Schumer to Slow Trump Justice Dept. Nominees Over Qatari Jet
The Senate Democratic leader plans to demand answers on Qatari influence in the United States and call for testimony from the attorney general.
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Austin Welcomed Elon Musk. Now It’s Weird (in a New Way).
The famously liberal bastion of Austin is grappling uneasily with Elon Musk’s rightward turn, which has begun transforming his adopted home into an unlikely hub of right-of-center thinkers.
Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia, Kicking Off Tour of Gulf States
President Trump, who will also go to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, has told advisers that he wants to sign deals worth more than $1 trillion on the trip.
Hasan Piker, Popular Left-Wing Streamer, Says He Was Detained at Airport
Mr. Piker said he was questioned for two hours on topics including the war in Gaza and President Trump.
In Trump Tax Package, Republicans Target SNAP Food Program
Limiting funding for SNAP could help defray the costs of President Trump’s tax plans, but could result in millions of low-income families losing access to aid.
Biden Is Being Evaluated for a ‘Small Nodule’ in His Prostate
It is common for a man of Mr. Biden’s age to experience prostate issues. His spokesman declined to elaborate on any details about his care.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Venezuelan Deportations to Resume
The solicitor general contended that a group of migrants had barricaded themselves inside a Texas detention center and threatened to take hostages.
RFK Jr. Swims in D.C.’s Rock Creek, Which Flows With Sewage and Bacteria
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in waters that handle sewer overflow.
D.N.C. Takes Step to Void Election of David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as Vice Chairs
David Hogg has faced sharp criticism for his plan to fund challenges to incumbent Democrats, but the D.N.C. vote on Monday began with an earlier complaint about the procedures used in an internal party election.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is in Talks With Government Over Amtrak Project
The Federal Railroad Administration has brought in the tunneling company to help with a multibillion-dollar rail project.