Trump Nominates Retired General as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
The selection of Gen. John P. Abizaid will finally give the president a representative of his own in Saudi Arabia at a time when the relationship with Washington has grown strained.
A Week After the Midterms, Trump Seems to Forget the Caravan
Historians said there were few comparable instances of a commander in chief warning about a looming threat, only to drop it as soon as people voted.
As Florida Recount Swirls, Andrew Gillum Is Taking a Public Stand on Voting Rights
Andrew Gillum conceded the Florida governor election a week ago. But a recount has reopened the race, and he has returned to public appearances across the state.
White Man Who Shot at Lost Black Boy in Michigan Will Serve at Least 4 Years
Jeffrey Zeigler, who shot at a 14-year-old boy who knocked on his door seeking directions, will serve at least four years before he is eligible for parole.
Man Pleads Guilty to ‘Swatting’ Hoax That Resulted in a Fatal Shooting
Tyler Barriss, 25, of Los Angeles, faces at least 20 years in prison for making a hoax call to Wichita, Kan., that lead to another man’s death.
The Hottest Spot in Florida? The Seat of the Broward County Elections Chief
After days of withering attacks from Republicans, the head of Broward County’s elections office, Brenda Snipes, considers stepping down from her post.
Who Gets the Last Word in a Disputed Senate Race? The Senate.
The two parties are battling in court over the Florida recount, but it is ultimately up to the Republican-controlled Senate to decide whether it accepts the outcome.
A Search in Fire-Ravaged California for What No One Wants to Find
In the Northern California town of Paradise, specialists are scouring burned homes for the scores of people still unaccounted for.
What’s an Election Loss When He’s ‘My Kevin’? McCarthy Appears Set to Lead House G.O.P.
Kevin McCarthy, the No. 2 Republican in the House, looks to be on the verge of rising to No. 1, despite his party’s drubbing last week that keeps the speakership from his grasp.
In New Class of Young Lawmakers, a Former Girl Scout Goes to the Statehouse
Cassandra Levesque, 19, had once urged New Hampshire lawmakers to raise the age of marriage in the state. Now she’s been elected to vote on state laws herself.
How Kyrsten Sinema Won Her Senate Seat and Pulled Off a Historic Arizona Triumph
Ms. Sinema began her political career as an antiwar activist and then transformed into a pro-business conservative Democrat who often voted alongside Republicans.
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