Susan Rice, White House Adviser, Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Ms. Rice said she had last seen President Biden in person on Wednesday while wearing a mask and that, according to the C.D.C. guidelines, he was “not considered a close…
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U.S. to Lift Tariffs on Ukrainian Steel
May 9, 2022, 11:01 a.m. ETMay 9, 2022, 11:01 a.m. ET Ana Swanson The ArcelorMittal plant in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The steel sector is a significant source of economic growth…
Trump Figures in West Virginia House Race
The incumbent-on-incumbent Republican primary between Representatives Alex Mooney and David McKinley on Tuesday will again test the former president’s grip on the G.O.P. Send any friend a story As a…
Head of U.N. Agency Resigns After Questions Arise About Loans
The little-known organization gave out $61 million in loans and grant money to a single British family, in a scandal that has shaken and embarrassed the U.N. Send any friend…
Jill Biden’s Secret Ukraine Trip
Ukrainian officials reached out several days ahead of Dr. Biden’s planned four-day tour of Eastern Europe to suggest a meeting with the Ukrainian first lady. The East Wing took the…
Senate Democrats Warn of G.O.P. Effort to Restrict Abortion Nationwide
The alarms came after Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, called such a ban “possible” if a leaked Supreme Court opinion became final and his party gained control in Washington.…
If Roe Falls, Is Same-Sex Marriage Next?
The leaked draft opinion that would eliminate the constitutional right to abortion sent mixed signals about what other precedents might be at risk. Send any friend a story As a…
Seeking Covid Pills, Poor Nations Fear Repeat of AIDS Crisis
The antiviral pills, plentiful in the United States, are scarce overseas. Health groups and the White House want to expand access but face obstacles that evoke the H.I.V. epidemic. Send…
Midterms’ Biggest Abortion Battleground: Pennsylvania
The leading Republicans running for governor in the state want to outlaw abortion. The presumptive Democratic nominee promises to veto any ban. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
Taiwan and U.S. Consider Weapons Suited to Defend Against China
The Biden administration’s push for Taiwan to order missiles and smaller arms for asymmetric warfare has gained urgency since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Send any friend a story As a…