For Democrats, Spending Package Marked One Final Opportunity
For all their accomplishments in the past two years, Democrats face a far tougher environment to see most of their priorities through. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Biden Issues Six Pardons, Most for Minor Drug Offenses
The president’s pardons continued a series of drug-related reprieves this year. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
How McCarthy’s Speaker Election Bid Could Devolve Into Chaos
Representative Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader, has pledged to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor. It could turn into a debacle not seen in the chamber for a century. Send any friend a story As a…
Ukraine hit by wave of Iran drones – officials
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Although the drones were shot down, Kateryna's apartment in Kyiv was damaged in the attack Russia attacked Ukraine with 16 Iranian-made drones overnight – with seven of them targeted at the capital, Kyiv, Ukrainian officials have…
Key Takeaways From Trump’s Tax Returns
Thousands of pages of tax documents contain details that have not previously been revealed. Here’s a running list of insights. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Trump Tax Returns Released by House Democrats
The publication of former President Donald J. Trump’s private tax documents comes amid questions about why the I.R.S. failed to fully audit him during his presidency. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to…
Romania detains ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate in human trafficking case
Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday (29 December) they have detained divisive internet personality and former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group. American-BritishTate, banned from many social media platforms for misogynistic…
Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile
Image source, ReutersImage caption, A Ukrainian military spokesman said the incident was "the result of air defence"By George WrightBBC News Belarus has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, saying it had shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile in Belarusian territory. It…
Biden Signs Government Funding Bill, Preventing Shutdown
The $1.7 trillion measure includes more money for the military and law enforcement, along with an overhaul of how Congress counts electoral votes in presidential elections. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Takeaways From Jan. 6 Transcripts on Surveillance and National Guard Response
The latest batch of transcripts shed light on how threats before Jan. 6 went unheeded and what led to an hourslong delay of the National Guard deployment to the Capitol. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have…