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| Nancy Pelosi, Rob Porter, Winter Olympics: Your Thursday Briefing | Nancy Pelosi, Rob Porter, Winter Olympics: Your Thursday Briefing |
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| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • The Senate is expected to vote today on a far-reaching bipartisan agreement that would significantly increase spending on military and domestic programs over two years. It would also raise the federal debt limit, moving to end the cycle of short-term showdowns on government funding. | • The Senate is expected to vote today on a far-reaching bipartisan agreement that would significantly increase spending on military and domestic programs over two years. It would also raise the federal debt limit, moving to end the cycle of short-term showdowns on government funding. |
| Republican congressional leaders have championed the deal, even though it would effectively negate President Trump’s demand that large increases in military spending be offset by deep cuts to nondefense programs. | Republican congressional leaders have championed the deal, even though it would effectively negate President Trump’s demand that large increases in military spending be offset by deep cuts to nondefense programs. |
| If it passes the Senate, the legislation will go to the House, where Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, the Democratic leader, delivered a record-breaking speech of more than eight hours on Wednesday opposing the deal. | If it passes the Senate, the legislation will go to the House, where Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, the Democratic leader, delivered a record-breaking speech of more than eight hours on Wednesday opposing the deal. |
| • If lawmakers cannot pass a temporary funding measure by the end of today, the government will shut down for the second time this year. | • If lawmakers cannot pass a temporary funding measure by the end of today, the government will shut down for the second time this year. |
| • Rob Porter, the White House staff secretary who helped draft last week’s State of the Union address, announced his resignation after his two former wives accused him of physical abuse. | • Rob Porter, the White House staff secretary who helped draft last week’s State of the Union address, announced his resignation after his two former wives accused him of physical abuse. |
| “These allegations are simply false,” Mr. Porter said in a statement after details of the reported abuse circulated on Wednesday, including a photograph of one of his accusers with a black eye. | “These allegations are simply false,” Mr. Porter said in a statement after details of the reported abuse circulated on Wednesday, including a photograph of one of his accusers with a black eye. |
| • His troubles were not a complete secret: Two people close to the White House said the accusations contributed to a delay in granting Mr. Porter permanent security clearance. | • His troubles were not a complete secret: Two people close to the White House said the accusations contributed to a delay in granting Mr. Porter permanent security clearance. |
| • With three-quarters of Chilean adults overweight or obese, the government is waging war on unhealthy foods, imposing marketing restrictions, mandatory packaging redesigns and labeling rules. | • With three-quarters of Chilean adults overweight or obese, the government is waging war on unhealthy foods, imposing marketing restrictions, mandatory packaging redesigns and labeling rules. |
| Under regulations that the food industry calls overreach, cartoon characters have been removed from sugary cereal boxes, and the sale of goods that use trinkets to lure young consumers has been banned. | Under regulations that the food industry calls overreach, cartoon characters have been removed from sugary cereal boxes, and the sale of goods that use trinkets to lure young consumers has been banned. |
| • “Sugar kills more people than terrorism and car accidents combined,” said Senator Guido Girardi, who proposed the rules in 2007. “It’s the poison of our time.” | • “Sugar kills more people than terrorism and car accidents combined,” said Senator Guido Girardi, who proposed the rules in 2007. “It’s the poison of our time.” |
| • Most skiers are specialists, focused on specific events like slalom or downhill. But Shiffrin wants to win them all. | • Most skiers are specialists, focused on specific events like slalom or downhill. But Shiffrin wants to win them all. |
| She’s one of four athletes we captured in action in honor of the Winter Olympics, which open on Friday. You can find all of our coverage from Pyeongchang, South Korea, here. | She’s one of four athletes we captured in action in honor of the Winter Olympics, which open on Friday. You can find all of our coverage from Pyeongchang, South Korea, here. |
| One of the biggest questions surrounding the Games is how many Russian athletes will compete. A court is still hearing appeals after the International Olympic Committee barred Russia in December because of a doping scheme. | |
| • The highest-profile contact in years between North and South Korea will come during the Games. Kim Yo-jung, the sister of the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, is scheduled to meet with the South’s president, Moon Jae-in, it was announced today. | |
| • Investors are worried about inflation. One of our senior economics correspondents examines whether they should be. | • Investors are worried about inflation. One of our senior economics correspondents examines whether they should be. |
| The markets’ recent gyrations have offered a harsh lesson for inexperienced investors. “I don’t think I will be buying or trading on the market again anytime soon,” one said. | The markets’ recent gyrations have offered a harsh lesson for inexperienced investors. “I don’t think I will be buying or trading on the market again anytime soon,” one said. |
| • Stocks were down on Wednesday. Here are the latest numbers from the U.S. and around the world. | • Stocks were down on Wednesday. Here are the latest numbers from the U.S. and around the world. |
| • What is the $18 billion Wynn Resorts casino and hotel empire without its visionary founder, Steve Wynn? His resignation, after claims of misconduct, has left Wall Street wondering. “Elvis has left the building,” one global investment firm said. | • What is the $18 billion Wynn Resorts casino and hotel empire without its visionary founder, Steve Wynn? His resignation, after claims of misconduct, has left Wall Street wondering. “Elvis has left the building,” one global investment firm said. |
