Path to a Trump Pardon: Devon Archer, a Biden Loyalist, Goes ‘Full MAGA’

Devon Archer used his knowledge about Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings to gain favor from Republicans and appeal for clemency.

How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.

Signal Leak Shows Trump Only Takes Federal Secrets Seriously When It Suits Him

In the Trump era, the definition of an official secret depends on whatever works best for the president.

Houthis in Yemen Won’t Be Defeated by Airstrikes Alone, Experts Say

U.S. officials seek to curb the militants’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but the group was not deterred by strikes in the Biden era and won’t be beaten by air power alone, experts say.

‘Ghost Guns’: What They Are and Why There Has Been a Fight Over Them

A rule regulating the firearm kits was a centerpiece of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s gun control initiative. The Supreme Court has upheld the regulation, issued in 2022.

U.S. Infrastructure Improves, but Cuts May Imperil Progress, Report Says

A report card from an engineering group found that American roads, ports and other infrastructure got better last year but could be hurt if federal funding is reduced.