U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.
How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target
Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.Venezuelans surrounding Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s motorcade in Caracas in 1958.
Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Government Website, Including One of Trump
A total of 16 photos were taken down at some point on Saturday from the website that the Justice Department created. One featured an open drawer containing other photos, including at least one of President Trump.
6 Takeaways From the First Batch of the Epstein Files
Many of the Justice Department documents were heavily redacted, and President Trump’s name was rarely mentioned. The White House also sought to make political hay of the release of photos of Bill Clinton.
Epstein and Maxwell Grand Jury Records Are Released
The transcripts and photos were part of Department of Justice files arising from investigations into the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend.An undated image of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell released by the Department of Justice on Friday.
Bill Clinton Photos in Epstein Files Show He Can’t Escape Scandal
The Republican-led Justice Department’s release of photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein will introduce yet another generation to his flaws and controversies.Former President Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein in one of the photos released by the Justice Department on Friday. Information
Turning Point’s Annual Gathering Turns Into a Gripefest
At AmericaFest, conservative leaders insulted one another, revealing serious rifts over conspiracy theories, antisemitism and who belongs in America.
Why Middle-Class Americans Say Life Is Unaffordable
Economists say that a typical middle-class family today is richer than one in the 1960s. Americans in their 20s and 30s don’t believe it.Alicia Wrigley and her husband, Richard Gailey, both musicians and teachers, live in Salt Lake City with their 2-year-old.
Koch Political Operation Spent Nearly $550 Million During 2024 Cycle
The huge sum shows that while the Koch network may not hold significant power at high levels of the Republican Party, it remains a financial juggernaut.Charles Koch in 2019. The Koch family network now downplays its commitment to campaigns and elections, but it has continued to spend money on politi
Cynthia Lummis, a One-Term G.O.P. Senator, Will Not Seek Re-election
A conservative who has served in the Senate since 2021, Ms. Lummis attributed the decision to the “difficult, exhausting session” this fall on Capitol Hill.In a statement, Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming said that “I’ve come to accept that I do not have six more years in me.”
Nuno Loureiro, Slain MIT Professor, Was a ‘Brilliant Scientist’
Nuno Loureiro, 47, was killed by an old classmate who was on the run from a shooting at Brown University, the authorities said.Nuno Loureiro, a theoretical physicist and fusion scientist, achieved early breakthroughs in his career and was renowned in his field.
Sudanese Refugees Describe Their Escape From Darfur
No one knows the true toll of the massacre, and the city remains isolated. Now, refugee camps in Chad are flooded with newly displaced Sudanese.
Why I Gave Up Holiday Hosting
I spent years dreaming of giving up, but figuring out how, when the role of host had calcified around me like plaster, seemed impossible.
What Would Surprise Jesus About Christmas 2025?
An eminent New Testament scholar recounts what he says was the message of Jesus that transformed the West.
Nearly a Third of San Francisco Loses Electricity
At least 124,000 customers out of 414,000 lost power on Saturday.Nearly one-third of San Francisco was with out electricity after a power outage.
Danika Troy’s Killing Rattles the Florida Panhandle
A body in the woods. A girl who had a crush on a boy. And a confession that led to the arrest of two teenagers on murder charges.A memorial to Danika Troy near the wooded trail where her body was found.
Bowen Yang Is Leaving ‘S.N.L.’ After This Weekend’s Episode
Yang has been part of the NBC sketch show since 2018, earning five Emmy nominations.Bowen Yang’s memorable “Saturday Night Live” characters include the iceberg that sank the Titanic.
How to Stop Supporting Your Adult Kids When You’re Retired
In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money.“I get deputized” to break the news to adult children that clients are ending financial support, said Malik Lee, a financial adviser.