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Special counsel fires back at Judge Cannon’s order that could disrupt case

Special counsel Jack Smith said Judge Aileen M. Cannon’s instructions were based on a “fundamentally flawed legal premise” and warned that he may appeal her ruling.

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As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice

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After terror attack, Russia sees U.S. role and claims it is at war with NATO

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has found an opening amid Trump’s and Biden’s unpopularity, attracting Sanders liberals, DeSantis conservatives and others.

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Trump special counsel fires back at Cannon order that could disrupt case

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The swing state’s voters backed a measure to amend the Wisconsin Constitution following a Republican push to prohibit cash infusions of the sort that marked the 2020 vote.

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Trump and Biden’s easy primary wins mask vulnerabilities

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Trump said he spoke to murder victim’s family. The victim’s sister said it never happened.

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Biden summons Bernie Sanders to help boost drug-price campaign

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House Republicans seek to rename Dulles Airport after Trump

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William Delahunt, congressman who eased international adoption, dies at 82

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Muslim leaders decline White House Ramadan invitation

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Trump Cases

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Trump is tempting fate on gag orders — for himself and for the country

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‘The threat is very real’: Trump’s defense of his attacks is rejected

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Carolyn Hax: How do you get over someone you don’t want to get over?

A letter writer can’t stop thinking about the girlfriend left behind for a “shiny new job.“

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Miss Manners: I don’t like digital restaurant bills

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Cancer patients often want ‘one more round.’ Should doctors say no?

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Electric trucks get a boost from Biden, worrying trucking industry

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Lizzo says she’s not quitting music, surprising no one

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