Trump May Blacklist Chinese Video Surveillance GiantThe latest attempt to curb Beijing’s global economic ambitions would target Hikvision, one of the world’s largest video surveillance manufacturers.It would be the first time the U.S. punished a company for China’s detention of Uighurs, and would most likely further inflame tensions.204 comments
Pledge to Pay Debts at Morehouse Prompts Elation, Envy and QuestionsRobert F. Smith pledged to wipe out the debt of the graduating class at Morehouse College. The students are anxiously waiting to hear what happens next.
‘American Taliban’ to Be Released. Officials Say He Still Supports Global Jihad.John Walker Lindh will walk out of an Indiana prison on Thursday after serving 17 years for providing support to the Taliban.Congressional leaders and terrorism experts questioned his release: “He is still as radical as he went in.”123 commentsJohn Walker Lindh, known as the “American Taliban,” shortly after his capture in Afghanistan in 2001. James Hill for The New York Times
Democrats Divided Over Trump’s Stonewalling as Calls for Impeachment Inquiry GrowDemocrats were at odds about how to fight the latest defiance of a House subpoena, this time by the former White House counsel Donald McGahn.Some progressive lawmakers are pushing for the first time for an impeachment inquiry, over leaders’ objections.1352 comments
I.R.S. Memo Undercuts Treasury Secretary on Trump’s Tax ReturnsThe agency must honor congressional requests for President Trump’s tax returns unless he invokes executive privilege to protect them, the document said.
Brexit Party Is Assembling a Motley Single-Issue ForceThe party is expected to cruise to a strong first-place finish in elections to the European Parliament this week.Its candidates’ politics have little in common beyond a desire to leave the European Union, but that hardly matters for now.The Brexit Party leader, Nigel Farage, center, campaigning for the European Parliament elections, in Brentwood, England, this month. Andy Rain/EPA, via Shutterstock
She Had Stage 4 Lung Cancer, and a Mountain to ClimbIsabella de la Houssaye raised her five children on adventure. Then came a brutal diagnosis, and a burning desire for a final journey with each one.
Thomas L. FriedmanChina Deserves Donald TrumpIt took a human wrecking ball to get China’s attention.827 comments
Greg WeinerIt’s Not Always the End of the WorldLincoln warned that the greatest danger to American liberty would arise from leaders seeking greatness in times that did not require it.
Gillian Laub for The New York TimesHow ‘The View’ Became So ImportantNot long ago, politicians didn’t take the talk show seriously. Now it’s an essential campaign stop for both parties.Magazine30 comments
Review: Life and Crimes of the ‘Welfare Queen’In “The Queen,” Josh Levin reveals that Linda Taylor was a kidnapper, a scammer and possibly even a murderer.Book Review
Working and at-Home Mothers Are Not at WarParents who work and those who don’t are often the same people.
