The Israeli military needs President Trump’s help to destroy a key nuclear site in Iran. Waiting for that help comes with risks for Israel.
A U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power
China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there’s not much it can do about it.
Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Control of California National Guard in L.A.
A panel rejected a lower court’s finding that it was likely illegal for President Trump to use state troops to protect immigration agents from protests.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s call for an “unconditional surrender” as signs grew that the U.S. was considering joining Israel’s bombardment of Iran.
Iranian officials warn that U.S. participation in an attack will imperil any chance of the nuclear deal President Trump is still interested in pursuing.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Senate Republicans Propose Deeper Medicaid Cuts
The G.O.P. proposal would salvage some tax credits and phase out others more slowly, making up some of the cost with deeper Medicaid cuts than the House bill.
Israel said it had struck the elite Quds Force. The claim, which could not be immediately confirmed, came as Iranian missiles killed at least eight in Israel.
The police are searching for a 57-year-old man after the killings of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, and the separate shooting of a state senator and his wife.
Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine
Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.
Waves of Israeli airstrikes hit two nuclear enrichment sites, multiple military bases, and military scientists and commanders. Iran replied with a barrage of missiles and drones.
Images of Los Angeles protesters waving Mexican flags have gone viral in conservative circles this week. Many protesters say they are aware of the political reaction but won’t put their flags away.
Scenes of unrest in Southern California, stoked by President Trump as he tries to deport more immigrants, have left Democratic leaders worried the confrontation elevates a losing issue for the party.
The conviction, on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act, was handed down in a mixed verdict that acquitted Harvey Weinstein of a second count of the same crime.
Political appointments inherently take into consideration loyalty to the president or the party. But expanding those types of questions to the career civil service is a significant departure.
Officials from the world’s largest economies will try to strike a deal Tuesday to relax painful export restrictions that they have imposed on each other.
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