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Trump Team Urges G.O.P. to Rebrand Signature Policy Law

Top campaign officials told House Republicans they should rebrand the measure the president dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” in a nod to its unpopularity with voters.

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The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is one of several veterans of President Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign urging a rebrand of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress

The three-time All-Star, who hit more than 400 home runs during his career, says he hopes to fill the seat held by Representative Chip Roy, a Republican.

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Mark Teixeira, who won his only World Series ring with the Yankees at the height of his career, served as the hitting coach during the 2024 All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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Trump Plays Reality Television Host at Cabinet Meeting That Lasts Hours

As hours ticked by, President Trump played reality television host — “This has never been done before!” — as his cabinet members offered praise. It was a glimpse of how he runs his presidency.

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President Trump was reflected in a gold mirror during remarks in the Cabinet Room of the White House.
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Trump’s Cuts May Spell the End for America’s Only Antarctic Research Ship

The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.

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The Nathaniel B. Palmer heading out from McMurdo Station, a U.S. research base on Ross Island, Antarctica.
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New I.R.S. Rules for Large Wind and Solar Projects Released

The move comes as the Trump administration has issued a barrage of new restrictions on renewable energy across the country.

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Wind turbine tower pieces under construction for the South Fork Wind Farm at the New London State Pier in Connecticut in 2023.
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