New York Times

The U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital deals a blow to an aspiration of the Arab world. But for many Arab leaders, the issue has been displaced by other priorities.

A brush fire erupted near the Getty Museum before dawn on Wednesday, while a much larger fire continued to rage out of control in the Ventura area.

Donald Trump Jr. claimed that his conversation with the president was protected under lawyer-client privilege because lawyers for both men were on the call.

The politician, Carl I. Hagen, opposes immigration and Islam, denies climate change and supports President Trump.

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House Republicans are embracing the Senate’s repeal of the health law’s mandate that most people have insurance, but they are not buying a side deal to stabilize insurance markets.

An Israeli minister said moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem would be “destiny.” The leader of Hamas called it “an unaccountable gamble.”

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By Wednesday evening, there was widespread expectation in the Democratic caucus that Senator Al Franken would step down. He has scheduled an announcement on his future in the Senate for Thursday.

The Senate voted to begin the formal process of reconciling its tax bill with the House version as lawmakers continued to discuss changes to the legislation.

The president seemed to relish playing a familiar role: the political insurgent, defying foreign policy orthodoxy on behalf of the people who elected him.

Lorin Stein apologized in letters he sent the board Wednesday, saying his behavior had been hurtful and degrading.

New York City voters have made clear over the years that two terms are enough for city officials, but City Council members are considering a third.

Groups like the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity are trying to convince ordinary Americans that this is good for them too.

While some Jewish leaders welcomed recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, many worried that the step would inflame tensions and make peace in the Middle East even harder to achieve.

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