How Mnuchin Keeps a Steady Grip in a Tug of War on Trade
The Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, has managed to stay in President Trump’s good graces while advocating a more free-trade approach, but that balancing act is showing signs of strain.
When Guns Are Sold Illegally, A.T.F. Is Lenient on Punishment
Regulators are wary of punishing gun stores that break the law, a review of internal inspection reports and interviews with officials show.
Grace Notes: Speaking, Not Sexually, With Dr. Ruth at 90
After countless radio and television appearances and not one but two autobiographies, the sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who turns 90 on June 4, takes stock of her long career.
U.S.-China Trade Talks End in an Impasse
Chinese officials refused to commit to buying more American goods without a Trump administration agreement not to impose further tariffs on Chinese exports.
Good News for Women With Breast Cancer: Many Don’t Need Chemo
Many women with early-stage forms of the disease can forego chemo, based on a test that measures the activity of genes involved in breast cancer recurrence.
Jon Tester, a Democrat in Deep-Red Montana, Isn’t Sweating Trump’s Threats
President Trump may have put a big target on Senator Jon Tester’s back, but the Democrat is confident that Montanans know where he stands.
Fewer Immigrants Are Reporting Domestic Abuse. Police Blame Fear of Deportation.
The immigrant population grew significantly in Houston last year, yet the city saw a 16 percent drop in domestic violence reports from Hispanics.
How Texas’ Immigration Policies Silence Domestic Violence Survivors
Last year, Houston saw a 16 percent drop in domestic violence reports from Hispanics. The police blame Texas’ anti-sanctuary city law, saying it has made undocumented immigrants more reluctant to report crime for fear of being deported.
Trump to Hold Ramadan Dinner After Skipping It Last Year
The dinner, which is anticipated to be held on Wednesday, will be hosted by a president who has a long history of making inflammatory statements about Muslims.
Irving Sandler, Art Historian Who Was Close to Artists, Dies at 92
Mr. Sandler drew on his relationships with artists in the New York City scene of the 1950s and ′60s in compiling authoritative histories.
Why Are the Death Tolls in Puerto Rico From Hurricane Maria So Different?
A guide to the widely varying estimates and what accounts for their differences.
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