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The Landmark Housing Bill That Trump Refuses to Sign

President Trump called a major bill to address the housing crisis “the most comprehensive and consequential housing legislation in the history of our country,” and a Congress controlled by his own party passed it by overwhelming margins. So why is he refusing to sign it? Michael Gold, who covers Congress for The New York Times, discusses Mr. Trump’s abrupt reversal and what may lie ahead. Guest: Michael Gold , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times in Washington. Background reading:  Mr. Trump’s refusal to sign the housing bill complicates a bipartisan effort . These are the three potential fates for the bill. Photo: Philip Cheung for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-...
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The Landmark Housing Bill That Trump Refuses to Sign

President Trump called a major bill to address the housing crisis “the most comprehensive and consequential housing legislation in the history of our country,” and a Congress controlled by his own party passed it by overwhelming margins. So why is he refusing to sign it? Michael Gold, who covers Congress for The New York Times, discusses Mr. Trump’s abrupt reversal and what may lie ahead. Guest: Michael Gold , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times in Washington. Background reading:  Mr. Trump’s refusal to sign the housing bill complicates a bipartisan effort . These are the three potential fates for the bill. Photo: Philip Cheung for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-...
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The Most American Episode of The Daily, Ever.

In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we posed a simple question to some of our favorite critics, columnists and editors across the New York Times newsroom, people who write about books, movies, TV shows, science, sports, wellness and food. We asked: What’s the most American thing on your beat? On today’s episode, we present their answers. Happy Birthday, America!   On Today’s Episode Joshua Barone, culture editor, on “Rodeo,” composed by Aaron Copland Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic, on workout gear Erik Piepenburg, culture writer, on the movie “Get Out” Kevin Roose, technology columnist, on Amazon Prime Mekado Murphy, culture editor, on the roller coaster The Beast James Poniewozik, chief television critic, on “Survivor” Jancee Dunn, wellness writer, on productivity and sleep Elena Bergeron, culture editor, on U.S. hockey Jennifer Szalai, editor at the Book Review, on “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World” by Henry Grabar Bill...
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The Most American Episode of The Daily, Ever.

In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we posed a simple question to some of our favorite critics, columnists and editors across the New York Times newsroom, people who write about books, movies, TV shows, science, sports, wellness and food. We asked: What’s the most American thing on your beat? On today’s episode, we present their answers. Happy Birthday, America!   On Today’s Episode Joshua Barone, culture editor, on “Rodeo,” composed by Aaron Copland Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic, on workout gear Erik Piepenburg, culture writer, on the movie “Get Out” Kevin Roose, technology columnist, on Amazon Prime Mekado Murphy, culture editor, on the roller coaster The Beast James Poniewozik, chief television critic, on “Survivor” Jancee Dunn, wellness writer, on productivity and sleep Elena Bergeron, culture editor, on U.S. hockey Jennifer Szalai, editor at the Book Review, on “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World” by Henry Grabar Bill...
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250 Years Later, Why We’re Still Fighting About Our Founding

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the founding fathers gave rise to a new nation. They also gave rise to an enduring myth about their virtue and what that meant about America’s virtue as a country. Jia Lynn Yang, a New York Times journalist, discusses how the founding myth has evolved, why we are still fighting about it and why it may hold the key to America’s future. Guest: Jia Lynn Yang , a New York Times journalist writing explanatory pieces about the ideas underlying the news. Background reading:  Is there a founding story that can unify left and right ? Photo: Michelle Gustafson for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated art...
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250 Years Later, Why We’re Still Fighting About Our Founding

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the founding fathers gave rise to a new nation. They also gave rise to an enduring myth about their virtue and what that meant about America’s virtue as a country. Jia Lynn Yang, a New York Times journalist, discusses how the founding myth has evolved, why we are still fighting about it and why it may hold the key to America’s future. Guest: Jia Lynn Yang , a New York Times journalist writing explanatory pieces about the ideas underlying the news. Background reading:  Is there a founding story that can unify left and right ? Photo: Michelle Gustafson for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated art...
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The Fallout of Massive Earthquakes for Venezuela — and the U.S.

The rare doublet earthquake in Venezuela was one of the most powerful tectonic events to strike the country in the past century, and the death toll was virtually certain to rise as rescuers began to reach hard-hit areas and remote hillside towns. Carlos Prieto, a producer on “The Daily,” speaks to Venezuelans about how they’ve united after the disaster. Then, Anatoly Kurmanaev, a New York Times correspondent in Venezuela, discusses how the aftermath of the tragedy has forced the Trump administration to shift its plans. Guest:  Carlos Prieto , an audio producer for “The Daily.” Anatoly Kurmanaev , a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering Venezuela. Background reading:  People are praying for rescues as hope fades after Venezuela’s double quake. The United States undercut María Corina Machado , an exiled opposition leader, as she tried to return to Venezuela. Photo: Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, v...
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The Fallout of Massive Earthquakes for Venezuela — and the U.S.

The rare doublet earthquake in Venezuela was one of the most powerful tectonic events to strike the country in the past century, and the death toll was virtually certain to rise as rescuers began to reach hard-hit areas and remote hillside towns. Carlos Prieto, a producer on “The Daily,” speaks to Venezuelans about how they’ve united after the disaster. Then, Anatoly Kurmanaev, a New York Times correspondent in Venezuela, discusses how the aftermath of the tragedy has forced the Trump administration to shift its plans. Guest:  Carlos Prieto , an audio producer for “The Daily.” Anatoly Kurmanaev , a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering Venezuela. Background reading:  People are praying for rescues as hope fades after Venezuela’s double quake. The United States undercut María Corina Machado , an exiled opposition leader, as she tried to return to Venezuela. Photo: Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, v...
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Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College

As the cost of higher education has soared in recent decades, universities have attracted more scrutiny about the value of a four-year degree. Now, the Trump administration is taking those questions to the next level with a set of policies that scales back the federal government’s student loan program. Ron Lieber, who writes about personal finance for The New York Times, explains what the new changes are, and how they might reshape higher education in America. Guest: Ron Lieber , the Your Money columnist for The New York Times, writes about everything from retirement savings and college tuition to credit reports and taxes. Background reading:  Parents and graduate students have new loan limits . Who will fill the gap? What the new loan caps will mean for grad students this fall. Photo: Rachel Woolf for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscrib...
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Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College

As the cost of higher education has soared in recent decades, universities have attracted more scrutiny about the value of a four-year degree. Now, the Trump administration is taking those questions to the next level with a set of policies that scales back the federal government’s student loan program. Ron Lieber, who writes about personal finance for The New York Times, explains what the new changes are, and how they might reshape higher education in America. Guest: Ron Lieber , the Your Money columnist for The New York Times, writes about everything from retirement savings and college tuition to credit reports and taxes. Background reading:  Parents and graduate students have new loan limits . Who will fill the gap? What the new loan caps will mean for grad students this fall. Photo: Rachel Woolf for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscrib...
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