Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say
The determination comes as the United States prepares to announce sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there is strong…
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Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent to Face Grilling
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to be Treasury secretary, will be in charge of steering the president’s economic…
Resist or Coexist? Democrats Rethink Their Approach to Trump and G.O.P.
Elected officials across the party are engaging in a balancing act, signaling they have heard voters’ demands for change while…
DeSantis Picks Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to Replace Marco Rubio
Ashley Moody, a Republican, would take the seat of Senator Marco Rubio once he is confirmed as President-elect Donald J….
Lee Zeldin, Trump’s E.P.A. Nominee, Is Short on Environmental Experience
Mr. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, would be charged with dismantling climate rules and perhaps the agency itself. He faces questions…
Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump
Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that he…
Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration.
New York State Senator Quits D.N.C. Leadership Fight
James Skoufis endorsed Ken Martin, the Minnesota party chairman, as he ended his own outsider bid to lead Democrats.
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office
The former North Dakota governor, who would oversee public lands in the new administration, is expected to face questions about…
Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin
Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani…