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The fate of President Trump’s financial records.

In the ‘DealBook’ Newsletter

We may see Trump’s taxes. Eventually.

Listen to ‘The Argument’

Opinion columnists discuss whether this is the end for President Trump.

Trump Commutes Sentence of His Friend Roger Stone

Was Convicted of Lying to Congress in Inquiry That Threatened Trump

President Trump used his power of office to commute the sentence of Roger Stone, his longtime friend and political ally, on seven felony crimes.
Mr. Stone was convicted of obstructing an inquiry into Russia’s election meddling, and had lobbied for clemency, arguing that he could die in prison.

Roger J. Stone Jr. had been sentenced to more than three years in prison.

Read a profile of Roger Stone, a self-described “dirty trickster,” from earlier this year.

Here are some of the pardons and commutations issued by Mr. Trump.

New Cases in the U.S. Soar Past 68,000, Shattering Record

The pandemic again set a global high for infections in a single day: The World Health Organization reported 228,102 new cases.
The United States, which set a single-day record for the seventh time in 11 days, was the biggest source of new infections. Catch up on the latest.

Is Your State Doing Enough Virus Testing?

See how each state measures up

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Tokyo

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Vancouver, Canada

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São Paulo, Brazil

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Seoul, South Korea

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Noblesville, Ind.

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Jerusalem

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Moscow

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Mexico City

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Madrid

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New Reported Cases in the U.S.

See the U.S. hot spots

Death Tolls Rise in Some States, Possibly Ending National Decline

The rising pace of deaths in the Sunbelt followed weeks of mounting cases in the region and suggested an end to nearly three months of decline.

How Your 6-Year-Old Could Deepen the Economic Crisis

The decision to only reopen New York City’s public schools part time in September illustrates the looming threat to businesses.

In Tackling Coronavirus, Scotland Asserts Its Separateness From England

The caution of Scotland’s leader, Nicola Sturgeon, contrasts with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s freewheeling approach — and appears to be working.

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in April. The area would usually be packed with festival goers at this time of the year.

A Lot of Athletes Seem to Have the Virus. Here Are Some Reasons.

The rate of positive test results released by a few leagues seems higher than that of the general population. But there are explanations for that.

As Trump Demanded Schools Reopen, His Experts Warned of ‘Highest Risk’

A briefing packet for federal emergency response teams detailed the steps schools should take to reopen safely.

Trump Says He ‘Aced’ Cognitive Test, but White House Won’t Release Details

President Trump has repeatedly ridiculed Joe Biden’s fitness to be president. Mr. Biden’s campaign has called it a smear that has backfired.

Following intense pressure, Facebook is said to be considering banning political advertising from its network.

The Trump campaign canceled a rally planned in New Hampshire, citing concerns over a tropical storm.

In Death, South Korean Mayor Is Tainted by Scandal

A longtime champion of women’s rights, Park Won-soon was accused by his secretary of sexual harassment. He is presumed to have killed himself.

Opinion

The Editorial Board

Reopening Schools Will Be a Huge Undertaking. It Must Be Done.

Officials need to think outside the school building.

Kara Swisher

Zuckerberg Never Fails to Disappoint

He cannot hold on to such enormous power and avoid responsibility when things get tough.

Bob Bauer

Americans Must Know if Their President Is a Crook

Roger Cohen

The Most Dangerous Phase of Trump’s Rule

Dave Eggers

Testing, Testing

Tammy Duckworth

Tucker Carlson Doesn’t Know What Patriotism Is

Jamelle Bouie

Trump Would Like to See You Now

It’s Time, Dr. Fauci

Damon Young

Yeah, Let’s Not Talk About Race

Michelle Goldberg

Trump Threatens to Turn Pandemic Schooling Into a Culture War

David Leonhardt

It’s 2022. What Does Life Look Like?

Editors’ Picks

Think You’ve Seen the Subway? Not Like This You Haven’t

Patrick Cashin spent two decades as the official M.T.A. photographer. From the bridges to the tunnels, he showed us some of his most stunning images.

Debating ‘Hamilton’ as It Shifts From Stage to Screen

Five critics wade into the controversies (like its treatment of slavery) and examine the performances five years after the show debuted.

20 Under $20: Wines That Feed the Soul

These bottles — found online from 11 different countries, including some unexpected regions — offer values and pleasures in a summer unlike any other.

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