New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

A potential last-minute addition to the state budget would amount to a major victory for Hasidic Jewish leaders.

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In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System

The National Law Day of Action, which drew roughly 1,500 people in New York City, was organized to resist the president’s threats against judges and the nation’s jurisprudence.

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Attorney General Lifts Ban on Subpoenaing Reporters’ Notes in Leak Investigations

The move was a reversal of a Biden-era policy that banned federal investigators from going after reporters’ notes, phone records and testimony in leak investigations.

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C.I.A. Aims to Recruit Chinese Nationals With New Videos

The appeal reflects the priority John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, has placed on increasing the agency’s intelligence collection on China.

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Republicans Just Got a Leg Up in N.C.’s High-Stakes Election Fight

A law went into effect on Thursday giving the state’s Republican auditor power over the board of elections. It could have significant effects on a legal battle over an uncertified race.

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For Trump Supporters, an ‘Exciting’ First 100 Days

The president’s supporters acknowledge that the ride is bumpy. But they say they are willing to sacrifice and wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Justice Dept.’s Criminal Inquiry of Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms Internally

Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

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Illinois Driver Who Killed 4 May Have Had a Medical Emergency, Officials Say

The driver had rammed her Jeep through an after-school center in Chatham on Monday. Authorities said she had tested negative for alcohol and controlled substances.

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Death Toll From a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria Passes 100

The casualties from clashes this week rose sharply as the tensions moved closer to a major southern region controlled by the country’s Druse minority.

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Kenyan Lawmaker Is Shot Dead by Motorcycle-Riding Assailant

An opposition politician was killed in the heart of Nairobi on Wednesday, according to the police.

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