Trump wants a new FBI director. What to know about their 10-year terms.
The unusual time limit for the FBI director dates back to the post-Watergate era. But almost no one has served the full 10 years.
By Mark BermanBiden tightens tech controls on China as clock ticks down
The new rules pack less punch than they might have because of delays and pressure from industry and allies, officials say privately.
By Ellen Nakashima and Eva DouGeneral 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 LamotheBiden 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'GradyFormer 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 NakamuraAt 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. HsuAmid 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 SanchezLawmakers 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 BermanProud 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 JackmanIn 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 DeYoungWhat 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-ThibodeauxTexas 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. HernándezTrump 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 BermanThree 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 CadellFBI 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 KnowlesLebanon’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 ChamaaFugitive 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 VinallIsrael-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 MasihTrump 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 MiroffTrump-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 Raji