Trump’s Targeting of Intelligence Agencies Gains a Harder Edge
The president has long waged that war by tweet, but his new attorney general is poised to professionalize the fight.
A Senator Wants to Have a Greater Impact. So He’s Leaving the Senate.
Tom Udall, a veteran New Mexico Democrat, said he could do more to advance his progressive ideas by skipping another two years of relentless re-election fund-raising.
Iran Slams U.S. After Middle East Troop Buildup Is Announced
Tehran responded with a threat of “two new secret weapons” after the Trump administration pushed ahead with arms sales and promised to deploy extra forces.
Huawei Ban Threatens Wireless Service in Rural Areas
Many small carriers depend on inexpensive equipment from the Chinese company. Now they must rethink expansion plans, and perhaps replace existing gear.
John Bolton Says North Korean Missile Tests Violated U.N. Resolutions
Mr. Bolton said there was “no doubt” that missile tests this month violated Security Council resolutions. President Trump had earlier downplayed their importance.
Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Transgender Protections
The Department of Health and Human Services proposed to roll back Obama-era protections of transgender people, narrowing the definition of sex for health care coverage.
For Trump’s Japan Trip, Abe Piles on the Flattery. But to What End?
Observers have their doubts about whether a trip filled with flattery will entice Mr. Trump to cooperate on trade and other matters of Japanese interest.
Manipulated Pelosi Videos Spread on Social Media, With Help From Trump
Edited videos of the House speaker were widely shared online, pointing to the political chaos that digital manipulation is likely to cause in the future.
Trump Approves Modest Increase of About 1,500 Troops in the Middle East
President Trump decided to deploy about 1,500 additional American troops to the Middle East to provide protection for American service members already there, officials said Friday.
Barr’s Newfound Power Could Prompt Clash Between Justice Dept. and C.I.A.
The attorney general’s ability to declassify intelligence could put at risk a C.I.A. informant close to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.