Trump Administration Plans to Sell More Than $2 Billion of Arms to Taiwan
The proposed weapons package, including 108 tanks, is the costliest in recent years. The sale would add to tensions between the United States and China.
Herb Sandler, Banker Who Financed ProPublica, Dies at 87
The investigative journalism group was just one cause backed by Mr. Sandler and his wife, Marion, who built a banking giant and then gave millions away.
Democratic Candidates Go After Joe Biden, but Not by Name
Even when criticizing his particular views, like his support of the Hyde Amendment, Mr. Biden’s rivals have avoided calling him out directly.
How Scot Peterson Has Explained His Actions During the Parkland Shooting
He has denied being scared or a coward. He replays the day over and over in his mind, he has said, wishing he knew then what he knows now. “I’m never going to get over this.”
The President’s ‘Emergency’ Tariffs on Mexican Goods, Explained
The president is again going beyond his predecessors in using powers that lawmakers granted the presidency for use in exigent circumstances. This time, Republicans say they will push back.
Mexico and the U.S. Have Made Progress Toward Averting Tariffs
They are discussing changes in asylum rules and border enforcement that could forestall the U.S. from imposing tariffs on Mexican imports, officials said.
Drag Queen Story Time Continues Its Reign at Libraries, Despite Backlash
The events aimed at entertaining children have spread from cities like New York and San Francisco to more conservative towns, upsetting some people.
West Point Accident Kills Cadet and Injures 22 Others
Twenty cadets and two trainers were injured after a military vehicle overturned en route to a training area near the military academy, officials said.
Democratic Candidates Woo Silicon Valley for Donations, Then Bash It.
Until recently big tech companies were seen as one of the few relatively untainted sources of big-money donations for Democrats. Now, that’s changing.
A $55 Million Gift Aims to Ensure the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Recovery
The anonymous donation will buttress the endowment of an ensemble still rebuilding from a 2011 bankruptcy.
What’s Your Favorite California Song?
Thursday: Help us build our new California playlist. Also: Is Gavin Newsom doing too much?
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