A Pentagon Debate: Are U.S. Deployments Containing the Fighting, or Inflaming It?
Military officials discuss whether sending more force to the Middle East is helping to prevent a much wider war, or…
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Biden Will Allow Legal Permission to Lapse for Migrants From 4 Countries
The decision comes as political pressure mounts to cut down on programs that allow migrants to stay in the United…
Biden Says the Election Will Be Fair. But He’s Not Sure It Will Be Peaceful.
President Biden’s remarks underscore the concerns in the government about the possibility of violence during or after the election.
Russia and Syria Silent on Reported Strike Near Russian Base in Syria
A weapons facility near a Russian air base in a coastal Syrian city was destroyed on Thursday, according to a…
69 Percent of New Yorkers Think Eric Adams Should Resign, Poll Shows
Just 26 percent of New York City residents approve of the mayor and a majority want him to step down,…
Jobs Report Gives Kamala Harris Another Boost
Recent reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Fed has also cut interest…
As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California
Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient…
Gang Attack in Haiti Leaves 70 People Dead
The assault took place in a key agricultural region, which has seen a surge in gang violence.
Inside a Republican Ad Accusing Jon Tester of Flip-Flopping on Immigration
A Republican group is using misleading language about the Montana senator’s support for a bipartisan immigration bill in 2013 to…
As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Risks
The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions…