psychosis and other harms.

What’s Your Major? Some Say ‘Sports’ Should Be an Acceptable Answer.

The idea of offering a degree in sports has gained momentum now that college athletes can be paid. Now Nike is joining some academics in pushing for it.

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Financial Advice on Social Media Is Growing. And Risky.

Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers to learn how to manage their finances, but experts say rooting out misinformation is challenging.

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