‘Flying Blind’: Trump Strips Government of Expertise at a High-Stakes Moment

President Trump has few sources of independent advice just as he is trying to broker an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps the trickiest negotiation of his presidency.

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U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Right-Wing Outcry

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

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Ousted F.D.A. Vaccine Chief Returns to Agency

Dr. Vinay Prasad’s rehiring was an unusual instance of a federal official targeted by the right-wing activist Laura Loomer being brought back into the Trump administration.

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Laura Loomer Attack on West Point Appointee Reflects Larger Fight Over Trump

Jen Easterly, who had served in Republican and Democratic administrations, was headed to the academy. Then a right-wing activist stepped in.

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Army Secretary Orders West Point to Pull Appointment After a Laura Loomer Complaint

The military academy’s appointment of Jen Easterly, who had been director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, was canceled after complaints from the far-right agitator Laura Loomer.

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‘Loyalty Enforcer’ Laura Loomer Targets Additional Officials

The far-right activist is continuing to use her close association with President Trump to go after those she deems insufficiently loyal.

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Trump Prosecutor in L.A. Seeks to Drop Two High-Profile Criminal Cases

The new administration had already courted controversy in both cases. Now the Justice Department seeks to end them entirely.

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Top F.D.A. Official Resigns Under Pressure

After turning down several new drugs and restricting use of another, Dr. Vinay Prasad drew the ire of the right-wing influencer Laura Loomer and others.

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China Sees Gaps in U.S. Defenses, Ousted National Security Official Says

Gen. Timothy Haugh, the former head of both the National Security Agency and Cyber Command, gave his first interview since he was fired.

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Are Cracks Appearing in Trump’s Antitrust Strategy?

Two top officials are reportedly out of a job, amid reported disagreements within the Justice Department over how it regulates deals.

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