Under Trump, a Shift Toward ‘Absolute Immunity’ for ICE

Since the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, administration officials have defended the use of deadly force, which agency guidelines say should be a last resort.Read More
For the World’s Food Supply, Federal Funding Cuts Have Long-Term Impacts

The U.S. Agency for International Development has been a major supporter of global agriculture research. Now many studies are being scuttled or scaled back.Read More
U.S. Cuts Health Aid and Ties It to Funding Pledges by African Governments

The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, in deals tied to foreign policy goals.Read More
Under Trump, a Shift Toward ‘Absolute Immunity’ for ICE

Since the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, administration officials have defended the use of deadly force, which agency guidelines say should be a last resort.Read More
Appeals Court Opens the Door to Mahmoud Khalil’s Rearrest

Any new detention would not come immediately, and Mr. Khalil’s lawyers plan to appeal. But the ruling is a major blow to Mr. Khalil, a Columbia graduate and prominent figure in the pro-Palestinian movement.Read More
Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine

The Kremlin has tried for years to freeze Ukraine into submission. This winter, its attacks have been the most devastating ever.Read More
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Medical Evacuation From International Space Station

The members of Crew-11 — two American, one Russian and one Japanese — splashed down after one became ill, prompting an early return.Read More
Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition

Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s interior minister, is accused by U.S. prosecutors of drug trafficking and is linked to repression at home, yet remains a powerful figure.Read More
The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels

The United States is escalating pressure on the Mexican government to permit the U.S. military to target fentanyl labs, according to American officials.Read More
Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. Capabilities

Senators are expected to ask Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Cyber Command, about the mission in Caracas.Read More