FEMA says it’s halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels

WASHINGTON — The acting head of the federal agency responsible for responding to disasters said Monday that he’s suspending payments sent to New York City to house migrants and that staff who made them will be held accountable, after Elon Musk blasted the transactions on his social media platform. Musk, who as head of the … Read more

Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation

The Senate on Monday voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be the director of national intelligence, signaling the collapse of Republican resistance to her nomination and placing her on a smooth path to confirmation. The 52-to-46 vote was the latest sign that Republicans, facing intense pressure from President Trump … Read more

How Companies Are Navigating the D.E.I. Backlash

For nearly every American company right now, navigating the approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is a little like this: They’re perched on chairs, and the floor is lava, and the lava is the froth of lawsuits, investigations and social media backlash that could arise with any next step. And they are not all responding … Read more

Judge Orders F.B.I. to Disclose Some Materials in Trump Classified Documents Case

A federal judge ordered the F.B.I. on Monday to disclose some of the records it has continued to keep secret in its case file on the now-defunct investigation into President Trump’s mishandling of classified materials. That includes any that might touch on the question of whether Mr. Trump destroyed certain documents by flushing them down … Read more

As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog’s impact

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an independent agency formed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to safeguard Americans against unfair business practices, is the newest target of Elon Musk and the Trump administration. The agency is at a virtual standstill after Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and Russell Vought, the leader of the … Read more