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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 27, 2024

After Israel Aid Vote, Pocan Seeks to Show Biden Liberal Dismay on Gaza
The progressive Democrat from a rural, mostly white Wisconsin district is highlighting that it is not just young people of color who are concerned about the war.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 27, 2024

Nobody Saw Andy Kim Coming. That's What He Was Counting On.
Mr. Kim, the New Jersey congressman, has become the odds-on favorite to win Robert Menendez's Senate seat. His strategy? Don't ask anyone for permission.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 26, 2024

Peter Meijer, Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Withdraws From G.O.P. Senate Primary
Mr. Meijer, a former House member, said he did not have a "strong pathway to victory" in the Michigan primary race.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 26, 2024

Schumer Says Bill to Aid Ukraine and Israel Shows Congress Isn't Broken
The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts show there is a path to success on Capitol Hill. But deep partisan differences and institutional problems remain.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 26, 2024

Scott Perry Faces Shifting Political Ground in Pennsylvania
The House Freedom Caucus stalwart and 2020 election denier is confronting a general election challenge in a central Pennsylvania district that has grown more competitive.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 26, 2024

Perry, a Far-Right Incumbent, Faces Shifting Political Ground in Pennsylvania
The House Freedom Caucus stalwart and 2020 election denier is confronting a general election challenge in a central Pennsylvania district that has grown more competitive.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 26, 2024

¿Qué incluye el paquete de ayuda militar a Ucrania?
Las armas del paquete de ayuda, considerado "un salvavidas" para el ejército ucraniano, podrían llegar al campo de batalla en pocos días.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 25, 2024

A Chinese Firm Is America's Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington.
U.S. authorities consider DJI a security threat. Congress is weighing legislation to ban it, prompting a lobbying campaign from the company, which dominates the commercial and consumer drone markets.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 25, 2024

A Chinese Firm Is America's Favorite Drone Maker — Except in Washington
U.S. authorities consider DJI a security threat. Congress is weighing legislation to ban it, prompting a lobbying campaign from the company, which dominates the commercial and consumer drone markets.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

At Columbia, Johnson Suggests Military Could be Needed to Quell Gaza Protests
The Republican speaker appeared on Columbia University's campus to condemn protesters as antisemitic and urge stronger action by the school's president and President Biden.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

At Columbia, Johnson Suggests Military Could be Needed to Quell Protests
The Republican speaker appeared on Columbia University's campus to condemn protesters as antisemitic and urge stronger action by the school's president and President Biden.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Donald Payne, Five-Term New Jersey Congressman, Dies at 65
A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey's congressional delegation.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Donald M. Payne Jr., Five-Term New Jersey Representative, Dies at 65
A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey's congressional delegation.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Johnson Calls to End Pro-Palestinian Protests, Including by Military Means
The Republican speaker appeared on the campus of Columbia University to condemn protesters as antisemitic, and said the school's president and President Biden should take stronger action against them.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration
While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it say it shows how out of step lawmakers are with young people.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Pennsylvania Primary Elections 2024: Three Takeaways
A liberal Pittsburgh-area congresswoman turned away a centrist challenger, Nikki Haley kept ringing up votes against Donald Trump, and a Senate race began in earnest.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Bucking G.O.P. Isolationists, McConnell Was Linchpin in Winning Ukraine Aid
The leader said he often felt like "I was the only Reagan Republican left" as he pushed back on rising forces in his party arguing against American intervention in foreign affairs.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Biden Signs a $95.3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The $95.3 billion measure comes after months of gridlock in Congress that put the centerpiece of President Biden's foreign policy in jeopardy.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Inside Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

‘Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Is $60 Billion Enough to Save Ukraine?
Congress approved a new aid package after months of delay, potentially throwing the country a lifeline in its war with Russia.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Here's How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield
Weapons from the aid package, considered "a lifeline" for Ukraine's military, could be arriving on the battlefield within days.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Reached the Outer Limit of Extremism
She has, in very little time, undermined the influence of her party's entire right flank.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Senate Passes $95.3 Billion Aid Package
The bipartisan bill includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine; $26.4 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Gaza; and $8.1 billion for the Indo-Pacific region.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 24, 2024

