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The ruling found that the administration’s cancellation of the protections for migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua was illegal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/uoDbLez

The troops had an almost nonexistent presence in two of the cities, Portland and Chicago, because of court fights to their deployment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/1nvTaIp

The president seems to be at war with the Democratic-led state as he raises the pressure on Colorado leaders to release a convicted election denier, Tina Peters, from state prison. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/a6Vd5Uk

Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

An environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, she recently wrote of her battle with leukemia in The New Yorker, drawing worldwide sympathy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/kjs6EKG

The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dtUqAb6

The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UOiwYtK

Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/I3aNLHi

Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/qvwGDZC

The president is planning to meet with the leader of Ukraine in Florida just as the lawmakers are applying some pressure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/oQXPI3A

How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

The attack comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department last month to prepare to intervene militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SltuZPz

Imran Ahmed, who runs an organization that chronicles disinformation, was among five Europeans the State Department had barred, claiming they promote censorship. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UtMJn26

The nonfiction spy thriller “The Falcon and the Snowman,” which became a film, grew out of his work as a journalist covering the West Coast for The Times. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AKteuXV

The Pacific nation, with a population of 18,000, overcame the resistance of governmental leaders and advisers, to sign a memorandum of understanding with the U.S., and will get additional aid in return. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LBo8YA9

Democratic lawmakers, who had criticized the Justice Department’s release of the material, accused the Trump administration of violating the law mandating the release of the files. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9dbMWk8

Muthoni Nduthu was one of two killed by explosions at an eastern Pennsylvania facility that was plagued by poor ratings, citations and fines from the federal government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/xDTEWqf

The case against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee accused of killing one Guard member and seriously injuring another, was transferred to D.C. District Court, where new firearms charges could bring capital punishment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8TICXtK

Their silence contrasted with the uproar made over the weekend when the Justice Department’s first release focused on former President Bill Clinton. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/fR76XsT

The 2020 email laid out the criminal charges and investigative steps that prosecutors were mulling at the time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/FbSnOza

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation with Washington at a critical moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/EMkSLmt

US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

U.S. forces had boarded a different tanker on Saturday. The actions signaled a crackdown on such vessels. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HKkqD8E

Vicky Spratt explores how the UK's housing crisis unfolded and asks if we can fix it.

The vessel, which was flying a Panamanian flag, was not on a list of tankers under U.S. sanctions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/H7eSUyM

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

A conservative who has served in the Senate since 2021, Ms. Lummis attributed the decision to the “difficult, exhausting session” this fall on Capitol Hill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/wIos69C

The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes.

Evita Duffy-Alfonso suggested that her father, the transportation secretary, would try to eliminate the security agency if he were in charge of it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tk9FNXY

Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).

Marijuana’s classification as one of the most dangerous and habit-forming substances has long drawn criticism. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dL8CRDE

Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

The Venezuelan government was said to have ordered the escort, according to two people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear whether the vessels were subject to U.S. sanctions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/c846bXC

With orange beanies, a roast pig and a mayor-elect, the New York premiere of A24’s buzzy Ping-Pong film was its own kind of flick. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GbwedTy

Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout

An informal custom gives Senate Democrats leverage on federal prosecutors even as Republicans have sought to ease other confirmations. The president wants it eliminated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/az4qxpm

Two U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the arrangement would be similar to the NATO mutual defense agreement. But crucial details remain unsettled as negotiators seek a deal that Russia will approve. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0z9vCts

The president attributed the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife to “Trump derangement syndrome.” There was no indication that the couple’s political beliefs were linked to their deaths. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8szwkaV

After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.

The committee cited interviews with police commanders in an effort to buttress President Trump’s federal takeover of law enforcement and the National Guard deployment in the capital city. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UtDQOPs

Bill and Hillary Clinton have repeatedly offered to provide sworn statements, but Representative James R. Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress if they fail to appear. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LJwXqvg

Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

While the decision did not remove the National Guard troops from the president’s control, it blocked him from using them in the nation’s second-largest city. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/RL67end

The admiral had abruptly announced that he would step down as the head of the U.S. Southern Command. His departure leaves several issues about the strikes unanswered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gsumf1N

The lawsuit seeks to force President Trump to submit his ballroom plans for public review and input. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ThkZdjw

The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

The Treasury Secretary unveiled changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council to ease “overregulation.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9HmvqU4

American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics in a report that was three years in the making. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Ferc4pY

Six more states have been approved for waivers that ban the purchase of some sugary foods and beverages using food stamps. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/z60bOFa

The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

The Office of Government Ethics told senators that Bryan Bedford, the F.A.A. administrator, did not divest from the airline he previously ran as he had agreed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Egf4FX6

Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.

With a group called Women Strike for Peace, she helped organize demonstrations against the Vietnam War and nuclear weapons. “We managed to get things done,” she said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zKXwZ0T

Ms. Habba resigned on Monday, after a federal appeals court last week found she had been serving as U.S. attorney unlawfully. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tZdD5Ck

The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.

Days after pardoning him, President Trump accused Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas of disloyalty for not switching to the Republican Party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HNqeOnG

Top Democratic lawmakers who have seen the footage said Sunday that making the video public would provide transparency around the strikes that killed two survivors on Sept. 2. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/iLDmxOG

The judge’s decision prevented the government until at least next Friday from having access to much of the evidence it used to secure its original indictment against Mr. Comey. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hLGsrzg

At an appearance in California, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was noncommittal about releasing the full video of a U.S. military attack on a boat in the Caribbean. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WNdlU5Y

The penalty was part of a fine imposed by the Biden administration after it determined the airline had failed to provide prompt customer service and refunds to passengers in 2022. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AOn5iFK

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

The South American country increasingly at odds with the Trump administration has the world’s largest oil reserves. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bCgm0Ea

The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

Democrats won an agreement for a floor showdown after the shutdown, but consensus still eludes the Senate. Will Republicans pay a political price? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/VRdXaqh

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

Lawmakers requested a closed-door interview with Mr. Smith, who had asked to testify publicly to give Americans a chance to hear from him directly. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GDK50g7

The Treasury secretary said that import levies were not fueling inflation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/wAcWXGj

Republican candidates face the problem that President Trump alone gets out the vote that they need. And he alone gets out the vote that Democrats need, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/VzneIRw

The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

A majority of the justices appeared supportive of arguments by a crisis pregnancy center that it should be able to challenge a subpoena from the state’s attorney general in federal court. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/5FJOqE6

Joaquín Guzmán López admitted to having the once-untouchable drug kingpin Ismael Zambada García abducted and flown to the United States, among a sweeping set of other crimes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3WYhGuN

Investigations are mounting into the legality of strikes that have killed scores of people in the waters off Venezuela. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3z9YpBg

The White House is decorated in a classic red-and-green Christmas theme. But with the East Wing reduced to rubble, there are fewer decorations this year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gPYUqb2