Category: Trump, Donald J

Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner

The New York Times – Business:
Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Natalie Harp, Trump’s Most Devoted Aide, Is Always by His Side. What Exactly Does She Do?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do?
The New Physics of Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
Sugar Importer With Trump Ties Said to Maintain Abusive Labor Practices

The New York Times – Business:
A watchdog group said the Dominican company continued to violate labor standards after President Trump lifted an import ban last year.
Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On

The New York Times – Business:
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.
ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses

The New York Times – Business:
The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.
What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.

The New York Times – Travel:
The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump’s Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Payment

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The court declined President Trump’s long-shot request that it reconsider his appeal. He has separately asked the court to overturn a much larger 2024 award.
Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With the South

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
As A.I. Data Centers Spread, Pressure Mounts to Share Profits

The New York Times – Business:
Policymakers around the country are maneuvering to ensure that tech giants aren’t the only ones who stand to benefit.