After briefing on election threats, Trump soured on acting spy chief
The president chose Richard Grenell, a vocal loyalist, to replace Joseph Maguire as acting director of national intelligence over what he perceived as disloyalty by Maguire’s staff.
How the right learned to wield power inside Facebook
The social media giant balked at removing misinformation after the 2016 election out of concern it would alienate conservatives.
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Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months for lying to Congress, witness tampering
Implementation of the sentence, which came amid turmoil between the Justice Department and President Trump over the penalty, will be delayed as the judge weighs 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? Mitt Romney is proving it’s possible.
The senator’s experience in Utah might not be easy to duplicate elsewhere.
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.
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.
The chancellor said there were many indications that the perpetrator acted with right-wing extremist, racist motives.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said his trip shows the need to maintain a troop presence in Saudi Arabia.
About 40 million Americans across the West depend on water from the Colorado River, which supports $1 trillion in economic activity each year.
President Trump’s personal lawyer, who was paid $75,000 for a brief appearance in Santo Domingo last summer, echoed an official State Department message urging the Dominican president to adhere to the country’s constitution.
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.
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Al Pacino stars as the leader of a clandestine team of mostly Jewish mercenaries who hunt and kill Nazis.
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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.
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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.
