The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.Buildings targeted by airstrikes in Tehran in April. Bombing Iran burned through thousands of multimillion-dollar missiles

A Anton Troianovski, Jonathan Swan, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.Damage at the Mail al-Saila camp for internally displaced people, on the outskirts of Marib, Yemen, on Friday.

I Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman

In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.Todd Blanche testifying last month before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be attorney general

G Glenn Thrush

Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone

The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.Senate Majority Leader John Thune has repeatedly pointed out the lack of Republican support to push through the strict voter identificat

M Michael Gold

Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won’t Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says

Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.Representative Max Miller of Ohio has denied the accusations against him, which include holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head, th

E Emily Davies

Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat

Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.Brian Poindexter, a Democrat challenging Representative Max Miller in Ohio, is suddenly seen as more viable in the wake of abuse allegations against the incu

E Emily Davies

Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.

Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.Senator Darline Graham has shied away from interacting with reporters, raising questions about the views and positions of a wo

M Michael Gold

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.Members of Taiwan’s military operating a drone during the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Changhua, Taiwan on Thursday.

C Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien