On Politics: Images of Missiles Prompted Debate Over Iran Threat
New intelligence on Iran that has alarmed the White House, but divided government officials and foreign allies, was compiled from photos of missiles on small boats.
President Trump Grants Pardon to Conrad Black
The pardon was the latest example of the president using a unilateral power of his office to absolve a prominent figure whose case personally resonates with him.
Senate’s Churn of Confirmations Brings Complaints of a ‘Legislative Graveyard’
Critics say the emphasis on judicial and administration nominations has derailed the Senate’s legislative agenda — and diminished the legacy of the chamber.
George L. Kelling, a Father of ‘Broken Windows’ Policing, Is Dead at 83
His seminal 1982 article, with James Q. Wilson, revolutionized law enforcement. It was also misinterpreted and led to “zero tolerance” strategies.
Trump’s Love for Tariffs Began in Japan’s ’80s Boom
Thirty years later, few issues have defined Donald J. Trump’s presidency more than his love for tariffs — and on few issues has he been more unswerving.
Barbara Marx Hubbard, 89, Futurist Who Saw ‘Conscious Evolution,’ Dies
In her writings and lectures, she postulated that the human race was on the brink of an enhanced way of existing and could bring about great things.
Air Marshals Are the Latest Officials Diverted to the Border to Handle the Surge of Migrants
The T.S.A. specifically asked for help from two armed law enforcement teams that usually provide security on flights and at airports.
The Man Behind San Francisco’s Facial Recognition Ban Is Working on More. Way More.
Brian Hofer, a paralegal who drafted the ordinance, is pushing for anti-surveillance measures across California. He has already gotten more than two dozen approved.
Alabama Governor Signs Abortion Bill. Here’s What Comes Next
The Alabama governor signed the bill into law Wednesday afternoon. But the last word will probably come from the federal courts.
Richard Lugar Is Remembered as a ‘True American Statesman’
The service for the six-term Republican senator from Indiana, who died last month, had many of the trappings of a state funeral.
Overlooked No More: Grace Banker, Whose ‘Hello Girls’ Decoded Calls in World War I
Though she was on the front lines helping to lead Signal Corps switchboard operators, she was not designated a veteran until after her death.
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