C.I.A. Director Makes Secret Visit to Moscow
John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow in a military cargo plane from Riga, Latvia. It is not clear whom he met…
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How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return
The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary,…
Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across…
John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York…
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for…
Israeli Lawmaker Smashes Palestinian Monument in West Bank
Videos showed Israeli troops standing by as Zvi Sukkot attacked the monument with a sledgehammer. The military said soldiers had…
What the Bartender Really Thinks About Your Spritz
You might expect the fizzy summer drinks to be a downer for the people who make them by the hundreds….
‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry
Extreme heat waves this summer have set off an early grape harvest in Champagne and elsewhere in France.
Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America as U.S.-Canada Trade War Heats Up
The president’s threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.
G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they…