National security

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia before an expected meeting with Putin

Joined by his top military officials handling his nuclear-capable weapons and munitions factories, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived…

Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summit

Vice President Kamala Harris will deepen her outreach to Southeast Asia this week at an international summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she’ll…

Biden in Florida promises to rebuild, calls on Congress to provide more FEMA funding

President Joe Biden standing in front of a home damaged by a fallen tree said it was “but for the…

China says drop in trade with the U.S. is ‘a direct consequence of U.S. moves’

BEIJING — China’s ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, has blamed U.S. tariffs and export controls for a drop in…

Trump valet’s lawyer complains of threats after special counsel revealed Mar-a-Lago worker changed story

The defense attorney for Donald Trump’s valet Walt Nauta complained Friday that he received threats after special counsel Jack Smith…

Ukraine war divides Republicans heading into first GOP debate

WASHINGTON — The Republican primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday is expected to showcase the deep divisions within the party over America’s role…

U.S. Commerce secretary set to visit China next week as high-level talks continue

BEIJING — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is set to visit China from Aug. 27 to 30, both countries…

Top Republican China hawk says White House investment restrictions fall short

WASHINGTON — A leading House Republican voice on the national security threat posed by China said the White House’s plan…

Trump judge sets sealed hearing for special counsel’s security request in documents case

A Florida federal judge on Thursday said she would hold a hearing sealed from the public to discuss prosecutors’ request…

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…