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401(k), Megyn Kelly, World Series: Your Tuesday Briefing 401(k), Megyn Kelly, World Series: Your Tuesday Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• President Trump is set to visit Capitol Hill today to discuss a Republican plan for the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades.• President Trump is set to visit Capitol Hill today to discuss a Republican plan for the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades.
But the proposal’s supporters say they’re concerned that the president will undermine the effort. On Monday, Mr. Trump said he would oppose reducing the amount that Americans can save in 401(k) retirement accounts, which had been one of the ideas to help pay for a $1.5 trillion tax cut.But the proposal’s supporters say they’re concerned that the president will undermine the effort. On Monday, Mr. Trump said he would oppose reducing the amount that Americans can save in 401(k) retirement accounts, which had been one of the ideas to help pay for a $1.5 trillion tax cut.
• Here are six ways Congress could fund such a cut, and the problems they might present. • Here are six ways Congress could fund such a cut.
• YouTube, the world’s most visited video site, played a crucial role in helping build and expand RT, which U.S. intelligence agencies say is the Kremlin’s “principal international propaganda outlet.”• YouTube, the world’s most visited video site, played a crucial role in helping build and expand RT, which U.S. intelligence agencies say is the Kremlin’s “principal international propaganda outlet.”
As investigators examine Russian interference in U.S. politics, the once-cozy relationship between YouTube, which is owned by Google, and RT is drawing closer scrutiny.As investigators examine Russian interference in U.S. politics, the once-cozy relationship between YouTube, which is owned by Google, and RT is drawing closer scrutiny.
• An editor at RT explained the news channel’s primary aim: “Where relevant, RT does present a Russian perspective on current events, but we don’t promote the Russian point of view, we explain it alongside with presenting others.”• An editor at RT explained the news channel’s primary aim: “Where relevant, RT does present a Russian perspective on current events, but we don’t promote the Russian point of view, we explain it alongside with presenting others.”
• “What on earth would justify that amount? What awfulness went on?”• “What on earth would justify that amount? What awfulness went on?”
On Monday, the NBC host remarked on the $32 million that her former Fox News colleague Bill O’Reilly paid to settle sexual harassment allegations. On Monday, the NBC host remarked on the $32 million that her former Fox News colleague Bill O’Reilly had paid to settle sexual harassment allegations.
• Ms. Kelly, whose new show has gotten off to a rough start in the ratings, also shared part of an email that she sent to Fox News executives in November complaining about Mr. O’Reilly’s behavior.• Ms. Kelly, whose new show has gotten off to a rough start in the ratings, also shared part of an email that she sent to Fox News executives in November complaining about Mr. O’Reilly’s behavior.
• It’s been more than two decades since South Africa’s majority black population gained a voice in the government.• It’s been more than two decades since South Africa’s majority black population gained a voice in the government.
But our correspondent Peter Goodman reports that political liberation has not translated into broad material gains.But our correspondent Peter Goodman reports that political liberation has not translated into broad material gains.
• “I’ve gone from a shack to a shack,” one South African said of a country where less than half of the working-age population is officially employed. “I’m fighting for everything I have. You still are living in apartheid.”• “I’ve gone from a shack to a shack,” one South African said of a country where less than half of the working-age population is officially employed. “I’m fighting for everything I have. You still are living in apartheid.”
In today’s show, we discuss changes to the regulation of toxic chemicals under President Trump, as shown by the shifting powers of two women.In today’s show, we discuss changes to the regulation of toxic chemicals under President Trump, as shown by the shifting powers of two women.
Listen on a computer, an iOS device or an Android device.Listen on a computer, an iOS device or an Android device.
• Tech’s biggest companies are placing huge bets on artificial intelligence, sometimes paying Ph.D.s fresh out of school or people with just a few years of experience $500,000 a year or more.• Tech’s biggest companies are placing huge bets on artificial intelligence, sometimes paying Ph.D.s fresh out of school or people with just a few years of experience $500,000 a year or more.
• 238 proposals to be No. 2: Amazon said bidders to be the home of its proposed second headquarters came from 43 states, Canada and Mexico. It will name the winner next year. • 238 proposals to be No. 2: Amazon said bidders to be the home of its proposed second headquarters came from 43 U.S. states, and from Canada and Mexico. It will name the winner next year.
• China’s Communist Party is increasingly asserting authority over business leaders, weakening their drive to invest and eroding confidence in the country.• China’s Communist Party is increasingly asserting authority over business leaders, weakening their drive to invest and eroding confidence in the country.
• New York’s attorney general is investigating the Weinstein Company on civil rights grounds after its co-founder Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual misconduct.• New York’s attorney general is investigating the Weinstein Company on civil rights grounds after its co-founder Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual misconduct.
Separately, the New Orleans restaurateur John Besh is stepping down from his company after more than two dozen female employees reported sexual harassment.Separately, the New Orleans restaurateur John Besh is stepping down from his company after more than two dozen female employees reported sexual harassment.
• U.S. stocks were down on Monday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• U.S. stocks were down on Monday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Learn simple methods to be better at remembering.• Learn simple methods to be better at remembering.
