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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.
By Zolan Kanno-Youngs
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At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’
On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.
By Shawn McCreesh
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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.
By Kenneth P. Vogel and Karen Zraick
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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.
By Tara Siegel Bernard
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Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.
By David E. Sanger
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Celebrating America’s 250th Across the Country
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.
By The New York Times
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Making America’s Birthday Cake: Flour, Frosting and (Sigh) Politics
In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.
By Kim Severson
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Burger vs. Bratwurst: A Climate Guide to Your July 4 Cookout
Beef is far worse for greenhouse gas emissions compared with other meat.
By Francesca Paris
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Dior Wins the Taylor Swift Wedding Dress Sweepstakes
The pop star said “I do” to a gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, the French house’s creative director.
By Vanessa Friedman
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Could Taylor Swift’s Wedding Be a Bigger Spectacle Than the Met Gala?
Top-secret celebrity guest lists! No cell phones! Big fashion moments! S.U.V.s galore! New York usually gets only one party like this a year.
By Vanessa Friedman
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In a Star-Filled Night, Adam Sandler Pops Up as the Wedding Officiant
The actor played a special — and surprising to some — role in the Swift-Kelce nuptials.
By Jesse McKinley
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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.
By Adeel Hassan, John S.W. MacDonald and Amy Graff
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Storms Cause Power Outages for 1 Million in Midwest, Northeast and Ontario
Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread cuts as the region sweltered in a heat wave.
By John Yoon
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In Battlefield Visit, Putin Vows to Take More of Ukraine
The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”
By Paul Sonne
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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.
By Leo Sands
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The Hottest Stock Markets Lead to the Biggest Losses
Investor enthusiasm culminated in some of the worst cases of wealth destruction in the last 100 years, a long-running study shows.
By Jeff Sommer
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At the L.A. Warehouse Fire, First It Was the Smoke. Now It’s the Smell.
Rotting food — millions of pounds of it — remains in an L.A. cold-storage facility damaged in a fire. Residents say the cleanup hasn’t been fast enough.
By Orlando Mayorquín and Gabriela Bhaskar
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It’s America’s Birthday. What Are We Celebrating?
Two hundred and fifty years in, Opinion writers offer 16 reasons the national experiment endures.
By New York Times Opinion
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This Pathetic Groveling Is No Way to Rebuild a Party
The Democrats’ constant solicitations for cash do not make their supporters feel like they are on a winning team.
By Michelle Cottle
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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.”
By Victoria Kim and Lily Kuo