National security

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…

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…

Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to temporarily stay in place as case plays out

An appeals court Thursday allowed a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to temporarily stay in place. The decision…

Global food insecurity caused by Russia-Ukraine war tops agenda as U.S. assumes UN Security Council presidency

WASHINGTON — The United States on Tuesday took the helm of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August, a…

Teamsters blast bankruptcy-bound Yellow, cite $700 million Covid loan firm got from Trump White House

Bankruptcy-bound trucking firm Yellow received a whopping $700 million in Covid pandemic relief loans three years ago after Trump administration…