Hegseth’s Drinking, Once ‘Self-Medication,’ Could Prompt Questions at His Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary has spoken candidly about his alcohol use in interviews over the past…
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How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis
When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration…
‘The Year of Flaco’ Will Celebrate a Beloved Owl
New York Historical is opening an exhibit of memorabilia of the eagle-owl, who died in February.
What to Watch for at Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary pick will almost surely be asked about his alcohol use and an accusation of…
Israel and Hamas Are Said to Be Nearing Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal
The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts…
Hochul’s State of the State Address Will Examine New York’s Future, and Her Own
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State speech is expected to respond to the voter dissatisfaction that became evident in…
Governor Hochul Tries to Sell New York Suburbs on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pointing out possible benefits of congestion pricing to suburban commuters, an influential voting bloc that could…
Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case
“But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient…
A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.
Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to…