Former Syrian Official in Charge of Notorious Prison Is Arrested in California
The former official, Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, is accused of falsely describing whether he persecuted anyone for their political beliefs or…
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How Tucker Carlson Helped Sell J.D. Vance as Trump’s Running Mate
The former Fox News host warned Donald J. Trump that two other running-mate contenders, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida and…
Scenes From Milwaukee as the R.N.C. Begins
Around 50,000 people have descended on the city, where former President Donald J. Trump was formally nominated to the Republican…
Crisis Hotline Has Answered 10 Million Calls, Texts and Chats
Mental health experts have said that the 988 hotline for mental health emergencies is still a work in progress, in…
U.S. Detected Iranian Plot to Kill Trump Separate From Last Weekend’s Shooting
American intelligence agencies were tracking an Iranian assassination effort even before the attack on former President Donald J. Trump. But…
What to Know About the Menendez Corruption Conspiracy
Senator Robert Menendez was found guilty of a wide-ranging international conspiracy stretching from New Jersey to Egypt.
Menendez Has Been Convicted. What Happens Next?
Senator Robert Menendez immediately vowed to appeal his conviction on 16 felony counts. It is not clear whether he plans…
Here’s the speaker lineup for Night 2 of the Republican convention.
Tuesday’s speakers at the Republican National Convention include Republicans who once criticized former President Donald J. Trump and “everyday Americans”…
Biden Circle Shrinks as Democrats Fear Election Wipeout
President Biden, increasingly isolated during the biggest political crisis of his presidency, is in a historic standoff with his party.
Overshadowed by a Senator, Two Businessmen Were Convicted With Menendez
The businessmen, Fred Daibes and Wael Hana, did not deny giving Senator Robert Menendez and his wife valuables.