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N.Y.C. Mayor Adams Calls for More Federal Aid to Deal With Migrant Crisis
Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Eric Adams called for the federal government to aid cities dealing with a surge of migrants.
Inside the White House document strategy and its pitfalls
When sensitive documents began emerging at Biden sites, his aides adopted an extremely cautious strategy. It got them a special counsel and a political furor.
Trump and Biden Are Both Under Investigation. Will Anything Come of It?
Special counsel investigations have become increasingly common, but some think the system is broken.
GOP congressman linked to Jan. 6 probe assigned to House committee investigating Biden
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), whose phone was seized in the Jan. 6 probe, has been assigned to the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating President Biden.
The growing Trump-DeSantis electability gap
Polls have repeatedly shown Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis running better than Trump against President Biden. Here's a breakdown of the choice ahead for the GOP.
Democrats warn of deadlock as House Republicans issue demands – live
Democrats warn of shutdown or US could default on its debt if two sides can’t overcome differences over next two yearsSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailThere are two issues that the House will have to act on this year that are either...
Classified document drama unfolds with dueling special counsels: Live updates
The discovery of classified documents at President Joe Biden's Delaware residence and D.C. office reverberates; Kevin McCarthy blasts Democrats.
Why the Debt-Ceiling Fight Could Get Really Ugly — and How It Might End
Ross Douthat and two analysts discuss Kevin McCarthy, the House G.O.P. and the looming drama over the government borrowing cap.
'A red flag': Biden administration targets antipsychotic drugs dispensed in nursing homes
Safety watchdogs have long warned some nursing homes overprescribed antipsychotic rugs to sedate patients.
Review: ‘The Fight of His Life,’ by Chris Whipple
Chris Whipple’s “The Fight of His Life” chronicles the administration in medias res.
FBI’s opposition to release Leonard Peltier driven by vendetta, says ex-agent
Exclusive: retired FBI agent Coleen Rowley calls for clemency for Indigenous activist who has been in prison for nearly 50 yearsThe FBI’s repeated opposition to the release of Leonard Peltier is driven by vindictiveness and misplaced loyalties, according to a former...
Can EU anger at Biden’s ‘protectionist’ green deal translate into effective action?
Analysts warn bloc’s lack of industrial policy may impede riposte to $370bn US subsidy packageAnger is mounting in EU capitals at a “massive” and “super aggressive” $370bn US green subsidy package that many fear will deal a hammer blow to Europe’s industry and...
Biden honors NBA champions Golden State Warriors at White House – in pictures
The Warriors returned to the White House on Tuesday for the traditional honorary visit made by the NBA champions after not making the trip during the Donald Trump years Continue reading...
Can Joe Biden Save Israel?
The president should give Netanyahu some tough love.
Netherlands Considers Sending Patriot Missile System to Ukraine
The Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, met in Washington with President Biden, who is trying to shore up alliances to help counter Russia and China.
Pentagon Sends U.S. Arms Stored in Israel to Ukraine
Israeli officials had initially expressed concerns that the move could damage its relations with Russia.
Ukraine Asks for More Weapons as U.S. and Allies Meet to Discuss Aid
Ukraine has a narrow window of time to retake more territory ahead of an expected Russian spring offensive, but to do that it needs weapons like armored vehicles.
China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business
Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.
Iranian-American Prisoner in Tehran Starts Hunger Strike
Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American businessman, appealed to President Biden to negotiate with the government in Tehran for his freedom.
4 key questions about the Biden documents
Where things go from here, now that Biden's team has announced more documents were found and a special counsel has been appointed.
Dutch Leader Weighs Sending Ukraine a Patriot Missile System
On a visit to the White House, the Dutch leader said he had also talked to the German chancellor on Tuesday about aiding Kyiv.
Evangelical leaders are ‘disloyal,’ Trump says. His real worry is broader.
There is some irony to Trump feeling as though he was being used by his allies.
Evangelical leaders are ‘disloyal,’ Trump says. His real worry is broader.
There is some irony to Trump feeling as though he was being used by his allies.
Evangelical leaders are ‘disloyal,’ Trump says. His real worry is broader.
There is some irony to Trump feeling as though he was being used by his allies.
White House Says It Does Not Keep Visitor Logs at Biden’s Delaware Home
A top House Republican had demanded the logs after classified documents were found at President Biden’s personal residence.
The impressively weak effort to ‘whatabout’ Biden’s classified documents
You can't combat an irrational argument with rationality.
White House says Republicans have ‘zero credibility’ over Biden documents case – live
House Republicans are seeking to embarrass president over retention of papers from time as vice-presidentThe discovery of classified documents in Joe Biden’s possession is a boon not only for House Republicans, but also for Donald Trump, who is being investigated by...