Trump Wins Pennsylvania Primary, but Remains Haunted by Haley
Nikki Haley, who dropped out of the race more than a month ago, won more than 155,000 votes, an indication of Donald J. Trump's difficulties in winning over her supporters.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Three Takeaways From the Pennsylvania Primaries
A liberal Pittsburgh-area congresswoman turned away a centrist challenger, Nikki Haley kept ringing up votes against Donald Trump, and a Senate race began in earnest.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Summer Lee, ‘Squad' Member, Wins Democratic House Primary in Pennsylvania
A first-term representative, Ms. Lee defeated a centrist Democrat in a race that centered on her opposition to the war in Gaza.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

McCormick and Casey Win Senate Primaries, Setting Up Battle in Pennsylvania
Senator Bob Casey, the Democratic incumbent, will face David McCormick, a wealthy businessman whose first run for Senate was torpedoed by former President Donald J. Trump.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

George Santos Said He Was Running for Congress Again. (He's Not.)
Less than two weeks after announcing a surprise long-shot bid for a House seat on Eastern Long Island, Mr. Santos said he was no longer pursuing the seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Here's What's in the Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is paired with legislation to impose fresh rounds of sanctions on Iran and Russia and a measure that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Columbia University Protests: Inside a Week of Unrest on Campus
In a Washington war room, Columbia's president, Nemat Shafik, decided to call police officers to arrest protesting students. The backlash now threatens her leadership.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 8th Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 9th Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 1st Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 6th Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 15th Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District Primary Election Results 2024: Evans vs. Gordon
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Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Pennsylvania Holds Its Primaries Today. Here's What to Watch.
The Democratic primary for Representative Summer Lee, a vocal Israel critic, is the contest getting the most attention on Tuesday.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

Senate Moves Toward Approving Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Support for the package in the Senate is expected to be overwhelming and bipartisan, and President Biden has urged lawmakers to quickly take it up so he can sign it into law.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 23, 2024

How Progressives Won Over the Democratic Center
The left's position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party's, hinting at greater influence to come.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 22, 2024

For Biden, Aid Package Provides a Welcome Boost on the World Stage
The congressional breakthrough on security assistance to Ukraine and Israel will let the president finally deliver arms to match his words. But it could be only a temporary respite.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 22, 2024

Summer Lee Has Been a Vocal Israel Critic. Will It Matter in Her PA House Primary?
The race in Pennsylvania once seemed primed to become a major test of Democratic attitudes about the Middle East. But in much of the district, an expected ideological battle has not arrived.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 22, 2024

TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive' Features
European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory challenge for the Chinese-owned social media app.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 22, 2024

‘Mike Johnson Did the Right Thing' on Ukraine Aid
Readers praise the House speaker over the passage of the aid bill. Also: A juror's duty; banning guns; poverty and health; anxious parents and kids.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 22, 2024

Trump will once again be in a courtroom while Biden campaigns.


Politics - U.S. House
Apr 21, 2024

Ocasio-Cortez and Others Rally With Summer Lee Ahead of Primary
Summer Lee, the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in the House, got help from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Justin Jones as she faced criticism over her stance on Gaza.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 21, 2024

Pro-Israel Groups Raise Millions for 2024 Democratic Primary Elections but Spend Little
The groups have raised millions to challenge candidates they see as not sufficiently pro-Israel, but have spent little as public opinion has shifted.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 21, 2024

Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine
Much-needed munitions like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly, but experts say it could take weeks before U.S. assistance has a direct impact on the war.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 21, 2024

How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes' on Aid to Ukraine
Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid to Ukraine as a rank-and-file member, into the key figure pushing it through Congress.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 21, 2024

