Israel’s West Bank Settlements Do Not Violate International Law, U.S. SaysThe Trump administration’s shift reverses four decades of American policy and could clear the way for Israel to annex Palestinian territory.The settlements have been a main sticking point in peace negotiations that have failed to find a solution for generations.983 comments
Impeachment Investigators Exploring Whether Trump Lied to MuellerLawmakers are investigating whether President Trump lied in written answers he gave to Robert Mueller’s questions as part of the Russia inquiry.1043 comments
Ex-Envoy to Testify He Didn’t Know Ukraine Aid Was Tied to InvestigationsKurt Volker will modify his testimony in the impeachment inquiry, saying he was kept out of the loop at key moments of Mr. Trump’s pressure campaign.341 comments
Hundreds of Leaked Spy Files Show How Iran Secretly Sways IraqIntelligence reports expose a shadow war for regional influence — and battles within the Islamic Republic’s spy divisions.
Two Western Hostages Are Freed in Afghanistan in Deal With TalibanThe two Western teachers held by the Taliban are safe with American forces, officials say, and now three Taliban figures are to be freed.breaking
Congratulations, You’re a Congresswoman. Now What?Ayanna Pressley and Abigail Spanberger were part of a wave of Democrats who took office this year full of hope. Maintaining it has not been easy.
California and Nevada Ask: Iowa Who?The 2020 Democrats headed West to campaign in two key states. “I don’t think it matters what happens in New Hampshire or Iowa,” Harry Reid said.
Empty Businesses and Tough Times at the Other BorderTougher immigration policies aimed at controlling the country’s southern border are also making it harder to cross between the U.S. and Canada.“It has been looking grim,” said Steve Nadeau, the owner of Trombino’s, a restaurant in Massena, N.Y., which has seen a drop in Canadian customers in recent years. Libby March for The New York Times
Michelle GoldbergStephen Miller Is a White Nationalist. Does It Matter?Leaked emails from a top Trump aide test our capacity for outrage.107 comments
The Editorial Board‘1984’ in ChinaCommunist leaders engage in modern-day totalitarian brainwashing, bizarre lies and industrial-level indoctrination to suppress Muslims.50 comments
The Art Institute of ChicagoIs It Time Gauguin Got Canceled?Museums are reassessing the legacy of an artist who had sex with teenage girls and called the Polynesian people he painted “savages.”Art & Design
Google Stadia Wants You to Replace Your Video Game Console. Don’t.The search giant’s new console-free gaming service is a neat concept. But there are bugs and too many unknowns, our tech columnist writes.Personal Tech
‘They Pronounced Me Safe and Then Started Commenting About the Place’Reporting the smell of gas, getting a private bus ride and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.New York48 comments