At a Historic Moment for Asian-American Candidates, Andrew Yang Leans In
One of three presidential candidates with roots in the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander community, Mr. Yang has unabashedly embraced his heritage.
A Pledge to Pay Morehouse Students’ Debt Prompts Elation, Envy and a Host of Questions
Robert F. Smith pledged to wipe out the debt of the graduating class at Morehouse College. Now the students are anxiously waiting to hear what happens next.
Arizona Prisons’ Ban on Book About Racism in Criminal Justice Draws Challenge
State officials banned “Chokehold,” by Paul Butler, in March. Now the A.C.L.U. is defending the book, which calls for prison to be abolished.
Who Is Andrew Yang, the Internet’s Favorite Candidate?
Andrew Yang, a businessman from New York, is seeking the Democratic nomination for president. His focus on preventing mass unemployment caused by the automation of jobs has made him popular online, but will it be enough to propel him to the White House?
On Politics: Trump May Impose Limits on Chinese Maker of Surveillance Tech
The Trump administration could put restrictions on Hikvision to address trade and human rights issues linked to China’s technology exports and repression of Muslims.
Anita Hill Worries Female 2020 Candidates Are ‘Not Being Taken Seriously’
In an interview with The Times, Ms. Hill said she was bothered by what she saw as the presumption that a woman would become vice president.
Nationwide Injunctions Speak to Judiciary’s Growing Power, Barr Says
The broad use of such injunctions illustrate how the federal district courts have undermined executive authority, the attorney general said in a speech on Tuesday evening.
Trump Shifts Gears on Infrastructure, Demanding Trade Come First
On the eve of a meeting with Democratic leaders, President Trump insisted they put aside a plan to rebuild roads and airports until after passing a new trade pact with Mexico and Canada.
I.R.S. Memo Undercuts Mnuchin on Withholding Trump’s Tax Returns
A draft legal memo written by agency staff members said the president must use executive privilege to block congressional requests.
Two Senior Aides to Leave the White House
Johnny DeStefano, a counselor to the president, and Shahira Knight, the White House legislative affairs director, announced their departures.
Trump Administration Could Blacklist Chinese Surveillance Technology Firm
The move against Hikvision would mark another step to counter China’s economic ambitions, and the first time the administration punished a company for China’s detention of Uighurs.
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