‘History Will Judge It Well,' Speaker Johnson Says of Aid to Ukraine
Speaker Mike Johnson successfully defied the anti-interventionalist wing of the Republican Party and got the House to approve a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 21, 2024

House Aid Package Is Latest Example of Bipartisanship Forged Out of Necessity
The far right finds itself marginalized in the House as Speaker Johnson pushes through aid to Ukraine and Israel by relying on Democrats.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 21, 2024

Necessity Gives Rise to Bipartisanship — for Now
The far right finds itself marginalized in the House as Speaker Johnson pushes through aid to Ukraine and Israel by relying on Democrats.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Ukraine Aid Divides Republicans, After Trump Tones Down His Resistance
His most vocal allies in the House, however, were loudly against providing assistance as Ukraine fights Russia's invasion.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 89
During his 34 years as an elected official, Mr. Pryor was sometimes said to be more liberal, especially on racial issues, than the people who elected him.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

How the House Voted on Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Here's how each member of the House voted on the foreign aid bills.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 88
During his 34 years as an elected official, Mr. Pryor was sometimes said to be more liberal, especially on racial issues, than the people who elected him.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Columbia Students Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protest Face Uncertain Consequences
Students who camped in tents to protest the war in Gaza, including the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar, may be barred from finishing the semester.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Columbia Students Who Were Arrested Face Uncertain Consequences
Students who camped in tents to protest the war in Gaza, including the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar, may be barred from finishing the semester.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Nevada G.O.P. Senate primary heats up as the long shot goes after the front-runner.
The Army veteran Sam Brown remains the favorite, but the wealthy former ambassador Jeff Gunter, with a pro-Trump message, is trying to shake up the race.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Lawsuit Puts Fresh Focus on Eric Hovde's Comments About Older Voters
Pressed on his claims of 2020 election irregularities, the Republican candidate for Senate in Wisconsin has questioned the mental capacity of nursing home residents to vote.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

House Set to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
After clearing a critical hurdle on Friday, the pieces of the $95 billion package was expected to pass in a series of votes, putting the legislation on track for enactment after a tortured journey through Congress.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Senate Votes to Renew FISA Surveillance Bill, Passing Two-Year Extension
The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates' proposed changes, all of which were defeated.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of FISA Surveillance Law Just After It Expired
The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates' proposed changes, all of which were defeated.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired
The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates' proposed changes, all of which were defeated.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 20, 2024

Do Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare?
As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 19, 2024

Liberal Democrats Urge ‘No' Vote on Israel Aid to Pressure Biden on Gaza
Progressives in the House who oppose unfettered military aid to Israel are pressing their colleagues to vote against the $26 billion bill, which is likely to pass, to send a message to President Biden.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 19, 2024

Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes
Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 19, 2024

Dave McCormick, GOP Senate Candidate, Says He Grew Up on a Family Farm. Not Exactly.
David McCormick has often spoken about his modest upbringing on a farm in Pennsylvania. A close look at his past tells a different story.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 19, 2024

Ukrainians Wait, Nervously, to See if U.S. Will Provide Critical Aid
From the battlefield to battered cities, soldiers and civilians are counting on Congress to approve $60 billion in military support. Without it, Ukrainian officials say, its prospects in the war are grim.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 19, 2024

Johnson Turns to Democrats to Bring Up Ukraine Aid Bill in the House
Democrats, who stepped in late Thursday to save a resolution paving the way for the foreign aid package to be considered, will have to do so again on Friday in a critical vote on the House floor.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 19, 2024

La prohibición de TikTok y su impacto en la reputación de EE. UU.
Grupos defensores de los derechos digitales en todo el mundo cuestionan cómo las medidas contra TikTok contradicen los argumentos de Estados Unidos a favor de un internet abierto.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 19, 2024

In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill
A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in committee amid Republican opposition when Democrats stepped in to save it.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 18, 2024

Republicans Wanted a Crackdown on Israel's Critics. Columbia Obliged.
The latest campus antisemitism hearing was a travesty.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 18, 2024

