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
Fire after fire, L.A. County keeps promising to fix failures but doesn’t deliver
The seeming lack of progress after the Woolsey fire — particularly in developing clear policies and protocol — indicates a failure to learn from such disasters. Read full story Author: …
USC faculty members denounce Trump compact that would shift university to the right
The USC Academic Senate held a special meeting to discuss the Trump administration’s education compact, which was presented to the school last week. Read full story Author: Daniel Miller
A huge $600-million casino — bigger than many Vegas rivals — is coming to California next month
The Tejon Indian Tribe is about to open a $600-million Hard Rock casino next month near the town of Mettler and the Grapevine Pass. Read full story Author: Suhauna Hussain
‘Enough.’ Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7, with sounds of war from Gaza
Israelis commemorated the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel as fighting continued. Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Egypt. Go to Source Author: Heidi Levine, Lior Soroka, Kareem …
South American leftists struggle with Trump pressure, voter shift
The second Trump presidency’s focus on immigration and crime is mirroring a shift to the right among voters in South America. Go to Source Author: Karen DeYoung, Samantha Schmidt
Why Sharpies Are Made in America Again
President Donald Trump loves a Sharpie pen, and now he has all the more reason to love the company that makes them. The president signed the flurry of executive orders …
Jason Miyares’ Race for Virginia Attorney General Just Got More Compelling
WINCHESTER, Virginia — The one thing that has been consistent in covering Virginia’s off-year statewide elections since as far back as the year Republicans George Allen and Jim Gilmore ran …
Spectrum Sale Enhances Economy and National Security
A great but unheralded feature of the One Big Beautiful Bill passed in July was an authorization for the Federal Communications Commission to raise $88 billion to $100 billion through …
Jenrick defends comments on not seeing ‘another white face’ in area of Birmingham
The shadow justice secretary is accused of racism after saying the Handsworth area was one of the “worst-integrated”. Read full story Author:
Stephen Lawrence killer admits role but refuses to name accomplices
David Norris, speaking at a parole hearing, becomes the first of the teenager’s killers to publicly admit his role in the 1993 attack. Read full story Author:
Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing
The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Read full story Author:
A Debate Over ‘Conversion Therapy,’ Once Widely Condemned, Is Back
As more young people identify as transgender, a fight has re-emerged over therapy that questions their gender identities. Go to Source Author: Amy Harmon https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Considers Insurrection Act, and Flights Slow During Government Shutdown
Plus, a new way to fight robocalls. Go to Source Author: Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger, Julie Bosman and Brian X. Chen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump to Unveil Farmer Aid as China Shuns U.S. Crops
As it did in 2018, the White House plans to dole out relief funds to struggling U.S. farmers who have lost their biggest customer. Read full story (NYT subscription required) …
Trump to Unveil Farmer Aid as China Shuns U.S. Crops
As it did in 2018, the White House plans to dole out relief funds to struggling U.S. farmers who have lost their biggest customer. Read full story (NYT subscription required) …
In 2020, Trump Intervened in Portland’s Protests. They Got Even Worse.
Here are five lessons for cities in the president’s sights, like Chicago and Memphis, drawn from the one city targeted by Mr. Trump in his first term, Portland, Ore. Read …
In 2020, Trump Intervened in Portland’s Protests. They Got Even Worse.
Here are five lessons for cities in the president’s sights, like Chicago and Memphis, drawn from the one city targeted by Mr. Trump in his first term, Portland, Ore. Read …
What to Know About Carney and Trump’s White House Meeting
President Trump on Tuesday is hosting Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, who is seeking relief from U.S. tariffs. Few people expect any major concessions. Read full story (NYT subscription …
Trump’s use of Guard may have lasting impact on cities and troops
Historians and experts say the Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops across the country could affect troop readiness, training and morale. Read full story Author: Holly Bailey, Molly …