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Fact-check: Trump’s Latest Claims on Jobs, Inflation and Crime
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Fact-check: Trump’s Latest Claims on Jobs, Inflation and Crime

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsTrends on jobs, inflation and crime that began before Donald Trump retook office continued, largely unabated, in his first year back.​Trends on jobs, inflation and crime that began before Donald Trump retook office continued, largely unabated, in his first year back. ​Read More

Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders
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Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAt least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases.​At least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in...

Supreme Court Considers Fate of Docks and Other Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960
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Supreme Court Considers Fate of Docks and Other Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAmid rising tensions with Cuba, the Trump administration is backing lawsuits that would allow Americans to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime.​Amid rising tensions with Cuba, the Trump administration is backing lawsuits that would allow Americans to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime. ​Read More

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Democrats Consider Breaking a Taboo in Washington State: A Millionaires Tax

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe state where Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates made fortunes might have progressive social policies, but its resistance to an income tax is similar to conservative states. That might change.​The state where Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates made fortunes might have progressive social policies, but its resistance to an income tax...

Here Are the Rare Instances of Fatal Shootings by the Secret Service
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Here Are the Rare Instances of Fatal Shootings by the Secret Service

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSunday’s shooting of an armed man at President Trump’s Florida club is one of only a handful of fatal encounters that the agency has had in its 160-year history.​Sunday’s shooting of an armed man at President Trump’s Florida club is one of only a handful of fatal encounters that the agency...

Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.​The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create...

Armed Man Is Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says
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Armed Man Is Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe local sheriff identified the man as a 21-year-old resident of Cameron, N.C. The president was not at his resort in Florida and has not commented on the shooting.​The local sheriff identified the man as a 21-year-old resident of Cameron, N.C. The president was not at his resort in Florida and...