Johnson Has a Tough Job. McCarthy's Concessions Are Making It Tougher.
The Republican speaker's problems spring from his predecessor's efforts to placate the far right as he grasped for the gavel. Now they are seeking to use the leverage they won then to get their way on the foreign aid bill.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 18, 2024

Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate Ahead of Friday Expiration
Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a measure to extend a warrantless surveillance law, but skeptics in both parties were still pushing to make substantial changes before a final vote.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 18, 2024

The House Pushes for a TikTok ban, and Southern Africa Faces a Food Crisis
Plus, a brazen gold heist.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 18, 2024

The Mayorkas Impeachment Is History, but the Political Repercussions Will Live On
Republicans say the quick dismissal of charges against Alejandro Mayorkas sets a dangerous precedent. Democrats say the mistake would have been to treat the case seriously.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 18, 2024

What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?
Senators are under pressure to reject amendments to a House-passed bill so it can become law before a statute expires Friday night. But the program would continue after any such lapse — with some caveats.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
A new measure attempts to force the Senate's hand on passing legislation to ban TikTok or mandate the app's sale.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

TikTok Bill Is Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel
A new House measure attempts to force the Senate's hand on passing legislation to ban TikTok or mandate the app's sale.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas Without a Trial
Democrats quickly swept aside the articles of impeachment accusing the homeland security secretary of refusing to enforce immigration laws and breach of public trust, calling them unconstitutional.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

4 Takeaways from Today's Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University
The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress and Columbia representatives.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Who Are Joseph Massad and the Other Columbia Professors Mentioned in the House Hearing?
Lawmakers grilled officials over comments the faculty members Joseph Andoni Massad, Katherine Franke and Mohamed Abdou made after the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Johnson Pushes Ahead on Bill for Israel and Ukraine Aid, Teeing Up Weekend Vote
The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other American allies.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Boeing Whistle-Blower Details His Concerns to Congressional Panel
Sam Salehpour, an engineer at Boeing for over a decade, testified that the company introduced production shortcuts in an attempt to address bottlenecks.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote
The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other American allies.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Russian Missile Attack North of Kyiv Kills at Least 17, Ukraine Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses for the loss of life. Dozens more were reported wounded.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for the U.S. Defense of an Open Internet
Global digital rights advocates are watching to see if Congress acts, worried that other countries could follow suit with app bans of their own.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

El representante Johnson necesita a los demócratas para sacar adelante el plan de ayuda a Ucrania
La elaborada estrategia del representante republicano para aprobar un paquete de ayuda exterior, a pesar de las objeciones de su partido, requerirá la cooperación de los demócratas para aprobarlo y, posiblemente, salvar su puesto.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Russian Missile Attack North of Kyiv Kills at Least 14, Ukraine Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses for the loss of life. At least 61 people were reported wounded.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Russian Missile Strikes North of Kyiv Kill at Least 14, Ukraine Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses for the loss of life. At least 61 people were reported wounded.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 17, 2024

Johnson Needs Democrats on Ukraine, Handing Them Power to Shape Aid Plan
The Republican speaker's elaborate strategy for passing a foreign aid package over his party's objections will require the cooperation of Democrats to pass it — and possibly save his job.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 16, 2024

Alabama Runoff Elections Set Field in Newly Competitive House District
Shomari Figures, a Democrat who worked in the Justice Department, and Caroleene Dobson, a Republican newcomer, advanced in the state's Second Congressional District.

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 16, 2024

Kari Lake Urges Supporters to Arm Themselves Ahead of Election
"We are going to put on the armor of God," the Arizona Republican candidate for Senate said to cheering supporters. "And maybe strap on a Glock on the side of us just in case."

Politics - U.S. House
Apr 16, 2024

Senator Menendez, Charged in Bribery Scheme, May Blame His Wife
According to newly unsealed documents, Senator Robert Menendez may testify that Nadine Menendez hid information from him, leading him to believe that "nothing unlawful was taking place."

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