Category: United States Politics and Government

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

The New York Times – Business:
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

The New York Times – Business:
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up

The New York Times – Business:
His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.
Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise

The New York Times – Business:
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Roundup Weedkiller Case

The New York Times – Business:
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
Supreme Court Wrangles With Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Suspects

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Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.
Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

The New York Times – Business:
After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.
United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed

The New York Times – Business:
United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

The New York Times – Business:
A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare

The New York Times – Business:
With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.
Confusion and Fright at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Shots Were Fired

The New York Times – Business:
A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

The New York Times – Business:
Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.