Federal Council Terminates Review of Arch’s Effects on Historic Sites
Trump’s allies end a legally required step, one of the final hurdles for the project to advance.
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As Trump Hosts State Dinner Honoring Xi, See the Menu
The White House said that the three-course menu, including sea bass and bok choy, featured American ingredients with a “subtle Chinese influence.”
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Iranian American Group Files Suit Alleging Iran War Is Unconstitutional
In a federal lawsuit filed on Thursday, an advocacy group asked a federal judge to declare that the seven-month war in Iran was never declared or authorized by Congress.
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El-Sayed Holds a Narrow Lead Over Rogers in New Michigan Senate Polls: 7 Takeaways
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed holds a modest lead over Mike Rogers in part because of a strong advantage with younger voters, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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China to Send Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Xi Says
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.
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In Trumpeting His Ballroom Project, Trump Has Used China as an Example
President Trump has repeatedly cited the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as inspiration and competition with his own design.
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Trump and Xi Are Expected to Discuss Accusations of Copying American A.I. Tech
American artificial intelligence companies have accused their Chinese counterparts of using a technique called distillation to enhance their own systems.
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Trump Administration Scrambles to Stop Third-Country Deportations After Court Ruling
The decision adds a new burden for the government as it attempts to rapidly remove migrants from the United States without interference from their lawyers.
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Weeks Before the Election, Susan Collins’s Ties to a Fund-Raiser Are Under Scrutiny
Scott Reed, a longtime Washington lobbyist who has a close relationship with Senator Susan Collins of Maine, leads a super PAC backing her campaign.
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New Hampshire Senate Race: 5 Takeaways From a New Poll
Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat, leads by five percentage points, according to a New York Times/Siena poll. Voters say they are more interested in a check on President Trump than in a candidate who supports him.
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Trump’s Retribution Campaign May Face Supreme Court Test
The justices have been asked to rule on whether the president can appoint allies as top prosecutors.
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From 15,000 to 185 to Zero: Trump’s Claims of Illegal Voting in Nevada Fizzle
It was the Trump administration’s latest stumble in its effort to find proof of widespread noncitizen voting, despite decades of evidence that it is extremely rare.
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Collins Leads Jackson in Maine Senate Race: 7 Takeaways From a New Poll
Voters in the battleground state favored Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent, over Troy Jackson, a Democrat, in several important areas, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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Collins Leads in Maine in Our New Poll. Is That an Outlier or an Omen?
There’s nothing more uncomfortable for a pollster than a result that stands out from the pack, but it doesn’t mean it should be dismissed.
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American Bar Association Fights to Keep Power to Vet Law Schools
Losing its accreditation ability would be a blow to the nation’s largest association of lawyers and another example of how the Trump administration is reshaping higher education.
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Republicans Accelerate Their Break With Trump Ahead of Midterms
The dissent reflects growing unease about the party’s prospects in November, as the G.O.P. struggles to overcome the president’s unpopularity.
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Abortion Pills, Vaccines and Food Safety: F.D.A. Nominee Heidi Overton Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton was pressed on the president’s false statements about the measles vaccine and his intervention in tobacco policy.
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Democrats Show Strength in Michigan Senate Race but Trail in Maine, Polls Find
The party’s nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three battlegrounds.
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