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The Battle to Save a Pioneering General From Pete Hegseth’s Purge

Gen. Christopher Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?

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How a Memphis Gambling Raid Became a Sweeping Immigration Operation

More than 20 people were arrested last week at a cantina, in one of the biggest immigration operations in Tennessee this year.

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Ukraine’s capital, a day after meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

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In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts

Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $.2 billion to fraud and waste.

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President Trump’s strategy, message and spending have left the G.O.P. in a difficult spot as lawmakers try to outrun his sagging approval ratings.

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Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.

From Oregon to Florida, officials are at once reassuring voters that their ballots are safe and encouraging them to use drop boxes or vote in person.

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New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’

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The Ex-Salesman Bringing the Far Right to the Cusp of Power in Germany

Ulrich Siegmund, 5, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany.

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The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.

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A Sympathetic Defendant and a Well-Crafted Defense Dominated Lindsay Clancy’s Trial

The defense lawyer for Ms. Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health problems. That may have made all the difference.

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The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice

Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.

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His Parties Fill a Tall Order

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Why the United Methodist Church Is Suing a Thriving Texas Congregation

The fight reflects a larger American phenomenon: Churchgoers increasingly want decisions to be made at the local level, not by a national denomination.

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Record Class of Chinese Graduates Faces Dire Job Market and a New Worry: A.I.

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Classical Music Is in Crisis. Gustavo Dudamel Is Here to Save It.

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