Hegseth’s Drinking, Once ‘Self-Medication,’ Could Prompt Questions at His Hearing
In August 2021, Pete Hegseth said on Will Cain’s podcast that slowly, surely, “by the grace of God,” he had been able to undo a pattern of alcohol abuse that…
Race for Texas House Speaker Is a Test of Hard Right’s Power
After months of attack mailers, threats and accusations of misconduct, the Texas House was set to pick its next speaker on Tuesday in a vote that could elevate the state’s…
Staying Up Late at the 24-Hour Diner
You never know who you might meet in the wee, small hours of an all-night diner. Here’s a Navy man celebrating his last night in New York City with friends…
How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis
The Americans were not happy. The migrant situation at the border was out of control, they said, and Mexico was not doing enough to stop it, according to officials from…
What to Watch for at Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary, will face a stream of questions on Tuesday from members of a Senate committee that is considering his expected nomination.…
Israel and Hamas Near Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal, Qatar Says
Israel and Hamas appeared close to an agreement to declare a cease-fire in Gaza and release hostages held there after over 15 months of war, the Qatari government said on…
China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office
China’s record trade surplus of almost $1 trillion last year has a nearly perfect mirror image on the other side of the world: an American trade deficit last year that…
America’s Infrastructure Crisis: Covid’s Role in a Ticking Time Bomb | naked capitalism
Yves here. The article below describes how critical services in the US, such as elevators and public water systems, are often so far behind in required maintenance that, for instance,…
Hochul’s State of the State Address Will Examine New York’s Future, and Her Own
As Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York prepares to deliver her State of the State address on Tuesday, her priorities seem firmly focused on the voter frustrations that fueled Donald…
Governor Hochul Tries to Sell New York Suburbs on Congestion Pricing
When congestion pricing made its long-awaited debut in New York City earlier this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul at first steered clear of praising one of the most significant policy acts…