President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system. Go to Source Author: …
Kennedy Center Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Canceled Christmas Concert
The musician Chuck Redd called off the annual Christmas Eve performances after the Kennedy Center board added President Trump’s name to the performing arts center. Go to Source Author: Tim …
What Went Wrong Before Hong Kong’s Inferno
Records show how government departments played down residents’ warnings about corrupt practices and substandard materials that fueled the deadly blaze. Go to Source Author: Selam Gebrekidan and Joy Dong https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Snow Begins Falling in New York City, Threatening Havoc
Streets were brined, plows were ready and flights were canceled as the metropolitan region braced for up to 11 inches of snow. Go to Source Author: Maia Coleman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump’s Claims About Nigeria Strike Belie a Complex Situation on the Ground
President Trump said the targets of airstrikes in Nigeria were Islamic State terrorists responsible for killing Christians, but experts question his framing. Go to Source Author: Ruth Maclean, Saikou Jammeh …
Trump Administration Emphasizes Religion in Official Christmas Messages
Government officials have traditionally steered clear of such overtly religious language, as the Constitution prohibits the establishment of an official state religion. Go to Source Author: Ashley Ahn https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians
The attack comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department last month to prepare to intervene militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants. Go to Source Author: Helene …
What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeria
Before the strikes on Thursday, President Trump said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target militants. Go to Source Author: The New York Times https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire
The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure. Go to Source Author: Kim Barker, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn and …
Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan
The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression. Go to Source Author: Ivan Nechepurenko https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
With Trump in Power, Democrats Try to Redefine Themselves as Disrupters
Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have served as defenders of a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach. Read full story (NYT …
Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says.
The Trump administration has sought to move away from the model, which supporters call “evidence based” but opponents consider overly permissive. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Jason DeParle
Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building
Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, said he canceled his annual concert after President Trump’s name was affixed to the Washington building’s facade. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Francesca …
Trump Tosses Lifelines to the Struggling Coal Industry
The Energy Department ordered two coal-burning power plants to remain open, and the Environmental Protection Agency gave utilities more time to tackle toxic coal ash. Go to Source Author: Lisa …
In Private Letters, Harvard and Trump Administration Escalate Duel
It is the latest twist in the marquee battle of the administration’s campaign to rein in colleges and universities it views as too liberal. Go to Source Author: Michael S. …
How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling
Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more …
Zelensky Open to Pulling Back Troops in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace Deal With Russia
The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks. Go to Source Author: Constant Méheut https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war. Go to Source Author: Constant …
Trump Administration Downplays A.I. Risks, Ignoring Economists’ Concerns
The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth. Go to Source Author: …
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States. Go to Source Author: …