When a military judge threw out a defendant’s confession in the Sept. 11 case this month, he gave two main reasons. The prisoner’s statements, the judge ruled, were obtained through …
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Peace Corps, Under Review by DOGE, Is Said to Plan ‘Significant’ Staff Cuts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe head of a Peace Corps alumni group said on Monday he had been informed that the agency was planning to reduce the number of full-time staff who support volunteers …
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Harvard is revamping its diversity, equity and inclusion office in a move that seemed to accede to the Trump administration, even as the university has sued the administration and accused …
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Why the Economic Disruption From Trump’s Tariff War Will Be Hard to Reverse
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump has made clear his intent to smash the reigning global economic order. And in 100 days, he has made remarkable progress in accomplishing that goal. Mr. Trump has …
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Trump Says He’s Reinstating Columbus Day. It Was Never Canceled.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump declared on Sunday that he would bring “Columbus Day back from the ashes” and reinstate its celebration as a holiday. “I am hereby reinstating Columbus Day under the …
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U.S. Dollar’s Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEuropean officials see the concern over the “safe haven” reputation of U.S. financial assets as a chance to attract investors.
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U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump ordered a start to the strikes against the Houthis on March 15. Congressional officials say the campaign has cost well over $1 billion.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse contained her driver’s license, government badge, passport and $3,000 in cash when it was swiped from an upscale burger restaurant.
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A Very Washington Red Carpet for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Photos
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWonky but chic: A crowd made up mostly of political journalists attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.
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Usually, the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner features Hollywood stars, a zinger-filled comedy set and a public display of comity between the White House and the press corps that covers …