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The New York Times – Sunday, February 9, 2025

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Young Aides Emerge as Enforcers in Musk’s Broadside Against Government

Much of the billionaire’s handiwork — gaining access to internal systems and asking employees to justify their jobs — is being driven by a group of engineers operating in secrecy.

As Ground Shifts, ‘Flailing’ Democrats Struggle to Find Footing in Diversity Fight

President Trump’s aggressive moves against transgender rights and diversity, equity and inclusion programs have left the Democratic Party casting about for a strategy for how to respond.

For New Orleans, the Superdome Is More Than a Stadium

The distinctive domed building, turning 50 this year, is known for hosting the Super Bowl, but to locals, it’s also “the city’s living room.”February 6, 2025

Why Federal Courts May Be the Last Bulwark Against Trump

With a compliant Congress and mostly quiet streets, President Trump’s opponents are turning to a flurry of legal actions. But can the courts keep up?

The New York Times – Saturday, February 8, 2025

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U.S.A.I.D. Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.

Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing

The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.

Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan May Sound Death Knell for the Two-State Solution

Already unlikely, the prospects for creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel could vanish altogether if the United States takes over Gaza and displaces the population, as President Trump proposes.

Trump’s New Line of Attack Against the Media Gains Momentum

First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.

The New York Times – Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Really Mean It?

President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.

Inside Trump’s Hastily Written Proposal to ‘Own’ Gaza

Although the president had been talking about the idea for weeks, there had been no meetings on the subject, and senior members of his government were taken by surprise.

Trump Signs Order Barring Transgender Student-Athletes From Women’s Sports

The president said schools that violated the order would jeopardize their federal funding.

New Leaders of Justice Dept. Move to Assert Control Over Agency

The department’s No. 2 official, Emil Bove, escalated his conflict with the interim leaders of the F.B.I., accusing them of “insubordination.”

The New York Times – Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

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Inside Musk’s Aggressive Incursion Into the Federal Government

The billionaire is creating major upheaval as his team sweeps through agencies, in what has been an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.

Elon Musk’s X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

The billionaire has used the social media site to boast of victories, lash out at enemies and conduct polls for the initiative he calls the Department of Government Efficiency.

China Counters Trump’s Tariffs As Talks Remain in Limbo

After a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products took effect on Tuesday, China announced retaliatory measures, including tariffs and an investigation of Google.

Senate Panel Pushes Through Kennedy’s Nomination Along Party Lines

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican torn between his concerns as a doctor and supporting President Trump, voted to send Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as health secretary to the full Senate.

The New York Times – Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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Mexico and Canada Reach Last-Minute Deal With Trump to Avert Trade War

President Trump agreed to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month after both countries pledged to do more to block drugs and migrants.

Trump Wields U.S. Power With Unclear Economic Consequences

The president sees the U.S. economy as a powerful lever against other countries but there are risks to that approach.

One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.

A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.

Guantánamo Bay Prepares for President Trump’s Migrant Surge

About 300 servicemembers have arrived in recent days as the base faces its most drastic changes since the Pentagon opened a prison there after the Sept. 11 attacks.

The New York Times – Monday, February 3, 2025

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Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order

The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.

Trump Favors Blunt Force in Dealing With Foreign Allies and Enemies Alike

With Canada, Mexico, China, Colombia and the Middle East, President Trump has wasted no time threatening to use American might to force recalcitrant countries to back down and do what he wants.

Trump’s Tariffs Put China in a Difficult Spot

China chose swift retaliation for trade measures in the first Trump administration, but that led to an upward spiral of trade measures and much broader tariffs.

‘We Have No Coherent Message’: Democrats Struggle to Oppose Trump

More than 50 interviews with Democratic leaders revealed a party struggling to decide what it believes in, what issues to prioritize and how to confront an aggressive right-wing administration.

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The New York Times – Sunday, February 2, 2025

Trump Signs Orders Imposing Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The president signed executive orders placing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China that were set to take effect on Tuesday, a move that could lead to a new era of global tensions.

Life After a Rebel Takeover

For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.

How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze

President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.

Beneath Trump’s Chaotic Spending Freeze: An Idea That Crosses Party Lines

There is a long, bipartisan history of attempts to rein in spending and address concerns about government inefficiencies, though the parties have grown increasingly divided about what to cut.

The New York Times – Saturday, February 1, 2025

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Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses

Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.

Trump Will Hit Mexico, Canada and China With Tariffs

The White House said it would move forward with levies on America’s largest trading partners on Saturday.

Immigrant Communities in Hiding: ‘People Think ICE Is Everywhere’

Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.

Trump Officials Fire Jan. 6 Prosecutors and Plan Possible F.B.I. Purge

The prosecutor firings and a move to scrutinize thousands of F.B.I. agents were a powerful indication that the president has few qualms deploying federal law enforcement to punish perceived enemies.

The New York Times – Friday, January 31, 2025

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Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses

Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.

Trump Kicks Congress to the Curb, With Little Protest From Republicans

The administration is showing it doesn’t view the House and Senate as equal partners. So far, Republicans, who hold both majorities, are accepting their new status.

Patel Works to Persuade Senators His Loyalty to Trump Is Not Absolute

Testifying in a confirmation hearing, Kash Patel, who is nominated to lead the F.B.I., also sought to allay fears about his fitness to serve.

Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners After Chaotic Hostage Handover

Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai nationals in exchange for more than 100 Palestinians. But the militant group struggled to control crowds, prompting a delay.

The New York Times – Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

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Judge Stays Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze, but Disruption to Medicaid Sows Fear

Federal health researchers, nonprofits and programs for early childhood education reported that their access to federal funds had gone down, raising alarms about access to jobs, health care services, reduced-price meals and more.

Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Immigration, Drugs and Greenland

The president is increasingly threatening other countries with tariffs for issues that have little to do with trade.

What It’s Like to Be a Kid After a Fire Took Almost Everything

Ten children talked about losing their homes, their schools and their neighborhoods in the Los Angeles fires. They discussed what they’re worried about and what’s cheering them up.

Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo