Make No Mistake: Trump Is an Albatross
Just Ask Mikie Sherrill, Abigail Spanberger and Zohran Mamdani.
Judge Berates Justice Dept. in Its Prosecution of Comey
The flashpoint was the Justice Department’s failure to turn over seized communications from a confidant of Mr. Comey’s, Daniel C. Richman, a law professor at Columbia University.
FAA Warns of Air Traffic Cuts Friday if Government Shutdown Continues
The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, could force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.
Mexico’s President Presses Charges Against Man Who Groped Her on the Street
A video of a man touching Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, shocked many Mexicans but did not surprise them. “It’s so common,” one woman said.
Radiation May Be Unnecessary for Many Breast Cancer Patients
Doctors have already begun reducing radiation treatment for women at low risk of recurrence or spread of the disease. A new study finds that some women at greater risk can safely avoid radiation.
Democrats Raise Concerns After Trump Officials Give Boat Strikes Briefing
The classified meeting did not relieve mounting unease among lawmakers over President Trump’s expanding campaign of lethal strikes against drug cartels.
UPS Plane’s Engine Detached Before Deadly Louisville Crash, Official Says
The aircraft’s left engine fell off as the plane rolled toward takeoff, according to safety investigators. At least 12 people died after the plane plunged to the ground.
Why It Will Be Hard for Five Justices to Bless Trump’s Tariffs
The problem with giving any president basically unconstrained authority to raise revenue via tariffs.
Judge Sets Limits on Chicago-Area ICE Facility at Center of Illinois Protests
After detainees described squalid conditions at the detention site, a judge ordered the government to provide showers, water, clean toilets and access to lawyers.
Remains of the Last American Hostage Held in Gaza Returned to Israel
Israeli officials told Itay Chen’s family last year that he was probably killed on Oct. 7, 2023, but relatives put off mourning until his body had come home.
Republicans Point Fingers After Election Losses, but Not at Trump
Casting around for culprits, leaders in the party blamed their candidates, the government shutdown and a weak economic message.
Trump vs. Mamdani: President Sees a Capable Foil in New York’s Next Mayor
President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker.
Mamdani Won. South Florida Expects a Real Estate Bump.
Some brokers and developers in the region are waiting eagerly to see if the election of a democratic socialist will drive more wealthy New Yorkers south.
An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone
Fresh from a stunning victory, Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said in an interview that his supporters wanted “a politics of consistency” and aggressive action, including on taxing the rich.
Mamdani Begins to Pick the Team That Will Help Him Run New York City
Zohran Mamdani has been planning his mayoral transition for months and appears poised to hire veterans of city government to key posts in his administration.
The Supreme Court Casts a Skeptical Eye on Trump’s Tariffs
Also, Democrats seized on economic worries. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Key Justices Cast a Skeptical Eye on Trump’s Tariffs
The Supreme Court is considering whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to impose tariffs on scores of countries.
Five Key Takeaways From the Supreme Court Tariff Argument
The Supreme Court justices grappled with the legality of President Trump’s tariffs in an oral argument that stretched for almost three hours.
Heavy Drinkers Develop Strokes Earlier, Study Shows
New research examined the link between alcohol and brain bleeds.
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