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President Donald J. Trump as he departs the

Trump signs executive order to tighten sanctions on Iran

It's the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.

Nation Dems ponder how low to go against Trump
The crucial challenge is: how to respond to a rival who goes low and gets personal.
Nation Pelosi, in Queens, criticizes postponed ICE raids
She urges religious leaders to condemn a policy that she says is "outside the circle of civilized human behavior."
Nation House to hold hearing on tax deduction cap
The focus is on the impact of the new tax law which limited the deduction for state and local taxes.
Newsday recommends 20 for 2020: What to know about the Democratic candidates
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
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Nation Sanders, liberals, out with bill to cancel student debt
The legislation goes farther than a signature proposal by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sanders says the proposal would address an economic burden for 45 million Americans.
Nassau Services planned for LI man who died in D.R.
Vittorio Caruso, 56, died at a Santo Domingo hospital, said his brother, Frank Caruso.
Politics 1600: Trump shows cracks in his economic confidence
He may be betraying worry heading into an election year that experts are right about the current economic expansion petering out.
Newsday recommends 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
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Health Tax return contribution to Alzheimer's research proposed
The bill would allow tax-deductible contributions on federal tax returns for Alzheimer's research and caregiver support.
Spin Cycle Cuomo set to make third trip to Israel
"I hope there is a message of solidarity and partnership in my trip to Israel," Cuomo said.
Nation McConnell to meet with 9/11 first responders, 3 from LI
The group is pressing Congress to permanently fund the federal government's 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Dan Janison Janison: Trump gives his dramas happy endings
The term "suspension of disbelief" usually means putting aside logic and fact in order to enjoy or appreciate a piece ...