U.S. Institute of Peace Staff in U.S. Fired as Trump Seeks Nonprofit’s End

Nearly all of the U.S. Institute of Peace’s staff members in the United States were fired on Friday, a sharp escalation of the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE team’s efforts to eliminate the government-funded independent nonprofit, according to current and former staff members and termination notices obtained by The New York Times. The late-night […]

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Spartz, Republican Lawmaker, Faces Anger at Town Halls Over Musk Cuts and Hegseth

House Republicans have been told by their party’s leadership to avoid town halls after Democrats and others began to seize on the events to vent frustration with the Trump administration. Representative Victoria Spartz, a third-term Republican from suburban Indianapolis, decided not to heed the warning this weekend — and was met with fury over cuts […]

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White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner

Here’s another thing getting cut in Washington: comedy. The White House Correspondents’ Association said on Saturday that it canceled a planned performance by Amber Ruffin, the actress and talk-show host, at its annual black-tie dinner on April 26. A monologue by a featured comedian is usually the highlight of the journalists’ soiree. Memorable performances by […]

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‘Should I Fire Him?’ Inside Trump’s Deliberations Over the Fate of Michael Waltz

For much of this week, President Trump was consumed by a single question. What should he do about his national security adviser, Michael Waltz? “Should I fire him?” he asked aides and allies as the fallout continued over the stunning leak of a Signal group chat set up by Mr. Waltz, who had inadvertently added […]

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California Governor Newsom Says the Democratic Brand Is ‘Toxic’

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said on Friday that the Democratic brand was “toxic” and that his party had to admit its own mistakes, delivering tough love as Democrats struggle in their fight against the Trump administration. Mr. Newsom, once considered a liberal combatant, has embarked on a political soul search in the months since […]

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F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident in which four U.S. Air Force jets came close to a Delta Air Lines plane that was taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington on Friday, prompting air traffic controllers to direct the planes to safe distances. At about 3:15 p.m., Delta Flight 2983 was […]

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Utah Bans Most Flags, Including Pride, at Schools and Government Buildings

The Utah State Legislature approved a measure that bans the display of all but approved flags in schools and government buildings, a divisive move that civil rights groups have said will undermine free expression for L.G.B.T.Q. people and their supporters. The measure, which became law on Thursday, allows only flags explicitly exempt from the ban […]

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Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78

Gai Gherardi, a Los Angeles optician who with a partner attracted a celebrity clientele by pioneering the notion that eyeglass frames did not have to be dull but rather could be fashion statements of individuality, died on March 16 at her home in Hollywood. She was 78. Her sister, Heather Gherardi, said the cause was […]

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