A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.
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The president made his usual stops, expressing gratitude for progress toward peace in the Middle East and urging Americans to stay hopeful.
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Defense Secretary Takes Control of Plea Deals in War Crimes Cases
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDefense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III stripped his appointee of plea deal authority in a memo on Monday, which the Pentagon has not yet made public.
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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.