Today's Headlines: Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’

Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party

View in browser April 29, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Office, Prompting 'Exodus' Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump's agenda. Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, is embracing a key rhetorical theme in the president's political ascendancy. Widespread Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal The blackout hit critical infrastructure like airports and caused transportation disruptions across the two countries. The cause of the outage was unclear. Editors' Picks Previously Unpublished: A Look at One of the Last Things Pope Francis Wrote In a foreword to a book, he articulated the church's position on marriage. Opinion | One Last Chat About Trump All good things come to an end. What about bad things? World Live Updates: Mark Carney Wins New Term as Canada's Prime Minister on Anti-Trump Platform CBC/Radio Canada projected a win for the Liberal Party in an election that was dominated by President Trump's threats. It was unclear whether it would secure a majority in the House of Commons. Amid Uncertainty About U.S. Support, Ukraine Pins Its Hopes on Innovation Ukraine has adapted strategies and weapons during its fight against Russia. It is now banking on expanding the use of domestically produced drones, even though American arms remain crucial. 'Grandpa Robbers' Go on Trial in Paris Over 2016 Kim Kardashian Heist Kim Kardashian, the reality TV star and entrepreneur, was tied up and held at gunpoint. Jewelry worth millions was stolen in the incident. See more world news U.S. Feeling Political Heat, Colleges Pump Up Their Lobbying An analysis by The New York Times found that schools targeted by the Trump administration have sharply increased spending on lobbying and became far more reliant on lobbyists with Republican ties. After Federal Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp In one of the country's poorest areas, the quantity and quality of government deliveries have dropped, forcing one charity to make do with thin soup and dried cranberries. Albuquerque Has a Crime Problem. Is the National Guard the Answer? New Mexico's governor said the troops are needed to help quell violence. But in the deeply blue city, the plan to deploy them has drawn uneasy comparisons to the talk of President Trump. See more U.S. news Politics Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as Congress returns for a critical month, giving Democrats an opening for fresh attacks. A 'Citizen Lawyer' Gets a Standing Ovation at the Supreme Court In a remarkable scene, the justices applauded Edwin S. Kneedler, a government lawyer with a reputation for candor, care and integrity. House Passes Bill to Ban Sharing of Revenge Porn, Sending It to Trump The Take It Down Act, which united a coalition of conservative and liberal lawmakers, criminalizes the nonconsensual sharing of sexually explicit images of others and requires companies to remove them. See more political news Business Why Trump's Economic Disruption Will Be Hard to Reverse The president's turnover of the economic order has unleashed changes that could prove lasting, because other countries will adjust. The Dollar's Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last? European officials see the concern over the "safe haven" reputation of U.S. financial assets as a chance to attract investors. Sweetgreen's C.E.O. on Robots, 'MAHA' and Why Salads Are So Expensive Jonathan Neman set out to make fast food healthier, co-founding the salad chain in Washington. Now, what goes in our food is political. See more business news Arts Caught Between Two Worlds, an Artist Prepares for His Biggest Show Yet As Salman Toor's work has become more politically conflicted and emotionally raw, he finds himself wondering, "What am I doing here in America?" My Life With Uncle Vanya, the Self-Pitying Sad Sack We Can't Quit What is it about Chekhov's melancholy inaction hero that makes him, and the play he stars in, so meaningful at all ages? 'The Four Seasons,' Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV this Week A new series comes to Netflix, a true crime documentary airs and "The Righteous Gemstones" wraps up its season on HBO. See more arts news New York N.Y. Budget Deal Includes School Cellphone Ban and Public Safety Changes Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion state budget agreement that includes tax credits. A measure to restrict mask wearing was watered down. Brad Lander's 2 Goals in N.Y.C. Mayor's Race: Beat Cuomo and Win Mr. Lander, the New York City comptroller, says voters seeking a competent leader should look to him and not the former governor: "I am a decent person. Let's just start there." After Pro-Israel Crowd Assaults Woman, Protesters Rally in Brooklyn The police were investigating the attack in Crown Heights, where hundreds of pro-Israel demonstrators surrounded a woman and hurled slurs at her. See more New York news Food The First Rule of Making Salsa? There Are No Rules. I've made salsa my whole life. These tips changed everything. 17 Easy, Healthy Chicken Dinners That Are Anything but Boring These recipes are light and nourishing and bring some weeknight dinner excitement to the table. Finally, a Dirty Martini You Can Enjoy on a School Night Classically booze-forward martinis may go down easy, but can make for a hard morning. This lower-alcohol version is a great alternative. See more food news Science Amazon Launches First 27 Project Kuiper Internet Satellites The spacecraft are the online giant's entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX's Starlink. E.P.A. Says It Will Tackle 'Forever Chemicals.' Details Are Sparse. A new proposal to combat PFAS contamination, announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, left critical questions unanswered. All Authors Working on Flagship U.S. Climate Report Are Dismissed The Trump administration told researchers it was "releasing" them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt. See more science news Fashion & Style Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Takes Charge in Awkward Interview The legendary football coach has never shared much with the news media, but on Sunday it was Jordon Hudson who shut down a line of questioning. America's Premier Living Dandy Doesn't Want the Title The artist Iké Udé understands the power of rejecting labels. Asian American Women Are Redefining the 'Old' in Grandmother's Gold Many Asian American women treat gold as an asset as well as an adornment. Now, their daughters are changing how they wear these precious metals. See more fashion news Obituaries Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Sinuous Ballet Dancer and Choreographer, Dies at 82 He brought grace and power to his roles before a serious injury encouraged him to try choreography — "maybe the richest part of my life." Peter Lovesey, a Master of British Whodunits, Is Dead at 88 He wrote a series of witty police procedurals set in Victorian England and then turned to the present, introducing a cantankerous and technology-averse detective. Dick Barnett, Champion Knick With a Singular Jump Shot, Dies at 88 A high-scoring guard, he played on New York's two title-winning teams in the 1970s. He was remembered for his "fall back, baby" shooting style. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay The 'Recklessness Itself Sends a Message': 35 Legal Experts Assess Trump's Return A diverse group of legal scholars flashes red warning lights about the future of America. Michelle Goldberg I Can't Believe Anyone Thinks Trump Actually Cares About Antisemitism Jews should remember how Trump promised to "protect" L.G.B.T. citizens. Guest Essay Trump Doesn't Want to Protect All Jewish Students — Just Those on His Team Going after antisemitism on campus has swept up Jewish students protesting the war in Gaza. Guest Essay Trump Is Laying a Potentially Deadly Trap for the U.S. Auto Industry Trump's approach risks leaving U.S. automakers isolated and incapable of competing on their own merits as foreign companies bolt ahead. Guest Essay How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics A once left-wing psychedelic movement has become tightly entwined with the Trump administration. Guest Essay I Worked for Harris and Biden. Here's the Missing Link for Democrats. Opt-out voters don't buy what we're selling — and even if they did, we'd have a hard time reaching them. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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