Nation and World
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Self-professed 'DOGE person' Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security
Mar 25, 2025 6:04 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced questions Tuesday at his confirmation hearing about efforts by the Departme...
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Law firms refuse to represent Trump opponents in the wake of his attacks
Mar 25, 2025 5:44 pm - President Donald Trump’s crackdown on lawyers is having a chilling effect on his opponents’ ability to defend themselves or challenge his actions in court, according to p...
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Early voting and spending surge in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that has drawn national attention
Mar 25, 2025 5:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. — Turnout during the first week of early voting ahead of Wisconsin's pivotal state Supreme Court race is far exceeding levels from another high-stakes elect...
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Trump signs sweeping action overhauling US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
Mar 25, 2025 4:55 pm - NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to...
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Trump officials refuse details on deportee flights, citing state secrets
Mar 25, 2025 4:36 pm - Trump administration officials say they will not give a judge any more information about controversial deportation flights carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members, citin...
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Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis
Mar 25, 2025 4:35 pm - ROME — Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs...
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US says it brokered deal to end fighting in the Black Sea in talks with Ukraine and Russia
Mar 25, 2025 4:21 pm - KYIV, Ukraine — The United States said Tuesday that it had reached a tentative agreement for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and ensure safe navigation in the Black S...
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Columbia student protester can't be detained for now as she fights deportation, judge rules
Mar 25, 2025 4:16 pm - NEW YORK — A Columbia University student who faces potential deportation for her involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest cannot be detained by immigration officials for ...
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Circuit panel says Trump can enforce ban on some refugee admissions
Mar 25, 2025 4:10 pm - A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can partially enforce a refugee ban while a legal fight over his executive order is adjudicated in the c...
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Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans’ view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low
Mar 25, 2025 1:27 pm - U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation.