Border Wall, Illinois, Colin Kaepernick: Your Friday Evening Briefing
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15 Şubat 2019
Aurora Shooting Updates: 5 Dead and Several Others Wounded
A gunman opened fire inside an industrial complex in Aurora, Ill., on Friday. Five people were killed, and others, including five police officers, were injured.
Colin Kaepernick and the N.F.L. Settle Collusion Case
The league said it reached a confidentiality agreement barring it and Kaepernick from discussing the terms of the settlement.
Why the Amazon Deal Collapsed: A Tech Giant Stumbles in N.Y.’s Raucous Political Arena
The company, long accustomed to deferential treatment from localities, badly misjudged how it would be received in the city, according to dozens of interviews.
No, You Can’t Ignore Email. It’s Rude.
Being overwhelmed is no excuse. It’s hard to be good at your job if you’re bad at responding to people.
Trump Sings Praises of Hannity and Limbaugh in Rose Garden
The president spoke less glowingly of his onetime supporter Ann Coulter and revived his “fake news” mantra in a reply to Jim Acosta of CNN.
Fact Check: Trump’s Rationale for a National Emergency Is Based on False or Misleading Claims
To justify redirecting federal funds to a wall, the president made a litany of assertions about crime, drugs and other issues on the southern border. Nearly all were misleading, exaggerated or false.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Census Citizenship Question
A trial judge had ruled against the Trump administration in January, saying Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s stated reason for adding the question was not his real one.
Amazon Isn’t Interested in Making the World a Better Place
New Yorkers who expected better bought into the myth that tech companies are more than just self-interested businesses.
A Trump-Made Emergency
The president decides that fulfilling a campaign promise is more important than respecting the separation of powers.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s Decision to Use a National Emergency to Build a Border Wall
President Trump has set a course to deliver on a core promise to his supporters, a border wall with Mexico. But the path he chose, declaring a national emergency, is perilous.
Northern Virginia Is Keeping Amazon’s 25,000 Jobs and It Wants You to Know It
The region has its act together and knows what it is doing, officials said.
Trump Declares National Emergency to Build Border Wall
The president’s decision diverts money from military construction projects, bypassing Congress but triggering a clash over the constitutional balance of power.
your taxes 2019: All Talk, Little Action: What to Expect on Tax Policy This Year
Don’t count on big changes. But the heated debates in Congress and on the 2020 campaign trail give clues about legislation to come.
Do You Want to Be Pregnant? It’s Not Always a Yes-or-No Answer
New data on women’s uncertainty over motherhood may reshape how doctors and policymakers think about family planning.
In a Divided Washington, Congress Averted a Shutdown — but at a Price
President Trump’s last-minute tantrum nearly derailed a deal to avert another government shutdown, and forced the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, to accept an emergency declaration.
On Washington: In Wielding Emergency Powers, Trump Paves a Dangerous Path Forward
When it comes to congressional end runs, lawmakers warn President Trump that what goes around comes around.
Spain’s Prime Minister Calls Snap Election
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for a snap general election on April 28, opening a new chapter of political uncertainty in Spanish politics.
Facebook Settlement With F.T.C. Could Run Into the Billions
The social media company is in discussions with regulators over claims that it violated a 2011 consent decree regarding user privacy.
One of Two Men Questioned in Jussie Smollett Case Appeared on ‘Empire,’ Police Say
Hours after Smollett appeared on “Good Morning America” and expressed anger about the attack, the Chicago Police Department said it was interrogating two men.
Trump Will Declare a National Emergency. What Happens Next?
Congress has tools to override the president’s declaration, but opponents most likely do not have the votes to overcome a veto.
‘Wrong Side of History’: In Queens, Amazon Deal’s Demise Reveals Deep Divisions
Many residents of Long Island City wonder whether “grandstanding politicians” and people with no roots in the community sabotaged a good thing.
Trump’s Face-Saving Way Out of Political Crisis Raises Fears Over Rule of Law
Declaring a national emergency over a border wall lets the president avoid another damaging shutdown while not surrendering. But it could do long-term damage, experts say.
At 243 Pounds, Trump Tips the Scale Into Obesity
The president gained four pounds since last year, pushing his body mass index into the obese category, but the White House physician otherwise declared him in “very good health.”