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Thursday: The state treasurer on how he would balance priorities if elected governor, Kevin McCarthy could run for House speaker, and L.A. moves forward with an LAX train.
Pentagon Urges Greater Caution on Imminent Strike Against Syria
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis demanded evidence of the Syrian government’s role in a suspected chemical attack to justify military action — and mute Russian criticism.
Holocaust Is Fading From Memory, Survey Finds
Thirty-one percent of respondents believed that two million or fewer Jews were killed in the Holocaust, and 41 percent didn’t know what Auschwitz was.
Teacher Walkouts Threaten Republican Grip on Conservative States
Unrest around education appears to be symptomatic of broader unease about years of budget cuts that have followed tax cuts.
A House (and a Party) Upended as Paul Ryan Calmly Takes His Leave
The speaker’s departure was no surprise, but the timing of it could create problems for the Republicans left behind.
Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Muslim-Australian Activist, Denied Entry to U.S.
American border agents said they determined that Ms. Abdel-Magied was being paid to speak at a conference, a violation of her visa.
Man Accused of Raping Michigan Teenager Is Now Charged With Killing Her
Mujey Dumbuya, 16, had been expected to testify at the man’s trial this month, but disappeared in January and was later discovered dead.
Investigators Focus on Another Trump Ally: The National Enquirer
A federal inquiry is examining the relationship between a tabloid company, President Trump and his lawyer Michael D. Cohen, whose office was raided by the F.B.I.
Pompeo Vows to Embrace Diplomacy, but Pledges Tougher Line on Russia
Career diplomats have greeted the nomination of Mike Pompeo as the next secretary of state as a harbinger of new life for the department.
Missiles ‘Will Be Coming’ at Syria, Trump Says. Beyond That Lies Uncertainty.
A strike in response to a suspected chemical attack comes with perils that worry military planners and diplomats, and a fresh intervention in a combustible region could bring unintended consequences.
Who’s Running for Paul Ryan’s House Seat in Wisconsin?
Even before Mr. Ryan’s surprise announcement that he would not seek re-election in November, several candidates had emerged to challenge him.
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