Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence. Go to Source Author: Colby …
How Europe Is Moving to Reduce Dependence on Trump
Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner. Go to Source Author: Jeanna Smialek, …
U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms
As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security. Go to Source Author: David Pierson and Berry Wang https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
‘We want a change to happen.’ L.A. County students walk out over ICE raids
Middle and high schoolers walked out of classrooms across L.A., Long Beach and Pasadena districts to protest the Trump administration’s ICE crackdowns. UCLA, USC, Cal State and other college campuses …
‘National shutdown’ brings protests to L.A., across the nation; demonstrators clash with police
Nationwide protests take place Friday as part of a “national shutdown” in response to immigration actions in Minnesota. Protestors clashed with police Read full story Author: Christopher Buchanan, Katerina Portela, …
Austin Beutner’s daughter found beside a highway in Palmdale the night she died
Sheriff’s deputies responded to assist paramedics, who treated Emily Beutner, 22, at the scene. Read full story Author: Richard Winton, David Zahniser
ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants
An internal memo changed the standard from whether people are unlikely to show up for hearings to whether they could leave the scene. Go to Source Author: Hamed Aleaziz and …
Trump Called for ‘De-Escalation’ in Minneapolis. It Didn’t Last Long.
President Trump has offered dueling messages on the crisis in Minneapolis, part of a pattern of dialing back his rhetoric only to change again if the political winds are shifting. …
Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say
Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, told reporters on Friday that “there’s a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review …
In Minnesota, America’s Federal System Is Coming Apart
The state is in a standoff with the federal government over who has the power to investigate the killing of protesters. It’s not a fair fight. Go to Source Author: …
Here’s What to Know About the Millions of Pages of Epstein Documents
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche signaled that this would be the last major release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Go to Source Author: Ashley Ahn https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Draft Epstein Indictment Accused Him of Crimes Against More Than a Dozen Girls
Jeffrey Epstein, who ended up pleading to a much lesser state charge, told one victim that bad things could happen to her if she talked, the 2007 document said. Go …
Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’
The president is demanding that the federal government pay him at least $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first term. Go to Source Author: …
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair
If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May. Go to Source …
Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Push Billions in Weapons Aid to Israel
The move was the third time the Trump administration has tried to expedite arms shipments to Israel by going around the review process for weapons sales. Go to Source Author: …
Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Agents Over Minnesota Church Protest
The former CNN anchor said he entered the church to cover a protest against President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Three others were also arrested. Go to Source Author: Hamed Aleaziz, Devlin …
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Choice for Fed Chair Could Find It Difficult to Deliver
Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing costs. Go …
Is the ‘Influencer Right’ at Odds With Trump Over Minnesota?
A vocal group of Trump supporters broke with the president when he appeared to backpedal on his immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Is it a rift, or just a passing mood? …
Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71
The Emmy-winning comedian was a member of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “SCTV.” Go to Source Author: Rylee Kirk https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Stock Market Takes Kevin Warsh’s Fed Nomination in Stride
Stock and bond markets were unfazed by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next Fed chair, with the S&P 500 nudging slightly lower in early trading on Friday. Go to Source …