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Reports and analysis on Washington and the world.
What Harvey Weinstein’s Overturned Conviction Means for Donald Trump’s Trial
The legal issue behind Weinstein’s successful appeal is also at the heart of the former President’s hush-money case.
The Fate of Israel’s Hostages After Iran’s Rocket Attack
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu oversees an increasingly fraught regional confrontation, the families of Hamas captives work to free their loved ones.
Israel’s Momentous Decision
After Iran’s dramatic but largely ineffective attack, Benjamin Netanyahu’s response will have tremendous consequences.
Nayib Bukele’s Authoritarian Appeal
El Salvador’s President has targeted critics, sent troops into the legislature, and violated the country’s constitution to maintain his hold on power. Why is he still so popular at home and abroad?
How Will Putin Respond to the Terrorist Attack in Moscow?
The Russian President has a long history of spinning lapses in security for his own political gain.
What It Takes to Give Palestinians a Voice
A new poll conducted during war in Gaza and escalating tensions in the West Bank allows Palestinians to tell the world what they want for their future.
A Family Survives in Gaza, Barely
Mohamed Hwaihi and Ruba Al Kurd, both doctors, have had to balance their duty to patients and their desire to protect their children.
Even Before His Trial, the N.R.A.’s Wayne LaPierre Was a Fraud
The pro-gun group’s former leader used the organization’s funds to enrich himself and those close to him. But the deception went much deeper.
The New Yorker’s Luke Mogelson and Masha Gessen Win Polk Awards
Mogelson received the Magazine Reporting prize for his work in the trenches in Ukraine, and Gessen was honored for their commentary on historical memory and the Israel-Hamas war.
Tucker Carlson Promised an Unedited Putin. The Result Was Boring
In an interview that lasted more than two hours, the Russian President aired well-trod grievances and gave a lecture full of spurious history meant to justify his war in Ukraine.