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Mayor: Trump's July 4 event and related protests have bankrupted D.C. security fund The celebration cost the District $1.7 million, an amount that — combined with police expenses for related protests — has depleted a city fund used to protect the nation's capital from terrorist threats and secure rallies and state funerals. By Peter Jamison · Read more Acosta defends plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein, saying sex offender would have avoided jail otherwise Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, criticized for what some say was a lenient plea deal when he was U.S. attorney in Miami, said his office staged a rare intervention. By Seung Min Kim, Damian Paletta and Lisa Rein · Read more   The Take | Analysis U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship' is in tatters after British ambassador, under fire, resigns President Trump saw an opportunity to embarrass the British government, already divided by Brexit, and used it to drive a wedge into another country. By Dan Balz · Read more   Court blocks emoluments suit involving Trump's D.C. hotel The novel case alleged that President Trump's business with foreign governments violates the Constitution's anti-corruption provisions. By Ann Marimow and Jonathan O'Connell · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Post Reports | Listen Now The FBI and ICE are scanning millions of Americans' faces — without their knowledge or consent Drew Harwell on how the FBI and ICE are using local DMV photos for facial-recognition searches. Dave Weigel talks about how Bernie Sanders has evolved on the campaign trail. And Anna Fifield on the bare bellies creating controversy in Beijing. By The Washington Post · Read more   After grisly killing of a journalist, lobbyists and lawyers have reaped millions assisting Saudi Arabia After the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a handful of lobbying firms and think tanks made a move rare in Washington: They publicly severed ties with Saudi Arabia. But months later, some have resumed their relationships with the kingdom. By Beth Reinhard, Jonathan O'Connell and Tom Hamburger · Read more   A hurricane is forecast to strike Louisiana on Saturday with up to 18 inches of rain Tropical storm and storm surge watches have already been posted in eastern Louisiana, including New Orleans. By Brian McNoldy and Jason Samenow · Read more   Stocks soar as Fed chair hints interest rate cut is likely this month The S&P 500 index crossed 3,000 for the first time after the news from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, who testified before a House panel today. By Heather Long · Read more   Ocasio-Cortez faces lawsuits for blocking Twitter critics after appeals court ruling on Trump A three-judge panel on Tuesday ruled that the president had violated the First Amendment by blocking critics on the digital platform. By Deanna Paul · Read more   From fish to bacon, a ranking of animal proteins in order of healthfulness There's a generally agreed-upon hierarchy of nutritional value when it comes to animal protein, and small shifts in your diet might have greater effects than you realize. By Jenna Birch · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Recommended for you Get the Fact Checker newsletter Count the pinocchios: A weekly review of what's true, false or in-between in politics, from The Post's famous fact-checking team. Sign Up

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