Year After Trump Takeover, Institute of Peace Is Little More Than Scenery
As a lawsuit by the former staff drags on, the fight highlights President Trump’s upending of traditional peace-building and the lasting e…
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday
The deaths of two top Iranian officials were announced on Tuesday, while President Trump once again lashed out at NATO allies who refused to…
Counties to Watch in the Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
There is more to the state than Chicago and its suburbs, even if that area makes up a large majority of the vote.
In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not suppo…
No Trump Pick as Deadline Locks In Texas Senate Race
President Trump’s decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their…
Trump’s Next Decision: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel, Whatever the Risk
A mission to seize or destroy Iran’s nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.
5 Things to Know About Raja Krishnamoorthi
The congressman, an Ivy League-educated lawyer known for his fund-raising prowess, is aiming to become the second Indian American elected to…
5 Things to Know About Juliana Stratton
The lieutenant governor of Illinois, who won the Democratic Senate nomination, is a close ally of Gov. JB Pritzker. She has said ICE should …
5 Things to Know About Robin Kelly
The Senate hopeful has clashed with Gov. JB Pritzker, a fellow Democrat, and has the endorsement of the Congressional Black Caucus.
An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
The officer, whom police did not identify but who works at Gracie Mansion and City Hall, is now under investigation. The man who was shot, a…
Plus-Size Fliers Once Loved Southwest. Now They Say It’s Fat Shaming.
Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made th…
Independent Polls are Scarce in the Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
In a rare open race for one of the state’s Senate seats, surveys suggest a wide range of potential outcomes.