United States Politics and Government
- As Trump Focuses Abroad, G.O.P. Toils to Hone Election Message - A new poll shows that voters who will decide control of Congress see a lack of presidential emphasis on critical domestic issues.
- Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland - U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security umbrella.
- Trump’s Turnabout on Greenland Shows the Limits of His Coercive Powers - President Trump’s faith in his ability to wring concessions by taking maximalist positions was on full display this week. So were the costs, as he splintered NATO and then undercut his credibility by climbing down from his threats.
- Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses on Strike in Protest Against ICE - After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners won’t open their doors on Friday.
- Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’ - The president appeared to be lashing out in response to stark, high-profile remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada that rejected Mr. Trump’s efforts to dismantle the international order.
- D.H.S. Cited Foreign Students’ Writings and Protests Before Their Arrests - Documents unsealed by a federal judge on Thursday include dossiers that investigators prepared on pro-Palestinian student activists before they were targeted for deportation.
- National Park Service Dismantles Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia - The exhibit memorialized nine people enslaved by George Washington. The Park Service said it was being removed in accordance with a directive from President Trump.
- White House Posts Altered Photo Showing Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying - The New York Times ran the image posted by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, as well as the one posted by the White House through an A.I. detection system. It concluded that the White House’s version showed signs of manipulation
- Here’s Who Just Bought TikTok - Several big companies and investment firms are part of the new American TikTok. Many have ties to one another and President Trump.
- 4 Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Testimony Before Lawmakers - In his remarks, the former special counsel repeatedly denied that he had acted out of partisan animus and bemoaned the Trump administration’s efforts to go after the president’s perceived enemies.