Tag: Politics and Government

The President’s Personal Spy Chief

new video loaded: The President’s Personal Spy Chief transcript Back transcript The President’s Personal Spy Chief From joining an F.B.I. search of an election center to allegedly suppressing a whistleblower complaint, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, is eroding the independence of our intelligence community, argues Times Opinion’s editor, Kathleen Kingsbury. It’s time to […]

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Sky owner Michael Alter sued by minority partner for allegedly ‘self-dealing’ to devalue other shares

CHICAGO — A minority partner in the Chicago Sky is suing longtime principal owner Michael Alter, alleging he violated his fiduciary duty to investors by misallocating and misrepresenting franchise value for his own benefit, according to a lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court this week. Minority owner Steven Rogers, an Englewood native and entrepreneur […]

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Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now

new video loaded: Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/01/30/world/middleeast/RV_Thumbnail/RV_Thumbnail-jumbo.png?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,” our national security correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down what to know. By David E. Sanger, Coleman Lowndes, Valentina Caval, Nikolay […]

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Who's your pick? Vote for the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week

Jan. 26—We’ve opened the voting for the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week for competitions played the week of Jan. 19-Jan. 25. Use the ballot below to choose from this week’s nominees. Voting will be held through the end of the day Thursday. The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement […]

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The High Cost of ICE’s Low Standards

new video loaded: The High Cost of ICE’s Low Standards transcript Back transcript The High Cost of ICE’s Low Standards By doubling its force while slashing training time, ICE has scaled up its culture of violence into an unrestrained and unaccountable machine. A lot happened this week. “Protests in Iran continued to grow today.” “The […]

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Tim Walz Says He Ended Minnesota Governor Run to Shield Residents From Trump

In the end, Gov. Tim Walz said, his decision to end his bid for a third term as Minnesota’s governor came down to this: Facing a torrent of threats and taunts from the Trump administration over a fraud scandal that has plagued the state’s social services system, he concluded that abandoning his political campaign might […]

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How the T.S.A. Is Helping ICE

new video loaded: How the T.S.A. Is Helping ICE <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/12/10/arts/Hamed_THUMBNAIL/Hamed_THUMBNAIL-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width In a previously undisclosed partnership, the Transportation Security Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are sharing data to identify passengers on upcoming flights whom ICE can arrest. Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz, who learned of this partnership, describes what to know about it […]

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Paul Sullivan: Can the Bears' owners find true happiness in an enclosed stadium off the Skyway?

CHICAGO — You have to give credit to the Chicago Bears. They don’t take no for an answer. For the last four years Illinois residents and politicians have been telling the Bears they would not help them build a new stadium with taxpayer assistance. The Bears would not listen. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Renderings were released. […]

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Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Borrows From Trump’s Playbook

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request on Sunday for a pardon that would short-circuit his long-running corruption trial was made in the dryly polite terms of a legal brief, not in the provocative language of a social-media post. In its sheer audacity, however, it seemed ripped from the playbook of another leader who did not let […]

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Don’t Miss This: Epstein Edition

A lot happened this week. “The U.S. has ramped up its military presence in the region.” “The case against former F.B.I. director James Comey may be in jeopardy.” “I grabbed that hand. I don’t give a hell where that hand’s been.” Here’s one thing you shouldn’t miss. On Tuesday, the House and Senate passed the […]

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Game Balls: Prime-time performances at a premium in round 2 of high school football playoffs

Nov. 19—Bryce Collins, WR/DB Blackville-Hilda Collins was credited with a fumble recovery during the Fighting Hawks’ 28-0 loss to C.A. Johnson in the second round of the Class A playoffs. Jaden Collins, QB/TE Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Wagener-Salley Collins ran the ball 21 times for 129 yards and a touchdown in Wagener-Salley’s 36-6 loss to Lamar […]

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Behind the Vote to Release the Epstein Files

new video loaded: Behind the Vote to Release the Epstein Files <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/11/17/us/politics/karni-thumb-1/karni-thumb-1-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width The House approved a bill directing the Justice Department to release all files related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, in a near-unanimous vote. Hours later, Senator Chuck Schumer won unanimous agreement for the Senate to pass the measure as […]

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Should high school athletes be allowed to profit from NIL deals? Voting starts Monday

Nov. 14—Representatives from more than 700 school districts across Ohio will start voting Monday on whether high school athletes can profit off the use of their name, image and likeness. The vote through the Ohio High School Athletic Association will run Monday through Friday and could lead Ohio to join most other states in allowing […]

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What the U.S. Absence at COP30 Tells Us

new video loaded: What the U.S. Absence at COP30 Tells Us <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/11/12/arts/THUMBNAIL-COP/THUMBNAIL-COP-jumbo.png?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width World leaders are meeting at the COP30 this week to discuss climate. The U.S. was not part of this meeting. Somini Sengupta, our international climate reporter, discusses what this absence means. By Somini Sengupta, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Leila Medina […]

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to throwing balls in dirt for bribes

