Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth
The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect…
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Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.
While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed…
5 Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State Address
Child care, housing costs and public safety were the New York governor’s top issues as she outlined her policy plans…
Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.
Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump
The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had…
New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.
An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.
Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration
President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for…
F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content
The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.
Steve Bannon Asks to Replace Lawyers Again Ahead of February Criminal Trial
The longtime ally of Donald J. Trump faces state charges of bilking donors who gave money to build a border…
What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement
Diplomats expressed cautious optimism on Tuesday that an agreement between Israel and Hamas may be within reach. But they also…