Judges Worry Trump Could Tell U.S. Marshals to Stop Protecting Them
The marshals are in an increasingly bitter conflict between two branches of government, even as funding for judges’ security has failed to keep pace with a steady rise in threats.
Wisconsin Judge Arrested, Accused of Shielding Immigrant From Federal Agents
Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said in a social media post that he later deleted.
Robert S. Douglas, Founder of the Black Dog Apparel Company, Dies at 93
The logo for his tavern on Martha’s Vineyard transformed a black Labrador into an international emblem for summertime.
China Rejects Trump Claim of Tariff Talks With Xi
President Trump said “we’re meeting with China” on tariffs, comments aimed at soothing jittery financial markets. But Chinese officials say no talks have taken place.
Cardinal Roger Mahony, Accused of Hiding Sex Abuse, Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral.
The Zuckerbergs Founded Two Bay Area Schools. Now They’re Closing.
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, opened the schools to help communities of color. Some families wonder if the shutting of the schools is related to his D.E.I. retrenchment.
Indicted ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Pays Roger Stone $600,000 to Lobby for Him
The longtime Trump ally is lobbying Congress to change the law that the crypto entrepreneur Roger Ver was charged with violating.
Trump Executive Order Makes It Easier to Fire Probationary Federal Workers
The order declares that employees will only attain full employment status if their managers review and sign off on their performance, adding a new obstacle for probationary workers to clear.
Trump’s Crimea Proposal Would End a Decade of U.S. Resistance
A new U.S. peace plan offered to Russia and Ukraine proposes American recognition of the peninsula, which Moscow seized in 2014.
Elon Musk and DOGE’s Savings May Be Erased by New Costs
An expert on the federal work force estimates that the speed and chaos of Mr. Musk’s cuts to the bureaucracy will cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year.
Trump Urges Russia to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Attack on Ukraine’s Capital
President Trump also sought to divert blame should negotiations fall apart, a sign that he is perhaps more pessimistic about a deal than he was when he took office in January.
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