Trump Cabinet: Inside the Many Ideologies of His Nominees
One faction of prospective nominees appears focused on revenge, another on calming markets and a third on relentlessly — perhaps…
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World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and…
What to Know About Brooke Rollins, Trump’s Choice for Agriculture Secretary
A Texas native, Ms. Rollins worked in the first Trump White House and has also led two influential conservative think…
What Two Acclaimed Female-Directed Movies Say About Indian Cinema
“Laapataa Ladies” and “All We Imagine as Light” have both captivated audiences at home. But only one was able to…
What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Tell Us About His Second Term
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key cabinet positions with controversial picks at a breakneck speed. Jonathan Swan, senior political correspondent…
Palestinians See Echoes of Israel’s Gaza War in West Bank Raids
West Bank residents say Israeli forces are adopting tactics similar to the ones they are deploying in Gaza, including airstrikes…
Michael Blake, an Ex-Obama Aide, Enters the New York City Mayor’s Race
Michael Blake, a former state assemblyman and a veteran of the Obama administration, joins a crowded field of candidates running…
Hezbollah Fires Waves of Projectiles Into Israel After Deadly Strike in Beirut
Israel’s military has been intensifying operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon in an apparent attempt to pressure the militant group into…
Egypt Feuds With Travel Blogger, Issuing 1,100-Word Response to Complaints
When a blogger criticized Cairo’s airport, Egypt’s government fired back, citing security footage, threatening legal action and asking, “Is it…
Trump Is Running His Transition Team on Secret Money
Breaking with past practice, President-elect Donald J. Trump has not agreed to disclose the donors paying for his planning effort…