With U.S. aid resumed, Ukraine will try to dig itself out of trouble
U.S. officials say Ukraine, even with resumption of American military aid, must address manpower shortages and shore up defenses to enable future offensives.
By Missy Ryan and Siobhán O'GradyThis electrician and union leader could be Biden’s secret weapon in Michigan
UAW President Shawn Fain is a rising star among union members and increasingly Democrats, who see his support as crucial in Michigan, Pennsylvania and other industrial states that could hinge on a few thousand votes.
By Jeanne Whalen and Toluse OlorunnipaUtah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years
John Earle Sullivan recorded himself inciting violence and breaking a window before filming the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt outside the House Chamber on Jan. 6.
By Spencer S. HsuMortar attack on Gaza coast spotlights risk to U.S. pier mission
Assembly of the floating pier has begun several miles off Gaza, and aid delivery is expected to start within days, U.S. officials said.
By Dan LamotheU.S. troops to leave Chad, as another African state reassesses ties
Dozens of U.S. Army personnel will leave Chad in Central Africa, at least temporarily, as the two governments discuss their security relationship.
By Rachel Chason, Dan Lamothe and John HudsonSecret Service agent on Harris detail involved in altercation before flight
The vice president was not affected by the incident, which happened at Joint Base Andrews, according to the Secret Service
By Toluse OlorunnipaAid to Ukraine seemed dead. Then secretive talks revived it.
In one meeting, Biden and others sprang a surprise effort to persuade Speaker Johnson to pass the aid package
By Liz Goodwin, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Tyler PagerU.S. unveils $1 billion Ukraine weapons package
The Biden administration also disclosed it had secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, which were used to target a Russian airfield in Crimea.
By Alex HortonBiden rebukes Trump over ‘cruelty’ of Florida’s six-week abortion ban
It was Biden’s first major speech on abortion since Trump suggested that the politically volatile issue be left to the states.
By Toluse OlorunnipaU.S. cites a litany of rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank
The Gaza war has worsened the human rights situation in Israel, a new State Department report says, citing claims of crimes by Hamas and the Israeli government.
By Missy Ryan and Michael BirnbaumBiden denounces antisemitism on college campuses amid Yale, Columbia protests
The president made the statement after a rabbi encouraged Jewish students to leave campus amid safety concerns. Columbia’s Monday classes will be held virtually.
By Kyle MelnickTracking Biden administration political appointees to fill top roles
Follow the president's progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,200 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
By Harry Stevens, Madison Walls and Adrián BlancoKennedy family members’ embrace carries deeper meaning for Biden
Biden has longstanding ties to the family of the only other Catholic president, sharing politics and tragedy.
By Tyler PagerIn Pa., Biden’s challenge is highlighted by protests from both sides
Democrats are hopeful in the state, given recent Democratic wins. But on Biden’s recent Pennsylvania trip, he faced chants of “Genocide Joe” and “You’re fired.”
By Toluse OlorunnipaU.S. agrees to withdraw American troops from Niger
A top State Department official accepted Niger’s demand that U.S. forces leave the West African country, a move the Biden administration has long resisted.
By John HudsonUkraine weapons package ‘ready to go’ once aid bill clears Congress
It will take less than a week, U.S. officials say, for a resupply of some weapons to reach Ukraine once a $95 billion foreign bill clears Congress.
By Alex Horton and Siobhán O'GradyDefying Niger exit order leaves U.S. troops vulnerable, whistleblower says
A U.S. Air Force leader in Niger made a whistleblower complaint to Congress raising alarm over the Biden administration’s reluctance to heed an eviction notice.
By John Hudson, Dan Lamothe, Rachel Chason and Alex HortonBiden wants to hike tariffs on Chinese steel as U.S. election looms
As November draws closer, President Biden is calling for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and protections for the U.S. industry.
By David J. LynchU.S. to levy sanctions against Iran over attack on Israel
The administration faces challenges enacting new economic penalties that are not purely symbolic, experts say.
By Jeff SteinIran attack complicates Biden’s push to change the course of Gaza war
On Gaza, Biden is warning Israel to change its approach. On Iran, he is promising unconditional support.
By Yasmeen Abutaleb