| • China’s economic success lays bare an uncomfortable historical truth: No one who preaches “free trade” really practices it. | • China’s economic success lays bare an uncomfortable historical truth: No one who preaches “free trade” really practices it. |
| • In a city brimming with celebrities, the new owner of The Los Angeles Times kept a low profile. Until now. | • In a city brimming with celebrities, the new owner of The Los Angeles Times kept a low profile. Until now. |
| • The Corner Office column is returning. Each week, David Gelles will be interviewing chief executives about leadership, values and personal histories. Have a question? Just ask. | • The Corner Office column is returning. Each week, David Gelles will be interviewing chief executives about leadership, values and personal histories. Have a question? Just ask. |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • Experts say it’s essential to give kids time and space to play. | • Experts say it’s essential to give kids time and space to play. |
| • To avoid catching a cold from your partner, here are some tips. | • To avoid catching a cold from your partner, here are some tips. |
| • Recipe of the day: Increase the flavor of salmon with anchovy-garlic butter. | • Recipe of the day: Increase the flavor of salmon with anchovy-garlic butter. |
| • A Border Patrol agent’s mysterious death | • A Border Patrol agent’s mysterious death |
| When Rogelio Martinez died in November after being found unconscious in West Texas, politicians said the news was evidence of a need to increase border security and curb immigration. | When Rogelio Martinez died in November after being found unconscious in West Texas, politicians said the news was evidence of a need to increase border security and curb immigration. |
| The F.B.I., which has been unable to determine how Mr. Martinez was injured, said on Wednesday that there was no evidence that he had been attacked. | The F.B.I., which has been unable to determine how Mr. Martinez was injured, said on Wednesday that there was no evidence that he had been attacked. |
| • Possible inspiration for the Bard | • Possible inspiration for the Bard |
| With the help of software usually used to detect plagiarism, two writers have found an unpublished manuscript they say may have inspired several works by William Shakespeare. | With the help of software usually used to detect plagiarism, two writers have found an unpublished manuscript they say may have inspired several works by William Shakespeare. |
| • Subway plan’s successes | • Subway plan’s successes |
| Six months of emergency efforts to address New York City’s failing transit system have led to some modest improvements, but riders say reliability isn’t one of them. | Six months of emergency efforts to address New York City’s failing transit system have led to some modest improvements, but riders say reliability isn’t one of them. |
| • Best of late-night TV | • Best of late-night TV |
| Trevor Noah said he wished President Trump had returned from France with a taste for culture rather than a fascination with a military parade. | Trevor Noah said he wished President Trump had returned from France with a taste for culture rather than a fascination with a military parade. |
| • Quotation of the day | • Quotation of the day |
| “I think confidence is silent and insecurity is loud. America is the most powerful country in all of human history, everybody knows it, and we don’t need to show it off.” | “I think confidence is silent and insecurity is loud. America is the most powerful country in all of human history, everybody knows it, and we don’t need to show it off.” |
| — Senator John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, on President Trump’s desire to hold a military parade in Washington. | — Senator John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, on President Trump’s desire to hold a military parade in Washington. |
| • The Times, in other words | • The Times, in other words |
| A technical glitch prevented us from including an image of today’s front page, but you can find its articles here, as well as links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles. | A technical glitch prevented us from including an image of today’s front page, but you can find its articles here, as well as links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles. |
| Pyeongchang and Pyongyang: The South Korean host of the Winter Olympics and the North Korean capital have confusingly similar names. | Pyeongchang and Pyongyang: The South Korean host of the Winter Olympics and the North Korean capital have confusingly similar names. |
| The shared syllable is derived from the same Chinese root character meaning “to pacify,” or “to be level or flat.” Pyongyang means “peaceful land” or “flat land,” and Pyeongchang means “peaceful flourishing” or “peaceful prosperity.” | The shared syllable is derived from the same Chinese root character meaning “to pacify,” or “to be level or flat.” Pyongyang means “peaceful land” or “flat land,” and Pyeongchang means “peaceful flourishing” or “peaceful prosperity.” |
| In the South, conservatives have criticized the government of President Moon Jae-in for welcoming the North’s participation and derided the Games as the “Pyongyang Olympics.” | In the South, conservatives have criticized the government of President Moon Jae-in for welcoming the North’s participation and derided the Games as the “Pyongyang Olympics.” |
| Liberals and the Moon administration countered that the event should be called the Pyeonghwa, or peace, Olympics. | Liberals and the Moon administration countered that the event should be called the Pyeonghwa, or peace, Olympics. |
| The host town originally spelled its name in English as Pyongchang, but it added a letter in 2000 and capitalized the C to become PyeongChang and distinguish itself from the North’s capital, our correspondent noted. Most news organizations, including The Times, do not capitalize the C. | The host town originally spelled its name in English as Pyongchang, but it added a letter in 2000 and capitalized the C to become PyeongChang and distinguish itself from the North’s capital, our correspondent noted. Most news organizations, including The Times, do not capitalize the C. |
| But confusion persists. In 2014, a Kenyan man trying to attend a United Nations conference in Pyeongchang mistakenly flew to Pyongyang. | But confusion persists. In 2014, a Kenyan man trying to attend a United Nations conference in Pyeongchang mistakenly flew to Pyongyang. |
| Inyoung Kang contributed reporting. | Inyoung Kang contributed reporting. |
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