On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Is Howard Schultz a Candidate Without a Constituency?
In the On Politics newsletter, the former Starbucks chief is considering an independent run for the White House. But political scientists say his target audience is nearly extinct.
Whitaker Says Mueller’s Inquiry Is ‘Close to Being Completed’
Matthew G. Whitaker, the acting attorney general, ended a news conference on charges against Huawei by saying he thought the investigation by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, was nearing an end.
Mueller Investigation Nearing Its End, Acting Attorney General Says
The unexpected announcement was the first public confirmation about the state of the Russia investigation since the special counsel took over in May 2017.
Polar Vortex to Grip Midwest With Most Extreme Cold in a Generation
Dangerously cold weather is expected in much of the Midwest over several days, with record-breaking low temperatures and wind chills that could fall as low as minus 60.
Pelosi Invites Trump to Deliver State of the Union Next Week
After postponing the annual State of the Union address during the government shutdown, Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent President Trump a new invitation.
U.S. Formally Accuses Huawei Executive of Helping Evade Iran Sanctions
The Justice Department unveiled sweeping charges against Huawei and its chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested last year in Canada.
N.R.A. Seeks Distance From Russia as Investigations Heat Up
High-profile N.R.A. donors and board members made no secret of their visit to Russia in 2015. But now the organization faces growing scrutiny for its Russia ties.
Clark B. Olsen, Witness to a Civil Rights Killing, Dies at 85
In Selma, Ala., in 1965, he saw a fellow minister, James Reeb, take a fatal blow to the head, a murder with national consequences.
U.S. Announces Tough Oil Sanctions on Venezuela During Crisis of Power
The economic penalties by the Trump administration marked the most forceful American action against President Nicolás Maduro, whom the U.S. is trying to oust.
Dealmakers Dominate Panel Tasked to Reach Border Security Agreement
The House-Senate conference committee that has three weeks to strike a border security deal is dominated by lawmakers experienced in bipartisan compromise.
Which Allergens Are in Your Food? You Can’t Always Tell From the Labels
Despite federal legislation passed 15 years ago, food labels don’t always alert consumers to allergens that may be present in packaged goods.
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