Scalise and Jordan Announce Bids for Speaker as Vacancy Paralyzes the House
Representatives Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Jim Jordan of Ohio are both running to succeed Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted as speaker.
McCarthy’s Extraordinary Downfall Reflects an Ungovernable G.O.P.
The glib Californian made many promises and paid a price when he was unable to fulfill them. But his demise also reflected the challenge of wielding a Republican majority that refuses to be governed.
Turning to Street Vending, New Migrants Find a Competitive World
Newly arrived migrants are hawking candy, fruit and beverages in New York City, often with young children in tow. Turf battles with more established vendors are becoming common.
Giuliani’s Drinking, Long a Fraught Subject, Has Trump Prosecutors’ Attention
The former mayor’s drinking has become an investigative subplot in Donald Trump’s federal case over 2020 election interference. But long before that, friends had grown deeply concerned.