Today's Headlines: The Border Wall: How a Potent Symbol Is Now Boxing Trump In

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[After a Rocky 2018, Populism Is Down but Far From Out in the West]( The Interpreter [After a Rocky 2018, Populism Is Down but Far From Out in the West]( By MAX FISHER Hard-line leaders and parties are responding to setbacks by revitalizing a sense of crisis and stripping down their message to its core: a skepticism toward liberal ideals. [‘There’s a Real Tension.’ Democrats Puzzle Over Whether a Woman Will Beat Trump]( [‘There’s a Real Tension.’ Democrats Puzzle Over Whether a Woman Will Beat Trump]( By LISA LERER and SUSAN CHIRA The presence of multiple female entries in the race could help Democrats move past a set of political expectations for women largely defined by Hillary Clinton. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day in New York, including news, weather, free events and a look at the lighter side of life. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [‘A Pumping Conspiracy’: Why Workers Smuggled Breast Pumps Into Prison]( Business [‘A Pumping Conspiracy’: Why Workers Smuggled Breast Pumps Into Prison]( By NATALIE KITROEFF Many employers don’t provide workers with time and space to express breast milk. Millions of families are affected — and often, it’s a violation of federal law. [The People vs. Donald J. Trump]( Opinion [The People vs. Donald J. Trump]( By DAVID LEONHARDT He is demonstrably unfit for office. What are we waiting for? [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "I believe that in the age of mutual deterrence — and we are still in the age of mutual deterrence — the superpowers will behave the way hedgehogs make love. That is, carefully." [HAROLD BROWN]( the defense secretary under President Jimmy Carter, a few months after taking office in 1977. Mr. Brown, a scientist who had helped develop America’s nuclear arsenal, served until 1981. [] Today’s Videos [‘I Just Think It’s Time’: Roberts Says He Won’t Run For Re-Election]( [[Video]Video: ‘I Just Think It’s Time’: Roberts Says He Won’t Run For Re-Election]( By REUTERS Senator Pat Roberts, Republican of Kansas, said he will not be seeking re-election for fifth term in 2020. Mr. Roberts, who never lost a race for office, will leave as the longest-serving lawmaker in the state’s history. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [Violence Surges as Yellow Vests Attack French Government Ministry]( [Violence Surges as Yellow Vests Attack French Government Ministry]( By ADAM NOSSITER A government minister had to be evacuated during the attack, one of several violent episodes on the eighth weekend of demonstrations over economic woes. [Russia High-Rise Collapse an Emblem of Hardships in the Hinterlands]( [Russia High-Rise Collapse an Emblem of Hardships in the Hinterlands]( By ANDREW E. KRAMER While the Kremlin pours money into the military, Russia’s infrastructure is crumbling, inviting more tragedies like the building collapse in southern Russia this week that killed 39. [They Once Danced for Royalty. Now It’s Mostly for Leering Men.]( Pakistan Dispatch [They Once Danced for Royalty. Now It’s Mostly for Leering Men.]( By MARIA ABI-HABIB As religious conservatism deepens in Pakistan, Lahore’s famed dancers have been forced underground, and performers who took pride in their art form have turned to prostitution to survive. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Jailing the Wrong Man: Mug Shot Searches Persist in New York, Despite Serious Risks]( [Jailing the Wrong Man: Mug Shot Searches Persist in New York, Despite Serious Risks]( By JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN Many big police departments will not use open-ended mug shot searches because of the chance of a mistaken identification. But New York City detectives turn to them routinely. [Bowling Alley Shooting in California Leaves 3 Dead and 4 Injured]( [Bowling Alley Shooting in California Leaves 3 Dead and 4 Injured]( By SARAH MERVOSH and MIHIR ZAVERI The shooting at Gable House Bowl in Torrance, Calif., set off a renewed discussion about gun violence. [Toll on Science and Research Mounts as Government Shutdown Continues]( [Toll on Science and Research Mounts as Government Shutdown Continues]( By ALAN BLINDER The partial shutdown has emptied laboratories across the country, forced scientists from the field and upended several scientific conferences. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Trump Says ‘Not Much Headway’ in Talks as Shutdown Enters Third Week]( [Trump Says ‘Not Much Headway’ in Talks as Shutdown Enters Third Week]( By MICHAEL TACKETT and CATIE EDMONDSON Vice President Mike Pence led an administration negotiation with congressional aides from both parties, and another meeting is scheduled for Sunday, though there was little hope of any breakthrough. [Republicans Seek to Boost Small Donations, but a Fragmented System Stymies Them]( [Republicans Seek to Boost Small Donations, but a Fragmented System Stymies Them]( By STEPHANIE SAUL and RACHEL SHOREY Democrats far outpaced Republicans in this election cycle in small donations, mostly using a group called ActBlue. The G.O.P. has no equivalent. [The Border Wall: What Has Trump Built So Far?]