• Here are five ways to protect yourself against wedding catastrophes.• Here are five ways to protect yourself against wedding catastrophes.
• Recipe of the day: How to make the perfect bowl of soup.• Recipe of the day: How to make the perfect bowl of soup.
In today’s 360 video, take in the Metropolitan Opera’s performance of Thomas Adès’s “The Exterminating Angel,” which includes everything from tiny violins to slamming doors. In today’s 360 video, take in a performance of Thomas Adès’s “The Exterminating Angel” which includes everything from tiny violins to slamming doors.
Writers from across the political spectrum discuss the controversy over President Trump’s condolence call to the widow of a fallen U.S. soldier.Writers from across the political spectrum discuss the controversy over President Trump’s condolence call to the widow of a fallen U.S. soldier.
The MetroCard is on its way out.The MetroCard is on its way out.
Starting late next year, New Yorkers will be able to pay transit fares using a cellphone or credit card.Starting late next year, New Yorkers will be able to pay transit fares using a cellphone or credit card.
Using Google Earth, archaeologists have uncovered nearly 400 previously undocumented stone structures they call “gates” in the Saudi Arabian desert.Using Google Earth, archaeologists have uncovered nearly 400 previously undocumented stone structures they call “gates” in the Saudi Arabian desert.
They believe the structures may have been built by nomadic tribes thousands of years ago.They believe the structures may have been built by nomadic tribes thousands of years ago.
This is the first time since 1970 that the two teams in the World Series each won more than 100 games during the regular season.This is the first time since 1970 that the two teams in the World Series each won more than 100 games during the regular season.
Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros is tonight. Our baseball columnist, Tyler Kepner, previews the series.Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros is tonight. Our baseball columnist, Tyler Kepner, previews the series.
Trevor Noah was unimpressed after John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, called Rep. Frederica Wilson an “empty barrel.”Trevor Noah was unimpressed after John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, called Rep. Frederica Wilson an “empty barrel.”
“Where I come from, you don’t call someone an empty barrel. Because no one knows what that means,” Mr. Noah said.“Where I come from, you don’t call someone an empty barrel. Because no one knows what that means,” Mr. Noah said.
“I heard him stumbling on trying to remember my husband’s name. And that’s what hurt me the most because if my husband is out here fighting for our country, and he risked his life for our country, why can’t you remember his name?”“I heard him stumbling on trying to remember my husband’s name. And that’s what hurt me the most because if my husband is out here fighting for our country, and he risked his life for our country, why can’t you remember his name?”
— Myeshia Johnson, describing the call she received from President Trump after her husband, Sgt. La David Johnson, was killed in Niger.— Myeshia Johnson, describing the call she received from President Trump after her husband, Sgt. La David Johnson, was killed in Niger.
It’s a New York Times job that sounds even more fun than writing the Morning Briefing: Every year, our Travel section recommends 52 Places to Go. We’re looking to hire an ambitious correspondent who will visit every destination on the list. Here’s how to apply. It’s a New York Times job that sounds even more fun than writing the Morning Briefing: Every year, our Travel section recommends 52 Places to Go. We’re looking to hire a correspondent to visit every destination on the list. Here’s how to apply.
The Olympic torch was being lit today in Greece, beginning the countdown to the next Winter Games. The Olympic torch was lit today in Greece, beginning the countdown to the next Winter Games.
The flame will travel more than 5,000 miles east to South Korea, arriving Nov. 1 — 100 days before the 2018 Olympics begin.The flame will travel more than 5,000 miles east to South Korea, arriving Nov. 1 — 100 days before the 2018 Olympics begin.
Starting in the city of Incheon, the torch will cross South Korea, with stops in nine provinces and eight major cities, before arriving in Pyeongchang for the opening ceremony on Feb. 9.Starting in the city of Incheon, the torch will cross South Korea, with stops in nine provinces and eight major cities, before arriving in Pyeongchang for the opening ceremony on Feb. 9.
The lighting of the torch goes back to the ancient games, but the Olympic flame made its first modern appearance at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam. The relay began with the 1936 Games in Berlin.The lighting of the torch goes back to the ancient games, but the Olympic flame made its first modern appearance at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam. The relay began with the 1936 Games in Berlin.
The torch itself is designed by the host country. The Times noted in 2010: “The modern Olympic Games have become as much a global contest among designers and architects as among athletes. Each Olympics is expected to produce a logo, a signature building — and a characteristic torch that symbolizes local tradition and national character.”The torch itself is designed by the host country. The Times noted in 2010: “The modern Olympic Games have become as much a global contest among designers and architects as among athletes. Each Olympics is expected to produce a logo, a signature building — and a characteristic torch that symbolizes local tradition and national character.”
The torch for the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul featured a bright metal body and Korean graphic elements. The five-pronged shape of the 2018 torch represents the Korean symbol for Pyeongchang.The torch for the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul featured a bright metal body and Korean graphic elements. The five-pronged shape of the 2018 torch represents the Korean symbol for Pyeongchang.
Inyoung Kang contributed reporting.Inyoung Kang contributed reporting.
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