Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections

The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine overall confidence in the electoral process.An F.B.I. agent entering the Fulton County elections office in Union City, Ga., in January.

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Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor

The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.One of the pardoned men was Mackenzie Spurlock, of Wasilla, Alaska, who had been charged with removing emissions controls from vehicle

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Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital

The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they are registered for a Social Security number.Frank J. Bisignano, the Social Security Administration commissioner, said parents would be able to take advantage of the Trump ac

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How the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday

Parades in Washington and Philadelphia were canceled, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall closed for several hours.Organizers of a parade in Philadelphia canceled the event because of the heat. More than 50 marching bands and about 20 floats had been expected to participate.

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Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine

The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”Black smoke rose above residential buildings in Moscow last month following a drone attack from Ukraine.

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Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq

After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.Preparations being made for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Thursday.

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Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder.

Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.”The director-general of the Australian Security Intelligence Organization, Mike Burgess, at the agency’s headquarters in Canberra in June. He has warned abou

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