Markets appear to be hoping again that the central bank will cut rates next month, and that the artificial intelligence boom has room to run. Go to Source Author: Andrew …
Trump Administration Is Taking Billions in Stakes in Firms Like Intel
The Trump administration is trading billions of dollars of taxpayer money for ownership stakes in companies. The unusual practice shows no sign of slowing. Read full story (NYT subscription required) …
How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground
While President Trump attacked the Ukrainians, Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Geneva to seize control of negotiations that were going off the rails. Go to Source Author: David …
As Ukraine Sets ‘Red Lines,’ a U.S. Peace Plan Is Slimmed Down
Washington and Kyiv said that “highly productive” discussions over a proposal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would continue. Go to Source Author: Cassandra Vinograd https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Schumer Faces Pushback From ‘Fight Club’ Group of Senate Democrats
A group of liberal senators is quietly challenging the minority leader over his approach to the midterms and President Trump, in a sign of the party’s deep frustration. Go to …
Judge Tosses Criminal Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James
The decision is a setback for the president’s efforts to wield the criminal justice system against his perceived enemies. Go to Source Author: Alan Feuer and Devlin Barrett https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.S. and Ukraine Hail Progress on Peace Plan to End War With Russia
Washington and Kyiv said that “highly productive” discussions over a proposal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, would continue, but the details remained unclear. Go to Source Author: …
Putin’s Win-Win: Take a Russia-Friendly Peace Deal, or Fight On
The Kremlin’s leader is standing back as Ukraine and Europe scramble to negotiate changes to a U.S. proposal to end the war. Go to Source Author: Paul Sonne https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Prompts Debate Over Europe’s Military
With Russia looming, governments race to rebuild armed forces that shrank after the Cold War, grappling with hard issues of economics, politics and military strategy. Go to Source Author: Patricia …
Why a Man With U.S. Ties Fought for Russia in Ukraine
Col. Andrei Demurenko’s war story began at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., at a moment of hope and peace. It ended with a mortar blast in Ukraine. Read full story (NYT subscription …
U.S. and Ukraine Hail ‘Meaningful Progress’ on Peace Plan
Washington and Kyiv said that “highly productive” discussions over a proposal to end the war with Russia would continue. But details remained unclear. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: …
Trump’s Deadline for Ukraine, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Abrupt Resignation
Plus, a new crash-test dummy. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Kate LoPresti, Cassandra Vinograd and Jeanna Smialek
Ukraine, U.S. Will Meet About Trump’s Peace Plan to End War With Russia
President Trump lashed out at Ukraine even as the talks on his peace proposal were still taking place, accusing the country’s leadership of being ungrateful for American support. Go to …
Zelensky Is Under Pressure from Trump and Domestically
Over nearly four years of wartime leadership, analysts say the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly played weak hands wisely. A U.S. peace plan may be his biggest test. Go to Source …
Trump Calls Ukraine Ungrateful, Again, for U.S. Support in War With Russia
President Trump renewed his criticism of Ukraine’s government as emissaries from Kyiv and Washington met to discuss a plan to end the war. Go to Source Author: Matthew Mpoke Bigg …
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
The F.B.I. director’s travel on government jets has contributed to growing questions inside the administration about whether he is using taxpayer-funded resources inappropriately. Go to Source Author: Alan Feuer, Adam …
At Harvard-Yale Game, Rivals Come Together Against Trump Administration Attacks
Students and alumni set aside rivalries at the 141st Harvard-Yale football game on Saturday to summon support against attacks on higher education under the Trump administration. Go to Source Author: …
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Hints at Divisions in Trump’s Movement
As the president forced a onetime loyalist from Congress, her defiant departure signaled a coming debate over Republican identity in a post-Trump era. Go to Source Author: Lisa Lerer and …
The Federalist Society Is Torn Between Its Legal Philosophy and Trump’s Demands
Guided by Leonard Leo, the society built a pipeline for traditional conservative judges. But that might not be enough for President Trump in his second term. Go to Source Author: …
The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?
A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries. Go to Source Author: Ben Casselman and Sydney Ember https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml