Defense

Judge denies Trump request to delay E. Jean Carroll case, clearing path for January trial

WASHINGTON — A U.S. federal judge on Friday denied former President Donald Trump’s fourth attempt to delay the trial date in a…

Biden looks to solidify key ties with Japan and South Korea at Camp David meeting

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Japan and South Korea in a first-of-its-kind trilateral meeting on Friday at…

Ex-FBI counterintelligence official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge for helping Russian oligarch

A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to violate sanctions on Russia by going to work,…

Trump-appointee David Weiss named special counsel in Hunter Biden probe as DOJ calls for trial

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday that David Weiss, the federal prosecutor in Delaware who has led the criminal…

With eyes on Taiwan, new China ban shows the U.S. may be learning lessons from mistakes with Russia

LONDON — U.S. moves to de-risk from China with a new investment ban suggest that Western allies may be learning…

Biden seeks nearly $40 billion in funding for Ukraine, disaster relief and border

WASHINGTON — The White House unveiled a nearly $40 billion supplemental funding request on Thursday to provide additional aid to Ukraine and…

White House restricts U.S. investment in some Chinese tech, citing national security concerns

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at regulating new U.S. investments and expertise that supports Chinese…

Trump’s court appearances should be nationally televised, Adam Schiff says

WASHINGTON — A campaign to televise former President Donald Trump’s federal criminal trials was launched late Thursday by congressional Democrats, led…

Biden order curbing investment to China expected next week

President Joe Biden is expected to issue his long-awaited executive order to screen outbound investments in sensitive technologies to China…

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny handed 19 more years in prison

Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced to 19 more years in prison after being found guilty in a Russian…