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Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte
Lawmakers had pressed the president to find someone besides Bill Pulte, the Trump ally who was the president’s interim choice but lacked experience.
‘Vegas’ on the South Lawn: Trump Unveils the U.F.C. ‘Claw’
The towering claw will be the site of an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on Sunday, which is President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Vance Boelter Pleads Guilty in Assassination of Minnesota Lawmaker
Federal prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter, who still faces charges in state court.
Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success.
Avril Haines, Former Intelligence Chief, Will Lead Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
In the run-up to the invasion of Ukraine, Ms. Haines helped devise the strategy of declassifying evidence of Russia’s military buildup in an effort to rally European allies.
After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump
In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new...
More Trump Losses in Court and a Federal Judge in Hot Water
A roundup of legal news from the last week.
Dallas Takes Step Toward Leaving City Hall Building
City leaders rejected a plan to repair the aging building, moving the city closer to opening a prime downtown site for redevelopment.
Trump Administration Pushes Limits of Election Investigations
The Justice Department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that...
House Rejects Bill to Extend Surveillance Power With FISA Section 702 Set to Expire
A measure to temporarily continue a key surveillance law fell well short of the support needed to pass, further raising the chances that it will lapse on Saturday.
These Young Politicians Want to Fix America’s Housing Problems
A cohort of young Millennial and Gen Z politicians have centered their campaigns this year on housing costs, and the divide is more generational than partisan.
In a Trump-Endorsed Presidential Candidate, Colombia’s Women See a Familiar Far-Right Playbook
Colombia’s presidential front-runner has sparked a debate about masculinity and machismo. Women’s rights groups see a familiar right-wing playbook.