Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.
Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.
To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.
The authorities said the suicide bombing, which killed at least 14 people in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.
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An off-duty state trooper and private citizen returned fire and are credited with slowing the 24-year-old shooter.
Firefighters were hopeful that improving weather conditions in Washington state could help efforts to contain the blaze, which officials described as the largest natural disaster in the history of Spokane.
Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.
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Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.
At a national meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
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U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed that the Treasury Department had moved last week to prop up the currency, which had been trading near four-decade lows.
The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said late Saturday that he had halted a U.S. assault on Iran.
Nanit and other start-ups want to track your children through the night — and soon, for much longer than that.
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A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.
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In a crowded field of legal sellers, stores in New York City are leaning into looks and vibes to find their customers.
For a few weeks in the summer, they emerge from underground and perform their aerial light show, hoping to find some action.
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Grande “will be taking a step back from visibility” after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes next month, a spokeswoman for the singer said on Sunday.
Geno Segers was set to join the production with an all-new principal cast in September.
Everyone has a plan until the fire-breathing dragon gets involved.
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In “The Story of Your Life,” Kathryn Jezer-Morton explores, without castigating, the wish to present a curated version of experience via social media.
