June 2019

Huawei Tells Parliament It’s No Security Threat, Aiming to Avoid a Ban

Technology /

LONDON — A Huawei executive defended the company’s security practices in the face of tough questioning from members of the British Parliament on Monday, as the Chinese technology giant seeks to contain an American-led effort to ban it around the world. John Suffolk, Huawei’s global cybersecurity and privacy officer, appeared at a hearing in the […]

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No Secret Immigration Deal Exists With U.S., Mexico’s Foreign Minister Says

Politics /

WASHINGTON — The Mexican foreign minister said Monday that no secret immigration deal existed between his country and the United States, directly contradicting President Trump’s claim on Twitter that a “fully signed and documented” agreement would soon be revealed. Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s top diplomat, said at a news conference in Mexico City that there was

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Justice Dept. Agrees to Turn Over Key Mueller Evidence to House

Politics /

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department, after weeks of tense negotiations, has agreed to provide Congress with key evidence collected by Robert S. Mueller III that House Judiciary Committee members said could shed light on possible obstruction of justice and abuse of power by President Trump, the House Judiciary Committee said on Monday. The exact scope

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Trump signals frustration with Fed’s independent policies

Finance /

President Donald Trump complained Monday that President Xi Jinping enjoys a major advantage in the U.S.-China trade war in that he controls China’s central bank while Trump must deal with a Federal Reserve that is “very destructive to us.” Trump made clear in an interview with CNBC his frustration with a system that provides political

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The Marriott Strike Helped Grow The Largest Hotel Workers Union

Business /

A labor union representing Marriott workers says it’s building off the success of a large strike last year to add new members inside the world’s largest hotel chain. Nearly 8,000 Marriott employees in eight cities took part in the work stoppages in October and November, under the rallying cry “one job should be enough.” The

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Anger at Big Tech Unites Noodle Pullers and Code Writers. Washington Is All Ears.

Technology /

SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle and the Handpulled Noodle would seem to have little in common. One is a multibillion-dollar software company in Silicon Valley with tens of thousands of employees all over the world. The other is a small Harlem spot that serves Chinese comfort food and is known for its tasty dumplings. But they

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