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How Rick Perry Became a Fervent Advocate for the Psychedelic Ibogaine

The former Texas governor and Trump energy secretary has now dedicated his life to promoting the powerful psychedelic ibogaine.

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Richard Perry has emerged as a leading champion of using the powerful psychotropic drug ibogaine as a potential treatment for brain trauma, addiction and even cognitive decline.
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‘Loyalty Enforcer’ Laura Loomer Targets Additional Officials

The far-right activist is continuing to use her close association with President Trump to go after those she deems insufficiently loyal.

© Greg Kahn for The New York Times

After being denied jobs in both President Trump’s campaign and in his administration, Laura Loomer has set out to prove that she is a better judge of personnel than the president’s people are.
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Top Lawyer for National Security Agency Is Fired

A far-right conspiracy theorist had amplified criticism of the lawyer and her previous work.

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The National Security Agency campus in Fort Meade, Md., in 2013. April Falcon Doss was appointed as the agency’s general counsel in April 2022, during the Biden administration.
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