It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb
In Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: ‘We can’t live like this.’
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The Crypto Industry Targets Sherrod Brown of Ohio, a Top Democratic Senate Candidate
Angry after the defeat of a major crypto bill last week, the industry is planning to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
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Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help
The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, Has an Unlikely Defender: Tucker Carlson
Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Abdul El-Sayed’s comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in Michigan. Strategists are scratching their heads.
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Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers
The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.
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What Exactly Is a Wave Election? And Should Republicans Be on High Alert?
How today’s polling numbers compare with the results of some previous midterms.
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Markwayne Mullin Lost His Pick to Lead ICE, as He Struggles to Prove His Toughness on Immigration
Markwayne Mullin is working to overcome hard-liners’ doubts about his leadership, his position undermined by missteps with the White House.
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How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center
Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.
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Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine
Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate.
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A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’
The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.
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California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
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Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.
The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.
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News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters
Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
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Trump Says His Son Will Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding Party
The president said his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., had decided to return the money, but defended the gift worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as “totally allowed.”
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Trump Has Tried to Bar Reporters From Government Spaces Before
There are several instances where the president made an effort to stifle the work of journalists.
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Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump’s Peace Efforts
President Trump signed the legislation, named for Senator Lindsey Graham, at the White House, but he has broad leeway to waive its requirements.
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Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues
A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party’s focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.
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Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country as Court Battles Continue
Here are the states that have sought to limit access to some of the most lethal firearms, as gun restrictions face new legal challenges.
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