Despite False Claims, Trump Funnels Millions Into Credible Autism Research

Many scientists were pleased to learn that N.I.H. funding will go to leading experts examining complex new theories, not only fears over vaccines.

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Investigating Steve Witkoff’s Sprawling Financial Empire

Reporters uncovered the Witkoff family’s efforts to profit off its patriarch’s proximity to the president.

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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Withhold $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Funding

The court’s conservative majority allowed the president to cut the funding in part because it said his flexibility to engage in foreign affairs outweighed “the potential harm” faced by aid recipients.

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Dallas ICE Shooting Victim, a Detainee, Is Now Fighting for His Life

Miguel Ángel García is one of two detainees critically injured by a Dallas gunman who killed another detainee. Officials have not identified the victims, but families are coming forward.

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Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order

The top federal prosecutor in Sacramento was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.

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On Shutdown, Democrats Turn to Simple Strategy: Do Something

They want to show their willingness to fight, even if the battle ends in defeat.

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Here’s What to Know About Comey’s Indictment

The former F.B.I. director was indicted Thursday on one count of making a false statement and one count of obstruction in connection with a congressional testimony five years ago.

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U.N. Human Rights Office Asks Ghana to Halt Deportations of Migrants Sent From U.S.

At least five migrants recently deported to Ghana from the United States had court-ordered protections meant to keep them from the possibility of being tortured if returned to their home countries.

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Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders

The university system said faculty must comply with President Trump’s order recognizing only two genders, possibly a first for a major public institution of higher education.

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Russia and China Fail to Delay U.N. ‘Snapback’ Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Program

The unsuccessful bid to put off the sanctions for six months over Iran’s nuclear program means they would go into effect early Sunday in Iran.

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