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Senator Gallego Brings a Message of Hope for Democrats to Iowa

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona won his seat last year by outperforming national Democrats among Hispanic voters and men. He wants the party to listen to his message as it regroups.

© KC McGinnis for The New York Times

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona visited the Iowa State Fair, showing his eagerness to become a leading messenger for Democrats as they try to appeal to voters ahead of the midterms and the 2028 election.
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How a Top Mexican Cartel Smuggles Fentanyl to the U.S.

New York Times reporters documented how fentanyl was concealed by Mexico’s most powerful criminal syndicate, which is adapting in the face of a crackdown by two governments.

© Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times

A liquid, made up of chemicals that help disguise the potent smell of fentanyl, is sprayed on a package.
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A New Border Wall in Arizona Would Block a Key Wildlife Corridor

The barrier, in a remote part of Arizona, would threaten one of the most important remaining animal migration routes on the state’s southern border, according to a new report.

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