Category: Conservatism (US Politics)

Has America Already Undergone a Soft Breakup?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
It can’t go on like this forever.
Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.
How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee

The New York Times – Business:
Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.
Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet

The New York Times – Business:
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help.
Former Chinese Billionaire and Bannon Associate Is Sentenced for Fraud

The New York Times – Business:
The businessman courted U.S. conservatives as an anti-Communist crusader while using his supporters’ money to buy lavish homes and a Bugatti supercar.
Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security

The New York Times – Business:
A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media’s biggest stars is a public good.
Charlie Kirk’s Former Security Chief Sues Candace Owens for Defamation

The New York Times – Business:
The lawsuit focuses on remarks made by Ms. Owens, a right-wing podcaster, about Mr. Kirk’s killing, highlighting a growing tension among factions of the American right.
Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

The New York Times – Business:
AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches

The New York Times – Business:
Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates.
Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.
Usha Vance’s Pregnancy Becomes a Talking Point

The announcement that the second family is expecting a fourth child has turned Ms. Vance into a symbol of success for proponents of conservative family values.
Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’

The president is demanding that the federal government pay him at least $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first term.