( [The Border Wall: What Has Trump Built So Far?]( By DENISE LU The existing barrier isn’t a single mile longer than it was when he took office. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Led by Cult Bourbons, Distillers Dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky]( [Led by Cult Bourbons, Distillers Dream of a ‘Napa-fication’ of Kentucky]( By CLAY RISEN The global liquor industry is pouring capital into the region. But will tourists really travel for the “whiskey experience”? [Bringing Older Americans Back Into the Fold]( [Bringing Older Americans Back Into the Fold]( By MAYA SALAM Marc Freedman, the president of Encore.org, is on a mission to reintegrate older people into the lives of younger ones. [‘Help, My Boss Has Breasts!’]( Work Friend [‘Help, My Boss Has Breasts!’]( By CHOIRE SICHA How can we continue to let women into offices while they insist on occupying human bodies? For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [The Fight to Keep Teachers in Tech Hubs From Being Priced Out]( [The Fight to Keep Teachers in Tech Hubs From Being Priced Out]( By DANA GOLDSTEIN Educators in expensive cities are turning to radical solutions, from subsidized, district-owned apartments to mortgage assistance funded by charity. [Apple’s Biggest Problem? My Mom]( The Shift [Apple’s Biggest Problem? My Mom]( By KEVIN ROOSE The most consequential hit to the bottom line may be from people, including longtime fans, who are holding on to their phones longer. [Car Tuneups That Require Audio Engineers]( Wheels [Car Tuneups That Require Audio Engineers]( By TOM VOELK While carmakers and audio teams must battle over environment, budget, weight and space, owners simply want their vehicle to sound as if Ariana Grande were riding shotgun. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Tarik Cohen Makes Football Fun Again in Chicago]( [Tarik Cohen Makes Football Fun Again in Chicago]( By BEN SHPIGEL Cohen, a 5-foot-6 running back, personifies the offense installed by the Bears’ first-year head coach, Matt Nagy: creative, unpredictable and, at times, downright fun. [Will the Rose Bowl Stand in the Way of a Bigger College Football Playoff?]( On College Football [Will the Rose Bowl Stand in the Way of a Bigger College Football Playoff?]( By MARC TRACY The commissioners in college football want to talk about expansion. This is how it always starts. Will it be different this time? [Bids, Blocks and Fun: A Weekend at Ultimate Nationals]( [Bids, Blocks and Fun: A Weekend at Ultimate Nationals]( By AGNES LEE A collection of drawings and animations about Ultimate at the 2018 USAU Nationals in San Diego, CA. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [How Paparazzi Dogs and Rabbitgirl Conquered New York City Streets]( [How Paparazzi Dogs and Rabbitgirl Conquered New York City Streets]( By ZACHARY SMALL Going around the traditional gatekeepers, Gillie and Marc Schattner of Australia have become the city’s most prolific creators of public art. [‘Broad City’ Is Ending. Be at Peace With That. The Creators Are.]( [‘Broad City’ Is Ending. Be at Peace With That. The Creators Are.]( By DAVE ITZKOFF In a freewheeling interview, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, stars of “Broad City,” explain why they ended the show and why they look forward to life without it. [The Choreographed Cacophony of ‘Ferryman’]( [The Choreographed Cacophony of ‘Ferryman’]( By SARAH LYALL With a cast of 21, plus a live goose and rabbit, the dizzying number of comings and goings in this Broadway show requires an incredible attention to detail. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] Movies [The Good, the Bad and ‘Black Panther’]( [The Good, the Bad and ‘Black Panther’]( By MANOHLA DARGIS and A.O. SCOTT Manohla Dargis and A. O. Scott, the chief film critics of The New York Times, look back at a year of rage, silliness and sublimity at the movies. [The Script Secrets of Gillian Flynn, John Krasinski, Barry Jenkins and Christopher McQuarrie]( [The Script Secrets of Gillian Flynn, John Krasinski, Barry Jenkins and Christopher McQuarrie]( In their own words, the screenwriters behind “A Quiet Place,” “Widows, “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” and “If Beale Street Could Talk” explain their approaches. [Queen, Ally and the Alchemy of Musical Stardom on the Big Screen]( Critic’s Notebook [Queen, Ally and the Alchemy of Musical Stardom on the Big Screen]( By WESLEY MORRIS What Rami Malek tries — and fails — to capture in “Bohemian Rhapsody” is the same elusive quality Lady Gaga gets right in “A Star Is Born.” For more movies news, go to [NYTimes.com/Movies »]( [] New York [These 4 New Yorkers Are Experts in Living. What Do They Know That We Don’t?]( [These 4 New Yorkers Are Experts in Living. What Do They Know That We Don’t?]( By JOHN LELAND In 2015, we began following six people over age 85. Last year the four remaining showed that old age is not what you think. [Mountain for Rent: $4,500 a Day]( [Mountain for Rent: $4,500 a Day]( By ALYSON KRUEGER and PIOTR REDLINSKI Plattekill, tucked between bigger and wealthier Catskills ski resorts, has come up with a new business plan that just might save it. [The $15 Minimum Wage Is Here. It’s Not Nearly Enough, but It’s a Start.]