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The defense secretary was asked to explain why he did not immediately tell the White House about his illness in January. Share full article Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III continued a round of mea culpas. Defense Secretary Lloyd J.…
A short-term measure carries political and military risks as the Biden administration considers whether to tap into U.S. stockpiles again. Share full article A Ukrainian soldier using a heavy machine gun in the turret of a U.S.-made armored vehicle in…
The House Democratic leader said “a reasonable number” of Democrats would vote to save the Republican speaker if his party sought to oust him over allowing a vote on a foreign aid bill. Share full article Representative Hakeem Jeffries, right,…
A Democratic stalwart assesses the “uncommitted” vote protesting President Biden, and says the party must do more to play up his accomplishments. Share full article “The White House understands that they need to be reaching out more” to the Arab…
By scheduling a hearing for late April on the former president’s assertion that he cannot be prosecuted for his actions in office, the justices increased the chances that he will not face trial by Election Day. Share full article With…
The president, saying he is making progress on those issues despite G.O.P. intransigence, appeared intent on pushing back against Republicans who have assailed him and Democrats. Share full article President Biden has tried to show that he is a defender…
Democratic unease with the president’s handling of the Mideast war will continue to trail him, but his allies hope that no other state on the primary calendar will present the same challenges. Share full article President Biden faced a robust…
Eavesdropping on communications provides limited insight, the agency’s espionage chief argues in a new podcast. Only humans can tell the full story. Share full article Officers stand guard outside the George Bush Center for Intelligence in Langley, Va. In recent…
Hunter Biden is scheduled to be deposed behind closed doors on Capitol Hill in the Republican impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Share full article Republicans’ deposition of Hunter Biden comes at a make-or-break moment in their impeachment investigation of his…
Nikki Haley, who has the campaign cash to keep going, has said she intends to stay in the race at least through Super Tuesday on March 5. Share full article Former President Donald J. Trump held just one Michigan rally…
“I want a cease-fire,” said an 18-year-old who voted for “uncommitted” in the Democratic primary to register discontent with President Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza. Share full article A volunteer participating a campaign urging votes for “uncommitted” in…
Ms. Haley, crisscrossing the country in ahead of Super Tuesday next week, sought to pressure the Republican National Committee for transparency over Donald J. Trump’s legal bills. Share full article Nikki Haley at a rally in Centennial, Colo., on Tuesday.…