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Much of the East Wing of the White House was torn down Tuesday to make way for President Trump’s planned ballroom, despite complaints about the project’s lack of transparency.

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Breaking news: Paul Ingrassia, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew from his upcoming hearing after a number of GOP senators said they would not back him following reports about his racist texts.

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At least one ICE officer fired gunshots during a traffic stop in L.A., striking a motorist who authorities said threatened them with a vehicle while trying to flee an arrest. A U.S. marshal also was struck by the gunfire.

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Fall lovers, assemble! The Northeast and other mountainous regions have begun to see the vibrant colors autumn has to offer. See where foliage is peaking with our map: https://wapo.st/4nlyQRY

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) has sued the House because Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has declined to swear in the state’s newest member of Congress.

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Column: With new revelations and allegations, Britney Spears’s ex-husband Kevin Federline’s new book finds the former dancer feeling as though he’s finally worked up the nerve to tell his side of the story.

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One of the year’s most magnificent meteor showers will be at peak tonight and tomorrow night. The Orionid meteor shower is also known to deliver fireball meteors. Here’s how you can watch:

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Breaking news: The Education Department is looking to move a $15 billion program supporting students with disabilities out of the agency as it works to close the agency altogether, a department official said.

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From chamomile and lavender to hops, people have long experimented with natural products to get better sleep. Now that marijuana is legal in many states for medical or recreational use, it may mean that more people are using it for this purpose.

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The Louvre had been open for about 30 minutes Sunday when four thieves carried out a brazen heist at the world’s most visited museum. They got away with precious jewels once belonging to French royalty. See what they snatched: https://wapo.st/3JkCygC

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Researchers have documented for years that eating beef, pork and chicken has a significant environmental impact. But what you eat, and where you eat it, can have a big effect on how much you’re contributing to climate change, according to a new study.

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The Trump administration’s plan to overhaul the U.S. refugee resettlement process, including a drastic reduction in overall annual admissions, coincides with a concerted effort to prepare thousands of White South Africans to relocate to the United States.

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Here’s how it works: You shout out “6-7!” That’s it. Does that make sense? No? That’s kind of the point.

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When Casey DeSantis, the first lady of Florida, recently disclosed how the state would distribute $60 million for cancer research, she cited Hollywood actor Mel Gibson and his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Here's why:

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The Trump administration said that there are “no plans” for President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in the immediate future, marking an abrupt postponement of a meeting Trump said a few days ago would happen in Hungary.

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Russia rejected President Trump’s call to freeze the fighting in Ukraine on the current front line, signaling that the Kremlin has not significantly changed its demands for peace. Trump said last week that he believed Vladimir Putin wanted a deal done.

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A man who was pardoned by President Trump on charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York).

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Rob Perez is no stranger to running long distances. He’s run 300 miles — twice. But even he isn’t sure he’ll be able to complete his latest challenge. Each day the government shutdown continues, Perez is adding a mile to his run.

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Sunday’s jewelry heist wasn’t the first time the Louvre has been hit. In 1998, the Paris museum was robbed twice in back-to-back humiliations that forced officials to overhaul its security system.

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Al-Qaeda-aligned militants have shown their power now extends to the heart of this West African nation — imposing a fuel blockade that has paralyzed the Malian capital and threatens its military government.

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The Supreme Court is considering a case that could eliminate a key provision in the Voting Rights Act and reduce minority representation in Congress, reshaping the House in a way that hasn’t been seen in decades.

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Breaking news: Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN and HBO, announced that it’s open to a sale, leaving its news and streaming subsidiaries’ futures uncertain.

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The World Series is set: The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Los Angeles Dodgers. George Springer's late three-run home run in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday lifted Toronto to its first World Series since 1993.

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Israeli strikes that killed 5 journalists, as well as Israel’s response, reflect what some experts say is a pattern of Israeli attacks described as errors, with civilian deaths rarely leading to investigations that result in accountability.

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Breaking news: Republican state senators in North Carolina approved redrawing the state’s congressional map in hopes of gaining another U.S. House seat and protecting their narrow majority in next year’s midterm elections.

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On Monday, demolition crews began tearing down part of the White House for the $250 million addition. President Trump has long touted his plans for a 90,000-square-foot structure that would nearly double the footprint of the main building and its East and West wings. wapo.st/4hl7jyF

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Since Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, this county government has spent nearly $50 million on cleanup and recovery — while getting reimbursed only $4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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An unusually powerful tornado passed through a northern suburb of Paris on Monday, toppling construction cranes and killing at least one person, officials said.

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Daniel Naroditsky, an American chess grand master who achieved the game’s highest title as a teenager and built a career around demystifying a code many take a lifetime to grasp, has died at 29.

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VP Vance arrived in Israel for a three-day visit in which he is expected to meet with PM Netanyahu, as the White House ramps up efforts to hold together the ceasefire in Gaza.

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A woman will not face child neglect charges after her daughter fell into the ocean from a cruise ship, despite an investigation that found the woman put her child in “a life-threatening situation.” The child’s father dove in and kept her afloat until rescuers could reach them.

