US renews warning it's obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea
The United States has renewed a warning that itโs obligated to defend its close treaty ally a day after Filipino navy personnel were injured and their supply boats damaged in one of the most serious confrontations between the Philippines and China in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win
India and the U.S. have pledged to boost defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade, following a meeting between the national security advisers of both countries.
The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US
A trio of extraordinary stories are increasing the pressure on The Washington Post's new leadership, along with highlighting the differences in journalism practices in England and the United States.
A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says a record more than 20 NATO member nations are hitting the Western military allianceโs defense spending target this year as Russiaโs war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe.
CUNY, Michigan didn't adequately assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile: feds
The University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate if campus protests and other incidents in response to the Israel-Hamas war created a hostile environment for students, faculty and staff.
Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says
The University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate complaints about antisemitic or anti-Palestinian harassment linked to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents.
The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights
Anti-abortion groups and their Republican allies in state governments are using a range of strategies to counter proposed ballot initiatives that are intended to protect reproductive rights or prevent voters from having a say in the fall.
Biden goes straight from G7 to Hollywood fundraiser, balancing geopolitics with his reelection bid
Hollywoodโs A-list is turning out for President Joe Bidenโs campaign at a glitzy fundraiser headlined by George Clooney and Julia Roberts that features former President Barack Obama as well.
Harris stepping in for Biden at Ukraine summit as she takes growing role in heat of 2024 campaign
Itโs Vice President Kamala Harris, not President Joe Biden, who will join world leaders in Switzerland on Saturday and meet with Ukraineโs Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss his vision for ending the grinding war launched by Russia.
The RNC is launching a massive effort to monitor voting. Critics say it threatens to undermine trust
The Republican National Committee is launching a battleground state initiative to mobilize some 100,000 polling place monitors, poll workers and attorneys to serve as โelection integrityโ watchdogs in November.
Justice Department won't prosecute Garland for contempt, says refusal to provide audio wasn't crime
The Justice Department says Attorney General Merrick Garland will not be prosecuted for contempt of Congress after refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Bidenโs interview in his classified documents case because his actions โdid not constitute a crime.โ.
Judge blocks Biden's Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students
The Biden administrationโs new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students has been temporarily blocked in four states after a federal judge in Louisiana found that it overstepped the Education Departmentโs authority.
Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional luxury trips given to Justice Clarence Thomas by donors as part of the panelโs ethics investigation into the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes
The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks.
Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy
President Joe Bidenโs grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democratโs push for renewable energy regardless of the election results in November.
Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say
U.S. officials who track disinformation campaigns say they're issuing more warnings to political candidates, government officials and others targeted by foreign groups as Americaโs adversaries seek to influence the 2024 election.
US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow
The United States widened its sanctions against Russia Wednesday as G7 leaders prepared to gather in Italy for a summit where top priorities will be boosting support for Ukraine and grinding down Russiaโs war machine.
House moves to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
The House is expected to vote on a resolution holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Bidenโs interview in his classified documents case.
Congress sought Osprey crash and safety documents from the Pentagon last year. It's still waiting
A House Oversight Committee panel that launched an investigation into the safety and oversight of the V-22 Osprey aircraft following a string of fatal crashes hasn't received the critical data or accident reports that its members requested months ago.
Federal Reserve is likely to scale back plans for rate cuts because of persistent inflation
Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely make official whatโs been clear for many weeks: With inflation sticking at a level well above their 2% target, they are downgrading their outlook for interest rate cuts.
Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the Capitol
House Republicans will meet privately with Donald Trump as the former president returns to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters trying to overturn President Joe Bidenโs election.
Library of Congress launches new 'Collecting Memories' exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists
The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institutionโs vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists.