5 Takeaways From the First Week of Robert Menendez’s Corruption Trial
A lawyer for the New Jersey senator pinned much of the blame on his wife. A government official explained halal meat certification.
Ukraine Asks U.S. to Provide More Intelligence on Targets in Russia
American officials say they do not want U.S. weapons used in cross-border attacks or intelligence reports used to strike inside Russia.
Free Speech Becomes a New Battleground in Abortion Litigation
The First Amendment looms large in lower court cases that may find their way to the Supreme Court.
Biden Is Talking Directly to Black Voters. This Is What He Wants Them to Know.
The president is trying to increase his support among Black Americans, some of whom are angry over the war in Gaza. Others feel disengaged altogether. Here are takeaways from events held this week.
Video Shows Sean Combs Assaulting Cassie in a Hotel in 2016
The footage published by CNN shows Mr. Combs striking and kicking the singer when she was his girlfriend. They settled a lawsuit last year after she accused him of abuse.
David DePape, Who Attacked Paul Pelosi With Hammer, Sentenced to 30 Years
David DePape, convicted in November on federal charges, also faces a state trial that is set to begin this month.
Lawmakers Make End Run Around Speaker Johnson on Disaster Bill
A successful bipartisan effort to force a vote on disaster relief is just the latest example of how procedural norms have been upended in the House.
‘Oversight After Dark’: Lawmakers Hurl Insults at Session
In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more.
Deadly Clashes in New Caledonia Raise Fears of Civil War
France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.
To Be Trump’s Running Mate, Defend Him, but Don’t Steal the Show
Donald Trump’s search is still in its early stages, but he is said to be leaning toward more experienced options who can help the ticket without seizing his precious spotlight.
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance-Based Insults Reflect an Ugly New Norm in Politics
A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.
Your Money: Getting Started With Savings
The earlier you begin trying to save, the easier you’ll make things for your future self.
Some Conservative Christians Are Stepping Away From the Gender Wars
Far from the shouting, Christian therapists, writers, parents and their trans children are trying to create a space within conservative circles to acknowledge differences in how people experience gender.
Slovakia Prime Minister Undergoes Further Surgery After Assassination Attempt
The authorities have released few details about the assassination attempt on Robert Fico, including the plan for leading the country in his absence. But they partially named the suspect for the first time.
How Kite Surfing in a Remote Colombian Region Changed a Boy and a Village
The sport came to Beto Gomez’s small Indigenous town nearly two decades ago. Despite some resistance back home, he is now the world’s only professional kite surfer with Wayuu roots.
The Campus Protesters Explain Themselves
Thoughts, beliefs and convictions of student protesters from across the country.
Eastman Is First Trump Ally Arraigned in Arizona Election Case
The author of a plan to put forward fake electors in states Donald J. Trump lost in 2020 is one of 18 defendants charged in the Arizona case.
How to Apéro Like the French
Rebekah Peppler shines a spotlight on a beloved French tradition that you can try at home.
Photos: Storms Leave Destruction Across Houston
At least four people were killed when powerful weather ripped through the region. Officials were taking stock of the damage on Friday.
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