- + Campus Antiwar Protests Grow, and Trump Fights Attempts to Silence Him—Plus, “Blair Witch” actors push for royalties. [Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Defense and Military Forces, R...
- + Trump Set to Receive $1 Billion Extra Trump Media Shares—The former president is in line for a windfall after the stock price of Trump Media hit performance targets in its first few weeks of trading, raising...
- + Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too—Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the unlikely event that he is jailed for contempt during the t...
- + Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow—Dozens were arrested Monday at N.Y.U. and Yale, but officials there and at campuses across the country are running out of options to corral protests t...
- + A Night Different From Others as Pro-Palestinian Protests Break for Seder—Pro-Palestinian protesters, many of whom are Jewish, prepared Seder dinners at college protest encampments, even as other Jewish students sought commu...
- + Trump Was Warned to Return Records to Archives, Unsealed Documents Say—“Don’t give them a noble reason to indict you, because they will,” an unnamed associate told Donald J. Trump, according to an interview the person gav...
- + Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik, May Face a Censure Resolution—The university senate is expected to vote as early as Wednesday on a resolution censuring Nemat Shafik, a reaction to her testimony before Congress an...
- + Prosecutors in Trump Hush Money Trial Debut Their Case in Opening Statements—The prosecution’s opening statement sketched a seamy scheme meant to further the election of Donald J. Trump. His lawyer said the government’s case is...
- + Trump Calls for More Protests Outside Trial: ‘Rally Behind MAGA’—With support from demonstrators in Lower Manhattan spotty so far, Donald Trump issued a call to “rally behind MAGA,” and suggested the poor turnout wa...
- + 5 Takeaways From Opening Statements in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial—Prosecutors signaled a sweeping case and Donald J. Trump’s lawyers began their assault on witnesses’ credibility. The judge seems intent on expediting...
- + Inside Trump’s Complicated Relationship With Law Enforcement—The former president has put forth a law-and-order candidacy while also criticizing the legal system when it comes to himself and making exceptions fo...
- + Some Jewish Students Are Targeted as Protests Continue at Columbia—After reports of harassment by demonstrators, some Jewish students said they felt unsafe. Others said they felt safe, while condemning antisemitism. [...
- + What to Expect at the Trump Criminal Trial—The defendant is unique, but the basic structure and rhythms of the trial resemble every American prosecution. [Category: Trump, Donald J, New York St...
- + Columbia to Hold Classes Remotely Following Weekend Protests—The campus has been shaken by pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have left some Jewish students fearing for their safety. [Category: Colleges and Uni...
- + What We Know About the Protests at Columbia University—Demonstrations outside the school gates have added to the upheaval, with protesters who appear unconnected to the university targeting Jewish students...
- + Trump’s Criminal Hush-Money Trial Will Not Be Televised—New York courts generally do not permit video to be broadcast from courtrooms, although a feed is being transmitted into an overflow room for the repo...
- + Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza—Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood of a country at war. [Category: Jews and ...
- + Israel Planned Bigger Attack on Iran, but Scaled It Back to Avoid War—The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ra...
- + As Protests Continue at Columbia, Some Jewish Students Feel Targeted—After reports of harassment by demonstrators, some Jewish students said they felt unsafe. Others rejected that view, while condemning antisemitism. [C...
- + U.S. Considers Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Military Unit—Israeli leaders expressed alarm about the possible action by the Biden administration over rights violations in the West Bank. [Category: Israel-Gaza ...
- + Tracing the Trail of Hush-Money Deals That Led to Trump’s Prosecution—Before Stormy Daniels, Donald J. Trump and his allies paid to keep other stories buried as he ran for the presidency. [Category: Presidential Election...
- + How the Movie “Civil War” Echoes Real Political Anxieties—“Civil War” has tapped into a dark set of national angst. In polls and in interviews, a segment of voters say they fear the country’s divides may lead...
- + Dismissed Trump Jurors Describe Intense Days in a Glaring Spotlight—Two prospective jurors who were excused contacted The New York Times to describe their experience in the fraught environment of an unprecedented trial...
- + Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine—Much-needed items like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly, but experts say it could take weeks before U.S. assistance has a dire...
- + Trump’s Trial Challenge: Being Stripped of Control—The mundanity of the courtroom has all but swallowed Donald Trump, who for decades has sought to project an image of bigness and a sense of power. [Ca...
- + How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine—Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid to Ukraine as a rank-and-file member,...
- + Necessity Gives Rise to Bipartisanship — for Now—The far right finds itself marginalized in the House as Speaker Johnson pushes through aid to Ukraine and Israel by relying on Democrats. [Category: U...
- + Will a Mountain of Evidence Be Enough to Convict Trump?—Monday will see opening statements in the People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump. The state’s case seems strong, but a conviction is far f...
- + Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War—Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking do...
- + Ukraine Aid Divides Republicans, After Trump Tones Down His Resistance—His most vocal allies in the House, however, were loudly against providing assistance as Ukraine fights Russia’s invasion. [Category: Ukraine, Russia,...