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn Wednesday to federal charges he hurled pitches into the dirt in exchange for bribes, so online gamblers could win big by betting on his individual throws. Ortiz, 26, dressed in a black leather jacket and ripped, faded jeans, wore his dreadlocked hair in a ponytail […]

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‘Broken My Hope’: Trump’s Move to Slash Refugee Arrivals Ricochets Widely

Mohammed Faisal sold his computer shop and graphic design business that he had scraped together in the refugee camp in Bangladesh. He even sold his tarpaulin shelter to raise money to move to America. He told his three sons, born like him in exile, that they would soon be citizens of a country composed of […]

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The Nationwide Battle Over Electoral Maps

new video loaded: The Nationwide Battle Over Electoral Maps <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/10/29/us/elections/Redistricting-THUMBNAIL/Redistricting-THUMBNAIL-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width What began with Texas drawing what could be five new Republican districts in the House of Representatives at President Trump’s behest has spiraled into a nationwide redistricting race. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter covering national politics, gives an overview. By […]

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Why Won’t Congress Use Its Power?

new video loaded: Why Won’t Congress Use Its Power? transcript Back transcript Why Won’t Congress Use Its Power? Five Republicans just voted with Democrats to block Trump’s tariffs. This proves Congress can act. So why isn’t it using that same power to address hunger, health care costs or undeclared wars? The New York Times Opinion […]

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What Tuesday’s Elections Might Tell Us About Trump

The elections on Tuesday hardly seem to be top of mind for President Trump. He has spent the last week crisscrossing Asia, talking trade, nuclear weapons and rare earths, and is headed to Florida this weekend. He has not appeared in person in any of the major states hosting elections, like New Jersey or California, […]

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How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War

new video loaded: How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/10/31/world/asia/trump-xi-thumb/trump-xi-thumb-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping just had a highly anticipated meeting in South Korea. David Pierson, a New York Times foreign correspondent covering China, breaks down what they accomplished and how they de-escalated a major trade war. […]

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How Japan’s New Prime Minister Bonded With Trump

new video loaded: How Japan’s New Prime Minister Bonded With Trump <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/10/28/world/asia/THUMBNAIL/THUMBNAIL-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Tuesday (10/28). A look at how she will approach President Trump in order to rekindle the close relationship he had with her mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. By Javier […]

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Why Trump’s Asia Visit Is Consequential

new video loaded: Why Trump’s Asia Visit Is Consequential <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/10/25/world/asia/trump-asia-visit/trump-asia-visit-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width President Trump has embarked on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with China. Erica L. Green, the White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what’s at […]

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How Mamdani Has Evolved in the Mayoral Race

new video loaded: How Mamdani Has Evolved in the Mayoral Race <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/10/23/arts/fandos-thumb-1/fandos-thumb-1-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width Zohran Mamdani entered the final debate in the New York City mayoral race ahead in the polls. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The New York Times, describes Mr. Mamdani’s strategy to appeal to the wider […]

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Mamdani Is Making Overtures to Jewish Leaders. Some Are Listening.

The tension spilled out of the synagogue sanctuary onto the sidewalk. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, was walking into what should have been friendly territory: a liberal Reform congregation in Park Slope, a neighborhood in Brooklyn synonymous with progressive politics. But from the moment he arrived last Sunday afternoon, […]

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The Man Expanding Trump’s Presidential Powers

new video loaded: The Man Expanding Trump’s Presidential Powers <img src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/09/25/us/politics/THUMBNAIL/THUMBNAIL-jumbo.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75" data-testid="betamax-poster" sizes="(width Coral Davenport, a New York Times reporter, explains how Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, plans to circumvent Congress’s budgetary powers to advance the Trump administration’s agenda. By Coral Davenport, Melanie Bencosme, Stephanie Swart, Laura Bult, June […]

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India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Pitch With Cricket Snub

It is one of the fiercest rivalries in sports. It cranks up nationalistic fervor in two nuclear-armed neighbors. It draws viewership across the world, given the vast diasporas of the two competitors: India and Pakistan. And yet somehow the game of cricket has, at times, offered a fragile semblance of civility even during the most […]

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Why Is Andrew Cuomo Still Running for Mayor? The Answer May Lie in 1977.

He had lost the Democratic mayoral primary in New York. Overnight, labor unions and party leaders abandoned him for his opponent. His campaign headquarters emptied as his own allies urged him to quit the race. But he would not concede. He stayed on the ballot through November, convinced he could win. The year was 1977, […]

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How Zelensky Made Progress With Trump

new video loaded: How Zelensky Made Progress With Trump By Michael Schwirtz, Claire Hogan and Nikolay Nikolov•August 19, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a remarkably different White House visit on Monday than the ambush he walked into six months ago. Michael Schwirtz, the global intelligence correspondent for The New York Times, explains how […]

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How a Pro-Palestinian Group Got Banned in Britain

new video loaded: How a Pro-Palestinian Group Got Banned in Britain By Lizzie Dearden, Laura Bult, David Seekamp, David Jouppi and Melanie Bencosme•August 7, 2025 Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group known for its direct action, was banned as a terrorism group under British law. The decision followed a break-in by the group at Britain’s largest […]

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