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Afghanistan
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul and U.N. say
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said most of the civilians were children. 
Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle
The Justice Department said it disagreed with the decision and will appeal.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSJudge guts noncitizen voting law used in Trump administration’s election push
The federal judge ruled that “the Constitution does not authorize Congress to legislate voter qualifications for federal elections.”
Putin says Russia will use ‘all its arsenal, including nuclear weapons‘ if attacked
Russia’s president accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions.
Federal commission approves construction plans for White House visitor screening center
The center is part of President Donald Trump’s massive overhaul of the White House grounds but one that has garnered little to no opposition.
What undecided voters want to hear: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump’s economic disconnect.
Tracking the DOJ's effort to get U.S. voter registration data
DOJ wants nationwide voter data. At least 30 have refused. 
Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building in federal custody
Authorities said he planned to attack the Capitol on Thursday. He was arrested at his home early Wednesday.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSCBP leaders cut out of Trump ad buy decision
Commissioner Rodney Scott and other leaders at Customs and Border Protection learned from a news report that national ads highlighting Trump were paid for with CBP funds.
Supreme Court to decide lawfulness of Trump’s immigrant detention policy
In a change from previous administrations, the federal government is indefinitely detaining thousands of immigrants facing deportation proceedings.
Trump says he’d consider pardoning administration officials before he leaves office
The president referred to pre-emptive pardons President Joe Biden issued on his last day in office to people Trump had threatened. 
