Trump Administration Freezes Food Stamps in Minnesota
The move was part of a broader effort to freeze social services to some Democratic-led states amid a fraud investigation…
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U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria
The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.
Nearly 13,000 Irish Passports Are Recalled Over ‘Technical Issue’
The recall affects passports issued between Dec. 23 and Jan. 6, Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said.
Death Toll From California Wild Mushroom Poisoning Rises to 3
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild…
FBI’s Inquiry Into Minneapolis ICE Shooting Faces Doubts After White House’s Remarks
Ex-law enforcement officials said the administration’s declarations that the killing was justified elicited questions about the F.B.I.’s willingness to scrutinize…
Chrystia Freeland Resigns as a Member of Canada’s Parliament
Once a powerful force under Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland ended her time in politics on Friday.
Book Review: ‘The Cradle of Citizenship,’ by James Traub
In “The Cradle of Citizenship,” the journalist James Traub finds that the biggest crisis in education is not what kids…
What Is the War Powers Resolution, and Why Is Trump’s Claim About It Misleading?
The resolution created different sections of statutory code. A part the Senate is weighing using has not been widely seen…
At the Rikers Jail, the Women Have No Library. But They Have a Book Club.
Some members of the group are awaiting trial; some are serving short sentences. In the meantime, with little else to…
How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country
Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital…