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An Iran Deal in Two Weeks? Hard to Achieve, Even if Trump Really Wants One.

Negotiating with Tehran is time-consuming and difficult under the best of circumstances. And it remains unclear whether President Trump’s 14-day clock is more than a way to buy time for military preparations.

June 20, 2025

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How Trump Treats Black History Differently Than Other Parts of America’s Past

Since taking office in January, President Trump has tried to reframe the country’s past involving racism and discrimination by de-emphasizing that history or at times denying that it happened.

June 20, 2025

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What Trump’s Delayed Decision in the Israel-Iran War Means for Those Countries

The Times’s Jerusalem bureau chief explains what President Trump’s delay in deciding whether to intervene in the Israel-Iran war means for the people of both countries.

June 20, 2025

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JD Vance boasts Trump will call in National Guard to quell riots ‘again if he has to’ following appeals court victory

Vance’s trip comes one day after an appeals court ruled the president can maintain control of thousands of National Guard troops he deployed to the City of Angeles to tamp down clashes between rioters and federal authorities.

June 20, 2025

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Hunger strikes! Tears! Arrest! It’s been a week of ridiculous performances as NYC liberals chase folk-hero status

It’s been a banner week of performative activism by NYC progressives — including Brad Lander Gov. Hochul, and Cynthia Nixon and her family — in search of folk-hero status.

June 20, 2025

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Judge Blocks Trump’s Tying of Transportation Funds to Immigration Enforcement

Attorneys general in 20 states, most led by Democrats, had sued the administration. Similar suits have been filed over funding for other programs.

June 20, 2025

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Ousted Dem ‘super mayor’ charges whopping price tag for tell-all book while dodging legal troubles

The embattled former Chicago suburb “super mayor” has announced her latest business venture as her legal woes continue to pile up following a tumultuous time in office.

June 20, 2025

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Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law Is Unconstitutional, Appeals Court Says

The court unanimously ruled that the state cannot require schools and universities to display the Commandments.

June 20, 2025

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Judge Blocks Trump’s Tying of Transportation Funds to Immigration Enforcement

Attorneys general in 20 states, most led by Democrats, had sued the administration. Similar suits have been filed over funding for other programs.

June 20, 2025

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