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Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

27 August 2026 at 21:54
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries and former President Barack Obama will aim to give Democrats a financial boost at a time when money is a concern for the party heading into the midterm elections.

Is Haiti Safe for Haitian Deportees?

Stephen Miller said that Haiti is safe for Haitian deportees. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs analyzed federal reports that say otherwise.

How SSENSE, a Canadian Retailer, Is Grappling With Trump’s Tariffs

27 August 2026 at 22:17
Ssense’s comeback efforts include moving a core part of its business to the United States so American customers can avoid hefty tariffs.

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A stylist prepared a rack of clothes at a Ssense store in Montreal. The company, an online clothes retailer, is trying to lessen the burden of U.S. tariffs on its business.

Trump Raises Money in Texas With Control of the Senate in the Balance

27 August 2026 at 22:27
Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.

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A cutout of President Trump in Cypress, Texas, during the Republican primary runoff for Senate between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn in May.

U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump

Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to attack and kill.

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Nigerian soldiers took part in a search-and-rescue exercise at the Maiduguri Air Force Base earlier this month. Nigerian forces worked with the American military to kill one of the Islamic State’s highest-ranking leaders.

Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects

27 August 2026 at 02:12
Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning Commission.

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As the chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission, Mark Paoletta will be tasked with vetting President Trump’s planned arch and other construction projects.

Dolly Parton’s Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection

27 August 2026 at 12:03
Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singer’s long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.

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Dolly Parton, whose death was announced on Tuesday, kept partisan politics at a distance throughout her career.
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