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White House Sharply Restricts Number of Officials on Trump’s Calls With Foreign Leaders

The transcripts of the calls are also not being circulated as widely among experts and career government officials.

Democratic Candidates Threaten to Skip Debate Over Labor Dispute

The dispute involves Sodexho, which Loyola Marymount University subcontracts for its food service operations.

Watch Trump Tell Same Story Four Times, Each Time Naming a Different Jewish Friend

The president even told the story twice on the same day, each time naming a different person.

When Bad Decisions Make for Great TV

In a more crowded market than ever, there’s no room to sweat the small stuff.

My Cheating Ex Wants to Come Over for Christmas

He says it’s for our daughters, but I just want to be selfish.

The 10-Minute Trick to Sleeping Better

Meditation expert Andy Puddicombe explains how to calm your mind before bedtime.

The End of the World as We Know It

Slate Money on WTO, Paul Volcker, and Away.

The Kakistocracy Depends on the Cacophony

They want to keep all the noise going.

Barr Is Trying to Erase the Truth

He’s smearing the Russia investigation and covering up Trump’s guilt.

Former Geto Boy Brad “Scarface” Jordan Is in a Runoff for the Houston City Council

He would be the highest-profile rap artist to win an election.