Politics
Despite Growing Evidence, a Prosecution of Trump Would Face Challenges
June 19, 2022
Despite Growing Evidence, a Prosecution of Trump Would Face Challenges
As new questions swirled this past week about former President Donald J. Trump’s potential criminal exposure for seeking to overturn…
The Biggest Surprises of the Jan. 6 Hearings So Far
June 18, 2022
The Biggest Surprises of the Jan. 6 Hearings So Far
After interviewing more than 1,000 witnesses and assembling a trove of well over 140,000 documents, the House committee investigating the…
Amid Jan. 6 Revelations, Election Lies Still Dominate the G.O.P.
June 18, 2022
Amid Jan. 6 Revelations, Election Lies Still Dominate the G.O.P.
WASHINGTON — It was all a lie, the tales of stuffed ballot drop boxes, rigged voting machines, and constitutional “flexibility”…
With Funding Stalled, Chip Makers Warn Congress the U.S. Is Lagging
June 18, 2022
With Funding Stalled, Chip Makers Warn Congress the U.S. Is Lagging
WASHINGTON — Top chip makers are pressuring Congress to quickly pass a measure providing more than $52 billion for companies…
A Day After a Portrait of Pence in Danger, Trump Attacks Him Again
June 18, 2022
A Day After a Portrait of Pence in Danger, Trump Attacks Him Again
A day after the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault illustrated the serious danger that rioters posed to Mike…
Gun Talks Snag on Tricky Question: What Counts as a Boyfriend?
June 17, 2022
Gun Talks Snag on Tricky Question: What Counts as a Boyfriend?
WASHINGTON — Among the sticking points standing in the way of a final deal on what could be the first…
Homeland Security Department Will Make Changes to Its Disciplinary Process
June 17, 2022
Homeland Security Department Will Make Changes to Its Disciplinary Process
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday that it would overhaul the disciplinary process for its employees…
Jan. 6 Was More Harrowing Than Mike Pence Ever Imagined
June 17, 2022
Jan. 6 Was More Harrowing Than Mike Pence Ever Imagined
WASHINGTON — He started the day with a prayer. Vice President Mike Pence, preparing to withstand the final stage of…
A Recession Would Hurt Democrats. Some Warn It’d Also Hurt Democracy.
June 17, 2022
A Recession Would Hurt Democrats. Some Warn It’d Also Hurt Democracy.
Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, made the understatement of the year on Wednesday when he noted offhandedly…
F.D.A. Panel Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines for Youngest Children
June 16, 2022
F.D.A. Panel Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines for Youngest Children
WASHINGTON — The only Americans still not eligible for coronavirus vaccines — babies, toddlers and preschoolers — appear on the…