General involved in Afghan evacuation promoted after senator drops freeze

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R.-Okla.) last month had put on hold the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue to four-star general.

By Dan LamotheDecember 2, 2024

Biden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid

Biden’s Ukraine directive has stirred debate, as some officials worry it will cut too deeply into American stockpiles and jeopardize military needs elsewhere.

By Michael Birnbaum, Missy Ryan and Siobhán O'GradyDecember 2, 2024

Former Kansas detective accused of assaulting Black women is found dead

Roger Golubski, who was White, had been charged with six counts of deprivation of rights, with prosecutors alleging he abused two Black women multiple times.

By David NakamuraDecember 2, 2024

At trial, U.S. calls ex-D.C police officer a Proud Boys ‘double agent’

A D.C. police intelligence officer is on trial, accused of helping the Proud Boys and lying to investigators about it afterward.

By Spencer S. HsuDecember 2, 2024

Biden tightens tech controls on China as clock ticks down

The Biden administration is set to announce restrictions on exports of semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment to China.

By Ellen Nakashima and Eva DouDecember 2, 2024

Amid worry about Trump, calls for career Justice Dept. staff to stay

Attorney General Merrick Garland and other top officials are urging career staffers to stay at the Justice Department during a second Trump administration.

By Perry Stein and Yvonne Wingett SanchezDecember 2, 2024

Lawmakers express doubt over Trump’s plan to replace FBI’s Christopher Wray

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle said the FBI director, whom Trump appointed to the seat in 2017, should be allowed to serve out his 10-year term.

By Holly Bailey, Mariana Alfaro and Mark BermanDecember 1, 2024

Proud Boys’ Tarrio could testify at leak trial of D.C. police officer

Lt. Shane Lamond’s contacts with Henry “Enrique” Tarrio fed Proud Boys’ anger on Jan. 6, 2021. His trial spotlights police dealings with the extremist group.

By Spencer S. Hsu, Peter Hermann and Tom JackmanDecember 1, 2024

In silence and bluster, a shadow Trump foreign policy haunts Biden’s final acts

While Biden attempts to lock in policy priorities with partners, Mar-a-Lago is becoming a magnet for foreign leaders eager to win Trump’s good graces.

By Karen DeYoungNovember 30, 2024

What female veterans think of Pete Hegseth’s views about combat roles

Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary says women shouldn’t serve in combat. These vets say his attitude is outdated, uninformed and inaccurate.

By Emily Wax-ThibodeauxNovember 30, 2024

Texas is gearing up in a big way for Trump’s mass deportation campaign

The state’s Republican leaders say they’re primed for Texas to be both the model and epicenter as the incoming administration cracks down on immigration.

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Arelis R. HernándezNovember 29, 2024

Trump picked his lawyer for a top Justice Department job. Does it matter?

If confirmed as deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche should recuse from Justice Dept. matters related to cases where he represented Donald Trump, experts say.

By Mark BermanNovember 28, 2024

Three Americans wrongfully detained in China released in prisoner swap

Americans Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung would soon be reunited with their families in the United States after years in prison in China, the White House said.

By Michael Birnbaum and Cate CadellNovember 28, 2024

FBI says bomb threats, swatting incidents targeted Trump picks

The FBI said the incidents were aimed at numerous people tapped for roles in the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

By Mark Berman, Justine McDaniel and Hannah KnowlesNovember 27, 2024

Lebanon’s army moves south as part of cease-fire deal, as U.S. weighs more arms to Israel

The cease-fire deal is set to stop fighting for 60 days between Israel and Hezbollah. Regional neighbors hope it will lead to a wider de-escalation.

By Rachel Pannett, Niha Masih, Adela Suliman, Karen DeYoung and Mohamad El ChamaaNovember 27, 2024

Fugitive on FBI most-wanted list arrested in U.K. after more than 20 years

Daniel Andreas San Diego is accused of bombing two companies in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003 and has been labeled a “domestic terrorist” by the FBI.

By Frances VinallNovember 27, 2024

Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal begins

The deal to halt Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a victory for negotiators after weeks of intense talks, went into effect Wednesday morning.

By Rebecca Tan, Kelly Kasulis Cho, Adela Suliman, Rachel Pannett and Niha MasihNovember 26, 2024

Trump tied migrant entries and fentanyl to tariffs. Here are the facts.

Neither his claim that border crossings are an unchecked “invasion” nor his depiction of drugs pouring across an unguarded border has any basis in federal data.

By Justine McDaniel and Nick MiroffNovember 26, 2024

Trump-appointed judge rejects lawsuit targeting special counsel Jack Smith

U.S. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to temporarily block special counsel Jack Smith from destroying records.

By Tobi RajiNovember 26, 2024

With D.C. case dismissed, Trump is no longer under federal indictment

Donald Trump’s election as president prompted special counsel Jack Smith to seek to drop the Jan. 6 case and remove him from the classified documents appeal.

By Perry Stein and Spencer S. HsuNovember 25, 2024