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President Trump extended the federal hiring freeze with a memorandum Thursday, pushing it until July, as his administration continues its slashing of government spending. … [Read more...] about Trump extends federal hiring freeze for three months

Harvard University's bottom line took a major hit earlier this week with the loss of billions in federal research grants, but it turns out the Trump administration was just getting started. … [Read more...] about Trump administration goes scorched-earth by targeting Harvard’s tax-exempt status

Oneil Cruz’s leadoff homer off right-hander Trevor Williams in the bottom of the first put the Nationals in a 1-0 hole from which they could not extricate themselves. … [Read more...] about The Nats’ bats stay quiet as Pirates hand Washington another loss

Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan's Taliban, who were designated as a terrorist group more than two decades ago. … [Read more...] about Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban

Both López, who is appealing his suspension, and Martinez, who missed Washington’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, were also fined. … [Read more...] about Dave Martinez, reliever Jorge López suspended after pitch that cleared benches