In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold

A new administration’s efforts to pressure the news media, punish political opponents and tame the nation’s tycoons evoke the early days of President Vladimir V. Putin’s reign in Russia.

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Johnson’s Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern

The Louisiana Republican has made himself subservient to President Trump, whose help he needs to manage his fractious, unpredictable and tiny majority.

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What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Is Trump Seizing Control of It?

The administration’s changes to the pool come at a moment when the White House is chipping away at the ability of major news organizations to cover it.

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Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black

At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. Trump.

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Trump to Revoke an Oil License in Venezuela

President Trump appears to be revoking a license that the Biden administration gave Chevron in 2022, potentially hurting the company and Venezuela.

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How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

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Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation

A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is anyone’s guess.

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Frankétienne, Father of Haitian Letters, Is Dead at 88

A prolific novelist, poet, painter and soothsayer, he was inspired by the chaos of his country and published the first novel written entirely in Haitian Creole.

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Thursday Briefing: An Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange

Plus, the female gaze behind the camera.

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Who Are the Deceased Hostages Hamas Said It Handed Over to Israel?

The release came after several days of negotiations following Israel’s refusal on Saturday to exchange some Palestinian prisoners it had pledged to free.

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