Jay Inslee, Washington Governor and Climate Advocate, Enters 2020 Race
Mr. Inslee has made climate change and the environment his signature issues, though he has had mixed success in getting some ideas put into practice in his home state.
Your Friday Briefing
Jared Kushner, Afghanistan, Michael Jackson: Here’s what you need to know.
A Southern Town That’s Been Holding On to Its Charm, for More Than a Century
Fairhope, in Alabama, thrives as a place for artists, intellectuals and people of outsize character.
Political Memo: Michael Cohen’s Testimony Opens New Phase of Political Turbulence for Trump
The president’s former lawyer gave a public airing of ethical transgressions by Mr. Trump, signaling the further strains to come as Democrats hold more hearings.
On Politics: Trump Ordered Kushner’s Security Clearance
Internal memos show President Trump directed his chief of staff to give Jared Kushner a top-secret security clearance, despite concerns from intelligence officials.
Edward Nixon, President’s Brother and Champion, Is Dead at 88
A geologist and last surviving Nixon brother, he served in two of Richard Nixon’s campaigns and testified in a Watergate-era conspiracy trial.
Disclosing Subpoena for Testimony, Chelsea Manning Vows to Fight
Prosecutors are seeking her testimony in a matter that may relate to the still sealed charges against Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks leader.
Virginia’s First Lady Apologizes for Handing Cotton to Black Students on Tour
Pam Northam handed raw cotton to children touring the governor’s mansion and asked them to imagine being enslaved and having to pick the crop.
A Strongman Denies It? Often Good Enough for Trump
While sometimes incredulous toward traditional U.S. allies, President Trump often appears to take the claims of autocratic leaders at face value.
White House Memo: For Trump, It’s Just ‘Trust,’ Not ‘Trust, but Verify’
In two years in the Oval Office, the president has demonstrated an unmistakable pattern: He tends to believe what strongmen say.
Mongols Biker Club Can Keep Its Logo, Judge Rules
A federal jury said last month that the motorcycle gang must forfeit the rights to its trademarked logo. But a judge said it would be unconstitutional.
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