Politics

When Richard M. Nixon went to Beijing in 1972, it was a gamble. He was betting that a diplomatic opening...

For decades, geothermal energy has been a niche source of electricity available in a few areas like California and Iceland.But...

A national missile defense system like President Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” could cost taxpayers $1.2 trillion over 20 years, according...

President Trump on Monday appointed Kari Lake, a fierce ally of the president who had led the administration’s efforts to...

President Trump revealed a new plan on Monday to bring down gas prices that have soared since he chose to...

new video loaded: The G.O.P. Rush To Break Up Majority-Black DistrictsRepublican-controlled legislatures in the South are breaking up majority-Black congressional...

new video loaded: Why Trump’s Feud With the Pope Worries RepublicansOur national political correspondent Lisa Lerer explains the impact of...

The United States on Tuesday granted Venezuela permission to hire financial advisers to begin restructuring its debt, an important step...

new video loaded: President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican PrimariesPresident Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections...

The Secret Service shot and wounded an armed man on Monday afternoon just south of the White House in a...