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Trump’s Strategy in Law Firm Cases: Lose, Don’t Appeal, Yet Prevail

Trump’s Strategy in Law Firm Cases: Lose, Don’t Appeal, Yet Prevail

Jun 16, 2025

The handful of notable firms that were targeted by the president for punishment but chose to fight have uniformly won. Nine others have nonetheless pledged almost $1 billion in free legal work.

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Equipment Outages Vexed Newark Airport Controllers for Years

Equipment Outages Vexed Newark Airport Controllers for Years

Jun 16, 2025

Records show that air traffic controllers handling Newark Liberty International Airport flights have grappled with equipment outages since at least 2023, an anxiety-causing situation they call “plug a...

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The Army Was the Only Life She Knew. Trump’s Trans Ban Cast Her Out.

The Army Was the Only Life She Knew. Trump’s Trans Ban Cast Her Out.

Jun 16, 2025

Maj. Erica Vandal’s superiors called her “a superb officer.” The president said transgender soldiers like her lack the “honesty,” “humility” and “integrity” to serve.

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Inside DOGE’s chaotic takeover of Social Security

Inside DOGE’s chaotic takeover of Social Security

Jun 16, 2025

The drama offers a case study in how Elon Musk’s team sought to run a critical government agency through misinformation and social media blasts — and how longtime employees responded.

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1 Killed in Shooting at ‘No Kings’ Protest in Salt Lake City

1 Killed in Shooting at ‘No Kings’ Protest in Salt Lake City

Jun 16, 2025

A bystander was fatally shot after security members at the demonstration confronted a man who was running toward the crowd with an AR-15-style rifle, the police said.

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Randi Weingarten Quits D.N.C. Post in Dispute With Chairman

Randi Weingarten Quits D.N.C. Post in Dispute With Chairman

Jun 15, 2025

In a letter to the party’s chairman, Ken Martin, Ms. Weingarten wrote, “I appear to be out of step with the leadership you are forging.”

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As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper

As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper

Jun 15, 2025

In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.

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‘Golden Share’ in U.S. Steel Gives Trump Extraordinary Control

‘Golden Share’ in U.S. Steel Gives Trump Extraordinary Control

Jun 15, 2025

Administration officials secured a deal that will give the president unusual influence over a private company, and could serve as a model for other deals.

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Close Trump Allies Sponsored the Military Parade, Raising Ethical Concerns

Close Trump Allies Sponsored the Military Parade, Raising Ethical Concerns

Jun 15, 2025

Federal regulations prohibit government employees from using their public office for private gain.

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‘Trump Inc.’: Filings Show Staff Profited From Being in the President’s Orbit

‘Trump Inc.’: Filings Show Staff Profited From Being in the President’s Orbit

Jun 15, 2025

A constellation of companies and groups paid President Trump’s supporters before they took jobs in his White House, according to new disclosure statements.

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