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The former special counsel, who led the Russia investigation during President Trump’s first term, has had difficulty speaking in recent months and will not be able to comply with a request that he testify before Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bzPDhBp

His lawyers said the man had qualified for a special visa for crime victims and has been awaiting action on his application since 2018. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/q3YihDf

Mr. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and lawyer for President Trump, suffered a fractured vertebra, his head of security said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/XlEQT2w

One of the rioters’ lawyers wants to create a panel that would decide on financial damages for what the rioters believe were unfair prosecutions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8HjYA1o

The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US.

He also wants to restrict mail-in voting and allow only paper ballots. The Constitution doesn’t give the president explicit authority over election law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/F52MCmy

Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.

Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens

The Secret Service usually protects a former vice president for six months after they leave office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/C8vh6M3

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3HcTYGi

Activists are pointing to the attacker’s gender identity to falsely portray all transgender people as prone to mental illness and violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vGA2kbB

The three-time All-Star, who hit more than 400 home runs during his career, says he hopes to fill the seat held by Representative Chip Roy, a Republican. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/eLEjD0q

President Trump’s extraordinary push to override local authority and militarize cities in Democratic-run states has prompted an unusually united response from state leaders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WHUemJb

He helped litigate a landmark school desegregation case before the U.S. Supreme Court and overturn wrongful convictions of Black defendants in North Carolina. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Odt4IxS

The meeting focused on the postwar future of the Gaza Strip, where Mr. Trump has mused about removing Palestinian residents and setting up a luxury resort. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/oeILbNz

The Supreme Court has said the Federal Reserve Board’s independence warrants protection. President Trump’s effort to fire a member will test that commitment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vBQlHVm

It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.

FTI Consulting is working on contingency plans should Thames go bust but how did it end up in this state?

The annual financial disclosure reported no income as of yet from Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.’s recently reported book deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JptxlaX

The measures were almost entirely symbolic, yet laid bare the broader fault lines dividing and shaping the party nearly two years after the war began. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0qjicwk

The company's founder gave a wide-ranging interview about its rise and fall.

An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each state and seeks civilian volunteers to assist federal agents in Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/y1ox3bu

After Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed a law to strengthen the nation’s disaster response. FEMA employees say the Trump administration has reversed that progress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ugi7ASG

A bipartisan pair of members of Congress made the first official U.S. visit there since the fall of the Assad government, arguing that it was time to permanently lift American sanctions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cavLmEp

A G.O.P. request for information and interviews comes amid Trump administration claims that crime in the capital is worse than it appears. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/iWgnFlu

Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.

Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly.

The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.

A single afternoon in court illustrated the new ways in which laws are being enforced after President Trump’s takeover of the city’s police. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/n1LkQUT

Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future.

UK airports' charging policies are inconsistent and unfair, says Disabled Motoring UK.

Co-founders Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth will return to the troubled brand after plummeting sales.

The mayor of Orlando, Fla., said that the crosswalk mural, which featured the Pride flag’s colors, was removed overnight this week. Community members protested and have, for now, repainted it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/FlUK9bP

It remains unclear what will happen next to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. The Justice Department has said that if he was released from custody in Tennessee, it would likely seek to re-deport him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/04busUn

The book, in which John Bolton described repeated instances of corruption, was one of the most detailed and damaging accounts of Trump’s first term. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Lgl3Ofi

New York appeals judges said that the judgment was excessive, but agreed to uphold the case so the appeal could continue. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/50J8kZ7

The change is in line with other Trump administration policies that seek to reverse transgender rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dQSwUsH

The former president suggested that Democrats opposing G.O.P. efforts in Texas and elsewhere should advance their own gerrymandering plans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Mvn0hLB

After making deals with the president to avoid punitive executive orders, Paul Weiss and Kirkland & Ellis are helping the Commerce Department. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/c54zIDt

President Trump has cast himself as a global peacemaker. His interventions have calmed some conflicts, while in others his role is less clear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/otuxpGQ

The instruction amounts to a declaration that the understaffed U.S. attorney’s office will seek to ramp up criminal charges arising from the president’s takeover of law enforcement in the capital. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/j6ezuVb

The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee said the department would miss a Tuesday deadline his panel set in a subpoena but would begin sharing some records on Friday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AsEgLPb

The change at the Department of Housing and Urban Development could make it hard for speakers of other languages to access federal services. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/f4xEbrN

A journalist of the old school, he covered presidential races and political affairs for several newspapers and in many books, as well as in a long-running column, “Politics Today.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Auyr6CW

Plants in Hull and Redcar had warned they would close without support after deal to allow US ethanol to come in tariff-free.

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.

European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HNuXb1J

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/P0DjhS5

Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/J5Zeqtc

As the U.S. attorney in Washington, Jeanine Pirro is a central player in a clash that could define her legacy: the president’s takeover of local law enforcement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xsAER3y

The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Kvaldy2

They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education.

