D.C. Court Strikes Down Local Ban on High-Capacity Gun Magazines
A three-judge panel reversed the conviction of a man charged with possessing a 30-bullet magazine, saying it had constitutional protection.
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Representative Tony Gonzales Will Not Seek Re-election
Several House members had called for Mr. Gonzales, a Texas Republican, to step down after texts emerged showing his pursuit of a staff membe…
U.S. Restarts Diplomatic Relations With Venezuela
Washington has rapidly warmed up ties with Venezuela — and applied major pressure on it — since capturing the country’s president, Nic…
Justice Dept. Releases Missing Interviews With Woman Who Made Claims Against Trump
The pages had been withheld from the trove of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because of what officials call…
Bulletproof Vests and Rolex Watches: The Rise and Fall of Kristi Noem
The homeland security secretary, who was fired by President Trump Thursday, helped fulfill his border pledges, but also drew negative attent…
What Kristi Noem Should Do After President Trump Fired Her
It’s hard out there for a MAGA woman.
India Is Turning Back to Russian Oil
India’s trade deal with President Trump was supposed to end its imports of oil from Russia. But then the conflict in the Middle East has c…
Minnesota Officials Welcome Firing of Homeland Security Secretary
Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis said “Good riddance” after Ms. Noem’s ouster. Gov. Tim Walz and others said they still wanted a “com…
Israel Pounds Southern Beirut, a Hezbollah Stronghold
The strikes were the most intense bombardment since a cease-fire deal in late 2024.
State Department Is Accused of Slow Assistance for Stranded Americans
Many veteran diplomats faulted the State Department for its response after the attacks in Iran began, and for its actions beforehand.
A Sly Political Switcheroo Stuns Montana and Starts a New Senate Fight
Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republi…
Not Just Oil: In Venezuela, U.S. Interior Secretary Pushes for Mining Access
Venezuela is home to large reserves of rare earths, gold and other valuable minerals that the Trump administration wants to exert more contr…