-

Trump’s Trial Challenge: Being Stripped of Control
The mundanity of the courtroom has all but swallowed Donald Trump, who for decades has sought to project an image of bigness and a sense of power.
-

How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine
Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid to Ukraine as a rank-and-file member, into the key figure pushing it through Congress.
-

Necessity Gives Rise to Bipartisanship — for Now
The far right finds itself marginalized in the House as Speaker Johnson pushes through aid to Ukraine and Israel by relying on Democrats.
-

U.S. Considers Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Military Unit
Israeli leaders expressed alarm about the possible action by the Biden administration over rights violations in the West Bank.
-

Solution to Evan Birnholz’s April 21 crossword, ‘Break in the Action’
What ties these words together?
-

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets With Honey-Mustard Sauce
When you freeze and defrost tofu, it turns spongier and better able to absorb marinade flavors — just what you want for plant-based nuggets like these.
-

Ask Amy: Should I skip my brother’s wedding because my mom will be there?
Letter writer is losing sleep over brother’s upcoming wedding because their narcissistic mother is invited.
-

Carolyn Hax: Roommate’s boyfriend is a jerk to the cat. What to do?
Roommate’s boyfriend has been “extremely vocal and tiresome” about hating the resident cat — and his reactions are escalating.
-

Group backing RFK Jr. spent more than $2 million on abandoned ballot effort
American Values 2024 is the latest group to struggle while using unlimited donations from the very wealthy to subsidize traditional presidential campaign expenses.
-

Kennedy 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.