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U.S. and China are likely to reach a deal to avert new 100% tariffs, Treasury secretary says
The Treasury secretary also said Trump would likely visit Xi early next year ahead of the Lunar New Year.
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Kamala Harris says she 'possibly' could run for president again
The former vice president previously said her near future would not be in "elected office" but has not ruled out a third bid for the White House.
Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93
Sirikit supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment.
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton of D.C. scammed at home by group claiming to be cleaning crew
A police report says Norton has "early stages of dementia." Her office pushed back.
Pentagon accepts anonymous $130 million donation to help pay troops during government shutdown
The donation will hardly make a dent in the billions of dollars used to pay troops every cycle.
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Border Patrol commander to appear in court after allegedly throwing tear gas at crowd
Officials said Gregory Bovino was struck by a rock thrown by protesters, which was disputed by a witness who filmed the encounter.
White House will allow anonymous donors to contribute to Trump's ballroom project
While the administration has released a list of some donors for the ballroom addition, an aide told NBC News that "donors also have the option to remain anonymous."
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U.S. to send aircraft carrier strike group to Caribbean in an escalation of boat strikes
The move comes after the U.S. struck another boat allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean, marking at least the third attack this week.
How the scope of Trump's White House ballroom plans has expanded: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's economic numbers take a hit as inflation persists. 
White House tightens Trump pardon process amid concerns about outsiders trying to profit
Chief of staff Susie Wiles took more control after reports of lobbyists advertising access to pardons for steep prices, officials said.
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Zohran Mamdani decries attacks in emotional speech about Islamophobia in NYC
The mayoral hopeful also spoke out in support of "those Muslims in this city who do not have the luxury of being the Democratic nominee."
