How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz

With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, in a handout photo, conducting operations related to the Strait of Hormuz in April. The Navy has said it has about 20 wa

P Peter Eavis and John Ismay

Angie Nixon Notches Another Win for the Left Through Old-Fashioned Organizing

State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Her victory will test the strength of a democratic socialist in a red state.State Representative Angie Nixon of Florida easily defeated her more moderate opponent in the Democratic primary for

P Patricia Mazzei

Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Tries to Ease Bond Market Stress

Government bond yields fell and stocks jumped on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.The announcement by the Treasury Department, led by Scott Bessent, raises demand in the bond market at a time when many investors have been selling.

J Joe Rennison

North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea

Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.South Korean soldiers took part in a drill at a hotel in Seoul on Wednesday on the sidelines of

Z Zane Irwin

Judge Is Asked to Block Inscription of Trump’s Name on Kennedy Center

The request from a Democratic lawmaker follows a decision by the Trump-allied board to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” to the building.Lawyers for the Kennedy Center have said they would not make any changes before Sept. 8. Representative Joyce Beatty is asking the court to

J Julia Jacobs