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The Headlines, page 13
by The New York Times · English
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Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Crackdown on D.C., and Silicon Valley Embraces the PentagonThe episode covers Trump’s “law and order” crackdown in Washington, D.C., and how Silicon Valley is increasingly partnering with the Pentagon.12 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Trump Prepares to Meet Putin, and Al Jazeera Says Israel Killed Its Journalists in GazaTrump preparing to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska for Putin’s first U.S.11 Aug 2025 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover, and Trump to Deploy Federal Agents in D.C.The episode (NYT Headlines, Aug 8) covers: Israel’s plan to expand its Gaza campaign, including moving troops into Gaza City’s core to target Hamas and hostages; Netanyahu says Israel won’t…8 Aug 2025 · 13 min · 7 chapters
Four Key Facts About Trump’s New Tariffs, and a Town Hall ShowdownFour key facts about President Trump’s new tariffs (effective on goods from 90+ countries) plus related political and global headlines.7 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Uber’s Sexual Assault Problem, and ICE’s $50,000 Signing BonusThe New York Times “Headlines” episode covers Uber’s alleged long-running sexual assault problem (with court-document data), plus Trump administration updates on vaccine research cuts, a potential…6 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 4 chapters
A Public School Enrollment Crisis, and a Nuclear Reactor on the MoonPublic school enrollment is dropping nationwide, driven by falling birth rates, pandemic attendance disruption, and growth in vouchers/homeschooling; districts respond by marketing and hiring…5 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Trump ‘Wants His Own People’ in Charge of Jobs Data, and the Ex-Fox Host Turned U.S. AttorneyTexas Democrats’ quorum walkout to block GOP-backed congressional redistricting requested by President Trump; Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics head Erica McIntyre over jobs/inflation…4 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Trump's New Tariff Twist, and a $250 Million A.I. Job OfferThe New York Times “Headlines” roundup covers: Trump’s new tariff rates (10–41%) pushed from Aug 1 to Aug 7, plus Canada tariff hikes, Mexico’s 90-day negotiation extension, and China talks likely…1 Aug 2025 · 13 min · 5 chapters
A Trade Deadline Frenzy, and Trump’s Push to Keep Control of CongressA rapid roundup of late-July developments: Trump’s trade deadline tariffs (Thailand/Cambodia/South Korea under the wire; India hit with 25% tariffs; Brazil hit with 50% tariffs plus sanctions tied to…31 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Tsunami Reaches U.S., and Trump’s Former Lawyer Confirmed as JudgeA Pacific tsunami after an 8.8 earthquake off Russia; U.S. political/legal updates (a Trump-era lawyer confirmed as a federal judge, another nominee); FDA vaccine/gene-therapy official Vinay Prasad…30 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Gunman Storms New York Skyscraper, and Harvard Weighs $500 Million DealA roundup of major news: a Park Avenue shooting in New York; Trump’s Gaza starvation comments; EU tariff impacts on pharma; Harvard’s $500M dispute with the White House; Iran’s worsening water…29 Jul 2025 · 8 min · 6 chapters
Outrage Grows Over Starvation in Gaza, and a Mysterious Pentagon Budget LineThe episode covers four main stories. First, Gaza: Israel says Hamas stole UN aid to justify restricting food, but the New York Times reports Israel found no proof; UN aid was largely effective, with…28 Jul 2025 · 11 min · 5 chapters
A Contentious Media Merger, and the F.B.I.’s Epstein Scramble(1) the FCC’s approval of Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, after assurances of “unbiased journalism” and no DEI initiatives; critics cite Paramount’s $16 million settlement in a…25 Jul 2025 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files, and Rare Protests in UkraineThe New York Times headlines cover (1) claims that Trump’s name appears in Jeffrey Epstein case files, (2) Ukraine’s rare mass protests against President Zelensky’s government, (3) Trump’s new AI…24 Jul 2025 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Trump Baselessly Accuses Obama of ‘Treason,’ and Transgender Clinics CloseThe New York Times “Headlines” covers: Congress/Trump tactics to avoid votes on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files; Trump’s new allegation that Obama and Hillary Clinton tried to lead a coup…23 Jul 2025 · 11 min · 9 chapters
M.L.K. Files Released, and Troops Are Withdrawing From CaliforniaThe New York Times “Headlines” covers the Trump administration’s release of over a quarter-million “MLK Files” documents, the status of Epstein transparency demands, sentencing in the Breonna Taylor…22 Jul 2025 · 10 min · 7 chapters
Harvard’s Face-Off With the White House, and a Disturbing Pattern in Organ DonationsThis episode covers four main stories. First, Harvard faces the Trump administration in federal court over alleged campus anti-Semitism, after the White House issued demands including shutting down…21 Jul 2025 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Trump’s New Order on Epstein Files, and Colbert’s Canceled ‘Late Show’Trump pushing for public release of more Jeffrey Epstein case records, specifically directing Pam Bondi to seek court approval to release grand jury testimony; discussion of DOJ’s prior stance that…18 Jul 2025 · 13 min · 5 chapters
The Senate Surrenders on Spending, and Trump’s New Epstein StrategyThe episode covers four stories. First, the U.S. Senate voted 51-48 to amend and pass a bill that claws back billions in federal funding already approved for public media and foreign aid; Democrats…17 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Tariffs Push Prices Up, and the Supreme Court’s ‘Shadow Docket'June inflation ticked up as Trump’s steep tariffs began raising consumer prices, especially for imported appliances, furniture, and clothing; the economy stayed strong as tariff rates repeatedly…16 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 7 chapters
Trump’s New Ultimatum for Putin, and an Epstein BacklashTrump’s new ultimatum to Putin—U.S. weapons sales to Europe for Ukraine and possible sharp tariffs on Russian trade if no peace deal in 50 days—plus fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case, education…15 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Biden Hits Back on Autopen Claims, and Public Media Braces for CutsBiden responds to claims he didn’t personally authorize late-term pardons/commutations via autopen; Congress may cut public broadcasting funding; DHS/FEMA faces criticism over Texas flooding…14 Jul 2025 · 10 min · 6 chapters
How Netanyahu Prolonged the Gaza War, and the F.B.I.’s Loyalty TestThe NYT investigation argues Netanyahu prolonged the Gaza war to preserve political power, including ignoring Hamas warnings, blaming security chiefs, and relying on far-right allies; it cites a…11 Jul 2025 · 16 min · 6 chapters
New Details on Camp Mystic, and Trump’s Retribution CampaignNew York Times analysis of Camp Mystic’s flood deaths; Trump administration’s “retribution” steps against officials tied to the 2016 Russia probe; Trump’s Brazil tariff threat; rising U.S.10 Jul 2025 · 10 min · 4 chapters