A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s cases against James Comey and Letitia James, saying the prosecutor who led them was unlawfully appointed. Here’s what to know about her.
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The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares
As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.
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Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat
The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration’s campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people.
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Trump is leaning into his crackdown on city crime. The GOP sees it as a winning issue
While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year’s midterms.
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A judge is set to decide whether SNAP benefits can be cut off on Saturday
A Boston federal judge suggested she was not persuaded by the Trump administration’s argument that it is legally barred from using a USDA emergency fund to keep the SNAP benefits coming.
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As Trump talks of designating antifa a foreign terrorist group, experts see danger
The designation would have, as one domestic terrorism expert told NPR, a “cascading effect across civil society, including social media organizations, civic organizations and everything in between.”
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Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors
In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.
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The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it’s retribution
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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What Mississippi’s infant mortality crisis says about the risks of Medicaid cuts
Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.
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When will the government reopen? Here’s how long past shutdowns lasted
Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.
