Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office
The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.
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FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats
Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The…
One Question for Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing: Will She Stand Up to Trump?
Pam Bondi cast herself as an independent prosecutor who would keep politics out of the Justice Department if confirmed as…
U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal…
After Indictment, Eric Adams Collects $250,000 From Donors
Mr. Adams, who is facing a federal corruption indictment and was denied public matching funds, said his totals show “my…
Takeaways From Marco Rubio’s Senate Hearing
Mr. Rubio expressed views aligned with those of most senators who work on foreign policy, while taking care not to…
Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office
If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.
N.Y.P.D. Bans High-Speed Chases for Low-Level Offenses
A quarter of the nearly 2,300 vehicle pursuits last year led to crashes, property damage or physical harm, the police…
Ramaswamy Has a High-Profile Perch and a Raft of Potential Conflicts
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner in an effort to cut government costs, could make decisions that ultimately make him and…
Energy Secretary Pick, Chris Wright, Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels
Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as…