Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains
Intense nationalism and disputed history — and maps — stoke the neighbors’ hostilities. Even a surge of international diplomacy has brought little hope of a lasting peace.Read More
Wednesday’s Earthquake Could Be One of the Largest on Record
It is the most powerful quake since the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a 50-foot tsunami and the nuclear disaster at Fukushima.Read More
Hawaii Declares Emergency After Earthquake Off Russia Causes Tsunami
Gov. Josh Green urged people in coastal areas to seek higher ground, with waves expected to reach the state within hours. “Do not wait,” he said.Read More
Top F.D.A. Official Resigns Under Pressure
After turning down several new drugs and restricting use of another, Dr. Vinay Prasad drew the ire of the right-wing influencer Laura Loomer and others.Read More
Trump Bypasses Congress to Keep Interim Prosecutors in California and Nevada
A similar approach in New Jersey has led to cancellations of court proceedings, as judges question whether the president’s designee for U.S. Attorney has any authority.Read More
Grassley Spurns Whistle-Blowers in Bove Confirmation Fight
The senator’s treatment of whistle-blowers detailing allegations against Emil Bove, the Trump loyalist and appeals court pick, has had a chilling effect, critics say.Read More
Senate, Rejecting Whistle-Blower Alarms, Confirms Bove to Appeals Court
The Trump loyalist was narrowly approved as Republicans brushed aside concerns about his conduct as a senior Justice Department official.Read More
Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Monarez, who has been the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since President Trump took office, was the president’s second pick for the job.Read More
Trump Admits Financial Penalties on Russia ‘May or May Not’ Work
President Trump’s threats have raised questions about how much leverage the United States has left with Moscow.Read More
Booker Accuses Democrats of Being ‘Complicit’ With Trump in Heated Exchange
When a pair of Democrats sought to win quick approval of a bipartisan package of policing legislation, a third rose to object, saying the party must take every opportunity to challenge President Trump.Read More