Trump’s Military Budget Hits Snags Amid Questions on Iran War Costs
Republicans and Democrats alike are casting doubt on a push for the largest military budget in history as the administration declines to disclose the cost of the war with Iran.Read More
The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
The human toll and economic costs mounted rapidly after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.Read More
Takeaways From ‘Regime Change,’ Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s Book on Trump’s White House
The book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times, “Regime Change,” reveals a host of details and surprising exchanges as President Trump pushed to drastically expand his power.Read More
Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.Read More
Swiss Officials Say Iran Talks Are Off, for Now
The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out.Read More
Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed?
The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it.Read More
Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland for Direct Talks on Iran Deal
Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where he was initially expected for a signing ceremony.Read More
Trump Redirects Millions From Secret Service Amid White House Construction
The White House insists that private donations are paying for a new ballroom, but the administration is using taxpayer money for a series of security upgrades.Read More
Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool
A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro.Read More
Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.Read More