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Trump’s Attacks on Fed Overshadow a Critical Moment for the Central Bank
The president’s calls for Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, to resign are diverting attention from economic issues as top central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson, Wyo.
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Facing a ‘Reading Crisis,’ Denmark Wants to Make Books Cheaper
The Danish government announced this week that it planned to make books exempt from a 25 percent value-added tax.
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Cracker Barrel’s New Modern Logo and Aesthetic Become a Political Rorschach Test
Nostalgic fans of the interstate staple lamented the loss of its country kitsch, while some conservatives blamed “wokeness” for the sleek redesign.
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Target’s C.E.O. Is Retiring, but Not Leaving. Is That Good for the Company?
Target is the latest company to keep a replaced chief executive around as an “executive chairman.” Does having two top dogs make sense?
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‘Flying Blind’: Trump Strips Government of Expertise at a High-Stakes Moment
President Trump has few sources of independent advice just as he is trying to broker an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps the trickiest negotiation of his presidency.
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U.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria
The Pentagon provided few details about the operation. But counterterrorism raids — as opposed to airstrikes — typically involve helicopter-borne commandos.
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Taking on the Fed, Trump Combines Retribution Tactics With a Power Play
The president’s second term has been marked by his eagerness to go after his foes and his assertions of presidential authority. Both traits are on display as he seeks control over the central bank.
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See Trump’s Deployment of the National Guard, Other Federal Agents in Washington, D.C.
Times journalists reviewed hundreds of images and videos of law enforcement agents to determine what they have been doing on the ground.
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Newsom Signs California Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.
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What Will Powell Do Now?
President Trump’s attack on a Federal Reserve governor comes as the White House seeks more control over the central bank. Will the Fed’s leader push back?