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Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns

BRITTNY MEJIA, REBECCA ELLIS

Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.

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

CARL HULSE

Democrats are trying to stoke public opposition to the project as they take aim at legislation to provide nearly $72 billion for the administration’s immigration crackdown.

Supreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting Map

ABBIE VANSICKLE AND EMILY COCHRANE

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.

How Democratic Divisions Are Playing Out in NYC’s Primary Races

NICHOLAS FANDOS

Establishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.

Texas man accused in pregnant wife's murder fights to remain in Italy, citing 'lifestyle and culture'

A Texas man accused of strangling his pregnant wife allegedly fled to Italy using forged documents and is now fighting extradition and seeking asylum.

California mayor accused of secretly working for China, spreading propaganda while in office: feds

California Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged with secretly working as an agent for Communist China, agreeing to plead guilty to the felony offense.

Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire Buzzfeed, HuffPost

MEG JAMES

Buzzfeed, once an internet sensation known for its listicles, news and quizzes, has fallen on hard times.

Inside the Hantavirus Isolation Unit Where 15 Americans Wait

SONIA A. RAO

The National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska is now the temporary home for many of the Americans who had been passengers on the MV Hondius.

Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts

BEN WIEDER

The letter comes amid a high-stakes legal battle between one-time partners Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company behind ChatGPT.

Mayor of Arcadia, Calif., Will Plead Guilty to Working as Chinese Agent

POOJA SALHOTRA

Eileen Wang, who resigned Monday as the mayor of Arcadia, Calif., published propaganda on a purported news site under direction from Chinese officials, prosecutors said.

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

MINHO KIM

Ms. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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

MINHO KIM

Ms. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Suspected roadway gunman with reported criminal history sparks outrage after drivers shot

An armed civilian and state trooper shot suspect Tyler Brown after he allegedly fired 50-60 rounds on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, hitting two drivers.

Liberal arts college drops prof’s name from campus hall after grave dig controversy

Swarthmore College drops professor's name from building after revelations he excavated a Native American burial site and promoted racial hierarchies.

Super Bowl halftime performer who ran with a protest flag is found guilty of resisting an officer

A performer who disrupted Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance has been found guilty of resisting an officer