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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

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A man wearing a black suit and an orange tie speaking into a microphone while sitting at a desk. — Kenny Holston/The New York Times

New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast

Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether the president’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday.

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Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims on the Cost of the Iran War

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Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Fighting

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‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’

Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.

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Several people walk through a narrow gate in a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire. In the foreground, two people are seated, one looking at a phone.

Database Offers Glimpse of China’s Extensive Tracking of Foreigners

An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.

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As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue

To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.

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U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen

U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency.

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A man walks by the U.S. Treasury building. — Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Times Investigation

How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee

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Michael S. Schmidt

We’ve spent nearly a year trying to understand what led the law firm Paul Weiss to concede to the Trump administration and reach a deal over an executive order widely viewed as illegal.

Jessica Silver-Greenberg

On its face, the decision to settle without a fight looked like a stark pivot for Paul Weiss. The firm had a storied history of championing progressive causes and standing up to the government.

Michael S. Schmidt

But our investigation found that the decision was the result of a wrenching reordering of power inside Paul Weiss that had been underway for years.

Jessica Silver-Greenberg

Brad Karp, then chairman, had hired a dealmaker named Scott Barshay to supercharge the firm’s corporate practice. Barshay worked to curtail social justice litigation, viewing it as bad for business.

Michael S. Schmidt

Paul Weiss’s decision came at a pivotal moment in Trump’s retribution campaign, foreshadowing how his strong-arm tactics have ruptured an array of institutions and businesses.

An illustration with portraits that include lawyers from Paul Weiss. — Mark Harris

Trump, Paul Weiss and the Capitulation of Big Law: 5 Takeaways

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Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office

Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.

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‘Comradely’ Talks and a ‘Deer Leader’ Mascot: Scenes From the D.S.A. Summit

At a national meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.

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Haiyun Jiang & Al Drago for The New York Times

Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate

Firefighters were hopeful that improving weather conditions in Washington State could help their efforts but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand.

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John Stember for The New York Times
John Stember for The New York Times
John Stember for The New York Times
John Stember for The New York Times
John Stember for The New York Times

Gunman Acted Alone in Deadly Attack at Idaho In-N-Out, Authorities Say

An off-duty state trooper and private citizen returned fire and are credited with slowing the shooter, identified by the police as a 24-year-old man.

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What We Know About the Shooting

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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

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Here’s What to Know About Installing the Panels

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Alex Ottoboni, wearing a black T-shirt, is holding a solar panel on his balcony. — Poppy Lynch for The New York Times

The Bassist Who Captured Quebec’s Soul Takes On Its Scientific Future

Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.

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