The New York Times reviewed a guest list and social media posts to identify who was invited to President Trump’s private event for customers of […]
Month: May 2025
Stocks Rally on the ‘TACO Trade’ After Trump’s Latest Tariff Delay
The tongue-in-cheek term adopted by some analysts and commentators describes how markets tumble on President Trump’s tariff threats, only to rebound when he relents.
Trade Crime Soars as Trump’s Tariffs Hit
President Trump’s steep global tariffs have supercharged efforts to evade them. Some U.S. companies say the government is ill-equipped to keep up.
Trump Administration Tells State Regulators It Won’t Back Some Discrimination Claims
The E.E.O.C. said it would stop paying state and local civil rights agencies for claims from transgender employees or those based on “disparate impact.”
Southwest Airlines Sets Baggage Fees
Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most passengers […]
U.S. Will No Longer Recommend Covid Shots for Children and Pregnant Women
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the vaccine would not be included as part of the immunization schedule for healthy children.
Trump Media Raises Money to Buy $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin
The deal is the latest move by companies partly owned by President Trump and his family members to invest in crypto currency.
Ronnie Dugger, Crusading Texas Journalist, Dies at 95
As founding editor of The Texas Observer, he fought bigotry and exposed corporate greed, political chicanery and government corruption.
Congo’s Former President Returns Home, Accused of Treason
Joseph Kabila was accused of supporting the Rwanda-backed militia M23. Days later he arrived in Goma, a city held by the militia, so he remains […]
Conflicting Claims Over Israel-Hamas Cease-fire Talks Sow Confusion
Israel, Hamas and the Trump administration have issued different messages about where efforts to reach a truce stand.