Category: Trump, Donald J

With a Gerrymander Vanquished, Wisconsin Democrats Aim for Control

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The swing state of Wisconsin had one of the most undemocratic State Assembly maps in the country. Now Democrats have a chance to take control of the legislature.
In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push

The New York Times – On the Runway:
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates

The New York Times – Business:
The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding.
Former Labor Secretary Stoked Dysfunction and Toxicity, Department Report Finds

The New York Times – Business:
Lori Chavez-DeRemer spent Labor Department funds on personal travel and tolerated harassment in the agency, its inspector general found.
F.C.C. Asks Court to Toss ABC Suit Over Broadcast Licenses

The New York Times – Business:
The network sued the agency last month to stop it from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air. The F.C.C. said the lawsuit was premature.
Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices

The New York Times – Business:
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the US war with Iran.
U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July

The New York Times – Business:
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.
Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.
The President Can’t Handle the Truth

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Trump’s fantasy-reality problem is deepening.
White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A White House spokesman said the alley renovations included fixing broken lights. The project comes as the president has sought a broad overhaul of the White House and its surroundings.
Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Steve Hilton wants to “Make California Golden Again.”
Trump Administration Launches Hunt For Noncitizen Voter Fraud Before Midterms

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Election fraud is exceedingly rare, but President Trump has fixated on rooting it out this year, claiming without evidence that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote.