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Ronny Jackson, North Korea, ‘Roseanne’: Your Thursday Briefing Ronny Jackson, North Korea, ‘Roseanne’: Your Thursday Briefing
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• What do Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort know?• What do Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort know?
A lawyer for President Trump broached the idea of pardons for the two former advisers last year, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. The talks could suggest that the White House was concerned about what Mr. Flynn and Mr. Manafort might reveal to the special counsel in the Russia investigation.A lawyer for President Trump broached the idea of pardons for the two former advisers last year, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. The talks could suggest that the White House was concerned about what Mr. Flynn and Mr. Manafort might reveal to the special counsel in the Russia investigation.
The lawyer who is said to have made the offer, John Dowd, denied the reports on Wednesday. He resigned as the president’s lead lawyer for the Russia inquiry last week.The lawyer who is said to have made the offer, John Dowd, denied the reports on Wednesday. He resigned as the president’s lead lawyer for the Russia inquiry last week.
• Separately, a top Trump campaign official had frequent phone calls before the election with a person the F.B.I. believes had active links to Russian spy services at the time. That’s according to a document released this week by the special counsel, Robert Mueller.• Separately, a top Trump campaign official had frequent phone calls before the election with a person the F.B.I. believes had active links to Russian spy services at the time. That’s according to a document released this week by the special counsel, Robert Mueller.
• President Trump nominated his physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, replacing David Shulkin.• President Trump nominated his physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, replacing David Shulkin.
Dr. Jackson, a career Naval officer, appeared in the spotlight this year when he announced the results of Mr. Trump’s first physical while in office. If confirmed, Dr. Jackson would inherit the federal government’s second-largest department, which has been burdened by aging infrastructure, an inefficient health care system and a 360,000-person work force.Dr. Jackson, a career Naval officer, appeared in the spotlight this year when he announced the results of Mr. Trump’s first physical while in office. If confirmed, Dr. Jackson would inherit the federal government’s second-largest department, which has been burdened by aging infrastructure, an inefficient health care system and a 360,000-person work force.
Here’s an updated look at the major departures from the Trump administration.Here’s an updated look at the major departures from the Trump administration.
• In other cabinet news, Ben Carson, the secretary of housing and urban development, is trying to roll back Obama-era attempts to enforce fair housing laws.• In other cabinet news, Ben Carson, the secretary of housing and urban development, is trying to roll back Obama-era attempts to enforce fair housing laws.
• North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and President Moon Jae-in of South Korea will meet for the first time on April 27, for talks meant to pave the way for discussions with President Trump.• North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and President Moon Jae-in of South Korea will meet for the first time on April 27, for talks meant to pave the way for discussions with President Trump.
By attending the discussions on the South Korean side of the border town Panmunjom, Mr. Kim would become the first North Korean leader to visit the South since the Korean War.By attending the discussions on the South Korean side of the border town Panmunjom, Mr. Kim would become the first North Korean leader to visit the South since the Korean War.
• His trip to China this week was a reminder of how he uses his nuclear arsenal to set his diplomatic agenda.• His trip to China this week was a reminder of how he uses his nuclear arsenal to set his diplomatic agenda.
• Over 15 years, four women in a suburb of Portland, Ore., sought police protection against the same man, one of Morgan Stanley’s top financial advisers, court filings show.• Over 15 years, four women in a suburb of Portland, Ore., sought police protection against the same man, one of Morgan Stanley’s top financial advisers, court filings show.
The man, Douglas Greenberg, is in the top 2 percent of brokers at Morgan Stanley by revenue produced. For years, the firm’s executives knew about accusations of violence against him, according to seven former employees, but apparently took no action.The man, Douglas Greenberg, is in the top 2 percent of brokers at Morgan Stanley by revenue produced. For years, the firm’s executives knew about accusations of violence against him, according to seven former employees, but apparently took no action.
• This week, after The Times contacted Morgan Stanley with questions about Mr. Greenberg, the bank put him on “administrative leave pending further review of this situation.”• This week, after The Times contacted Morgan Stanley with questions about Mr. Greenberg, the bank put him on “administrative leave pending further review of this situation.”
• Did a lawyer try to influence two White House advisers’ decisions about whether to cooperate in the Russia investigation? • At least 68 people died after a fire broke out during a riot at a jail in the northern city of Valencia, the country’s attorney general said late Wednesday.
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• President Trump wants to remake global trade in a matter of months. Here’s how.• President Trump wants to remake global trade in a matter of months. Here’s how.
• Social media exploits our data and can make us unhappy. It spreads misinformation and undermines democracy. Can it be saved? Our columnist wonders.• Social media exploits our data and can make us unhappy. It spreads misinformation and undermines democracy. Can it be saved? Our columnist wonders.
• The revival of “Roseanne” this week got off to an enormously strong start for ABC, drawing more than 18 million viewers. (An enthusiast of TV ratings at the White House was also impressed.)• The revival of “Roseanne” this week got off to an enormously strong start for ABC, drawing more than 18 million viewers. (An enthusiast of TV ratings at the White House was also impressed.)
• U.S. stocks were down on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets today.• U.S. stocks were down on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets today.
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Being a wedding guest can get expensive. Here’s how to cut costs.• Being a wedding guest can get expensive. Here’s how to cut costs.
• Have a tiny apartment? These are the best cleaning tools for small spaces.• Have a tiny apartment? These are the best cleaning tools for small spaces.
• Recipe of the day: If you’re looking for big flavor, a chicken tagine is just what you need.• Recipe of the day: If you’re looking for big flavor, a chicken tagine is just what you need.
Our journalists recommend these great pieces:Our journalists recommend these great pieces:
“How would you spend your time if your days were interminable but numbered? In this first-person account, Anthony Ray Hinton, who was sentenced to death in Alabama for two murders he didn’t commit, describes the book club he created for inmates on death row, and seeing ‘men be transported in their minds for a small chunk of time.’ ” [Longreads]“How would you spend your time if your days were interminable but numbered? In this first-person account, Anthony Ray Hinton, who was sentenced to death in Alabama for two murders he didn’t commit, describes the book club he created for inmates on death row, and seeing ‘men be transported in their minds for a small chunk of time.’ ” [Longreads]
— Anne-Sophie Bolon, London-based editor— Anne-Sophie Bolon, London-based editor
“The Chicago Tribune is preparing to move out of the landmark Tribune Tower, which has nearly 150 stones from famous sites embedded in its facade. This visual catalog will take you on a grand tour around the United States, across oceans and through history.” [Chicago Architecture]“The Chicago Tribune is preparing to move out of the landmark Tribune Tower, which has nearly 150 stones from famous sites embedded in its facade. This visual catalog will take you on a grand tour around the United States, across oceans and through history.” [Chicago Architecture]
— Gina Lamb, senior staff editor, Special Sections— Gina Lamb, senior staff editor, Special Sections
• Deadly blaze in Venezuela
At least 68 people died after a fire broke out during a riot at a jail in the northern city of Valencia, the country’s attorney general said late Wednesday.
• Our Austin bombings coverage, explained• Our Austin bombings coverage, explained
Last week, some readers criticized The Times’s coverage of the suspect in the attacks in Texas, saying we treated him too lightly or humanized him too much.Last week, some readers criticized The Times’s coverage of the suspect in the attacks in Texas, saying we treated him too lightly or humanized him too much.
Our journalists answered some of the most common questions, including how we define terrorism.Our journalists answered some of the most common questions, including how we define terrorism.
• Bunny best sellers• Bunny best sellers
Easter’s nearly here, and the competition between rabbits is hopping on our children’s picture book best-seller list. (Find all of the top titles here.)Easter’s nearly here, and the competition between rabbits is hopping on our children’s picture book best-seller list. (Find all of the top titles here.)
• Play ball!• Play ball!
In another sign of spring, the baseball season starts today. Our columnist looks at how the game is evolving.In another sign of spring, the baseball season starts today. Our columnist looks at how the game is evolving.
Here are our previews for the American and National Leagues.Here are our previews for the American and National Leagues.
• Best of late-night TV• Best of late-night TV
Dana Carvey once famously impersonated former President George Bush. He was back on Wednesday with a new impression, of John Bolton.Dana Carvey once famously impersonated former President George Bush. He was back on Wednesday with a new impression, of John Bolton.
• Quotation of the day• Quotation of the day
“To accept to die so the innocent can live, that is the essence of what it means to be a soldier. Others, even many who are brave, would have hesitated.”“To accept to die so the innocent can live, that is the essence of what it means to be a soldier. Others, even many who are brave, would have hesitated.”
— President Emmanuel Macron of France, at a memorial for Col. Arnaud Beltrame, who was killed after he took the place of a hostage during a terrorist attack at a supermarket.— President Emmanuel Macron of France, at a memorial for Col. Arnaud Beltrame, who was killed after he took the place of a hostage during a terrorist attack at a supermarket.
• The Times, in other words• The Times, in other words
Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles.Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles.
On this day in 1961, the ratification of the 23rd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was completed, giving residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote for president and vice president for the first time in more than 160 years.On this day in 1961, the ratification of the 23rd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was completed, giving residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote for president and vice president for the first time in more than 160 years.
“The United States finally gave its capital the vote today,” The Times noted on its front page.“The United States finally gave its capital the vote today,” The Times noted on its front page.
The amendment granted representation to the District of Columbia in the Electoral College, where states are given electors based on population. Although the District’s population (estimated around 700,000 in 2017) is larger than that of some states, it is given no more electors than the least populous state, which is currently Wyoming.The amendment granted representation to the District of Columbia in the Electoral College, where states are given electors based on population. Although the District’s population (estimated around 700,000 in 2017) is larger than that of some states, it is given no more electors than the least populous state, which is currently Wyoming.
At the time, the push to give the vote to the district, with its large African-American population, became caught up in the civil rights movement. The amendment was opposed by almost every state in the South.At the time, the push to give the vote to the district, with its large African-American population, became caught up in the civil rights movement. The amendment was opposed by almost every state in the South.
Democrats have since been able to count on the district’s three electoral votes, which have been cast for every one of the party’s presidential candidates, starting with Lyndon Johnson in 1964.Democrats have since been able to count on the district’s three electoral votes, which have been cast for every one of the party’s presidential candidates, starting with Lyndon Johnson in 1964.
Although the district’s residents have a say at the White House, they lack a full voice in Congress, where their representative does not have full voting rights.Although the district’s residents have a say at the White House, they lack a full voice in Congress, where their representative does not have full voting rights.
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