- + Mike Johnson, Like Pence, Does What Passes for Brave in Today’s GOP: His Job—In the Republican Party of 2024, styled in the image of former President Donald J. Trump, a norm-preserving, consensus-driven act — even a basic one —...
- + House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan—After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad cons...
- + CNN’s Coverage of Man Who Set Himself on Fire Shows Challenges of Live News—There was both praise and criticism of the legal analyst and anchor, Laura Coates, and the network’s split-second decision to show the graphic footage...
- + Why Congress Voted to Force a Sale of TikTok in the U.S.—Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, may expose sensitive user data. ...
- + House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan—After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad cons...
- + What Would $60 Billion in Ukraine War Aid Buy?—What would $60 billion buy? Lots of air-defense missiles and artillery ammunition, according to the Pentagon. [Category: United States International R...
- + House Set to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan—After clearing a critical hurdle on Friday, the pieces of the $95 billion package were expected to pass in a series of votes, putting the legislation ...
- + Fears Over Iran Buoy Netanyahu at Home. For Now.—Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, lost considerable support after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tensions with Iran have helped...
- + Columbia Students Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protest Face Uncertain Consequences—Students who camped in tents to protest the war in Gaza, including the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar, may be barred from finishing the semeste...
- + Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold—The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why an...
- + Myanmar’s Rebels See Possibility of Victory—Rebel fighters have handed Myanmar’s army defeat after defeat, for the first time raising the possibility that the military junta could be at risk of ...
- + Why the War in Myanmar Matters—A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice. [Category: Refugees and Displaced Persons,...
- + House Set to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan—After clearing a critical hurdle on Friday, the pieces of the $95 billion package was expected to pass in a series of votes, putting the legislation o...
- + Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of FISA Surveillance Law Just After It Expired—The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates’ proposed changes, all of which were defeated. [Category: ...
- + Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired—The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates’ proposed changes, all of which were defeated. [Category: ...
- + Max Azzarello’s Path to Setting Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Began in Florida—Friends of Max Azzarello, who set himself on fire outside Donald J. Trump’s trial, said he was a caring person whose paranoia had led him down a dark ...
- + Where Jurors in Trump Hush-Money Trial Say They Get Their News—Prosecutors and defense lawyers tried to divine the political leanings of prospective jurors in the former president’s Manhattan criminal trial from t...
- + Day 4 of Trump’s Criminal Hush-Money Trial: Key Takeaways—A full jury is seated, a horrifying incident shocks the court and opening statements are set to begin on Monday. [Category: New York State Criminal Ca...
- + Trump Election Inquiries Gain Ground in Swing States—Georgia, Michigan and Nevada have already brought charges against people who posed as electors for Donald Trump, and Arizona and Wisconsin have active...
- + Israel Weighs Response to Iran, and U.S. Speaker Tries to Pass Ukraine Aid—Plus, the French Olympic team reveals its outfits.
- + Johnson Needs Democrats on Ukraine, Handing Them Power to Shape Aid Plan—The Republican speaker’s elaborate strategy for passing a foreign aid package over his party’s objections will require the cooperation of Democrats to...
- + Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases—The former president has trotted out a host of false and misleading claims to defend his conduct, attack judges and prosecutors and portray himself as...
- + In Ukraine With Soldiers From the International Legion—Our photographer spent four days at a remote Ukrainian trench outpost manned by soldiers who signed up from abroad. [Category: Russian Invasion of Ukr...
- + 7 Jurors Selected in Trump’s Hush-Money Criminal Trial—The prospective jurors questioned on Tuesday mirrored their city: diverse, opinionated and with strong views about the former president. [Category: Ne...
- + Johnson’s Plan for Ukraine Aid Meets Republican Pushback, Muddying Its Path—The Republican speaker’s strategy for moving foreign aid measures for Israel and Ukraine through the House has outraged many in his own party, increas...
- + Day 2 of Trump’s Criminal Hush-Money Trial: Key Takeaways—Lawyers chose seven jurors to help decide the case against the former president, who is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a sexual sc...
- + Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska—A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large copper deposit. The Interior Department says it...
- + Netanyahu Weighs Response to Iran, Wary of Alienating Biden—Its options range from striking Iran openly and forcefully to doing nothing at all. One factor to weigh is that the huge aerial attack did little dama...
- + With Nuclear Deal Dead, Containing Iran Grows More Fraught—The U.S., Europe, Russia and China worked together on a 2015 deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. The arrangement’s unraveling and the spike in super...
- + Scientists Predict Most Extensive Coral Bleaching Event on Record—Rising sea temperatures around the planet have caused a bleaching event that is expected to be the most extensive on record. [Category: Coral, Reefs, ...
- + What’s Killing Endangered Sawfish in Florida?—First, fish off the Florida Keys starting swimming in spirals or upside down. Then, endangered sawfish started dying. Scientists are racing to figure ...
- + Questions About Assassinations Test the Limits of Trump’s Immunity Claim—Three Supreme Court briefs from former military leaders and intelligence officials explore whether presidents may be prosecuted for ordering unlawful ...
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