Pete Hegseth Is the Secretary of Defense We Deserve
If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a serious country.
We’re Sharing the Data Behind Our Detailed 2024 Election Map
Our new interactive map features precinct-level results that anyone can download.
Misogynistic Taunts Cost Philadelphia Eagles Fan His Job at D.E.I. Firm
The fan, who was caught on video harassing a female Packers fan at Sunday’s playoff game, was also barred from future events at Lincoln Financial Field.
Israel and Hamas Reached a Cease-Fire Deal
Also, Biden is set to deliver a farewell address tonight. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair
The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.
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 said. Most chases will no longer be allowed.
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.
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.
Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams
The president-elect's nominee for White House budget director reiterated that Trump believes law protecting Congress’ funding power is unconstitutional.
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 F.D.A. says studies have shown that it causes cancer in rats, but not in humans.
Not Drunk, Not Dry: What it Means to Be ‘Soberish’
Conscious of the health risks of alcohol, more people are experimenting with cutting back on drinking.
Sheriff’s Deputies Handcuff Girl, 11, After Mistaking Her for Suspect
Deputies in Syracuse, N.Y., detained the girl, who is Black, for several minutes after mistakenly identifying her as a suspect in a car theft. Video of the episode drew fierce criticism.
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 his investors richer.
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 his investors richer.
Arts Groups and Donors Create Fire Relief Fund for Los Angeles Artists
The fund, already at $12 million, is led by the Getty and includes major museums, foundations and philanthropists.
GOP to California: Build back better
Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.
The Israeli Right May Soon Be Disenchanted With Trump
The president-elect may have the soul of a bully, but he also has the instincts of a dealmaker.
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 rules.
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 rules.
Supreme Court Seems Ready to Back Texas Law Limiting Access to Pornography
The law, meant to shield minors from sexual materials on the internet by requiring adults to prove they are 18, was challenged on First Amendment grounds.
Senate Dems spent Pam Bondi’s hearing talking about one guy. (No, not Trump.)
The fixation by Senate Democrats became clear early in the confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's attorney general pick.
Pam Bondi Is “Not Familiar With That Statement”
At her confirmation hearing Wednesday, Pam Bondi probably made sure she will become attorney general. She did that, however, by pretending to be an idiot. The former Florida attorney general and lobbyist refused to confirm that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, declined to oppose pardons for violent January 6 attackers, would not say if […]
TikTok Says U.S. Employees Will Have Jobs Even if the App Is Banned
The company is awaiting a decision over the constitutionality of a new law that aims to force a sale of the app to a non-Chinese owner under the threat of a ban.
Washington Post Employees Plead With Jeff Bezos to Meet
In a letter, more than 400 employees asked Mr. Bezos, the company’s owner, to meet, saying they were “deeply alarmed” by recent decisions at the paper.
Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened
Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed proxy network that helps sustain the militant group.