Honolulu Police Arrest Suspect in 1977 Murder of Dawn Momohara

DNA evidence helped lead long-stymied detectives to a suspect in the murder of Dawn Momohara, 16, who was strangled and found dead at her high school.

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Congress Clears Laken Riley Act to Deport Immigrants Accused of Crimes

Final approval by the House sent the legislation, which requires the detention and deportation of unauthorized migrants charged with crimes, to President Trump’s desk.

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Why Deportations Were Higher Under Biden Than in Trump’s First Term

A record number of border crossers and the continuation of a Trump-era policy were factors.

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Key Trump Nominee Hints at Push for Work Requirements in Medicaid

Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s nominee to run the Office of Management and Budget, said he supported work requirements for the program that supports low-income Americans.

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The Political Stories We’re Watching

The nation’s politics are going to change in President Trump’s second term — though we don’t yet know how.

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Does D.E.I. Help or Hurt Jewish Students?

Some students and professors are questioning whether campus diversity, equity and inclusion offices should do more to combat antisemitism, or whether D.E.I. itself is the problem.

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What Is the Laken Riley Act?

Republicans have promised that more measures to accelerate and expand immigration enforcement will follow.

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The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?’

Bishop Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy — and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.

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If You Work for the Federal Government, How Are You Feeling About D.E.I.?

We want to know how workers are processing President Trump’s decision to end hiring practices meant to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the federal work force.

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Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Plus, predictions for today’s Oscar nominations.

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