Bullet or Fragment of One Struck Trump’s Ear, F.B.I. Says
The explanation was the most definitive to date after the bureau’s director had earlier suggested the former president might have been hit by shrapnel, igniting a political storm. Listen to…
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The Obamas Called Kamala Harris After Endorsement. Cameras Rolled.
Calling to offer their endorsement, the former president and first lady sounded like parents in a Lifetime movie talking to their child at summer camp. Share full article Vice President…
Vance Calls ‘Cat Ladies’ Remark ‘Sarcasm’ but Amplifies Birthrate Argument
Donald J. Trump’s running mate said in an interview with Megyn Kelly that Democrats believed they could “replace American children with immigrants.” Share full article Senator JD Vance of Ohio,…
Justice Dept. Settles Lawsuit With Former F.B.I. Officials Targeted by Trump
Peter Strzok, a former F.B.I. agent, and Lisa Page, a former lawyer for the bureau, accused the Trump administration of violating their privacy after it provided explosive texts to the…
How the U.S. Captured One of Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lords
The improbable arrest of Ismael Zambada García, who for decades had evaded the authorities, at a small airport outside El Paso appears to be a tale of subterfuge and betrayal.…
Trump Meets With Netanyahu After Urging Israel to End War in Gaza
Ahead of the meeting, Mr. Trump insisted Israel needed to end the war as quickly as possible. Share full article Former President Donald J. Trump greets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
In JD Vance Country, an Addiction Scourge That Won’t Go Away
The Republican vice-presidential nominee has spoken often about drug-afflicted communities like the one he escaped. But those communities have tempered their expectations for his help. Listen to this article ·…
Spaceman, Senator, V.P. Pick? Kamala Harris Sizes Up Mark Kelly.
The Arizona senator, a Navy veteran and former astronaut, has an almost impossibly strong political résumé. But an overlooked asset is his expertise on the Southern border. In his short…
With Kamala Harris, U.S. Free Trade Skepticism May Continue
The vice president has been critical of past trade deals. But her record suggests she could push for trade measures that address environmental issues. Listen to this article · 7:32…
As Trump Looms, Blinken Aims to Reassure Allies on U.S. Commitment to Asia
Asian officials will press Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the former president and about Kamala Harris as he visits the region. Listen to this article · 9:25 min…