G.O.P. leaders are exploring cuts to federal aid, leaving some states fearful that their budgets cannot absorb billions of dollars in new costs.
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Germany Bans a Far-Right Group and Arrests 4 of Its Leaders
Members of a group calling itself the Kingdom of Germany, which was targeted in nationwide raids, reject the existence of the German state and want to set up a parallel one.
Continue readingJosh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid
Polls show Democrats down in the dumps at their lowest approval level in decades, but we Republicans are having an identity crisis of our own, and you can see it in the tug of war over President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” The nub of the …
Continue readingIn Trump’s America, Every Parent and Child for Themselves
Last week, President Trump introduced the Special Education Simplified Funding Program as part of his 2026 budget proposal. The president’s budget isn’t binding, but it suggests that the way the administration proposes to allocate funds to the states …
Continue readingFive Weeks Late, a $254 Billion New York Budget Still Has Its Charms
Lawmakers ratified a state budget that promised benefits for a host of New Yorkers, including the legislators themselves.
Continue readingHow the TV Hit ‘Fallout’ Became a Champion of Made-in-California
The show’s producer, Jonathan Nolan, has put himself at the forefront of Hollywood’s push to get California to approve $750 million in tax rebates.
Continue readingFlu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years
Amid declining vaccination rates, the 2024-25 influenza season exacted a heavy toll, with 216 pediatric deaths nationwide.
Continue readingThe Real ID Deadline Is Here. What to Know if You’re Flying.
Ready or not, passengers are now required to show security-enhanced IDs to board domestic flights. Here’s what you should know before you go to the airport.
Continue readingIndia vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales
Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.
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