The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.
Category: Trump, Donald J
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Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
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Has America Already Undergone a Soft Breakup?
The New York Times – On the Runway:It can’t go on like this forever.
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Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags
The New York Times – On the Runway:The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.
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Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny
The New York Times – Business:Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.
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Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal
The New York Times – Business:Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
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Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
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Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
The New York Times – On the Runway:Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
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C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The New York Times – On the Runway:The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.
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Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’
The New York Times – Business:Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.
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Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.
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Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
The New York Times – On the Runway:A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.