With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots
Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.Read More
U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again
The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon.Read More
Trump and MAGA Embraced Orban. Now, They’re Worried by His Loss in Hungary’s Election.
Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, and his right-wing playbook were embraced by parts of the American right. Now some are worried by his defeat.Read More
Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs
The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and “weak on crime.” The pontiff has said that he has “no fear of the Trump administration.”Read More
The U.S. Blockades Iran’s Ports
Also, Trump clashes with the pope. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.Read More
What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.Read More
Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders
House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.Read More
What Happens in California Governor’s Race After Eric Swalwell Stepped Down?
For Democrats, the drama is reverberating well beyond the state.Read More
Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign
The third term Republican lawmaker is accused of coercing a staff member into a sexual relationship.Read More
Eric Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations
The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.Read More