Politics
Unable to Agree on Russia Sanctions Bill, Senate Settles for a Statement
February 19, 2022
Unable to Agree on Russia Sanctions Bill, Senate Settles for a Statement
WASHINGTON — For weeks, as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia signaled he was moving closer to invading Ukraine, members…
Judge Allows Civil Suits to Proceed Against Trump Over Jan. 6
February 19, 2022
Judge Allows Civil Suits to Proceed Against Trump Over Jan. 6
A federal judge in Washington ruled on Friday that three civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump related to the attack…
Material Recovered From Trump by Archives Included Classified Information
February 19, 2022
Material Recovered From Trump by Archives Included Classified Information
WASHINGTON — The National Archives confirmed on Friday that it had found classified information among documents that President Donald J.…
Charitable Offer by Melania Trump Is Rejected, a Move She Calls ‘Politics’
February 19, 2022
Charitable Offer by Melania Trump Is Rejected, a Move She Calls ‘Politics’
WASHINGTON — An Oklahoma school that specializes in teaching advanced computer science skills has rejected an offered donation by Melania…
They Wanted to Roll Back Tough-on-Crime Policies. Then Violent Crime Surged.
February 18, 2022
They Wanted to Roll Back Tough-on-Crime Policies. Then Violent Crime Surged.
Four years ago, progressive prosecutors were in the sweet spot of Democratic politics. Aligned with the growing Black Lives Matter…
Biden Rule Could Help Prevent Revival of Key Trump Immigration Policy
February 18, 2022
Biden Rule Could Help Prevent Revival of Key Trump Immigration Policy
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said on Thursday it would propose a regulation that some say would make it harder…
Kevin McCarthy Backs Liz Cheney’s Challenger, Escalating a Party Feud
February 18, 2022
Kevin McCarthy Backs Liz Cheney’s Challenger, Escalating a Party Feud
WASHINGTON — Representative Kevin McCarthy, the House Republican leader, on Thursday endorsed Representative Liz Cheney’s G.O.P. rival for ...
The United States’ Message to Russia: Prove Us Wrong
February 18, 2022
The United States’ Message to Russia: Prove Us Wrong
MUNICH — President Biden and his top aides acknowledge they are risking American credibility as they constantly renew the alarm…
Justice Dept. Announces Raft of Changes Meant to Deter Cyberthreats
February 18, 2022
Justice Dept. Announces Raft of Changes Meant to Deter Cyberthreats
WASHINGTON — A top Justice Department official said on Thursday that the agency was bolstering its efforts to address cybercrime,…
Senate Passes 3-Week Spending Bill, Averting Government Shutdown
February 18, 2022
Senate Passes 3-Week Spending Bill, Averting Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON — Congress gave final approval on Thursday to a bill to fund the government through March 11, averting a…