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Trump Administration Backs Off New Attempt to Widen Control of D.C. Police - The chief will remain after a lawsuit challenged the Justice Department’s attempt to install a new leader as part of an effort to put the agency under federal control. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:30:29 +0000 |
Tommy McLain, the King of Swamp Pop, Dies at 85 - Playing a blend of rock, R&B and zydeco, he had a hit in 1966 with “Sweet Dreams” and inspired Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and many others. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:59:09 +0000 |
Trump and Putin Put on a Show in Summit, but No Ukraine Deal Emerges - President Trump gave President Vladimir Putin a warm public reception, effectively ending his diplomatic isolation over the past three years for his invasion of Ukraine. But Mr. Putin did not agree to stop the war. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:46:15 +0000 |
California Lawmakers Release a Proposed House Map Favoring Democrats - The plan would help Democrats flip five seats, offsetting the gains Republicans hope to make by redrawing maps in Texas. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:43:53 +0000 |
Trump Welcomes Putin With B-2 Bomber Flyover and Red Carpet - President Trump clapped for his guest, Vladimir V. Putin, as he stepped off the plane. But their visit ended with little but an agreement to see each other again — perhaps, Mr. Putin said, “in Moscow?” Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:31:59 +0000 |
6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Putin - While no deal was announced, the Russian leader secured some wins and left on good terms with the U.S. president. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:13:04 +0000 |
Putin Probably Bought Himself More Time for His War in Ukraine - Few East-West meetings have ended with less clarity than Friday’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. What was clear, though, was that Vladimir Putin was well satisfied. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:54:40 +0000 |
Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to End Standards of Care for Detained Migrant Children - Court-mandated oversight will remain in place for migrant children in custody. Lawyers have reported poor medical care and lack of sunlight and showers. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:54:14 +0000 |
Newsom’s Gerrymander of California Has a Formidable Foe: Schwarzenegger - The actor-turned-governor helped overhaul how California draws political maps. In an interview with The New York Times, he said he would fight to preserve that legacy. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:19:25 +0000 |
Trump Is Testing D.C.’s Home Rule. What Is It? - The city’s limited self-governance has set the stage for the president’s police takeover. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:17:36 +0000 |
Priscilla Presley Locked in Feud With Former Business Partners - Elvis’s ex-wife has traded lawsuits in a financial dispute with former advisers that has grown ugly with an allegation that she prematurely “pulled the plug” on her late daughter, Lisa Marie. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:16:42 +0000 |
Two Decades of Putin Playing the West - For more than 20 years, Western leaders have played right into Putin’s hands — and given one a shake. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:56:43 +0000 |
Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans Is Indicted on Corruption Charges - LaToya Cantrell was charged with going to criminal lengths to carry out, and cover up, a romantic relationship with a city police officer assigned to protect her. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:39:34 +0000 |
Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of Media Matters - The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group’s research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:02:00 +0000 |
MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others - A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:36:45 +0000 |
NY Weed Dispensaries Sue Regulators Over Misinterpretation of State Rules - Last month, dozens of cannabis businesses were told they were located too close to schools after state officials realized they had misinterpreted regulations. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:00:55 +0000 |
As Air Canada Strike Looms, Here’s What to Know About Flight Cancellations and More - A strike by the carrier’s flight attendants could disrupt 130,000 travelers a day, including international fliers. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:43:17 +0000 |
Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Reject Call for Arbitration - Their union says one of its core demands, to receive pay for groundwork, is unlikely to be introduced in arbitration. The airline began canceling flights ahead of the potential strike. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:26:41 +0000 |
Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska - Also, D.C. sued Trump over his takeover of the city’s police. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:22:25 +0000 |
Officers Clear More Homeless People from Sites Around Washington - Local police now under federal oversight dismantled encampments, discarding tents and other belongings. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:21:36 +0000 |
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