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Is there a time limit on a single application of deodorant? We asked etiquette experts for advice about how to handle a long flight.

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The Marine Corps has launched an investigation into how an artillery shell exploded over Interstate 5 in California, raining down pieces of shrapnel as Vice President JD Vance and other top U.S. officials observed a military demonstration.

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These graphics show how thieves made away with priceless French crown jewels from the Louvre in under seven minutes.

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Column: Letter writer felt his wife’s adult kids were taking advantage of living with them, so he evicted them.

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Column by Carolyn Hax: Sending cash feels like paying bills to this aunt, and nieces’ lack of response to gifts makes it even worse.

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September is usually when China, the world’s biggest importer of soybeans, puts in orders to the farms in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana. For the first time since 2018, however, Chinese importers aren’t buying due to President Trump’s tariffs.

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Column: While the Gacy/Gein/Dahmer brand of killer dramas seem more preoccupied with exploring the psychopathy of one man, “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” is more about the festering that happens when people get steamrolled by power.

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Review: “Silent Hill f,” examining the social pressures on a girl in 1960s Japan, is one of the psychological horror series’ most confident and resonant installments.

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Former NFL player Doug Martin died following what Oakland, California police described Monday as a “brief struggle” with officers after they responded to reports of a break-in.

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The United States is poised to co-host the 2031 women’s World Cup with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Monday. It will be just the second co-hosted women’s World Cup since the tournament launched in 1991.

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Former president Joe Biden completed a round of radiation therapy Monday, as part of his treatment for prostate cancer. Biden’s office announced in May that he had been diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease that had spread to his bones.

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Despite strong pressure from the Trump administration, colleges and universities, such as MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, are largely rejecting Trump's offer of preferential treatment for funding in exchange for compliance with his priorities.

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Crowds cheered as elephants smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo on Oct. 16 for the annual Squishing of the Squash event. According to the zoo, the yearly tradition dates back to 1999.

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Disney World is expensive, but some visitors have found a way to get unexpected freebies via hotel-specific Facebook groups. Here’s what Disney travelers need to know:

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President Trump has used the shutdown to lay off thousands of workers and cancel an estimated $27 billion in funding for projects in Democratic cities and congressional districts.

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Former FBI director James B. Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case against him, calling it a vindictive prosecution driven by President Trump’s long history of personal animosity toward him.

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The grind culture that birthed many Big Tech companies from Google to Amazon is back. As the AI race heats up, startups are promoting hardcore cultures like “996,” or working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week.

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Breaking news: Authorities have charged two more teens in the attempted carjacking of a former U.S. DOGE Service staffer, an attack that spurred President Trump’s sweeping takeover of policing in the nation’s capital.

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The Supreme Court said it will decide whether a federal law that bars habitual users of illegal drugs from possessing guns violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The law is the one that Hunter Biden was convicted of violating in 2024.

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Consuming coffee and tea has been linked to a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Here are three other tips:

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Consuming coffee and tea has been linked to a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Here are three other tips:

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Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House to build President Trump’s long-desired ballroom — despite his pledge that construction of the $250 million addition wouldn’t “interfere” with the existing building. https://wapo.st/4hl7jyF

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Breaking news: A federal appeals court said that it would allow President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, blocking a judge’s previous ruling that forbade his administration from sending troops into the city.

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Exclusive: Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised to betray MS-13 informants in exchange for access to El Salvador’s most notorious prison. Justice Department officials say Rubio threatened to undercut years of work to secure the cooperation of high-ranking gang members. https://wapo.st/4qgbdg6

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Democrats say the use of silly inflatable costumes at protests is a way to undercut Republican portrayals of such events as violent “hate America rallies.”

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The Trump administration has said no federal funding can go toward supplies that “promote or facilitate drug use” — even though research shows that syringe programs reduce disease transmission and do not appear to increase injections.

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The White House and Republican lawmakers continue to assert Democrats are to blame for the government shutdown because their health care demands would help undocumented immigrants. The reality doesn’t easily match that portrayal, according to experts.

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President Trump says he beat inflation. But several conventional measures of rising prices paint a different picture.

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Another tropical storm or hurricane may form in the Atlantic this week, and forecasters are monitoring possible threats to land.

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President Trump said Oct. 19 that the ceasefire is still in place, hours after Israel’s military launched a wave of strikes across Gaza in response to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Both sides have accused each other of violating the agreement. https://wapo.st/43hFtNS

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The Russian surrender to a remote-controlled land drone in June shows how intensely drones are changing modern warfare on Ukraine’s battlefields — first in the sky and now on the ground.

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An artillery shell detonated prematurely during a U.S. Marine Corps ceremony in California over the weekend, sending shrapnel toward officers who were part of VP Vance’s protective detail for the live-fire exercise, the California Highway Patrol said.

