Giuliani to Go on Trial for Damages in Defamation Case
A federal jury will be selected to decide how much Rudolph Giuliani should pay for spreading lies about two Georgia election workers as he fought to keep Donald Trump in…
December 2023
A Fraught Question for the Moment: Is Anti-Zionism Always Antisemitic?
From the halls of Congress to America’s streets and universities, a once largely academic issue has roiled national discourse, inciting accusations of bigotry and countercharges of bullying. Share full article…
Days After Heated Debate, G.O.P. Candidates Take a Gentler Tone in Iowa
The rivals for the Republican presidential nomination — minus Donald Trump — appeared at a “faith and family” event and talked in more personal terms. Share full article Gov. Ron…
Casey DeSantis Invited Outsiders to Caucus in Iowa. The State Party Said No.
The Iowa Republican Party reminded supporters that only residents can vote in the first-in-the-nation caucuses, which will be held on Jan. 15. Share full article Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida…
Talk of a Trump Dictatorship Charges the American Political Debate
Former President Donald J. Trump and his allies are not doing much to reassure those worried about his autocratic instincts. If anything, they seem to be leaning into the predictions.…
In Iowa, Nikki Haley Looks Beyond Her Rivals’ Attacks
In her first campaign stop since Wednesday’s heated Republican debate, Ms. Haley suggested that fierce criticism from her opponents continued to not be worth her time. Share full article “The…
In Las Vegas, Biden Speaks the Name He Often Doesn’t
The president openly attacked his predecessor, former President Donald J. Trump, deploying direct criticism he has frequently avoided, at an event announcing billions for high-speed rail service. Share full article…
U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens
The Biden administration is pressing Israel to do more to protect civilians. But it has not publicly discussed any consequences if it does not. Share full article Damage from Israeli…
Fund for Nuclear Waste Exposure Victims in Limbo as Congress Balks at Cost
Bipartisan efforts to extend and expand a program granting compensation to victims of government-caused nuclear contamination are faltering. It is set to expire in June. Share full article An explosion…
Appeals Court Upholds Trump Gag Order in Election Case, but Narrows Terms
The decision largely left in place an order limiting what the former president can say about his upcoming federal trial but allowed him more leeway to criticize Jack Smith, the…