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Democrats Overhaul Party’s Primary Calendar, Upending a Political Tradition
The proposal radically reshapes the way the party picks its presidential nominees, putting more racially diverse states at the front of the line.
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As G.O.P. Rails Against Federal Spending, Its Appetite for Earmarks Grows
While Democrats claimed a larger share than Republicans of the nearly $16 billion in earmarks in the latest federal spending bill, G.O.P. projects jumped by 85 percent.
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Classified U.S. Report Highlights Foreign Power Aerial Spying With Advanced Tech
Before a Chinese spy balloon was discovered in the United States, American officials said a rival power may have used advanced technology to surveil U.S. military sites.
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Koch Network, Aiming to ‘Turn the Page’ on Trump, Will Play in the G.O.P. Primaries
The move by the alliance of conservative donors could provide an enormous boost to a Republican alternative to the former president.
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Pope Francis Calls for Peace in South Sudan During Visit
Pope Francis ended his trip to Africa on Saturday by meeting with displaced people and urging his clergy not to “remain neutral before the pain caused by acts of injustice and violence.”
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What’s the Correct Color of Bees? In Austria, It’s a Toxic Topic.
In the Austrian state of Carinthia, where the law favors light-colored local bees, those honey producers judged “too dark” risk eradication.
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Spy Balloon Incident Highlights Fragile State of U.S.-China Relations
Recent efforts by Beijing to mend ties with Washington were showing progress, but the balloon’s appearance over the United States illustrates lingering mistrust and growing tensions.
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Russia Pushes to Take Ukrainian Town Near a Vital Supply Line
Ukraine has used the strategic town of Vuhledar to launch attacks disrupting transit on a critical rail link between the war’s southern and eastern fronts.
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When It Comes to Building Its Own Defense, Europe Has Blinked
Despite expectations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would force Europe to bolster its military strength, it has instead reinforced dependency on U.S. leadership, intelligence and might.
