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Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbean
About 10,000 U.S. troops and dozens of military aircraft and ships are in the region as the Trump administration increases pressure on Venezuela.
Takeaways from the Trump-Zelensky meeting
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story The Trump-Zelensky meeting, key takeaways President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Prosecutor Who Rejected Trump’s Pressure to Charge James Is Fired
The dismissal was the latest fallout from attempts by career Justice Department officials to impede the president’s wide-ranging campaign of retribution. The prosecutor’s deputy was also fired.
Tennessee Officials Sue Over National Guard Presence in Memphis
Backed by a liberal-leaning legal nonprofit, seven Tennessee officials filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the deployment of troops in Memphis.
Trump commutes sentence of former Republican lawmaker George Santos
George Santos, serving a prison term on charges of fraud and identity theft, had been held in solitary confinement.
Food Stamp Benefits May Run Out in November, Officials Warn
If the government shutdown continues, millions of low-income people are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare
Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.
Buying more, wearing less - why India's Diwali gold rush is different
Soaring gold prices have dented jewellery demand but Indians are not ready to give up on the metal yet.
'It's scary to think I could have died' - the Americans coming back from fentanyl addiction
Fatal overdoses in the US are falling - and Kayla's state of North Carolina is at the forefront of that trend.
US sanctions ex-police officer, gang leader in Haiti over criminal ties
The UN Security Council also sanctioned the two men and extended an arms embargo on Haiti in place since 2022.
Stephen A. Smith ranks Rubio above Vance as 2028 contender
Stephen A. Smith on Thursday said he thinks Secretary of State Marco Rubio would best Vice President Vance if the two face off in the 2028 presidential election's Republican primary....
Today’s Wordle #1582 Hints And Answer — Saturday, October 18
Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.