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Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol

The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
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Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol

The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.

Trump loses favorite negotiating tool he touted to make peace and money 

President responds to Supreme Court ruling by announcing an immediate 10 percent global tariff under a different legal authority and warned that more drastic measures could follow.
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Trump loses favorite negotiating tool he touted to make peace and money 

President responds to Supreme Court ruling by announcing an immediate 10 percent global tariff under a different legal authority and warned that more drastic measures could follow.

Judge scolds prosecutors in hearing on search of Post reporter’s home

Federal agents seized a phone, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch in a search of reporter Hannah Natanson’s home last month.
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Judge scolds prosecutors in hearing on search of Post reporter’s home

Federal agents seized a phone, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch in a search of reporter Hannah Natanson’s home last month.

Judges in Virginia name new U.S. attorney, then Justice Dept. fires him

The nearly immediate removal of longtime litigator James W. Hundley continues a clash over control of one of the country’s highest-profile prosecutor’s offices.
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Judges in Virginia name new U.S. attorney, then Justice Dept. fires him

The nearly immediate removal of longtime litigator James W. Hundley continues a clash over control of one of the country’s highest-profile prosecutor’s offices.

Live updates: Trump imposes new tariffs, denounces Supreme Court justices as a ‘disgrace’ after ruling

The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.
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Live updates: Trump imposes new tariffs, denounces Supreme Court justices as a ‘disgrace’ after ruling

The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.

Democrat wants DHS to examine potential bias in Minneapolis investigations

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) asked the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to look into the impact of accusations that Renée Good and Alex Pretti were domestic terrorists.
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Democrat wants DHS to examine potential bias in Minneapolis investigations

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) asked the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to look into the impact of accusations that Renée Good and Alex Pretti were domestic terrorists.

4 journalists detained in Cameroon reporting on Trump’s deportations

Lawyers say Trump is sending migrants to Cameroon who originated elsewhere. AP freelancers, among others, were detained while reporting on the deportees.
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4 journalists detained in Cameroon reporting on Trump’s deportations

Lawyers say Trump is sending migrants to Cameroon who originated elsewhere. AP freelancers, among others, were detained while reporting on the deportees.

Veterans sue over Trump’s planned 250-foot arch, citing cemetery views

The Vietnam War veterans, who later worked as U.S. diplomats, say that the arch would harm the experience of visiting nearby Arlington National Cemetery.
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Veterans sue over Trump’s planned 250-foot arch, citing cemetery views

The Vietnam War veterans, who later worked as U.S. diplomats, say that the arch would harm the experience of visiting nearby Arlington National Cemetery.

Virginia’s Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) said Thursday that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.
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Virginia’s Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) said Thursday that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.

Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape

Although the United States and ally Israel have a decisive military advantage over Iranian forces, there are ways for Tehran to make any attack painful, officials said.
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Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape

Although the United States and ally Israel have a decisive military advantage over Iranian forces, there are ways for Tehran to make any attack painful, officials said.

Replacing Marjorie Taylor Greene puts Trump’s control of MAGA to the test

The president is accustomed to defining a race. But some voters in Georgia’s 14th District do not like being told what to do.
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Replacing Marjorie Taylor Greene puts Trump’s control of MAGA to the test

The president is accustomed to defining a race. But some voters in Georgia’s 14th District do not like being told what to do.

Commission, packed with Trump allies, approves White House ballroom project

The Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously to approve the nearly 90,000-square-foot building’s design. A federal judge is weighing whether to halt the project.
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Commission, packed with Trump allies, approves White House ballroom project

The Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously to approve the nearly 90,000-square-foot building’s design. A federal judge is weighing whether to halt the project.

Trump’s Black supporters tout minority gains during White House ceremony

Wednesday’s Black History Month event marked a continued defense of a president who has made racial grievance a hallmark of his political ascent.
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Trump’s Black supporters tout minority gains during White House ceremony

Wednesday’s Black History Month event marked a continued defense of a president who has made racial grievance a hallmark of his political ascent.

Hegseth invited Christian nationalist Doug Wilson to preach at Pentagon

The self-described “paleo-Confederate” has argued that wives should submit to their husbands, women should be denied the vote and Christian enslavers were on “firm scriptural ground.”
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Hegseth invited Christian nationalist Doug Wilson to preach at Pentagon

The self-described “paleo-Confederate” has argued that wives should submit to their husbands, women should be denied the vote and Christian enslavers were on “firm scriptural ground.”

White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now

The co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which rebuked CDC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, will oversee the nation’s leading public health agency.
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White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now

The co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which rebuked CDC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, will oversee the nation’s leading public health agency.

Beshear is latest 2028 contender to write a book, focused on faith

The Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky will rebuke “how faith has been hijacked” by Donald Trump and other figures, his publisher says.
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Beshear is latest 2028 contender to write a book, focused on faith

The Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky will rebuke “how faith has been hijacked” by Donald Trump and other figures, his publisher says.

As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by

Despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.
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As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by

Despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.

AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters

Democrats in Illinois have accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel organization, of meddling in competitive primary races.
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AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters

Democrats in Illinois have accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel organization, of meddling in competitive primary races.

U.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test

Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.
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U.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test

Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.

Supreme Court to use software to identify justices’ conflict of interests

The Supreme Court will begin using software to scan litigants’ filings to identify justices’ potential conflicts of interest.
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Supreme Court to use software to identify justices’ conflict of interests

The Supreme Court will begin using software to scan litigants’ filings to identify justices’ potential conflicts of interest.

Trump picks his White House assistant for panel reviewing ballroom

Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old White House aide and the president’s longtime executive assistant, is set to be sworn in Thursday.
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Trump picks his White House assistant for panel reviewing ballroom

Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old White House aide and the president’s longtime executive assistant, is set to be sworn in Thursday.

Jesse Jackson, a leading voice for civil rights, dies at 84

A former aide to Martin Luther King Jr., he launched two historic presidential campaigns while spreading a message of hope and resilience: “I am — somebody.”
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Jesse Jackson, a leading voice for civil rights, dies at 84

A former aide to Martin Luther King Jr., he launched two historic presidential campaigns while spreading a message of hope and resilience: “I am — somebody.”

I covered Jesse Jackson’s 1988 campaign. The racism he faced was undisguised.

Those months revealed many things about America, not all as uplifting as the spirit that propelled the civil rights leader to second place in the Democratic presidential primary.
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I covered Jesse Jackson’s 1988 campaign. The racism he faced was undisguised.

Those months revealed many things about America, not all as uplifting as the spirit that propelled the civil rights leader to second place in the Democratic presidential primary.

Hegseth forces ouster of senior Army spokesman in latest internal clash

Col. David Butler, who had been selected by senior Army leaders for promotion to brigadier general, will instead retire, officials said.
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Hegseth forces ouster of senior Army spokesman in latest internal clash

Col. David Butler, who had been selected by senior Army leaders for promotion to brigadier general, will instead retire, officials said.

Jesse Jackson, a leading African American voice on global stage, dies at 84

As a civil rights activist, he joined the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama, and Memphis. He later launched two historic presidential campaigns.
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Jesse Jackson, a leading African American voice on global stage, dies at 84

As a civil rights activist, he joined the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama, and Memphis. He later launched two historic presidential campaigns.

The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations

A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.
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The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations

A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.