Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims

21 Apr 2026 · 10 min

Episode Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims

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Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Facing Hard-Liners at Home and Bluster From Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks, by Erika Solomon

Labor Secretary Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation, by Rebecca Davis O’Brien

F.B.I. Director Sues The Atlantic Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking, by Katie Robertson

Fight Over Maps Escalates in Race for Control of Congress, by Reid J. Epstein and Nick Corasaniti

A Wish List for the Man Replacing Tim Cook as Apple’s C.E.O., by Brian X. Chen

The Onion Has a New Plan to Take Over Infowars, by Benjamin Mullin and Elizabeth Williamson

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