The East Wing has been a base for the first lady, an entryway for social functions and an emergency bunker. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Ashley Ahn
Cuomo Joins Adams at Knicks Game. Is an Endorsement in the Cards?
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams looked like the best of friends as they sat together at Madison Square Garden right after the debate. Go to Source …
7 Takeaways From the Final N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew M. Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa continued attacking one another, with Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Cuomo the main targets. Go to Source Author: Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Michael …
Trump Said He Wouldn’t Touch the East Wing. Then He Tore It All Down.
President Trump initially said the ballroom construction would not affect the East Wing. The White House now says it was cheaper and more structurally sound to simply demolish it. Go …
The White House Wrecking Ball
President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing has struck a nerve in Washington and beyond. Go to Source Author: Jess Bidgood https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.S. Strikes Boat in Pacific, Expanding Operation Against Drug Running Suspects
It was the eighth known strike, and the first outside the Caribbean, in the Trump administration’s campaign against what it says are boats carrying drugs bound for the United States. …
University of Virginia Makes Deal With White House to Halt Investigations
The Justice Department had been scrutinizing one of the nation’s premier public universities over accusations of civil rights violations. Go to Source Author: Michael C. Bender and Michael S. Schmidt …
The U.S. Struggles to Break Out From China’s Grip on Rare Earths
The Trump administration is trying an array of unconventional measures to shore up U.S. rare earths supplies. It remains uncertain whether the strategy will work. Go to Source Author: Ana …
Trump Administration Cuts Cyberdefense Even as Threats Grow
China has penetrated networks that control infrastructure systems and has hacked telecommunications companies. Go to Source Author: Julian E. Barnes https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Oil Prices Dropped 19%, Helping Drivers, but Squeezing the Industry
Oil prices have fallen sharply this year as global supply remains strong and demand has been slow to grow. Go to Source Author: Rebecca F. Elliott https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances
The president has placed proponents of his false claims into government jobs while dismantling systems built to secure voting, raising fears that he aims to seize authority over elections ahead …
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
Senior department officials who were defense lawyers for the president and those in his orbit are now in jobs that typically must approve any such payout, underscoring potential ethical conflicts. …
Trump Officials Move Toward Deal With University of Virginia After Standoff
The Trump administration is closing in on a deal with the University of Virginia, four months after government pressure forced the school’s previous president to resign. Go to Source Author: …
How Trump Reprogrammed Funds to Pay Some Workers During the Government Shutdown
By paying troops and law enforcement officials, the president stretched the limits of his spending powers, posing a fresh test to Congress. Go to Source Author: Tony Romm https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
How a Long Government Shutdown Could Leave Scars on the Economy
The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy. Go to Source Author: Lydia DePillis https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Nations Hesitate to Send Troops to Gaza, Fearing Clashes With Hamas
The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen …
Appeals Court Ruling Allows Trump to Deploy National Guard Troops to Portland
Deployment can move forward, for now, under a preliminary ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. But legal wrangling will likely continue. Go to Source Author: …
Lower-Income Americans Are Missing Car Payments
Inflation and a tough job market are making it harder for some people to pay back the car loans they signed in better times. Go to Source Author: Sydney Ember …
Clashes in Gaza Reveal Cease-Fire’s Fragility, With Rougher Road Ahead
A round of violence on Sunday was short-lived, but analysts expect more tensions between Israel and Palestinian militants that will put the truce under strain. Go to Source Author: David …
Israel Strikes Gaza and Temporarily Halts Aid, Saying Hamas Broke Truce
Israel launched a wave of attacks on Gaza after accusing Palestinian militants of attacking its forces across cease-fire lines. Both sides say they are still committed to the truce. Go …
