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Joe Manchin Would Like a Word. (OK, Maybe Several Words.)

The voluble former senator, now retired from politics, appears to miss the arena and is mulling a return to it.

© Jason Andrew for The New York Times

Joe Manchin III aboard his boat docked on Washington’s Wharf. Over his 14 years in the Senate, Mr. Manchin was often a pivotal figure in big-ticket legislative negotiations when he butted heads with liberals.
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For Trump, Charlie Kirk Is a Deeply Personal Loss

The president’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination shows how much the 31-year-old conservative activist had become a part of the Trump family.

© Todd Anderson for The New York Times

Donald J. Trump and Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event in Tampa, Fla., in 2022. The two met during Mr. Trump’s first term, but became even closer after he was defeated in 2020.
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Nick Fuentes: A White Nationalist Problem for the Right

For years, conservatives hoped that the notorious white nationalist would go away. Instead, Mr. Fuentes has gained more traction, even while opposing the president.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Nicholas J. Fuentes, the influential white nationalist and streaming show host, has seen his social media following and show viewership grow in recent months.
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Senator’s Visit to Spy Agency Was Canceled After Laura Loomer Complained

Senator Mark Warner’s visit was classified and not intended to be publicized. It was to include a meeting with the head of the agency and a briefing on the agency’s use of artificial intelligence.

© Greg Kahn for The New York Times

Laura Loomer has questioned the loyalty of various intelligence officers, and helped oust the National Security Agency’s director, deputy director and general counsel.
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