DeSantis Faces Republican Scrutiny on Issues While Trump Skates By
Republican voters seem to be grading Donald Trump on a curve in his third presidential campaign, while Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida faces a more traditional form of scrutiny. Send…
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Western Weapons Supplies Fall Short of Ukraine’s Needs, Documents Show
Ukraine’s defense minister reported the first U.S.-made Patriot air-defense battery had arrived this week, but secret documents show Kyiv was still waiting for tanks and ammo for its coming counteroffensive.…
What Older Voters Say About Biden 2024: From ‘He’s Fine’ to ‘Oh, God’
In interviews, dozens of left-leaning older Americans wrestled with the prospect of a president in his mid-80s, reflecting on their own abilities and changes to their lives — and even…
Supreme Court Ensures, for Now, Broad Access to Abortion Pill
The order halts lower court rulings that would have restricted the drug as an appeal moves forward in a case with profound implications for abortion access and the F.D.A.’s regulatory…
Top F.A.A. Official Says He Will Depart, Aggravating Leadership Void
The agency’s acting administrator will step down this summer. The announcement adds to the upheaval at the agency, after recent safety concerns and the withdrawal of a leader nominee. Send…
Pentagon Aid Package to Ukraine Includes Old M21 Anti-Tank Mines
The M21 mines do not run afoul of international treaties. But unlike other mines the United States has given to Kyiv, they can be lethal indefinitely. Send any friend a…
Jack Teixeira Posted Sensitive Intelligence More Widely Than Previously Known
A Discord user matching the profile of Jack Teixeira distributed intelligence to a larger chat group, days after the beginning of the Ukraine war. Send any friend a story As…
Red Cross Expresses Alarm Over Detainee Health at Guantánamo Bay
As the prisoners age, their physical and mental health needs are increasingly challenging, the leader of a visiting delegation said. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
DeSantis Greets a Friendly Crowd After a Strong Week for Trump
Speaking at the conservative Heritage Foundation, the Florida governor doubled down on his 2024 pitch, ignoring headlines about worried donors and Republican consolidation behind Donald Trump. Send any friend a…
U.S. to Fund Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jails and Prisons
The Biden administration is asking states to use Medicaid funds to cover opioid addiction treatment in correctional facilities, where many people suffer intense cravings and withdrawal. Send any friend a…