The Israeli military’s announcement of a pause in fighting brought a mass movement of people heading home to Gaza City and its surroundings. Go to Source Author: Liam Stack, Aaron …
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment
The Trump administration offered nine universities benefits in exchange for signing an agreement to protect conservative voices, among other things. M.I.T. was the first to refuse. Go to Source Author: …
Israel Says Cease-Fire Is in Effect in Gaza
The statement came after Israel approved a deal between Israel and Hamas to pave the way for the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Go to Source Author: …
How Jared Kushner, a Self-Described ‘Deal Guy,’ Helped Broker a Gaza Breakthrough
Trained in New York City real estate, the president’s son-in-law had a single goal: Get to a yes first, and hash out the details later. “It’s just different being deal …
Who Are the Hostages Believed Alive in Gaza?
Israel says 20 living hostages are held by Hamas, set for release in a prisoner exchange together with the remains of those who died. Here’s what we know about them. …
Democratic Alarm Over an Unbound Trump Fuels Shutdown Standoff
The threat of rising Obamacare premiums has been Democrats’ main focus in the public debate, but the president’s defiance of laws, norms and congressional constraints has helped hold them together …
Netanyahu’s Political Fortunes May Be Transformed by Gaza Deal
The Israeli prime minister appeared backed into a corner in Gaza diplomacy. But this deal could greatly increase his room for maneuver, analysts said. Go to Source Author: David M. …
A Breakthrough Hostage Deal, and an Arrest in Deadly L.A. Wildfire
Plus, Dolly Parton wants you to know she “ain’t dead yet.” Go to Source Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and Jessica Metzger https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
What We Know About the Remaining Hostages in Gaza
Israel says that there are still about 20 living hostages in Gaza, along with the bodies of around 25 others. Details of their release remain unclear. Go to Source Author: …
With Mideast Deal, Trump Is on the Brink of a Major Diplomatic Accomplishment
For President Trump, success in brokering a cease-fire is the ultimate test of his self-described goal as a deal maker and a peacemaker. Go to Source Author: David E. Sanger …
Texas’ Blue-State Deployments Shred Relations Between Governors
State leaders have prided themselves on finding bipartisan consensus, but President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops from Texas to Illinois has ripped the veneer off that image. Go to …
Before Trump Ordered In Troops, Federal Officers Called Portland Protests ‘Low Energy’
Oregon officials say the atmosphere outside an ICE building that has drawn daily demonstrations since June has grown worse since the president’s threats. Go to Source Author: Hamed Aleaziz, Adam …
Comey Goes to Court, and Gold Prices Hit Record High
Plus, how job applicants are tricking A.I. Go to Source Author: Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Lily Kuo https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Voters Favor Deporting Those in U.S. Illegally, Poll Finds, but Say Trump Has Gone Too Far
A Times/Siena survey shows that a majority of voters believe the Trump administration is deporting mostly the right people, even as a majority also say the process has been unfair. …
Comey to Appear in Court in Case That Has Roiled Justice Dept.
The case against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, was deemed too thin by a previous federal prosecutor, who quit under pressure from President Trump. Go to Source Author: …
Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Could Strain Universities and Schools
Higher education leaders and public-school superintendents say they depend on skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles. Go to Source Author: Madeleine Ngo https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
3 Key Takeaways From the Bondi Hearing
The session before a Senate panel featured more fireworks than facts as Democrats and the attorney general repeatedly clashed. Go to Source Author: Devlin Barrett https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Health Care Politics Bolster Democrats in Shutdown Fight
Even President Trump has conceded that he and his party could face political pain from rising premiums, stiffening Democrats’ spines as they demand a subsidy extension. Go to Source Author: …
Mass Layoffs Trump Is Threatening in Shutdown Fight May Be Illegal
Unions have sued to block any firings, which budget experts believe are not even needed to protect essential federal services. Go to Source Author: Tony Romm https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
White House May Try to Deny Back Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers
Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term. Go to Source Author: Tony Romm https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
