U.S.

The 'Horrific' Human-Smuggling Tragedy in Texas

The driver of the tractor trailer could face the death penalty.

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 24, 2017

Texas Police Find Dozens of Migrants Trapped in a Trailer Truck

Temperatures rose above 100 degrees, and at least eight were found dead, and more than 20 were in serious condition.

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 23, 2017

Congress Comes to an Agreement on Russia Sanctions

The bill includes a modification that could block President Trump from easing sanctions on Moscow.

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 22, 2017

Parole Board Grants O.J. Simpson Early Release

The former football star has served nine years in prison for the 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jul 20, 2017

Is Closing Guantanamo Still Conceivable?

Former officials of both parties have endorsed the goal. But the 41 inmates left there have reason to wonder if they'll ever leave.

• Joshua A. Geltzer
• Jul 19, 2017

The Latest U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

The Treasury Department’s action is related to the Islamic republic’s ballistic-missile program.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jul 18, 2017

Donald Trump and the Danger of 'Adhocracy'

The president has opted for a chaotic style of governing that reinforces his weaknesses and increases the chances of major blunders.

• Richard Haass
• Jul 18, 2017

The Businesses Against the Texas Bathroom Bill

IBM on Monday said it would send top executives to persuade state lawmakers to drop their cause.

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 17, 2017

The Australian Woman Killed by Police in Minneapolis

Justine Damond’s death has sparked outrage and questions about why the officers had their body cameras switched off.

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 17, 2017

The Princeton Student Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison in Iran

Xiyue Wang, a Chinese-born U.S. citizen, was detained last summer on charges of espionage while conducting scholarly research.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jul 17, 2017

The 'Blackwater 2.0' Plan for Afghanistan

Private military contractors have spotted an opportunity as America’s longest war grinds on.

• Sean McFate
• Jul 17, 2017

The First Woman to Win Math's Highest Award Dies at 40

Maryam Mirzakhani’s work may change the future understanding of how the universe was formed.

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 15, 2017

A Fire Kills 3 in a Honolulu High-Rise Without Sprinklers

Officials said if the building was up to date with the latest fire codes it’s likely no one would have died.

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 15, 2017

Tucker Carlson Is Doing Something Extraordinary

He is offering a glimpse into what Fox News would look like as an intellectually interesting network.

• Peter Beinart
• Jul 13, 2017

Defending Liberal Democracy Is Not the Same as Defending 'the West'

If “Western” is synonymous with “democratic” or “free,” then you don’t need the term at all.

• Peter Beinart
• Jul 11, 2017

In Defense of 'The West'

To define the term as Miller and Bannon do is to let them set the terms of the debate—and to lose it.

• Daniel Foster
• Jul 10, 2017

Chris Christie's Day at the Beach

The New Jersey governor was photographed at a beach after he’d ordered the state’s beaches closed over a budget impasse.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jul 3, 2017