This map shows how the attack unfolded along the Hudson River bike path. We found ourselves, once again, examining when an attack is deemed “terrorism,” and delving into the history and politics of Uzbekistan.
Tonight on Facebook, we’ll discuss how the news affects Muslim Americans. Join us from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
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3. President Trump said that he would consider sending Mr. Saipov to the U.S. prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, above, and called on Congress to cancel the diversity visa program through which he entered the country.
Later in the day, the president called our reporter Maggie Haberman to assure her that, contrary to reports of his fury over the charges against his former campaign chief and an adviser, he was “not angry at anybody.”
Today on our podcast, “The Daily,” we discuss the terror attack, the special counsel’s investigation and the testimony this week from tech giants on Capitol Hill.
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4. An ad showing a Confederate flag with accompanying text: “Heritage, not hate. The South will rise again!” Another championing “Blacktivists.”
The House Intelligence Committee released a slew of Facebook ads by Russia-linked firms that aimed to deepen divisiveness during last year’s presidential campaign.
The action came on the second day of congressional grilling of Facebook, Google and Twitter — hearings that divided on partisan lines. Our live briefing has the latest.
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5. The Republican tax plan’s rollout was delayed to Thursday. At least part of the problem: the math.
Our reporters following the negotiations say the crux is this: How do you offset tax cuts for corporations and the middle class without alienating key constituencies by eliminating popular tax breaks?
Above, Representative Maxine Waters of California spoke at a protest against the plan.
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6. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow on opening part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, above, to oil drilling.
It’s attached to the tax overhaul, as a way for the federal government to raise revenue.
Senator Lisa Murkowski, the committee’s chairwoman, has long supported drilling, though she also acknowledges the risks climate change poses to her state. The debate should be interesting.
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7. Our tech critic says the iPhone X is the best iPhone ever made, and you probably aren’t ready for it. (Pro tip: it’s pronounced ten, not ex.)
Some features, like facial scanning to unlock and the lack of a home button, may seem jarring to those who rely on muscle memory when using their phones. Also, it costs $999.
It arrives in stores Friday, and Apple is encouraging customers to line up early.
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8. The Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet in Game 7 of the World Series tonight. We’ll have live coverage here.
The series has been a thrill, with several nail-biters and a record 24 home runs.
“No matter what, this Series is going down in the history books as one of the best Series of all time,” said Justin Verlander of the Astros.
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9. Meet Hilde Lysiak, reporter, author and 10-year-old.
The intrepid Pennsylvania girl was running her own local newspaper (and website) when she broke a story about a local homicide last year.
She became a viral sensation, and is now writing a children’s book series called “Hilde Cracks the Case,” along with her dad, a former reporter.
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10. Finally, Stephen Colbert slammed the White House chief of staff, John Kelly, for his assertion that a “lack of an ability to compromise” led to the Civil War: “What do you think caused World War II, a zoning issue?”
Tonight, Hillary Clinton will sit down with Trevor Noah on “The Daily Show” (11 p.m. Eastern, Comedy Central).
Have a great night.
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