Iraq’s balancing act is only getting harder as the war between the US and Iran widens
U.S. and Saudi strikes against Iran-allied factions in Iraq have put the Iraqi government in a delicate position.
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Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Trump’s administration has slashed billions of dollars in public health funding.
Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
A planned vote this week to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general appears in doubt. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas called off a scheduled meeting with the Blanche on Wednesday morning.
Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting while USPS changes are leading to concerns over if ballots will be delivered on time.
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media. They’re turning to independent podcasts, social media and digital news.
Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina on Wednesday. He was eulogized Tuesday by President Donald Trump and others in DC.
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by E. Jean Carroll.
Investigators in Comey seashells case omitted key facts and distorted others, defense lawyers allege
New filings seek the dismissal of a case charging former FBI Director James Comey with threatening President Donald Trump on social media.
Man arrested in East Village stabbing death
Marques Kelly, 26, was arrested Sunday in the July 15 stabbing death of Corey Shine, San Diego police said.
Fauci will invoke Fifth Amendment and decline to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear before a Senate committee to discuss the COVID pandemic’s origins.