Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs
The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and “weak on crime.” The pontiff…
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About 90 People Detained at N.Y.C. Protest Over Arms Sales to Israel
The protesters sat in the middle of Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and blocked traffic for about an hour.
Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders
House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican m…
Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign
The third-term Republican lawmaker is accused of coercing a staff member into a sexual relationship.
What’s Next in the Volatile California Governor’s Race?
For Democrats, the drama is reverberating well beyond the state.
The U.S. Blockades Iran’s Ports
Also, Trump clashes with the pope. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars
South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-ye…
What the Naval Blockade of Iran Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace de…
Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations
The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.
Harvard Says Trump Lawsuit Rehashes a Battle the School Already Won
The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit m…
Youths Who Sued Trump Over Orders to ‘Unleash’ Energy Try to Revive Case
Appealing the dismissal of their suit, they argued that executive orders to promote fossil fuels endangered their futures and violated their…
U.S. Begins a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil in…