A Pentagon Nomination Fight Reveals the New Rules of Trump’s Washington

When Elbridge A. Colby’s nomination for an obscure but important Pentagon job drew resistance, President Trump’s most ardent backers rallied to his defense.

As Trump’s Untested Emissary to Putin, Witkoff’s Role May Bring Risk

The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.

Rubio Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Reaching His Own With Musk

After blowing up at Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to bolster his position. He is seeing Saudi and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia and allied diplomats in Canada.

Pete Marocco Returns to Battle in Trump’s War on Foreign Aid

A meeting between a Hungarian official and Pete Marocco, the top Trump appointee in charge of foreign aid, signals a new future.

U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War

As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.