F.B.I. Plans to Lower Recruiting Standards, Alarming Agents

The plan appears to be part of a broader effort to shift the agency’s focus from tracking national security threats to fighting crime.

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In Surprise Move, Trump Taps Missouri Attorney General to Help Run F.B.I.

The move appears to diminish the authority of the current deputy director, Dan Bongino, whose tumultuous tenure has included a pitched argument over files related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis

Scrambling to pay legal fees, Media Matters has dialed back its criticism, trimmed its staff and contemplated closing entirely.

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The Chatbot Culture Wars Are Here

Conservatives, including President Trump, are accusing A.I. companies of left-wing bias, following a playbook that worked well against social media platforms.

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With One Call, Trump Alters the Fate of a Contested Power Project

Grain Belt Express, a transmission line that would cross 800 miles of the Midwest, is at the center of a number of disputes.

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A Power Line for Clean Energy Was in the Works. Now, an Investigation Looms.

The Grain Belt Express line, meant to carry electricity from wind farms across the Midwest, faces an inquiry from the Missouri attorney general.

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Missouri Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Abortion Access

The ruling helps undercut a new amendment to the State Constitution that ensures abortion rights.

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