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The New York Times —- Friday, January 24, 2025

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Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary order halting the president’s plan.

House G.O.P. Floats Medicaid Cuts and More to Finance Trump’s Huge Agenda

President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.

How Trump Was Persuaded to Pardon an Online Drug Kingpin

Libertarian and crypto allies of Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence for distributing drugs on his Silk Road website, leveraged President Trump’s desire for political support to secure his release.

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The New York Times – Thursday, January 23, 2025

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Justice Dept. to Investigate Local Officials Who Obstruct Immigration Enforcement

A memo asserts that state and local officials are bound to cooperate and could face criminal prosecution or civil penalties if they fail to comply.

From Day 1, Trump Tests the Limits of His Authority

It is unclear how much is left in Washington to restrain him.

​Families, a Dean, a Young Swimmer: ​​Lives Lost in the Turkish Ski Resort Fire

Some had returned to the hotel year after year. Their deaths — amid dozens of others at the hotel — have stirred grief and outrage.

Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War

Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat.

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The New York Times – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

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Trump Starts Immigration Crackdown, Enlisting the Military and Testing the Law

The president’s Day 1 actions included directives that fly in the face of legal limits on involving the military in domestic operations and the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.

‘A Betrayal, a Mockery’: Police Express Outrage Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

More than 150 officers from the Capitol Police and the D.C. police were injured when a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol four years ago.

Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar

Legal experts said the president was testing the boundaries of executive power with aggressive orders designed to stop the country from transitioning to renewable energy.

Trump Is at the Peak of His Power. The Question Is for How Long.

Republicans are defined today more by a single man than perhaps either party has been in decades, even as the clock starts ticking on Donald Trump’s tenure.

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The New York Times – Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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Trump Cites His Own Victories as Sign He Will Lift a Country in ‘Decline’

In his second inaugural address, the president reprised dark themes from his first and laid out an expansive policy agenda.

For Trump, a Vindication for the Man and His Movement

Donald John Trump took the oath of office again during a ceremony in the Capitol, promising a new “golden age of America” four years after he was evicted by voters.

Biden in Final Hours Pardons Relatives and Others to Thwart Trump Reprisals

President Biden used his executive clemency power to protect people targeted by Donald J. Trump, including five members of his family as well as Liz Cheney, Anthony S. Fauci and Mark A. Milley.

A Determined Trump Vows Not to Be Thwarted at Home or Abroad

Wiser about the use of power, the newly sworn-in president suggests that this time he will not take no for an answer, whether in enacting an ambitious domestic agenda or in his expansionist worldview.

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The New York Times – Monday, January 20, 2025

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Defiance Is Out, Deference Is In: Trump Returns to a Different Washington

As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.

Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold

After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.

As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt

After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.

Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump

After four years in office, President Biden has a long list of accomplishments he takes pride in. But he struggled with inflation, illegal immigration and his own advancing age.

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The New York Times – Saturday, January 18, 2025

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Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned

The company argued that the law, citing potential Chinese threats to the nation’s security, violated its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million users.

Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.

How Biden’s Inner Circle Protected a Faltering President

“Your biggest issue is the perception of age,” Mike Donilon, the president’s longtime strategist, told him in 2022, according to people who heard him.

Kennedy Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.

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The New York Times —- Friday, January 17, 2025

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Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details

Even though negotiators for Israel and Hamas reached a provisional deal for a truce starting Sunday, they continued to discuss outstanding issues through mediators.

Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban

The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States.

United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together

More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.

Cancer’s New Face: Younger and Female

Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report.

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The New York Times —- Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Negotiators Agree to Long-Awaited Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal for Gaza

The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some feared that it could fall apart.

How the Cease-Fire Push Brought Together Biden and Trump’s Teams

Rarely have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment. But the president and the president-elect didn’t quite share credit.

F.D.A. Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats

Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says studies have shown that it causes cancer in rats, but not in humans.

Shattered in the Fire: A Historic Black Haven

For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.

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The New York Times —- Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

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Republicans Embrace Hegseth as Democrats Question His Fitness to Lead Pentagon

Pete Hegseth emerged from a Senate committee hearing with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of scrutiny over his qualifications and allegations of misconduct.

Israel and Hamas Are ‘on the Brink’ of Cease-Fire Agreement, Blinken Says

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

L.A. Wildfire Evacuees Scramble to Find Sleep in Shelters, Hotels and Even Cars

More than 90,000 people under evacuation orders are making do however they can.

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

The report, which said the special counsel’s office stood “fully behind” the merits of the prosecution, amounted to an extraordinary rebuke of the president-elect.

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The New York Times – Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Once the Fires Are Out, California Must Remove Tons of Dangerous Debris

Clearing the toxic remnants of burned buildings around Los Angeles will require a complex and expensive mobilization. California has been there before.

This Is Where the Palisades Fire Started

In the hills above Pacific Palisades, there is crime scene tape and scattered debris, clues to what may have caused the initial fire that eventually raged through thousands of structures.

Biden Aides Warned Putin as Russia’s Shadow War Threatened Air Disaster

The White House scrambled to get a message to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.

Battles Rage Inside Russia, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans

Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks.