The judges wrote that the Trump Administration appeared to have become frustrated by legal and political barriers that have prevented its preferred U.S. attorneys from leading federal prosecutors’ offices.Monday’s decision affirms a ruling by a federal judge who in August concluded that Ms. Habba ha
The Trump administration wants to exclude earnings from “pornographic activity” from a new tax break for tips. Will the I.R.S. know it when it sees it?
Speaker Mike Johnson put the president on speakerphone during a Monday stop in the state, underscoring the unusual amount of national attention on a House special election.Speaker Mike Johnson, left, appeared on Monday in Tennessee to promote the candidacy of Matt Van Epps, right, in a House special
Even with an exodus of lawyers, the Office of the Solicitor General has had remarkable success. But fiery rhetoric and close White House ties have raised concerns.The solicitor general’s office, which has experienced mass departures, is focused on a single audience: the Supreme Court.
Investigators say contractors wrapped the buildings in substandard scaffolding netting and then sought to hide it from inspectors. The toll from the fire rose to 151.Green netting and bamboo scaffolding are visible on buildings at Wang Fuk Court, the Hong Kong apartment complex engulfed by fire last
Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.Oil-rich countries, including the U.S., are downplaying scientific consensus that the burning of fossil fuels is dangerously heating the planet.
Tell us about the places big and small, new and old, where you have the most fun shopping in person.
The end of a tariff exemption on goods worth $800 or less has left some U.S. shoppers with an extra shipping bill that must be paid before delivery.Kim Batten purchased her coat from a Dutch retailer. After it shipped, she learned she’d need to pay over $250 in customs duties.
Sales are softening at big chains and independent shops aren’t selling as many extras. Competition, diet trends and consumer anxiety may all be playing a part.Jerry Carollo, the owner of Prima Pizza Kitchen in Somerville, N.J., said that customers used to regularly add drinks and sides to their pizz
China’s fast-food and beverage brands have an opportunity to expand in the United States and escape cutthroat competition at home.Staff members preparing drinks at Heytea in Times Square. The chain has its roots in Jiangmen, in southern China.
President Trump has complained that wealthy countries like Britain pay too little for drugs, leading America to bear much of the burden of the costs of medicines.A lab run by the drugmaker AstraZeneca. President Trump has complained that wealthy European countries pay too little for medicines.
Jennifer Capasso had endured multiple tumors. She wondered what might be said during her next cancer surgery. So, she hit record on her phone.Jennifer Capasso was about to undergo another cancer operation. It frustrated her that she was unconscious as the surgeon removed each tumor.
Electoral authorities said partial results showed the two conservative candidates were virtually tied — and far ahead of the governing left-wing party.President Trump endorsed Nasry Asfura, one of the right-wing candidates for the Honduran presidency.
Top Republicans have joined Democrats in demanding answers about the escalating military campaign the Trump administration says is aimed at targeting drug traffickers.Representative Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, raised concerns about the recent operations in the Caribbean.
New problems are plaguing old reels, putting decades of history at risk. One man, armed with hair dryers and a love of tinkering, is leading the charge to rescue them.
Hundreds more were still missing and millions have been displaced in the rain-drenched region, with Sri Lanka and Indonesia hit particularly hard.Evacuating the body of a flood victim in Tanah Datar, in the West Sumatra province of Indonesia, on Monday.
The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster in the island nation’s history.A man is carried through flooded streets on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
In many ways, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request mimics how President Trump has assailed his perceived enemies and attacked legal proceedings against him.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. His petition to the country’s president, Isaac Herzog, admitted nothing and expressed no con
This year’s Cookie Week recipes are inspired by the flavors of treats we love, like mint chocolate chip ice cream, Vietnamese coffee and gingery Dark ’n’ Stormy cocktails.
At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major.
Remote work means less training and opportunity for advancement, especially for younger workers, research suggests. Some are getting the message.Aerlice LeBlanc enjoyed remote work for a software company, but wondered if it was limiting her career. “I got the sense there were conversations happening
It may be tempting to memory hole what happened in Gaza. That would only compound the mistake of ignoring, or rationalizing, an intolerable reality.
Changes to the vaccine recommendation could be disastrous.
We asked readers of The Morning for their questions about drones. Today, Times journalists answer.A drone during a training exercise in Louisiana.
