Takeaways From Marco Rubio’s Senate Hearing
Mr. Rubio expressed views aligned with those of most senators who work on foreign policy, while taking care not to break from Donald J. Trump’s unorthodox ideas.
Terrorism
Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.
Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open
Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.
Barbara Lee, a Progressive Pillar of the House, Is Running for Oakland Mayor
The Bay Area politician, known for her antiwar position and breaking barriers in Congress, just left the House after more than two decades.
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump Falsely Suggested New Orleans Suspect Was an Immigrant
The president-elect said on social media that he was right about fearing criminals on the other side of the border. Officials later identified the suspect as a U.S.-born citizen and Army veteran.
Investigators Search for Links Between New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Blast
The two episodes have superficial similarities, including that both suspects used the same car rental app.
Officials Trying to Determine if New Orleans Suspect Had Ties to Terrorist Groups
U.S. officials have warned that the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon could spill into the United States, most likely in the form of small radicalized groups acting on their own initiative or lone-wolf terrorists.