President Trump would proceed with plans to construct barriers on the southwestern border without legislative approval but keep the government open. Congress has tools to override the president’s declaration, but opponents most likely do not have the votes to overcome a veto. Declaring a national emergency over a border wall lets the president avoid another damaging shutdown while not surrendering. But it could do long-term damage, experts say. Amazon’s plan to build a sprawling complex in Queens in return for nearly for $3 billion in government incentives had come under fierce opposition from local lawmakers. Pressure applied by activists and many elected officials led to Amazon pulling out of Queens, but a political backlash may await them. Economists have long criticized tax breaks to corporations; politicians and the public may be starting to share their skepticism. The Trump Organization has shelved plans for two hotel lines that the president’s sons once cast as part of the vision for “the next generation” of the company. The former deputy F.B.I. director, in a “60 Minutes” interview that will air fully on Sunday, said top department officials had considered recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment. The president gained four pounds since last year, pushing his body mass index into the obese category, but the White House physician otherwise declared him in “very good health.” Europe’s recovery from its economic crisis has left many in the middle class vulnerable. In Spain, a model of economic and labor reform, precariousness is growing. The European plane maker says it will stop deliveries in 2021 for the jet, which became less competitive as people changed the way they flew. Europe’s largest economy showed no growth in the fourth quarter as steel tariffs hit manufacturers and sales to China declined. Several women say Adams offered to jumpstart their music careers, then pursued them sexually and in some cases retaliated when they spurned him. He denies the claims. The musician denies that he had inappropriate online sexual communications “with someone he knew was underage.” Agents from the Crimes Against Children Squad will seek to interview the woman. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Let us help you start your day. Welcome to the first edition of Crossing the Border, a limited-run newsletter. The president decides that fulfilling a campaign promise is more important than respecting the separation of powers. As the company cancels its plans for a major Queens campus, anti-corporate activists got what they wanted at a great cost. Why does Trump keep hiring hard-money hacks? An existential threat for the 21st century. The violence and lack of accountability I experienced at such a sensitive location put us all at risk. The fact that the president may have the authority to throw away billions on a foolish campaign promise is itself scandalous. Huge incentive packages are a burden for taxpayers. Other cities should follow New York’s lead. We are a land of proudly resilient people. But in an age of climate change, we can’t just hike up our Stubbies and move on. And in any case, Democrats are not planning to seize the means of production anytime soon. Tehran’s behavior gives the lie to the idea that it matches conciliation with conciliation. It matches conciliation with contempt. The Senate should quickly follow suit and end United States complicity in the humanitarian horrors there. None would go on the record, but these members of the academy did reveal their candid opinions — and biases. News flash: It’s not all about merit. He will take over a department that has been roiled by the Trump presidency and will face many challenges, including how to handle the end of the special counsel’s investigation. The social media company is in discussions with regulators over claims that it violated a 2011 consent decree regarding user privacy. Michael Avenatti said he gave law enforcement officials in Chicago a tape showing the singer with a 14-year-old girl. Kelly’s lawyer denied any illegal conduct. Hours after Smollett appeared on “Good Morning America” and expressed anger about the attack, the Chicago Police Department said it was interrogating two men. The runner said the attack by a young cat in North Colorado won’t keep him from returning to the trails. But in the future, he’ll do so with a friend. On a day nobody wanted to remember — or forget — Parkland students were observing a day of mourning for the 17 lives lost a year ago. Participants in the Zulu parade, mostly black but some of them white, wear blackface and grass skirts. Now some are questioning whether the tradition should continue. Lawmakers rejected a motion to support the government’s Brexit negotiating strategy, deepening strains within both the Conservative and Labour parties. Tom Clavin’s “Wild Bill” details the life of a legendary gunfighter whose real name wasn’t even Bill. The Times Square Alliance presents Love in Times Square 2019, where couples travel near and far for surprise proposals, weddings and vow renewals. New York Fashion Week came to a haunting end. But first there were Michael Kors and Barry Manilow! Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a customizable algebraic equation. A new study finds that small teams of researchers do more innovative work than large teams do. Jogging for 15 minutes a day, or walking or gardening for somewhat longer, could help protect people against developing depression. More Recent Articles |
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