A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false. Source: New York Times Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool Continue reading Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool

It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general. Source: New York … Continue reading Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing

The Federal Reserve has met at least eight times a year for decades. Reducing the number of meetings would represent the biggest change by Kevin M. Warsh since he became chairman. Source: New York Times Warsh Considers Reducing Frequency of … Continue reading Warsh Considers Reducing Frequency of Fed Policy Meetings

President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota’s Democratic government was “behind” a cyberattack on the state’s own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible. Source: New York Times Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation Continue reading Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation

The new 15-point plan, released by the Board of Peace and announced by Trump, calls in part for Israel to end its attacks and Hamas to give up its weapons. Source: New York Times Trump’s Gaza Deal Sparks Questions on … Continue reading Trump’s Gaza Deal Sparks Questions on Whether Israel and Hamas Will Comply

In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military’s coverage of fertility treatments. Source: New York Times G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military Continue reading G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military

The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions. Source: New York Times What to Know About Ceuta Continue reading What to Know About Ceuta

His brand of post-Trump fusionism faces a test in Ohio. Source: New York Times Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Be the Future. First He Has to Win. Continue reading Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Be the Future. First He Has to Win.

The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy. Source: New York Times Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years Continue reading Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years

Plus, the Friday news quiz. Source: New York Times A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk Continue reading A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk