President Trump, who referred to Kim Jong Un as “Rocket Man” in a Sunday tweet, will confront the looming crisis at his first U.N. General Assembly this week. But the question remains how realistic the Trump administration’s threats are as Pyongyang quickly advances its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.
The interior secretary has recommended that the president modify 10 national monuments, including shrinking the boundaries of at least four Western sites, according to a copy of the report obtained by The Washington Post.
Trump-owned hotels and clubs have long made money by holding special events but now they’re attracting new customers who want something from the president or his government. His properties are also losing many longtime clients, for whom deciding to use a Trump-owned facility has become a political question.
Emmys 2017
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TV Review
It was the first Emmy Awards night in a very long time (maybe ever) in which everything that was nominated seemed more than deserving. The night’s big winner was “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which took home prizes including best drama series and lead actress in a drama series.
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The effort aims to reward doctors and hospitals not just when patients are sick and — if it succeeds — could lead to big changes nationwide.
The Debrief
At a time when Trump’s public approval ratings have tumbled and he is taking fire from conservatives, the president’s promotion of outlandish content — created and distributed by his most ardent supporters — aims to rally his far-right political base.
WorldViews
Analysis While there are no obvious signs of the lengthy lines forming that the president tweeted about, there has been evidence of an increase in prices.
Police said 21-year-old Scout Schultz was armed, and video showed the student advancing on officers before one fired.
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There was positive news in the destructive wake of Harvey and Irma, none more important then the countless reaffirmations that in a crisis, neighbors help neighbors. But the storms were not without moments of confusion and chaos, as well as tragic mistakes.
A nonexistent planet is not on a collision course toward Earth, NASA and a Christian pastor said.
