Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo

The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the African country despite its refusal to take her.

Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race

Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.

House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas

In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and some oil refiners.

The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump

President Trump?s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have became more combative.

New Mexico Diocese Tries to Block Government From Seizing Land for Border Wall

The diocese?s lawyers argued that the land, which is below a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ on a mountain peak, is a holy site protected under religious freedom.

Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California

Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.

Miami Residents Sue Over Trump?s Plan to Make His Library a Hotel

The suit argues that the development on state-donated land would violate the Constitution?s domestic emoluments clause, which prohibits the president from accepting money or gifts from states.

Homeland Security Dept. Escalates Its Dispute With Federal Judge

In a column, the top lawyer for D.H.S. claimed that the judge, Melissa DuBose, was engaging in an ?intimidation campaign? by referring a government lawyer for a misconduct investigation.

Trump?s Remark on Americans? Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges

Asked if he was motivated by Americans? financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, ?Not even a little bit.?

Uyghurs Hope Trump Returns to First-Term Toughness at Xi Meeting

In 2021, the president declared China?s crackdown on Uyghurs a genocide. Now, it rarely surfaces.

Gen. Caine?s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy

The president?s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.

What to Watch at Trump and Xi?s U.S.-China Summit

Here?s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations? leaders.

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

President Trump?s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve?s ability to operate independently.

Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China

The president?s middle son is said to be joining his father in a ?personal capacity? rather than to make business deals.

Chinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say

The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.

Trump Administration Pushes I.R.S. to Identify Undocumented Immigrants

The deliberations are a sign that the Trump administration may once again try to harness the power of the I.R.S. to advance its immigration agenda.

For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit

The balance of power between the United States and China had shifted in Beijing?s favor even before the war in Iran began in February.

Rich Danker, RFK Jr.?s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy

In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.

A Start-Up Aiming to Make Geothermal Energy Mainstream Goes Public

Fervo Energy, which uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to produce power from the earth?s heat, raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering.

Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.

Trump and Xi: Beneath the Pomp and Niceties, a Geopolitical Rivalry

The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.

House Backers Reach Threshold to Force Vote on $1.3 Billion in Ukraine Aid

Representative Kevin Kiley, independent of California, became the 218th signature on a petition to force action on an aid bill to Ukraine. The vote could come as soon as the end of May.

Musk, Rubio, Hegseth: Who Is Traveling With Trump to China?

President Trump arrived in Beijing, ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping of China. Among those accompanying Mr. Trump were top administration officials and business leaders.

N.Y.U. Students Object to Graduation Speaker Jonathan Haidt, Who Calls Their Generation ?Coddled?

Jonathan Haidt, a professor, says that colleges shield students from challenging ideas. But student leaders said he does not represent their values.

Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.

Trump Arrives in Beijing to Begin High-Stakes Summit With Xi

President Trump was greeted by China?s vice president, Han Zheng, and other officials, as well as a military honor guard.

With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win

In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups? coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.

Silicon Valley?s A.I. Lobbying Blitz Reaches a Fever Pitch

OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists and spending more than ever to win over federal lawmakers.

What to Know About the Federal Gas Tax Trump Wants to Suspend

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it?s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

Andreessen Horowitz Is Playing Politics Like No Other

?If you think there?s a lot of money in politics now,? Marc Andreessen said in 2000, ?you haven?t seen anything yet.? His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

Europe Tries a Trumpian Tactic With Trump: No Apologies

Stuck with the fallout from America?s war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he?s been angered, they haven?t backed down.

Trump?s Shrinking Ambitions on China

The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here?s why he?s had to scale them back.

Nvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang Hitches Ride With Trump to China After Last-Minute Invite

Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska, joining a delegation of more than a dozen business leaders accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing.

U.S. and Mexican Officials Deny C.I.A. Had Lethal Role in Mexico Operation

The denials came after a CNN report claimed the C.I.A. had been involved in the assassination of a cartel member inside Mexico earlier this year.

Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.

The agreement, which reverses President Luis Abinader?s previous stance, is part of President Trump?s efforts to find governments willing to accept deportees.

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