Trump set off by intelligence assertion that Russia favors him
After a senior U.S. intelligence official told lawmakers last week that Russia wants to see President Trump reelected, he erupted at his acting director of national intelligence, Joseph Maguire, viewing him and his staff as disloyal for telling Congress about Russia’s perceived preference.
‘Remain in Mexico’ program shrinks as migrants are flown to Guatemala or quickly deported
At the southern U.S. border, the stream of Central Americans, carrying papers with a future date in U.S. immigration court, has slowed to a trickle.
CORONAVIRUS
Exclusive Coronavirus-infected Americans flown home against CDC’s advice
The State Department chose to keep 14 infected passengers on planes flying to the United States. The decision was a pivotal moment for U.S. officials improvising their response to a crisis with few precedents.
Stone sentenced to 40 months for lying to Congress, witness tampering
Implementation of the sentence will be delayed as the judge weighs Roger Stone’s request for a new trial.
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) speaks with reporters Jan. 21 on his way to the Senate floor. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post)
Can a Republican take on Trump and survive? Romney shows it’s possible.
The senator’s experience in Utah might not be easy to duplicate elsewhere.
The acting White House chief of staff told a private gathering in England that the United States needs more immigrant workers to fuel economic growth.
Election 2020“I do not believe anyone should get the nomination unless they have 50-plus-one,” the former Senate majority leader said in an interview two days before the Nevada caucuses.
The amount would fall far short of what White House officials said would take place based on the recently announced “Phase One” trade deal with Chinese leaders.
The social media giant balked at removing misinformation after the 2016 election out of concern it would alienate conservatives.
About 40 million Americans across the West depend on water from the Colorado River, which supports $1 trillion in economic activity each year.
The U.S. Homeland Security Department told states that applicants can submit required documents electronically. But the process requires an in-person visit to a DMV office.
Retropolis
The Past, Rediscovered Seventy-five years after the Iwo Jima flag raising in World War II, the original film footage of the event is missing.
In Case You Missed It
He found his wife and 6-year-old dead on Valentine’s Day. His teen son is accused of the crime.
A relative points to a rift over the teenager’s black girlfriend. His father denies accusations of racism.
Boston harbor brings ashore a new enemy: Rising seas
Facing climate change, Boston must gird itself for an era of rising water — or be inundated.
From The Magazine
If your cash gets damaged, this Mutilated Currency team makes sure it’s not a lost cause
One man, after his father died, discovered water-damaged money in the garage. He guessed it was $50,000; the examiners counted $400,000.