In a 2-to-1 ruling, a federal appeals court said a lower court could not block the Trump administration’s plans to reduce the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s staff by nearly 90 percent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ICgNxA0

Local police now under federal oversight dismantled encampments, discarding tents and other belongings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tDPqZb4

The city’s limited self-governance has set the stage for the president’s police takeover. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WMz5u4c

The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.

The Trump administration has taken steps that have hobbled Washington’s efforts to reduce crime, such as gutting its U.S. attorney’s office and enacting budget cuts of more than $1 billion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6YVIOZt

A trade group representing sites like Facebook and X said the law ran afoul of the First Amendment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/PJ4GFzO

The 800 soldiers, in round-the-clock shifts of 100 to 200, will support Washington police and federal law enforcement officers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/EBoy20D

In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that foreign aid groups that sued to recover funds that President Trump froze cannot challenge the decision. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/sgxGFWl

Jewel Kiriungi speaks to Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South African retail giant Shoprite

The Treasury secretary has been slow to divest assets, including farmland, that he pledged to shed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/QHgUpvw

Texas’ attorney general, Ken Paxton, has now used his “election integrity unit” to indict 15 Latino Democrats under a 2021 statute that outlawed delivering ballots for other voters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/91ZjqUz

Federal officials are scrambling to assess the damage and address flaws in a sprawling, heavily used computer system long known to have vulnerabilities. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Tt17QWg

EJ Antoni's comment raised new alarm about the future of an agency that tracks how the economy of the world's richest country is faring.

He imposed a 47-month prison term on Mr. Trump’s former campaign chairman, who was convicted of fraud. Sentencing guidelines recommended up to 24 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/KrMX4Th

The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde.

A three-day trial opened Monday in state officials’ challenge of the legality of the deployment, which followed protests over immigration raids. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZXnjBNS

The demonstrators said the president’s actions were the latest blow to a city that has been among the hardest hit by his executive orders and policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/qZYpFOd

Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.

A Republican proposal to add five Republican congressional seats in Texas imperils Democrats’ midterm prospects. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/cP2julq

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona won his seat last year by outperforming national Democrats among Hispanic voters and men. He wants the party to listen to listen to his message as it regroups. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/s6VLnd1

For President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, it is an opportunity not just to end the Ukraine war on his terms but to split apart the Western security alliance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/uYHiFIr

Workers expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/wGst10N

Dr. Vinay Prasad’s rehiring was an unusual instance of a federal official targeted by the right-wing activist Laura Loomer being brought back into the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NocXPi7

Democrats have left the state, the Republican governor and attorney general have vowed to remove them from office, and a senator has called in the F.B.I. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/KY0EH5b

The service issued a memo on Wednesday that will force at least a dozen transgender servicemen and women to lose lifetime benefits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Ibrs23p

The Secret Service said the boats the agency uses for security are usually motorized and need deeper waters to operate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Ec3Di2N

If confirmed, Stephen Miran, the current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, would temporarily fill a position left vacant by Adriana Kugler, who is stepping down early. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3trEmJy

Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.

Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.

The On Politics newsletter hopes to hear your questions about the Trump administration’s changes to immigration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BuUj2FC

The 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles will draw thousands of foreign visitors to the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/N0Hsvnu

The short-lived effort underscores the mounting pressure on ICE to meet President Trump’s aggressive deportation targets. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GeqwM34

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Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the White House for halting money for cancer research and other cures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1Bk7iWe

It was unclear how the agency would respond. Democratic lawmakers left the state to stop Republicans from redrawing district maps to their advantage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3VumRqn

Legal experts say such concern from the bench could have a more systemic effect, eroding the healthy functioning of the courts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Ru5nE9Z

More than a dozen progressive lawmakers had signed onto a draft letter, but a lack of Republican support meant it was unlikely to affect policy decisions by the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0nqvrZE

The move by the Trump administration may be largely symbolic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vTeJNVW

About 3,200 workers who build F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft voted to reject the firm's latest offer.

The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.

New ways are being found to make wood even stronger and more versatile in construction.

In addition to the hardship many families could face, the cuts to SNAP could lead to the loss of grocery stores in rural areas that already have few food retailers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/soYHrNz

Sarah Stogner, a Republican district attorney in Texas oil country, recorded herself smoking a joint that she bought legally in New Mexico. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/s6gjOZU

Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs and inflation. Then July’s report showed a weakening economy, and President Trump accused her of “rigging” the numbers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/btk6sT8

The former special counsel is being investigated for possible violations of the Hatch Act, which restricts partisan activities by federal employees. A G.O.P. senator had requested an inquiry over Mr. Smith’s prosecution of Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gYP7MvA

Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.

The ruling halted the Trump administration from pursuing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of migrants accepted into the United States, who now retain only minimal legal safeguards. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/R18NJvp