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The Taliban's Steady Gains

The group’s capture of a military base highlights Afghanistan’s vulnerabilities more than 15 years after the U.S. invasion.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• 2:41 PM ET

Judge: Kobach Statements 'Demonstrate a Pattern' of Misleading Claims

A federal judge affirmed a $1,000 fine for the leader of President Trump’s election-integrity panel, saying the Kansas secretary of state had undermined his credibility with misstatements.

• David A. Graham
• 2:03 PM ET

Trump’s Legislative Health-Care Miracle

Once again, the president helped revive a bill that was considered dead, mostly by refusing to allow Congress to move on.

• David A. Graham
• 11:25 AM ET

Europe Warns Against Tightened U.S. Sanctions on Russia

The reaction in Brussels was angry following a House vote that set up a showdown with the White House.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• 11:12 AM ET

Venezuela's Deadline

The opposition has until Sunday before President Nicolas Maduro’s regime begins rewriting the constitution.

• J. Weston Phippen
• 9:54 AM ET

Trump’s Transgender Ban Could Force Out Thousands of Service Members

The president’s announcement reverses the Obama-era plan to phase in the open participation of these Americans.

• Emma Green
• 9:24 AM ET

Europe's Top Court Rules Austria Can Deport Some Asylum Seekers

The decision by the European Court of Justice could affect hundreds of migrants.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• 8:10 AM ET

U.S. Navy Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Ship

The U.S.S. Thunderbolt issued a rare response on Tuesday as an Iranian military vessel repeatedly ignored its signals.

• Aria Bendix
• 12:38 AM ET

A Dozen Dead in Mumbai Building Collapse

At least 12 people were killed and many more trapped after a five-story building fell in a working-class neighborhood.

• Aria Bendix
• Jul 25, 2017

Libyan Rivals Agree to a Ceasefire and Elections

The nation’s leading officials struck a deal to suspend the use of armed forces, except in the fight against terrorist groups.

• Aria Bendix
• Jul 25, 2017

Will U.S. Arms Resolve the Conflict in Ukraine?

Washington’s new special envoy to the country said it could help.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Jul 25, 2017

How 3 Americans Were Killed in Jordan

A video released by the Jordanian military shows the Special Forces soldiers were deliberately targeted last November.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jul 25, 2017

The Strange, Slow-Motion Defenestration of Jeff Sessions

Why is President Trump badmouthing his attorney general, why doesn’t he just fire him, and what does he hope to accomplish by pushing him out?

• David A. Graham
• Jul 25, 2017

Manafort's Subpoena Dropped

The Senate Judiciary Committee rescinded its subpoena for President Trump’s former campaign chair to appear before lawmakers.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jul 25, 2017

Australian Cabinet Minister Resigns Over Italian Citizenship

The departure is the third high-profile exit over the issue in recent weeks.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jul 25, 2017

John McCain Is Returning to the Senate for the Health-Care Vote

The Arizona lawmaker, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, will serve as a critical participant in Tuesday’s procedural vote.

• Aria Bendix
• Jul 24, 2017

Taliban Car Bombing Kills 26 in Pakistan

The explosion occurred just hours after a similar attack from the Afghan Taliban, which killed at least 29 people.

• Aria Bendix
• Jul 24, 2017

What's the Problem With Metal Detectors in Jerusalem?

How a seemingly simple measure sparked a crisis

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Jul 24, 2017

The 'Horrific' Human-Smuggling Tragedy in Texas

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

• J. Weston Phippen
• Jul 24, 2017

But What About Hillary Clinton?

As Donald Trump’s troubles deepen, he keeps trying to shift attention to his old rival—but finds it no longer works like it used to.

• David A. Graham
• Jul 24, 2017