Category: United States Politics and Government

Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
Fed Chairman Warsh Escapes Trump’s Ire Over Interest Rate Increase

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.
Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.
Watching Bigots Erupt

The New York Times – On the Runway:
This is what I see when I look at the picture Bo French hates.
Are Trump’s Official Papers His Personal Property?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The administration argues that presidential papers are like those of Supreme Court justices.
Stung by Voting Rights Decision, Many Black Southerners Plan for November

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will motivate more voters.
As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets

The New York Times – Business:
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.
Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.
Trump Looks Isolated on Interest Rates

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve’s unanimous vote to raise its benchmark lending rate has rankled President Trump, who continues to demand lower borrowing costs.
World Bank Courts Private Financing Amid Global Debt Burden

The New York Times – Business:
The World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has worked to make the development institution a magnet for private capital as donor nations face budget constraints.
The Fed Raised Rates. What Comes Next?

The New York Times – Business:
Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Wednesday left open-ended how much more interest rates may have to rise to tame inflation.