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Bob Bauer, the personal attorney for President Biden and former White House counsel for President Barack Obama, is now wrestling with the win-at-all-costs nature of American politics. Listen to this article · 7:49 min Learn more Share full article After…
The ruling was the first salvo in a national legal battle over the new regulations, which extend stronger protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students. Listen to this article · 3:49 min Learn more Share full article Protesters at a Title IX rally…
The former president is engaging in policy briefings — but no role playing, or other traditional aspects of debate preparations — ahead of the June 27 debate against President Biden. Share full article Former President Donald J. Trump has not…
The Islamic State and Al Qaeda consider Africa ‘very fertile ground,’ said Christopher A. Wray, who is meeting with officials in Nigeria and Kenya. Listen to this article · 4:47 min Learn more Share full article Christopher A. Wray, director…
The senator’s accident in Maryland last weekend did not come as a surprise to some of his former staff members, who said he was a notoriously distracted driver. Listen to this article · 3:59 min Learn more Share full article…
The justices found that the administration had exceeded its power in prohibiting the sale and possession of the gun attachments. Listen to this article · 5:34 min Learn more Share full article 648 An AR-15 with a bump stock, which…
In a new book, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci recounts a career advising seven presidents. The chapter about Donald J. Trump is titled “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.” Listen to this article · 6:33 min Learn more Share full…
The annual defense policy legislation emerged from a House committee with bipartisan backing, but Republicans loaded it with right-wing mandates targeting abortion, transgender care and diversity initiatives. Listen to this article · 5:36 min Learn more Share full article Representative…
As he considers his vice-presidential pick, Donald J. Trump has sought advice on a few key factors, including who will match up best on the debate stage against Vice President Kamala Harris. Listen to this article · 7:43 min Learn…
The material, which was purchased from a little-known Chinese company, was sold with falsified documents and used in parts that went into jets from both manufacturers. Share full article A Boeing manufacturing facility. The company has been under intense scrutiny…
A congressional committee released documents showing that Justice Clarence Thomas had not disclosed three private jet trips paid for by the Texas billionaire Harlan Crow. Listen to this article · 4:49 min Learn more Share full article 336 Justice Clarence…
Jeff Gunter, who is competing in the Nevada Senate Republican primary, said without evidence that “a big check” swayed the former president. Share full article Jeff Gunter served in the Trump administration as U.S. ambassador to Iceland, but the former…