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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Politics

Trump Fires Acting Attorney General Who Defied Him

Sally Q. Yates, the acting attorney general, during a news conference in June.
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Sally Q. Yates, the acting attorney general, during a news conference in June.

The acting attorney general, Sally Q. Yates, on Monday ordered government lawyers not to defend President Trump’s executive order on immigration in court.

Trump to Announce Supreme Court Pick in Prime Time Ceremony

The leading finalists are believed to be federal appeals court judges with strong conservative records: Neil M. Gorsuch and Thomas M. Hardiman.

On Washington

A Jarring New Level of Confrontation and Conflict Hits Washington

The Trump administration has stumbled out the gate, blindsiding Republicans with its failure to share information and consult on policy like the executive order on immigration.

Betsy DeVos’s Nomination for Education Secretary Clears Committee

Despite protests from Democrats, Ms. DeVos’s nomination will advance to the Senate floor after two rounds of voting that were split along party lines.

Ryan Stands by Trump’s Executive Order, Breaking Days of Silence

“We need to make sure that the vetting standards are up to snuff,” Speaker Paul D. Ryan told reporters, saying he remained broadly supportive of the order.

Democrats Skip Votes, Delaying Confirmation of Trump Nominees

Democrats also opposed Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, saying would be a yes man for Mr. Trump, unlike the acting attorney general who was fired for refusing to enforce an immigration order.

Trump Names Thomas Homan as Acting Immigration Enforcement Chief

The appointment may be a signal that the administration intends to move forward with widespread deportations of undocumented immigrants.

First 100 Days Briefing

It’s ‘The Apprentice, Supreme Court Edition,’ as Trump Summons Finalists to White House

President Trump is bringing his top two judicial choices to the White House ahead of a prime-time, televised rollout of his pick for the Supreme Court.

Trump’s Falsehoods Make Foreign Leaders Ask: Can We Trust Him?

Alarmed, foreign officials are struggling to gauge whether they can depend on the United States to honor commitments like defense treaties and trade pacts.

Trump Vows to Ease Rules for Drug Makers, but Prices Remain a Focus

The president said he would make it easier for the industry to manufacture in the United States and he would further discuss lowering costs behind closed doors.

Economic Scene

Trump and Trade: Extreme Tactics in Search of a Point

Rejecting the premise of international accords is one thing. But displaying irrationality for effect, without a rational objective, can end in war.

Papers Offer a Peek at ISIS’ Drones, Lethal and Largely Off-the-Shelf

Documents found in Iraq and a recent surge in attacks show how the group has adapted readily accessible technology into a potentially effective new weapon.

The Upshot

Are You Married to Your Party?

A survey of whom American voters prefer for their children’s marriage partners shows just how powerful party identification has become.

In Ban on Migrants, Trump Supporters See a Promise Kept

President Trump’s new immigration policy has support among a broad and deep swath of the electorate that is anxious about terrorism.

Grand Plans vs. Reality: White House Veterans Recall Their First 100 Days

Don’t Ask, don’t Tell.” Bombing Iraq. Somali pirates. Top officials from the Clinton, Bush and Obama White Houses recall how nothing goes exactly as planned.

Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech, Annotated

New York Times reporters analyze the 45th president’s comments.

The 58th Presidential Inaugural Seating Chart

A who’s who of President Donald J. Trump’s Washington.

Inauguration, From Morning to Night

Journey through the inauguration of Donald J. Trump with this interactive video gallery.

Kennedy Looked Tan, Johnson Kissed Mrs. Nixon, and Other Vivid Inauguration Details

Moments witnessed and analyzed by New York Times correspondents since the 1853 inauguration, the first to take place after the paper was founded.

You Draw It: What Got Better or Worse During Obama’s Presidency

See if you’re as smart as you think you are.

Donald Trump’s Cabinet Is Taking Shape. Here’s the Latest List.

A list of possibilities and appointees for top posts in the new administration.

Graphic: The Russian Hacking in 200 Words

President Obama announced sanctions against Russia for trying to influence the 2016 election through cyberattacks. Here’s what led to the sanctions.

Graphic: The Array of Conflicts of Interest Facing the Trump Presidency

Donald J. Trump’s global business empire will create an unprecedented number of conflicts of interest for a United States president, experts say.

Interactive Graphic: How Republicans Can Repeal Obamacare Piece by Piece

Peeling away pieces of the law could lead to market chaos.

Interactive Graphic: How Trump Can Influence Climate Change

A Trump administration could weaken or do away with many of the Obama-era policies focused on greenhouse gas emissions.

Interactive Graphic: Could Trump Really Deport Millions of Unauthorized Immigrants?

Sorting through the confusing sets of numbers in Trump’s deportation plan.

The Opinion Pages
Op-Ed Columnist

The Abnormal Presidency of Donald Trump

His immigration measures reflect a streak of gratuitous cruelty.

Op-Ed Contributor

A Scientists’ March on Washington Is a Bad Idea

It will only politicize science.