Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns

Judge Mark L. Wolf, writing in The Atlantic, said he was stepping down to speak out against the “assault on the rule of law” by President Trump, whom he accused of “targeting his adversaries.”

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Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act

The allegations in his case are a pointed example of when classified information tumbles into nonsecure places, either by accident or from recklessness by someone trusted to keep it safe.

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Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions

The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsmax and others said their journalists would not agree to the Defense Department’s policies on news gathering ahead of a Tuesday deadline.

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David Letterman Says Kimmel’s Suspension Is ‘Just Not How This Works’

“We all see where this is going,” the longtime late-night host said of ABC’s move to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show after pressure from the Trump administration.

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Atlantic Settles Writer’s Suit Over Article It Retracted

The writer, Ruth Shalit Barrett, had accused the magazine of defaming her in a lengthy editor’s note.

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William Langewiesche, the ‘Steve McQueen of Journalism,’ Dies at 70

He was a master of long form narratives, often involving high-stakes topics. He reported for Vanity Fair, The Atlantic and The New York Times Magazine.

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Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat

The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

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Francis Davis, Sharp-Eared Jazz Critic and Husband of Terry Gross, Dies at 78

He wrote prolifically about various aspects of the arts and popular culture. But he kept his focus on jazz, celebrating its past while worrying about its future.

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‘Should I Fire Him?’ Inside Trump’s Deliberations Over the Fate of Michael Waltz

In public, President Trump has defended his national security adviser. But behind the scenes, he has been casting around for advice.

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Judge Moves to Prevent Hegseth, Waltz and Others From Deleting Houthi Texts

Judge James E. Boasberg said top officials, including the defense secretary, the national security adviser and the secretary of state, must preserve the messages they exchanged.

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