Tag: United States Politics and Government
In Jan. 6 Hearings, Gender Divide Has Been Strong Undercurrent
WASHINGTON — Before Sarah Matthews, a former deputy White House press secretary, even opened her mouth to testify…
Meet the Canine Officers Guarding American Agriculture
DULLES, Va. — As a throng of travelers at Dulles International Airport elbowed their way to the baggage…
Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary for Maryland Governor
Wes Moore, a celebrity author and former nonprofit executive who campaigned as a political outsider, has won the…
A Hidden New Threat to U.S. Elections
It’s been more than nine weeks since the Pennsylvania primary. The election is still not certified.The reason: Three…
Jan. 6 Hearings Invoke Patriotism to Urge Voters to Break With Trump
The Jan. 6 hearings at times have resembled a criminal trial in absentia for former President Donald J.…
Like the Rest of Us, Biden Learns to Live With the Risks of the Virus
WASHINGTON — One after another, President Biden hugged and kissed them.At a packed ceremony in the East Room…
NBA Campaign to Free Brittney Griner Is Mostly Low Key
The N.B.A. is a $10 billion corporation that has the power and reach to promote not just its…
Justice Dept. Will Investigate Environmental Racism in Houston
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department opened a wide-ranging investigation on Friday into the City of Houston’s failure to…
D.C. Bar Moves to Penalize Jeffrey Clark, Who Aided Trump in Election Plot
WASHINGTON — A disciplinary board is moving to penalize Jeffrey Clark, the former Justice Department official who worked…
Biden’s New Economic Scorecard: The Price at the Pump
WASHINGTON — After topping $5 a gallon in June, the price of gasoline has fallen for more than…
Bannon Found Guilty of Contempt in Case Related to Capitol Riot Inquiry
WASHINGTON — Stephen K. Bannon, a former top adviser to President Donald J. Trump, was convicted on Friday…
The Jan. 6 Panel After 8 Hearings: Where Will the Evidence Lead?
Comprehensive, compellingly scripted and packed with details, the eight hearings of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6…