Category: United States Politics and Government

Trump Administration Renews Push to Strip Schools of Tax-Exempt Status

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department released rules that would upend how schools qualify for tax-exempt status, a new front in the president’s campaign against higher education.
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.
As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.
Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.
As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.
Chevron Expansion in Venezuela Extends U.S. Influence Over Oil Riches

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. energy giant, which stayed in the country after other Western companies left, will invest $7 billion in the country to more than double its production there.
What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.
Trump Renews Push for Federal Film Tax Credit

The New York Times – Movies:
Proponents say a federal program could bring back Hollywood jobs that have gone overseas because of cheap labor and large incentives.
Mel Gibson Apologizes After Mocking Sign Language Interpreter Onstage

The New York Times – Movies:
The actor waved his hands in what seemed to be a derisive gesture while appearing at a fan event in Toronto over the weekend.
U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
DOJ Issues Grand Jury Subpoena to James Comey Confidant Daniel Richman

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The subpoena of Daniel C. Richman is the latest move in a persistent campaign to go after James B. Comey, one of President Trump’s most reviled political adversaries who has already been indicted twice.