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NY Times – Politics

California and New York are among the states arguing that the Trump administration’s decision to charge that fee for skilled foreign workers is illegal. [...]

Justice Department officials have been considering whether to bring new charges against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, after a different judge dismissed the original case against him. [...]

A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers. [...]

The seizure last month came amid fears of a renewed conflict between Iran and Israel. [...]

The legislation, expected to come to a vote next week, would make changes that could eventually affect health care costs but are unlikely to immediately curb rising premiums. [...]

An American firm with experience in special operations spirited María Corina Machado, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, out of the country in a secretive land, sea and air operation. [...]





