With Saudi Deal, Trump Loosens Nuclear Standards for One Close Ally

Nuclear experts say it throws fuel on the smoldering fire of atomic proliferation, creating a destabilizing situation that could raise the risk of nuclear war.President Trump with Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, at the White House last year.

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Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia has for years sought a deal to obtain American nuclear technology. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, could deepen U.S.-Saudi ties for decades to come.Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto Saudi ruler, and President Trump at the White House in November.

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Mamdani Knew He Couldn’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Could Denounce Him.

In a video message, the mayor of New York City said he could not legally arrest Israel’s prime minister but reinforced his position as a voice of the international left.Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a two-minute video address to criticize the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledgi

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Trump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for Universities

Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, testified before a House committee on Wednes

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Massachusetts House Passes Bill That Would Loosen Late-Term Abortion Rules

The bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances.The Massachusetts House passed a bill to loosen the rules on late-term abortions. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure

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