Trump Hates the Trade Deficit. Most Economists Don’t.
Economists question whether tariffs will do much to narrow the trade deficit, and whether policymakers should care about the economic metric at all.
Martin Shkreli, Now In Jail, May Have To Forfeit That Wu-Tang Album After All
A judge has ruled that the former pharmaceutical chief known as “Pharma Bro” owes the government $7.36 million for his fraud. And if he can’t pay it back, he’ll have to give up the ultra-rare album.
Russ Solomon, Founder of Tower Records, Dies at 92
A pioneer of superstore hangouts for music lovers, he built a global retail empire that became obsolete and finally went bankrupt.
Defending President Trump’s Tariffs (With a Can of Coke)
Here’s how President Trump and his administration are selling the decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum despite strong Republican pushback.
Senator Thad Cochran Announces Retirement, Opening Another G.O.P. Seat
Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi, the 10th-longest serving senator in American history, is resigning because of ill health, creating two races in his home state
Trump Administration Delays Decision on Scaling Back Medicaid in Arkansas
Federal officials allow the state’s plan to make work, job training or volunteering a condition for many people to get coverage.
Ex-Trump Aide Sam Nunberg Says He Will Refuse Grand Jury Order. Unless He Doesn’t.
Mr. Nunberg set cable news and social media alight after he said he was subpoenaed to go before a grand jury, but was unlikely to appear or provide documents he was ordered to hand over.
U.N. Chief Picks a Very Rich New Yorker (Not Named Trump) for Climate Job
António Guterres has appointed Michael R. Bloomberg, the former New York mayor, to be his special envoy for climate action.
Court fight over DACA highlights legal rights of noncitizens
When Clete Samson was a government prosecutor at the Department of Homeland Security’s special immigration court, he says that respecting the constitutional rights of immigrants accused of breaking US laws was part of the job. “It’s a myth that noncit…
Why Syrians in besieged eastern Ghouta refuse to leave
Hope came to the embattled Syrian region of eastern Ghouta today, as a 46-truck convoy carrying food and humanitarian supplies entered the rebel enclave for the first time in weeks. “Even if the regime was being genuine, we cannot trust it,” Mr. Zeida…
NFL combine winners, losers: Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen create big buzz
As the NFL draft draws closer, 10 prospects gave themselves a big boost at the combine while six others stumbled.
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