Vice President Kamala Harris Tests Positive for Covid-19
While Kamala Harris had not seen President Biden for eight days, her positive test renewed concerns about his vulnerability to the virus. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
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Youngest Guantánamo Detainee Is Cleared for Release
Hassan bin Attash, who has been held since 2002 without charge, now needs a transfer deal. His brother, also at Guantánamo, is accused of conspiring in the Sept. 11 attacks.…
Kay Ivey Races to the Right in Alabama Governor Race
The Alabama governor has a conservative track record, but in the face of a primary challenge, she is increasingly wading into divisive cultural issues. Send any friend a story As…
McCarthy Feared G.O.P. Lawmakers Put ‘People in Jeopardy’ After Jan. 6
New audio recordings reveal Kevin McCarthy worried that comments by his far-right colleagues could incite violence. He said he would try to rein in the lawmakers, but has instead defended…
Jan. 6 Trial Begins for Thomas Webster, Former N.Y.P.D. Officer
A onetime member of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s security detail is accused of assaulting a Washington police officer during the Capitol riot. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
White House Covid Czar Says Avoiding All Virus Cases Isn’t U.S. Policy Goal
Dr. Ashish K. Jha, the White House’s new Covid-19 coordinator, walking into the press briefing room at the White House on Tuesday. Dr. Ashish K. Jha, the White House’s new…
Madison Cawthorn Brought a Loaded Gun to the Airport Again, Officials Say
Mr. Cawthorn, 26, a pro-Trump North Carolina congressman, was cited for possession of a dangerous weapon on city property, police in Charlotte said. Send any friend a story As a…
Vaccines for young children are being delayed by incomplete data, a top F.D.A. official suggests.
The Food and Drug Administration has not yet authorized a coronavirus vaccine for children younger than 5. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet cleared a coronavirus vaccine for…
Supreme Court Struggles Over Biden’s Bid to End ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program
Known formally as the Migrant Protection Protocols, the program, adopted during the Trump administration, requires some migrants to wait in Mexico while their cases are heard. Send any friend a…
Vice President Harris Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking official in Washington to contract the virus. WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, becoming the latest…