US says will sanction Iran ‘abuses’ against protesters
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Iranians on Thursday to send photos and other information documenting repression amid ongoing protests, while vowing to sanction “abuses” by the Islamic republic. Demonstrations erupted in sanctions-hit Iran la…
Impeachment Briefing: Highlights From the Hill Hearing
Investigators wrapped up a momentous three-day stretch of public hearings, as two witnesses described their intimate views of an attempted quid pro quo.
White House Won’t Say if Trump Will Sign Hong Kong Bill That Has Angered China
The president has avoided a strong defense of pro-democracy protesters, but Congress has thrown the issue into his lap.
Trump Awards the First Arts and Humanities Medals of His Presidency
Jon Voight, James Patterson and Alison Krauss were among the honorees.
‘Trident,’ ‘Budweiser’ or ‘Bird’: A Coveted Symbol of the SEALs
The Navy SEAL insignia is tough to earn and, except when the White House intervenes, easy to lose.
Campaigns Say Google Ad Policy Sidesteps Problem of Disinformation
Campaigns and some digital experts say the restrictions limit a tactic — microtargeting of voters — that they heavily rely on, while not aggressively addressing misinformation.
Virus Outbreak Closes Colorado Schools for More Than 20,000 Students
The “extremely contagious” virus forced a school district to close all of its schools for the first time, officials said.
PM Johnson’s Conservatives to raise property purchase tax for non-UK residents
Foreign buyers of English properties will have to pay a levy of 3% of the purchase value under plans put forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives on Friday, aimed at deterring wealthy investors from driving up house prices. The plans fo…
Supreme Court Urged to Allow Release of Trump’s Financial Records
A House committee and prosecutors in Manhattan have subpoenaed the records.
Obama Urges Democrats to ‘Chill Out’ About 2020 Presidential Field
Mr. Obama, in his latest remarks about the Democratic primary race, said the party should focus less on differences among the candidates and more on defeating President Trump.
Advocates Challenge Trump Administration Plan To Let States And Towns Block Refugees
The White House wants to give state and local officials the power to block refugee resettlement in their backyards. But immigrant advocates say the executive order violates federal law.
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