Trump Administration Settles With Maine to Restore Frozen Funds Over Trans Athlete Feud

The state’s attorney general said the federal dollars paid for food for schoolchildren and other essential services.

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Upheaval in Washington Hinders Campaign Against Bird Flu

Determined to cut costs and manage communications, the Trump administration is moving too slowly to contain the virus, experts say.

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Fact-Checking Trump’s False Claims in His First 100 Days in Office

The president’s dizzying efforts to reconfigure the global economy, reshape the federal government and restrict immigration have been undergirded by a nonstop distortion of facts.

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Swampbuster, Which Protects Millions of Acres of Wetland, Is Under Threat

A longtime provision of federal law called Swampbuster, which has protected millions of acres of wetland from being farmed, is facing a legal challenge.

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Trump’s Claims About Global Trade and Tariffs: Fact Check

Across his political career, Donald J. Trump has made his case for tariffs by relying on a number of false and misleading claims. Here’s a guide.

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Trump Administration Lifts Mining and Drilling Restrictions in Nevada and New Mexico

The move, focused on Nevada and New Mexico, is aimed at removing “burdensome” restrictions on energy and mineral development, a statement said.

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U.S.D.A. Freezes Funding for Maine Amid Battle Over Transgender Athletes

The administration concluded last month that Maine had violated federal law by allowing transgender athletes to play on girls’ or women’s teams.

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Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office

President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.

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As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts

The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.

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How Small Restaurants Are Dealing With Record Egg Prices

Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the country show how they are coping with this threat to their livelihoods.

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