NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe suit asks that a judge find the pay-for-play visa program unlawful, casting it as another example of the Trump administration’s seeking to bypass Congress.The suit asks that a judge find the pay-for-play visa program unlawful, casting it as another example of the Trump administration’s seeking to bypass Congress. Read More
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House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsBill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that the Republican chairman ignored.Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that...
Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsU.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised...
Former Farming Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Could Face ‘Widespread Collapse’
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA group of past government officials and the former heads of farming associations issued a dire warning to members of Congress.A group of past government officials and the former heads of farming associations issued a dire warning to members of Congress. Read More
Everyone Is Missing the Point About the ‘Melania’ Movie
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIt’s not really a movie at all. It’s a marketing deck.It’s not really a movie at all. It’s a marketing deck. Read More
Polls Show Strong G.O.P. Support for Trump on Immigration
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA small, but growing, share of Republicans say that enforcement has gone too far, after the killing of two Minneapolis protesters.A small, but growing, share of Republicans say that enforcement has gone too far, after the killing of two Minneapolis protesters. Read More
Jewish Heirs Say Met Museum Pissarro Was Sold Under Nazi-Era Duress
The museum says a Jewish art dealer received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from that time are considered to have been forced and void under French law. Read More The museum says a Jewish art dealer received a fair price for the work in 1941. The heirs say sales from...
Investigation Finds Credit Suisse Had Wider Nazi Ties Than Previously Known
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA lawyer who has been scrutinizing archives for the bank, which is now part of UBS, is expected to testify about his findings on Tuesday.A lawyer who has been scrutinizing archives for the bank, which is now part of UBS, is expected to testify about his findings on Tuesday. Read More
Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms
President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis. Read More President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.
Pretti Shooting Thrusts Border Patrol’s History of Aggressive Tactics Into View
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsOfficials have struggled to provide oversight of the agency, even as local communities and civil rights groups have documented episodes of violence.Officials have struggled to provide oversight of the agency, even as local communities and civil rights groups have documented episodes of violence. Read More









