Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and the cease-fire to stop the fighting in Lebanon have left Hamas increasingly isolated.
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Republicans Built an Ecosystem of Influencers. Some Democrats Want One, Too.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemocrats were badly outflanked online in the election, and progressive influencers are now trying to create networks to be a left-wing answer to Turning Point USA.
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Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
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Mexico’s President Cites ‘Excellent’ Talk With Trump Amid Tariff Tensions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said she and the president-elect talked about Mexico’s efforts to curb fentanyl consumption and keep migrants from reaching the border.
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Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Fox News Brought by Jan. 6 Figure
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe suit was brought by Ray Epps, who was falsely characterized by Tucker Carlson and others as being a government agent who instigated the violence at the Capitol.
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The weapon used for the first time against Ukraine last week is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
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The lawyer Jamieson Greer is set to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, a crucial position given the president-elect’s threats to impose tariffs on imports from other countries.
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Blinken and U.S. Allies Struggle with Wars as Biden’s Presidency Wanes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTop diplomats from the Group of 7 nations tried to project unity on Ukraine while discussing differences over Israel and anticipating the return of Donald J. Trump.
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Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
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Devoted Aide Who Keeps Good News Flowing Will Follow Trump to the White House
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNatalie Harp, a 33-year-old former anchor on a right-wing cable show, is poised to become the gatekeeper for information to and from the president.