NYTimes 1 year ago

Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces Same Problems as Zaluzhny

Ukraine Has a New Military Commander but the Problems Haven’t Changed (Published 2024)

As Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky assumes his role, he must reckon with a grim calculus: When does the cost of defending ground outweigh any benefit gained ...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Biden Sharpens Criticism of Israel, Calling Its Gaza Response ‘Over the Top’

Biden sharpens criticism of Israel, calling its Gaza response ‘over the top.’ (Published 2024)

“There are a lot of innocent people who are in trouble and dying,” the president said in a session with reporters. “And it’s got to stop.”

NYTimes 1 year ago

Biden’s Age and Memory Rise to Center of 2024 Presidential Campaign

Eight Words and a Verbal Slip Put Biden’s Age Back at the Center of 2024 (Published 2024)

A special counsel’s stinging report and an uneven White House appearance captured Democrats’ fears about President Biden and fueled Republicans...

NYTimes 1 year ago

As Her Husband Faces Tumult, Jill Biden Is a Protective Force

As Her Husband Faces Tumult, Jill Biden Is a Protective Force (Published 2024)

The first lady has said that the presidency is “a lot” for President Biden, but that neither she nor her husband wants Donald J. Trump to retur...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Tucker Carlson Urges Putin to Release American Journalist

Tucker Carlson Urges Putin to Release American Journalist (Published 2024)

The Russian president was noncommittal after Mr. Carlson asked about Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who has been held in a Moscow...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Biden Lashes Out at Special Counsel for Raising Beau’s Death

Biden Lashes Out at Special Counsel for Raising Beau’s Death (Published 2024)

“I don’t need anyone to remind me when he passed away,” a visibly angry President Biden said.

NYTimes 1 year ago

Putin Calls on U.S. to ‘Negotiate’ on Ukraine in Tucker Carlson Interview

Putin Calls on U.S. to ‘Negotiate’ on Ukraine in Tucker Carlson Interview (Published 2024)

In a two-hour interview, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was more direct than usual about how he sees his Ukraine invasion ending: not with a mi...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Biden Classified Documents Case: Takeaways From the Special Counsel Report

5 Takeaways From the Biden Classified Documents Investigation Report (Published 2024)

The special counsel, Robert K. Hur, concluded that the evidence was insufficient to charge President Biden with a crime, but sharply criticized him.

NYTimes 1 year ago

A Ruling for Trump on Eligibility Could Doom His Bid for Immunity

A Ruling for Trump on Eligibility Could Doom His Bid for Immunity (Published 2024)

As the Supreme Court tries to recapture its authority and legitimacy, it may be tempted to issue a pair of lopsided decisions both for and against ...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Reject Challenge to Trump’s Eligibility for Ballot

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Reject Challenge to Trump’s Eligibility (Published 2024)

Justices across the ideological spectrum expressed skepticism about several aspects of a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court, but there was litt...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Special Counsel Report Is Legal Exoneration but Political Nightmare for Biden

Special Counsel’s Report Puts Biden’s Age and Memory in the Spotlight (Published 2024)

After an inquiry concluded that President Biden was “well-meaning” but had “a poor memory,” he angrily fired back in an attempt at politica...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Trump, Putin, Carlson and the Shifting Sands of Today’s American Politics

Trump, Putin, Carlson and the Shifting Sands of Today’s American Politics (Published 2024)

An interview with Russia’s leader and congressional resistance to aid for Ukraine underscore the transformation of the parties and electorate in ...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Special Counsel Report Is Legal Exoneration but Political Nightmare for Biden

Special Counsel’s Report Puts Biden’s Age and Memory in the Spotlight (Published 2024)

After an inquiry concluded that President Biden was “well-meaning” but had “a poor memory,” he angrily fired back in an attempt at politica...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Special Counsel in Biden Classified Documents Case Will Not Seek Charges

Biden Cleared in Documents Case; Report Raises Concerns About His Memory (Published 2024)

The inquiry found that the president had willfully retained material after finishing his term as vice president and had shared sensitive informatio...

NYTimes 1 year ago

5 Takeaways From Trump’s Supreme Court Ballot Case

Takeaways From the Trump Ballot Case (Published 2024)

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether former President Donald J. Trump is constitutionally ineligible to hold office again. Here’s what th...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Zelensky Removes General Valery Zaluzhny, in Ukraine Military Shake-Up

Zelensky Removes His Top General, in Major Shake-Up of Ukraine Military (Published 2024)

Gen. Valery Zaluzhny led the effort that thwarted Russia’s initial assault on Kyiv. But his troops have struggled to make progress recently, and ...

NYTimes 1 year ago

What Happens Next in Trump’s Supreme Court Case on His Colorado Eligibility

What Happens Next in Trump’s Supreme Court Case on His Eligibility (Published 2024)

The justices put the case on a fast track when they agreed to hear it, and the parties have asked for a quick decision.

NYTimes 1 year ago

Ukraine’s Creative Use of Weapons Carries Promise and Risk

Ukraine’s Creative Use of Weapons Carries Promise and Risk (Published 2024)

A Russian plane shot down with a Patriot missile was probably carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, U.S. officials say.

NYTimes 1 year ago

Ukraine and Israel Aid Bill Stalled in Senate as Divided G.O.P. Demands Changes

Ukraine and Israel Aid Bill Inches Ahead as Divided G.O.P. Demands Changes (Published 2024)

Senate Republicans allowed the measure to move forward but were still slowing its progress as they held out for guarantees that they would be able ...

NYTimes 1 year ago

Mayorkas Says He’s ‘Focused on the Work’ After Dodging Impeachment

Mayorkas Says He’s ‘Focused on the Work’ After Impeachment Fails (Published 2024)

Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, has learned to keep his head down through the drama, his confidants say