The larger question is whether a strategy of personal attacks that helped lift President Trump in 2016 will work when there’s no clear political opponent who rises above the rest.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/us/politics/democrats-donald-trump.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The rapper was arrested for being in the country illegally. His lawyer said he would be released on bond on Wednesday.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/arts/21-savage-released.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

A lawsuit claims that an ICE policy in New York violates immigrants’ right to due process, and attempts to expedite and increase deportations.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/nyregion/immigration-court-video-teleconferencing.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Our photographers set out to explore three cities that are seeking to restore their connection to nature by reclaiming land for green space.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/business/cities-parks-green-space.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

A procedural vote in the Senate shows that William P. Barr has enough support to be confirmed as head of the Justice Department later this week.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/us/politics/william-barr-attorney-general-confirmation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

A government panel’s new recommendations could bring hope to many women at risk for the condition. Here is what the group said and how you can use the information.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/health/maternal-depression-prevention-pregnancy-.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Leading business groups haven’t joined in pushing for leadership changes, and Amazon is moving forward with a major office presence.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/business/economy/virginia-economy-governor-scandal.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

President Trump’s State of the Union pledge to end the scourge of H.I.V. was welcomed by AIDS activists, but it contradicted two years of policies and proposals.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/us/politics/trump-hiv-plan.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

One of the least understood ailments endured by the newest generation of veterans is related to exposure to toxins in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially from open-air trash fires.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/us/politics/veterans-burn-pits-congress.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The big cat was found by someone who had tried to sneak into the house to smoke marijuana. It has been taken to an animal sanctuary.

source https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000006356431/houston-tiger-found.html?partner=rss&emc=rss