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Trump Takes America’s ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty in ways not seen in the modern era.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

In his first year back in office, Mr. Trump has unabashedly adopted the trappings of royalty just as he has asserted power to transform American government and society to his liking.

At the Center of the Latest Mangione Hearings: A Battle Over a Backpack

For three weeks, defense lawyers argued that searches of Luigi Mangione’s bag were unconstitutional. But state prosecutors have other evidence — and a federal prosecution looms.

© Jefferson Siegel for The New York Times

Police officers in Altoona, Pa., took ammunition, a homemade silencer, a notebook, handwritten notes and a 3-D printed gun from Luigi Mangione’s backpack.

Bill Clinton Photos in Epstein Files Show He Can’t Escape Scandal

The Republican-led Justice Department’s release of photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein will introduce yet another generation to his flaws and controversies.

© Department of Justice

Former President Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein in one of the photos released by the Justice Department on Friday. Information was not provided on when or where it was taken.

How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target

Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.

© Henry Griffin/Associated Press

Venezuelans surrounding Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s motorcade in Caracas in 1958.

With Attacks on Oil Tankers, Ukraine Takes Aim at Russia’s War Financing

Strikes on four vessels signal that Kyiv is willing to expand the maritime theater of the conflict in an effort to crimp Moscow’s military funding.

© Brendan Hoffman for The New York Times

Satellite-controlled speedboat drones designed and operated by Ukraine’s military intelligence service. Called Sea Babies, they are packed with explosives and can travel long distances.
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