Rep. Jim Banks, a Trump ally, announces bid for U.S. Senate in Indiana
Banks isn’t likely to have the GOP field to himself in the Republican-leaning state.
Post Politics Now: Biden to host Dutch prime minister, basketball’s Warriors at White House
Biden is likely to get peppered with questions from reporters at both events about the ongoing controversy over his retention of classified records from his days as vice president.
John Hendrickson interviewed Joe Biden about his stutter. Now he's written a book about his own.
John Hendrickson stutters – something that took time to sink in for the senior editor at The Atlantic, who wrote the new memoir "Life on Delay."
Biden's most vocal Republican antagonists emerge from the sidelines – with subpoena power
Classified documents recovered at Biden's home and office offered up more fodder for already-eager House Republicans investigating the president.
Hunter Biden, una historia complicada
Las tribulaciones del hijo del presidente de EE. UU., protestas en Perú y más para estar al día.
Democratic plans to overhaul primary process hit a fresh snag
For very different reasons, New Hampshire and Georgia remain obstacles to Joe Biden’s bid for equityThe Democratic party’s rationale for shaking up its presidential primary process was fairly straightforward: the current system is dominated by two predominantly white...
Trump's tetchy TruthSocial posts are 'a sign he think's he's going to be INDICTED'
Glenn Kirschner, a former federal prosecutor and Army prosecutor, analyzed Trump's posts on Truth Social and said they were full of desperation, and the expectation of forthcoming charges.
Will It Be Morning in Joe Biden’s America?
The economic “misery index” has fallen off a cliff.
No visitor logs exist for Biden’s Wilmington home, White House says
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has sought an accounting of who may have had access to the property.
'Fiscally demented:' In MLK Day remarks, Biden attacks Republicans' legislative priorities
During remarks honoring Martin Luther King Jr., President Biden told Black Americans they must "stand together" against the Republican Party.
White House Says It Does Not Keep Visitor Logs at Biden’s Delaware Home
A top House Republican had demanded the logs after classified documents were found at President Biden’s personal residence.
US turns back growing number of undocumented people after arduous sea journeys
Biden shifts toward political center as likely presidential rival Ron DeSantis calls out national guardAuthorities in Florida have been turning back growing numbers of undocumented Cubans and Haitians arriving by sea in recent weeks as more attempt to seek haven in...
And Now a Few Words About How Power Makes You Weird
From the royal family to the House of Repesentatives, it’s been a strange week.
Miami Republicans' plea for help from Biden official wades into partisan immigration chasm
South Florida Republicans are calling to expand an online locator system for families to better track their loved ones crossing the border undocumented at sea.
A Year After a Fiery Voting Rights Speech, Biden Delivers a More Muted Address
On Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the president assured an audience at Ebenezer Baptist Church that its side in the struggle would, indeed, overcome someday.
Biden returns to Georgia to honor MLK and tout ‘the time to choose’
President Biden returned to Georgia on Sunday and used a speech commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. to reiterate some of the themes of his 2020 campaign in a possible preview of 2024.
Your Monday Briefing: A Fatal Plane Crash in Nepal
Also a major attack in Ukraine, Japan’s military ambitions and a preview of the Australian Open.
Discovery of more Biden documents fuels GOP plans for investigations
A top Republican House member wants visitor logs from Biden’s Wilmington home, as well as “communications related to the searches” of Biden’s home.
Hand Recount of 2020 Election Results in Lycoming County Showed Little Change
Lycoming County, Pa., officials were persuaded to conduct a 2020 recount, a three-day undertaking that showed almost no change, but left skeptics just as skeptical.
Republicans accuse Biden of hypocrisy over classified documents discoveries
House oversight chair requests Delaware visitor logs as Democrats stress difference from Trump classified records caseRepublicans pounced on the discovery on Saturday of more classified documents at Joe Biden’s residence, accusing the president of hypocrisy and...
Biden's classified document snafus predate his presidency
Long before today's political mayhem, Greg Burton writes that he came across a top secret document on a table in Joe Biden's White House office.
Joe Biden to mark Martin Luther King Jr birthday with Atlanta sermon
President heads to Ebenezer Baptist Church aiming to shore up Black support ahead of likely 2024 runJoe Biden was set to mark what would have been Martin Luther King Jr’s 94th birthday with a sermon on Sunday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, aiming to...
Biden’s Goals on Northern Ireland Present Difficult Timetable for Sunak
The American president wants Britain’s squabble with Europe over Northern Ireland trade issues settled before the 25th anniversary of the peace accord that ended sectarian violence in the North.