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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority.

A no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool now costs more than seven times the amount President Trump initially said it would.

Trump proposes suspending the federal gas tax. Also, read news on vaccines and abortion pills.

The Interior Department added $6.2 million to the no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool late last week.

Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats.

Black residents, who make up 25 percent of Fayette County, Tenn., won a new electoral map last year to change an all-white board of commissioners.

Trump Administration to Scrap Rule That Elevated Land Conservation.

Supreme Court Continues Access to Abortion Pill by Mail, for a Few Days.

A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.

The chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply as several government aides announced their resignations.

Why Republicans Are Still Drawing House Maps, While Democrats Are Stuck.

Tehran demanded U.S. war reparations, recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and an end to American sanctions, Iranian state media reported.

The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications.

Senate G.O.P. Stands by Security Money for Trump’s Ballroom.

Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.

Under pressure from the economic fallout of the war in Iran and politically emboldened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asks Indians to sacrifice.

The Justice Department ended a deal that had helped fix a sewage crisis in Alabama. “Almost like we are starting all over again,” one activist said.

Our annual list is back. See the first 90 that our new chief critic deemed the best in the city. Come back tomorrow for the top 10.

Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet to pierce a fast-melting Antarctic glacier.

Kari Lake, Who Led Effort to End Voice of America, Is Named Jamaica Ambassador.