Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin
President Trump’s break from a strategy agreed to with European allies could give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia an edge as talks to end the fighting continue.Read More
Putin Sees Ukraine Through a Lens of Grievance Over Lost Glory
Speaking after Friday’s summit, President Putin again implied that the war is all about Russia’s diminished status since the fall of the Soviet Union.Read More
At Trump and Putin Summit, an Alaskan Halibut Dish Gets a Cameo
Halibut Olympia, a Tuesday-night kind of recipe, was part of the planning (if not the eating) at the Friday meeting.Read More
Israel Gears Up for Nationwide Strike to Support Hostages
Nearly two years of demonstrations have failed to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas that would end the war and free the remaining captives.Read More
U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Laura Loomer Posts
The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.Read More
Democrats Gather for Protests Over Trump’s Push on Redistricting
Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.Read More
Jeanine Pirro Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown
As the U.S. attorney in Washington, Jeanine Pirro is a central player in a clash that could define her legacy: the president’s takeover of local law enforcement.Read More
Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions
The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.Read More
One Way Gen Z Finds Stress Relief? Overspending on Treats.
Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes.Read More
‘South Park’ Is Crude and Childish. That May Make It Perfect for This Moment.
For decades, “South Park” has been crude, cynical and childish. That may be what makes it perfect for this moment.Read More