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.
Category: Trump, Donald J
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C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
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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.
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Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign
The New York Times – On the Runway:Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
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Death Renews Scrutiny of Delaney Hall. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – On the Runway:The death of a Salvadoran immigrant at the federal detention center in Newark has raised questions about the conditions there.
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Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
The New York Times – On the Runway:A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.
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Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time
The New York Times – On the Runway:The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president.
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Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
The New York Times – On the Runway:At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff.
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Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street
The New York Times – On the Runway:An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
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Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
The New York Times – On the Runway:Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
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How Malta Became a Tax Haven for Crocs and Other U.S. Companies
The New York Times – Business:The Mediterranean archipelago is a hot destination for U.S. companies seeking to shield profits from income taxes.