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U.S. envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel, a day after Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza in response to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

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The hunt is ongoing for a group of thieves who broke into the Louvre museum, stole thousands of diamonds and other precious jewels and fled on motorbikes — all in broad daylight and within seven minutes.

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The FDA is reviewing infant formula ingredients for the first time in nearly 30 years, a move that could impact baby nutrition and safety.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud-computing division, reported widespread service outages early Monday, causing many internet-based apps and websites to fail to load for users worldwide.

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Flu season is here, and a covid uptick is around the corner. The Post spoke to two infectious diseases experts for their tips on when to get vaccines for maximal protection.

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Charles Munger Jr., a deep-pocketed scientist and Berkshire Hathaway heir, is determined to derail Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to help Democrats by redrawing California’s congressional map.

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The fall is a perfect time to dig in to a new mystery novel. Take our recommendations for five new books to check out:

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New research finds that declining health is not inevitable as we age. It can also be a time to get healthier and stronger.

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Hope is essential in love. But it is also important to be realistic, especially when you begin to get to know someone. A therapist gives advice:

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Ask a Therapist: A few months ago, I found my husband's life-size silicone sex doll hidden in the back of the garage. Part of me is angry, part of me is worried, and part of me is wondering if I’m overreacting. Is it right to feel betrayed?

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Looking to improve your gut microbiome? Experts say the best things to do are: 🍽️ Limiting your intake of ultra-processed foods. 🍽️ Eating fiber-rich foods.

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A decade after users injecting prescription painkillers sparked a historic HIV outbreak in a southern Indiana county, programs providing sterile needles that contained the crisis may disappear completely next year. Nationwide, they are also in peril.

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Following his release from federal prison, ex-Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) says he would like to devote his life to prison reform. Santos said he spent nearly half of his time in solitary confinement, an experience he said was dehumanizing.

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Column: Detainees at ICE facilities may be more vulnerable to extreme heat exposure than people housed in federal, state and county prisons, according to a Washington Post analysis.

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Your single friends have a plea: Set them up. Setups aren’t new, but they feel borrowed from a time when people fell in love at an ice cream social, instead of experiencing the sinking feeling of re-downloading Hinge for the 16th time. https://wapo.st/47aK8lM

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The Israeli military launched a wave of strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing about 44 people, according to local hospitals, after Israel accused Hamas of violating a truce by attacking its troops behind the ceasefire line.

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President Trump’s travel restrictions are devastating Cuban American families in Florida by cutting off the already slow visa pipeline that allows relatives to reunite after years apart.

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Travel scams are becoming more sophisticated and using AI to find victims. “The scammers know what generation you are and focus on the things that will resonate with you,” said one expert.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has instructed staff to allow hunting in many of the roughly 600 National Wildlife Refuges, three employees said, as President Trump continues to direct select parts of the government to ignore the shutdown.

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Urgently needed humanitarian relief has begun to reach Gazans since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect. But steep challenges remain, including restrictions Israeli authorities have placed on international aid groups.

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The tendency to use cannabis is associated with genes linked to impulsive behavior, obesity, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, among other traits, a new study found.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, a fighter pilot who patrolled D.C.’s skies during 9/11, will again fly the Air Force’s F-16 while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be a passenger in a Navy F/A-18 in Nevada on Sunday.

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Analysis: Georgia never stopped scoring against Mississippi, earning an impressive victory in a clash of SEC heavyweights. Here are some of the other notable college football winners and losers this week.

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Thieves broke into the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday while it was open to the public and stole jewelry before fleeing on motorbikes, the museum said.

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Exclusive: In order to deport immigrants to El Salvador’s most notorious prison, Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised President Nayib Bukele to betray arrangements protecting some U.S. informants.

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Column: Coffee can provide some health benefits if you pay attention to how you brew it, when you drink it and what you put in it. Add no more than 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of whole milk per cup, Trisha Pasricha, MD advises.

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Quietly, Germany has become the world leader in the consumption of alcohol-free beer by volume, according to a firm that tracks global alcoholic beverage data. https://wapo.st/4nNYAHH

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The closure of California’s iconic Highway 1 has scrambled everyday life along the state’s lush Central Coast. Now the road may finally reopen.

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Some GOP lawmakers embrace the move away from an “America First” vision, while others remain skeptical of the president’s shift to a more aggressive foreign policy.

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The U.S. hotel industry is experiencing a sharp divide, with luxury hotels seeing revenue growth while mid-tier hotels struggle, as wealthy travelers continue to spend big on high-end accommodations.

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Want a piece of AJ Dybantsa, basketball’s next big thing? ‘You have to go through’ his dad. Ace Dybantsa manages his son’s burgeoning basketball career, overseeing every aspect from endorsements to college choices.

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Ending your U.S. citizens isn’t quick, easy or cheap. The decision is permanent and, of course, some other country has to take you. Here are some key things to know about splitting up with the United States, compiled with expert guidance.

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Many Americans, especially seniors, rely on cheaper international pharmacies due to high U.S. drug costs. New tariffs and regulations from the Trump administration have complicated their access, raising concerns.

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