↑ United States Politics and Government For Rubio the Cuba Hawk, the Road to Havana Runs Through Venezuela - President Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser has long sought to cripple or topple Cuba’s government, which has close security and economic ties to Venezuela.In Trump’s Justice Dept., Failing in Court Might Be Better Than Bucking the Boss - This week demonstrated an emerging reality for President Trump: Commanding the Justice Department is not the same as controlling the justice system.The Reasonable Majority Is No Longer Silent - Donald Trump is confronting a backlash of the reasonable.Colorado Officials Reject Trump’s ‘Pardon’ of a Convicted Election Denier - The president’s stated intention to pardon Tina Peters, jailed for tampering with election machines in 2020, has set off a legal fight over the extent of Mr. Trump’s pardon powers.Judge’s Order Complicates Justice Dept. Plans to Again Charge Comey - Justice Department officials have been considering whether to bring new charges against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, after a different judge dismissed the original case against him.National Guardsman Who Was Shot in D.C. Making ‘Extraordinary Progress,’ Doctor Says - Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who suffered a head wound in the shooting near the White House last month, has moved from acute care to rehabilitation.Amid Fractures on the Right, Tucker Carlson Continues His Attacks - On Theo Von’s show this week, Mr. Carlson lashed out at a major supporter of the president, the F.B.I. and “unimpressive, dumb, totally noncreative people” leading the nation.Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort - The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.Alvin Holsey, Admiral Who Oversaw Boat Strikes Off Venezuela’s Coast, Retires - The admiral had abruptly announced that he would step down as the head of the U.S. Southern Command. His departure leaves several issues about the strikes unanswered.Businesses Are Cashing In on Trump’s Tax Cuts - Corporate tax revenue has quickly dipped since Republicans passed tax cuts this summer. But economists think these tax breaks might be worth it.