Signal Leak Shows Trump Only Takes Federal Secrets Seriously When It Suits Him

In the Trump era, the definition of an official secret depends on whatever works best for the president.

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Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending

Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power to “pick and choose” what to fund.

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Trump’s Attitude Toward Classified Materials Trickles Down to His Aides

Many of the people serving in the administration do not have decades of experience in government, or deep knowledge of its rules and why they exist, former officials say.

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Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions

California banned affirmative action decades ago. The Trump administration says it plans to investigate whether schools there are still considering race.

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Selena’s Killer Is Denied Parole 30 Years After Murder

The Tejano music icon was fatally shot by the founder of her fan club, who has been serving a life sentence in Texas. On Thursday, a panel denied her first attempt at parole.

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Friday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariffs Risk Trade War

Plus, shark noises from New Zealand.

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Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Sarkozy in Qaddafi Money Case

The former French president has been convicted before, but the charge that he took illegal campaign funding from the regime of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has been the most damaging to his legacy.

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King Charles Briefly Hospitalized After Side Effects From Cancer Treatment

Buckingham Palace said that Charles experienced “temporary side effects” following treatment on Thursday and was taken to the hospital for observation before returning to his London residence.

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Sundance Picks Boulder, Colo., as Its New Home

The Sundance Institute chose the new location for the movie festival because it had outgrown Park City, Utah, its home for the past 40 years.

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US Debt Will Mean ‘Significant Risks’ for Economy, Budget Office Says

At its current rate of borrowing, the country’s debt as a share of the economy will reach 118% in 2035, the Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday.

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