How Obamacare Is Colliding With Shutdown Negotiations
Republicans are signaling a new openness to extending health subsidies as Democrats suggest they want health care concessions to keep the government open. Source: Original News
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Trump Asks Appeals Court to Allow Firing of Lisa Cook Ahead of Key Fed Meeting
The government filed an emergency request after a lower court prevented the president from firing Ms. Cook as the case proceeds. Source: Original News
F.T.C. Starts Inquiry Into A.I. Chatbots and Child Safety
The Federal Trade Commission said it was starting an inquiry of how six major tech companies monitor activity that could harm minors. Source: Original News
For National Guard Troops in D.C., It’s Trash Pickup and Metro Patrols
Thousands of armed troops are deployed as part of President Trump’s crime crackdown. So far, it has been a lot of beautification projects and assisting the local police. Source: Original News
On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker
President Trump often insists he can bring peace to global conflicts. But when allies and adversaries alike appear to be ignoring him or testing American will, he adopts a what-can-you-do shrug. Source: Original News
California Passes Bill Allowing Omission of Patients’ Names From Abortion Pill Bottles
The intent is to protect health care providers who send the pills to patients in states with abortion bans, and to reassure patients who fear they could be identified. Source: Original News
Their Schools Banned Phones. Out Came the iPods and Cassette Players.
Enterprising students have been bringing the contraband of yesteryear to school in what they see as a “loophole” in cellphone bans. Source: Original News
Andrew Cuomo Hits Fashion Runway at Style Across the Aisle
The former governors joined Curtis Sliwa and a group of assorted New York City luminaries as models at Style Across the Aisle, a bipartisan event. Source: Original News
Mamdani Gets Backing From National Democrats as Trump Enters Fray
Democrats have been slow to embrace Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who won New York City’s mayoral primary. Many, especially in New York, still are. Source: Original News
Charlie Kirk’s Killing Tests Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s Plea
Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah has called for politicians to tone down their rhetoric. The assassination of Charlie Kirk is testing the limits of that high-minded approach. Source: Original News