( Big City [The $15 Minimum Wage Is Here. It’s Not Nearly Enough, but It’s a Start.]( By GINIA BELLAFANTE How much the new salary standard can change the fortunes of workers in one of the most expensive cities on earth is now the million dollar question. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Magazine [How a Crackdown on MS-13 Caught Up Innocent High School Students]( Feature [How a Crackdown on MS-13 Caught Up Innocent High School Students]( By HANNAH DREIER The Trump administration went after gang members — and instead destroyed the American dreams of immigrant teenagers around the country. [Harry Reid Has a Few Words for Washington]( Feature [Harry Reid Has a Few Words for Washington]( By MARK LEIBOVICH The former Senate majority leader on President Trump and Senator Chuck Schumer, and on why he doesn’t regret ending the filibuster for judicial appointments. [What Driving Can Teach Us About Living]( Feature [What Driving Can Teach Us About Living]( By RACHEL CUSK How we respond to the rules of the road offers insight into being human. For more magazine news, go to [NYTimes.com/Magazine »]( [] Travel [1 Woman, 12 Months, 52 Places]( [1 Woman, 12 Months, 52 Places]( By JADA YUAN It was a dream job, visiting the globe’s most alluring destinations on assignment. Here’s what our 2018 Traveler learned in a year of almost nonstop travel. [How National Parks and Museums Are Affected by the Shutdown]( [How National Parks and Museums Are Affected by the Shutdown]( By TARIRO MZEZEWA With much of the federal government closed because of the budget standoff, museums are shuttered, tour guides are unavailable and trash is piling up. [Five Carry-On Essentials for Travelers Who Love to Pack Light]( Wirecutter [Five Carry-On Essentials for Travelers Who Love to Pack Light]( By WIRECUTTER STAFF It may seem counterintuitive, but packing less lets you do more. Here are some carry-on ideas that can handle multiple tasks so you carry less baggage, and can explore freely. For more travel news, go to [NYTimes.com/Travel »]( [] Real Estate [What’s Coming in New York Real Estate in 2019 ]( [What’s Coming in New York Real Estate in 2019]( By STEFANOS CHEN An already soft market will get another 20,000 new apartments, making it an even stronger buyer’s and renter’s market. [The Property Brothers Offer Renovation Tips ]( Right at Home [The Property Brothers Offer Renovation Tips]( By RONDA KAYSEN Drew and Jonathan Scott, the identical twin stars of the “Property Brothers” franchise, have built a small empire convincing people to buy fixer uppers. [Are Those Noisy Houseguests Upstairs, or an Airbnb?]( Ask Real Estate [Are Those Noisy Houseguests Upstairs, or an Airbnb?]( By RONDA KAYSEN Noise complaints are notoriously hard to win in New York because courts generally argue that the city is noisy, and tolerating stomping feet is part of living there. For more real estate news, go to [NYTimes.com/RealEstate »]( [] Fashion & Style [The T.S.A. Is Without a Public Face]( [The T.S.A. Is Without a Public Face]( By GUY TREBAY Blogger Bob made the T.S.A. famous on Instagram. After his death, the government is left without a friendly face for a much-maligned agency. [The Extravagant Life of Hector Xtravaganza ]( [The Extravagant Life of Hector Xtravaganza]( By JACOB BERNSTEIN Like every American family, the one the House of Xtravaganza made together had tragedies and victories. [‘When I Skate It Just Feels Free’]( The Look [‘When I Skate It Just Feels Free’]( By FLO NGALA, LOVIA GYARKYE and EVE LYONS Figure Skating in Harlem helps young women of color see themselves on ice. For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Harold Brown, Defense Secretary in Carter Administration, Dies at 91]( [Harold Brown, Defense Secretary in Carter Administration, Dies at 91]( By ROBERT D. McFADDEN The first scientist to become defense secretary, Mr. Brown brought technical knowledge and a background in weapons research. [Pegi Young, 66, Musician Who Started a School for Disabled, Dies]( [Pegi Young, 66, Musician Who Started a School for Disabled, Dies]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR The mother of a child with cerebral palsy, she helped start the Bridge School, whose star-studded benefit concerts included her ex-husband, Neil Young. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Can a Corpse Give Birth?]( [Can a Corpse Give Birth?]( Why a dead woman was kept on life support against her wishes. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [The Economics of Soaking the Rich]( [The Economics of Soaking the Rich]( By PAUL KRUGMAN What does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez know about tax policy? A lot. [No, Trump Cannot Declare an ‘Emergency’ to Build His Wall]( [No, Trump Cannot Declare an ‘Emergency’ to Build His Wall]( By BRUCE ACKERMAN If he did, and used soldiers to build it, they would all be committing a federal crime. [The American Dream Isn’t for Black Millennials]( [The American Dream Isn’t for Black Millennials]( By RENIQUA ALLEN What I learned from talking to more than 70 of my peers — and trying to buy a house. 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