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The Central Asian country already has diplomatic relations with Israel, but the move appears to be a good-will gesture to President Trump. Read full article

Two Democrats have already announced their campaigns to replace Representative Nancy Pelosi in her San Francisco district, and others may join the race soon. Read full article

He won billions of dollars for plaintiffs in major suits against corporations but was disbarred for siphoning money from clients. Read full article

The investigation into Muriel E. Bowser, which is being handled by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, could face significant hurdles because of the known facts of the case and recent turmoil inside the Justice Department. Read full article

A federal judge said that faculty members were being affected in their teaching and research by the Trump administration’s pressure campaign. Read full article

The G.O.P. teed up a vote on a new spending package, but Democrats were insisting on a deal that would address expiring health care subsidies. Read full article

A federal judge rebuked the administration for the way it tried to fund only partial benefits to food stamp recipients. Read full article

The verdict on a misdemeanor charge came after seven hours of deliberation, and after prosecutors had previously failed to secure a felony indictment. Read full article

A lively argument spanning almost three hours featured illuminating exchanges that tested the usual commitments of some of the justices on the right side of the court. Read full article

Searching for another liberal boogeyman, Republicans have zeroed in on Zohran Mamdani. Whether their strategy will work in the midterms is less clear. Read full article