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Washington PostWednesday, 12 August 2026
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D.C. surge a mixed bag, one year later
Trump says lawlessness has plummeted. It’s not that simple, analysis shows.
Ben Conarck and John D. Harden and Juan Benn Jr. and Jasmine Golden
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Trump digs in as high court blocks policies
HE LOOKS FOR WAYS TO SIDESTEP RULINGS New moves on Fed, tariffs and birthright citizenship
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Ex-ICE agent’s nonprofit lands a $158M contract
His work was featured in a film. His group will represent migrant minors.
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A right flank against data centers
In Texas, a preference for free markets has faded amid the massive projects
Molly Hennessy-Fiske
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