News Analysis: In Pardoning Saudi Arabia, Trump Gives Guidance to Autocrats
The president laid out a foreign policy where alliances are transactional, jobs outweigh values and friends are excused for abhorrent acts.
Homeland Security Dept. Finds ‘Minimal’ Risk to Border Guards, Undercutting Trump Plan
A Trump administration proposal would pair military troops with border guards to defend against violent migrants. But an internal analysis casts doubt on the danger.
Democrats Plan to Investigate Ivanka Trump’s Use of Private Email Account
President Trump defended his daughter, saying there was no comparison to Hillary Clinton’s email practices and dismissing the issue as “fake news.”
Pelosi’s One Potential Rival Cuts Deal and Drops Speaker Challenge
Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio, the only Democrat to openly discuss a challenge to Nancy Pelosi’s speaker bid, cut a deal and endorsed Ms. Pelosi on Tuesday.
Representative Mia Love, Once a Republican Star, Loses Re-Election in Utah
Ms. Love, the first and only black Republican woman in Congress, was defeated by Ben McAdams, the mayor of Salt Lake County.
Two Decades After 9/11, Militants Have Only Multiplied
As many as 230,000 Salafi jihadist fighters are operating in nearly 70 countries, a study finds, underscoring terrorist groups’ resilience and American policy failures.
Trump Takes Aim at Appeals Court, Calling It a ‘Disgrace’
In remarks after a loss in court on his asylum policy, the president said he would take steps to address the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Trump’s Statement on Saudi Arabia, Explained!
The president makes the case for the crown prince: Iran, arms sales and oil.
Judge Blocks Mississippi Law Banning Abortions After 15 Weeks
The judicial ruling said Mississippi’s law amounted to “a facially unconstitutional ban on abortions prior to viability.” The decision could lead to more legal wrangling.
The Price Tag of Migrant Family Separation: $80 Million and Rising
The federal government has spent $80 million on its now-abandoned policy of separating migrant children from their families. Dozens of children remain in detention.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: How to Survive Thanksgiving
In the On Politics newsletter, tips for keeping the peace around the dinner table; plus, great moments in presidential Thanksgiving history.
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