In his breakneck construction of a grand ballroom and in many other initiatives, critics say, the president has tried to outrun judicial review. Go to Source Author: Adam Liptak https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Who Approves Trump’s Washington Makeover Projects?
The Supreme Court gave a green light to the new White House ballroom, but several of the president’s other Washington projects remain stalled. Go to Source Author: David A. Fahrenthold, …
Kennedy Center Begins Removing Outdoor ‘Blue’ Sculpture
The towering artwork, added to the campus in 2019, was targeted for elimination after President Trump’s takeover of the center. Go to Source Author: Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Jacobs https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time. Go to Source Author: …
Russia’s New Push to Torment Kyiv, and a Whistle-Blower’s Warning on Mail-In Voting
Plus, hiking 2,190 miles at age 91. Go to Source Author: Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart, Siobhán O’Grady and Ben Casselman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
President Trump called on Iranians to “rise up and fight” on Tuesday as the United States seems increasingly bogged down after six months of conflict. Go to Source Author: Erica …
U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed. Go to Source …
Bodyguards, celebrities, tourists: Rapper Lil Durk’s ‘very L.A.’ murder-for-hire trial
Durk Banks’ trial, playing out in a downtown federal courthouse, has drawn rappers like Ye and Machine Gun Kelly, along with swarms of fans. Banks, 33, has pleaded not guilty …
Errol Flynn had a penchant for underage girls. His trial barely tarnished him
In the 1940s, Flynn went to trial on statutory rape charges involving two girls, 16 and 17. Read full story Author: Christopher Goffard
Can Ocean Way — a car-free Coachella by the sea — revive Santa Monica’s nightlife?
The inaugural fest, headlined by Olivia Dean and the Killers, is a watershed moment for Santa Monica as a music town. Goldenvoice and the city vow to get it right. …
U.S. Cuts Off Antifa’s Global Leftist Lifeline
Left-wing terrorism is a serious problem in the United States, though for political reasons it doesn’t receive anything like the attention right-wing violence gets. When most people think of violence …
Four charged with murder after baby stabbed to death
Police say four people, aged between 19 and 38, are due in court on Wednesday charged with murder. Read full story Author:
Watch: What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran. Read full story Author:
Rosenberg: Putin’s veiled threat to UK part of Russia’s campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing – and stressing – over Moscow’s real intentions. Read full story Author:
UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal
Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter. Read full story Author:
BBC gains rare access to occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions. Read full story Author:
London mayor says conviction for untaxed car was due to a scam
City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London. Read full story Author:
King Charles, Macron and Burnham to preview Bayeux Tapestry display
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry. Read full story Author:
Watch: Amol Rajan says goodbye on his final Today programme
In an emotional message, Rajan thanked his family, team and listeners as he said goodbye to the programme. Read full story Author:
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine. Read full story Author: