Conservatives Imperil G.O.P. Megabill That Would Fulfill Trump’s Agenda

Conservatives are demanding deeper cuts in federal spending, including the elimination of clean energy tax credits and work requirements for Medicaid recipients to start earlier.

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A Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said the agency was happy to review “out-of-the-box pitches.”

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Judge Extends Block on Public Health Cuts for More Than 20 States

The ruling preserves, for now, billions of dollars in grant money for 23 states and the District of Columbia.

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Trump’s Ukraine Policy Pressured ‘the Victim,’ Former Ambassador Says

“I cannot stand by while a country is invaded, a democracy bombarded and children killed with impunity,” wrote the former ambassador, Bridget A. Brink, in an op-ed published on Friday.

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At the Cannes Film Festival, the Mood Is Uncertain and Unsettled

The threat of tariffs and the struggles of Hollywood have dampened what is usually an international party. Even the early standouts are somber.

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Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank

The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and decades of dictatorship.

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Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From I.C.C.

The International Criminal Court confirmed that its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, will step down pending the results of an investigation into allegations against him.

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OpenAI Unveils Codex, a New Tool for Computer Programmers

The tool, Codex, will be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time, the company said. OpenAI is also in talks to acquire a coding tool called Windsurf for $3 billion.

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Trump’s Billion-Dollar Tech Deals, and a Military Buildup at the Border

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Inside the Rift Over Trump’s A.I. Deals in the Gulf

The president’s Middle East visit produced multibillion-dollar technology investments by the Saudis and Emiratis. But they face political pushback at home.

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