What Does the Cheesecake Factory’s Designer Think of Obama and Trump’s Jabs at His Décor? NYT - Top Stories By: Kim Severson 28 October 2026 at 17:55 Long before its baroque décor and class identity became midterm talking points, this durable restaurant chain survived some withering critiques. © Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory has defined the term “upscale casual dining,” and closely read the psyche and the appetite of the American diner.
How Obama and Trump Made their Cases in Dueling Midterm Speeches NYT - Top Stories By: Tim Balk 25 October 2026 at 23:35 At rallies this weekend, Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump delivered two starkly contrasting pitches, differing in style and substance. © Nick Hagen for The New York Times
Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail NYT - Top Stories By: Tim Balk · Emily Davies · John Yoon and Richard Fausset 25 October 2026 at 02:39 The 44th president sharply criticized Mr. Trump, who hit back later in the day. Mr. Obama also assailed Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio. © Victor J. Blue for The New York TimesFormer President Barack Obama sharply criticized President Trump on Saturday in Ohio.
Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement NYT - Top Stories By: Michael C. Bender 21 October 2026 at 20:04 From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses. © Lauren Petracca for The New York TimesAn allegation of a gang rape at Cornell in 2024 has put renewed attention on the 54-year-old law known as Title IX.