A new report by the Federal Reserve’s independent inspector general concluded that a nearly $2.5 billion construction project was poorly managed but made no referrals to the U.S. attorney general.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations
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E.E.O.C. Sues Harvard for Data on Diversity in Hiring Practices
The New York Times – Business:The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit asking a judge to compel the university to provide information on hiring practices that it said discriminated against white men.
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Bracing for More Inflation Volatility
The New York Times – Business:Consumers, business owners and investors are growing increasingly concerned about rising inflation, and its potential repercussions.
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Tour Company Sues to Undo Trump’s Nonresident Fees at National Parks
The New York Times – Travel:An Arizona guide service challenged rules that force foreigners to pay a $100 surcharge to visit 11 national parks, saying that only Congress can change pricing.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Face a Familiar Court Challenge
The New York Times – Business:For the third time in less than two years, the Trump administration is set to return to court on Wednesday to defend its power to wage a punishing global trade war.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Face a Familiar Court Challenge
The New York Times – Business:For the third time in less than two years, the Trump administration is set to return to court on Wednesday to defend its power to wage a punishing global trade war.
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Can President Trump Demolish the Kennedy Center? Experts Say Not Easily.
The New York Times – Music:The president has entertained the idea of tearing down the performing arts venue. Analysts say any plan would face multiple daunting challenges.
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A.I. Is ‘Better Informed’ Than Doctors, Kennedy Tells Industry-Backed MAHA Summit
The New York Times – Business:The health secretary, Vice President JD Vance and other top officials addressed a conference sponsored by corporations, including A.I. companies and others with business before the government.
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Black Voting Groups Prepare for Disinformation Campaigns in the Midterms
The New York Times – Business:A new “propaganda playbook” aims to demystify common techniques used to target Black Americans, long a powerful voting bloc, with election-related disinformation.
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Trump Administration Prepares to Ask Tax Filers if They Are U.S. Citizens
The New York Times – Business:The new question, included on a draft version of the primary tax form, comes as part of an anti-immigrant turn at an agency that long prioritized tax administration.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek a Longer Reprieve From White House Ban
The New York Times – Business:A federal court temporarily lifted the ban last week. The outlets want a longer pause while they sue to restore their access.
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With Kennedy Center Closed, National Symphony Starts Life on the Road
The New York Times – Music:The orchestra, which was to have celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Kennedy Center, started its nomadic season in Bethesda, Md.