Dzień: 2024-02-14

The Republican House Majority Just Became Even Smaller

Also, a strongman is on track to lead Indonesia. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

When Presidents Talk to Ghosts

Trouble often ensues, as Biden and Trump have both discovered.

Pete Hoekstra is the rightful chair of the Michigan Republican Party, RNC says

The Republican National Committee sided with a group of state members who ousted Kristina Karamo, a far-right election denier, in January.

Tom Suozzi’s Win Gives Democrats Hope on Immigration and Border Politics

Tom Suozzi’s victory, coming after congressional Republicans killed a bipartisan border security package, could provide Democrats with a road map to shoring up two political vulnerabilities.

Biden Shields Palestinians in the U.S. From Deportation

The president, who is facing mounting criticism over U.S. support for Israel, used an authority that exempts people from deportation if their homeland is in crisis.

How Can I Update My Millennial Style?

Our fashion critic encourages a reader to invest in timeless pieces instead of getting caught up in generational stereotypes.

Tom Suozzi Makes the Democrats Look Good for a New York Minute

A win for normalcy.

House Republican Majority Shrinks Again as Suozzi Wins in New York

The victory of Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, in a special election in New York will chip away at the already thin Republican hold over the House.

The Key to a Happy, Stable Marriage

Couples shouldn’t be cocooned but anchored in a circle of friends.

Leaning Into Migrant Woes, Suozzi Paves Election-Year Path for Democrats

Tom Suozzi’s victory in a special House election in New York buoyed Democrats’ spirits and offered a model on one of the party’s thorniest challenges: immigration.

I.R.S. Commissioner Aims to Show Progress Amid Threats of Budget Cuts

Daniel Werfel will try to persuade skeptical Republicans on Thursday that funding the tax agency is a good investment.

The Detention of Rocío San Miguel Raises Human Rights Concerns

The detention of Rocío San Miguel, and her disappearance for many days, has Venezuelan human right activists concerned that they have entered a new era of repression.

Three Climate Takeaways From Indonesia’s Presidential Election and the Vote for Subianto

The presumed winner supports policies that have led to a boom in coal-burning, but also to the creation of a nascent electric-battery industry.

Ukraine, Struggling on Land, Claims to Deal Blow to Russian Warship

The Ukrainian military says it has sunk a large Russian landing ship off the coast of Crimea, although Ukrainian troops inland find themselves in a precarious position.

How Senate Democrats Flipped the Border Issue on Republicans

Senator Chuck Schumer was wary of tying immigration policy to emergency aid for Ukraine, but he saw an opening to address border turmoil that was becoming a political liability — and to call Republicans’ bluff.

Twyla Tharp Showcases Two New Dances and a Revival at the Joyce

For her latest program at the Joyce Theater, the one-of-a-kind choreographer showcases two new dances, along with a revival of “Ocean’s Motion.”

Austin, Speaking by Video, Reiterates U.S. Support for Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke on Wednesday to a U.S.-led group that marshals military aid to Ukraine.

Prabowo Subianto Set to Be Indonesia’s Next President

Prabowo Subianto was ejected from the military on accusations of rights abuses. Now, he is projected to win the country’s presidency outright in the first round.