Category: United States Politics and Government

Supreme Court Wrangles With Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Suspects

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Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

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After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.
United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed

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United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

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A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare

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With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.
Confusion and Fright at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Shots Were Fired

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A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

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Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.
Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option

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The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia

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A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.
The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell

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The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington

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The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

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The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.