Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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A Tough Job for Jay Powell at the Fed Gets Tougher
Some at the central bank don’t feel the need to cut rates further this year; others are worried about the jobs market. That complicates the job of Jay Powell, its chair.
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Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.
For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration.
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Stephen Miller Cited ‘Plenary Authority,’ Then Paused. Conspiracies Started Flying.
Online skeptics wondered if Mr. Miller had caught himself saying something he did not mean to. CNN says there was a technical glitch.
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Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Could Strain Universities and Schools
Higher education leaders and public-school superintendents say they depend on skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles.
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Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Disrupt Travel for Second Straight Day
The national air space has long been reeling from a staffing crisis among air traffic controllers, as the F.A.A. grapples with a shortage of about 3,000 controllers.
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Mass Layoffs Trump Is Threatening in Shutdown Fight May Be Illegal
Unions have sued to block any firings, which budget experts believe are not even needed to protect essential federal services.
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Hunter Biden Pursued a Deal to Sell Land Around the U.S. Embassy in Romania
The proposed transaction, stemming from relationships that started while his father was vice president and involving a Chinese partner, underscores the extent of Mr. Biden’s questionable business dealings abroad.
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Tesla Reveals Cheaper Versions of Model Y and Model 3
Elon Musk’s electric car company said the new versions would start at around $37,000 and $40,000, prices that bring its cars closer to comparable gasoline vehicles.
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White House May Try to Deny Back Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers
Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.
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Stock Exchange Parent to Take Big Stake in Polymarket
The $2 billion deal values the crypto-powered betting site, where users can wager on politics, sports and more, at about $8 billion.
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Trump to Unveil Farmer Aid as China Shuns U.S. Crops
As it did in 2018, the White House plans to dole out relief funds to struggling U.S. farmers who have lost their biggest customer.