Prosecutors Seek Trump Lawyer's Testimony, Suggesting Evidence of Crime  —  The Justice Department cited the crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege in demanding testimony from a lawyer representing former President Donald Trump in his documents case.

U.S. tracked China spy balloon from launch on Hainan Island along unusual path  —  The large Chinese surveillance device that flew across Alaska and the continental United States may have been diverted on an errant path caused by unusual weather conditions  —  By the time a Chinese spy balloon crossed …

Suspected Iranian Weapons Seized by U.S. Navy May Go to Ukraine  —  U.S. officials are considering sending a cache of arms to help Kyiv in its battle against Russia  —  F-16s vs. Su-35s: Why Ukraine Wants Western Fighter Jets  —  Created with sketchtool. … 1x

Giuliani, Pirro Thrown Back Into 2020 Vote-Fraud Defamation Case  —  A New York appeals court reinstated defamation claims against Rudy Giuliani and Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro over false claims they made about voting fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

Before Michigan State Shooting, Some Students Survived Sandy Hook and Oxford  —  The gunfire on Monday night left three dead and five critically injured.  For some students, the familiar rituals of sorrow, anger and disbelief were playing out again.  —  EAST LANSING, Mich. …

Yes, Elon Musk created a special system for showing you all his tweets first  —  After his Super Bowl tweet did worse numbers than President Biden's, Twitter's CEO ordered major changes to the algorithm  —  This story is based on interviews with people familiar with the events involved …

Sen. Feinstein makes it official: She will retire at the end of her current term  —  Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California's longest-serving senator, will not run for reelection next year, marking the end to one of the state's most storied political careers.  —  Feinstein said Tuesday she plans …

From George to Barack: A Look at Secret Bush Memos to the Obama Team  —  Newly declassified memos offer a window into how the world appeared as the Bush administration was winding down.  —  WASHINGTON — The world was a volatile place when President George W. Bush was leaving office.

Why I'm Resigning as an FTC Commissioner  —  Lina Khan's disregard for the rule of law and due process make it impossible for me to continue serving.  —  Much ink has been spilled about Lina Khan's attempts to remake federal antitrust law as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.

Revealed: the hacking and disinformation team meddling in elections  — Group sells hacking services and access to vast army of fake social media profiles  — Evidence unit behind disinformation campaigns across world  — Mastermind Tal Hanan claims covert involvement in 33 presidential elections

Youngkin opposes effort to shield menstrual data from law enforcement  —  By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider  —  RICHMOND — The administration of Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) helped defeat a bill this week to put menstrual data stored on period-tracking apps beyond the reach of law enforcement …

Trump Plans to Bring Back Firing Squads, Group Executions if He Retakes White House  —  The former president wants to expand the use of the death penalty, and expand the federal government's options for carrying out death sentences … That's the question Donald Trump repeatedly asked …

Ohio train derailment leaves ‘toxic soup’ of multiple chemicals  —  The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released more hazardous substances than first reported, adding to the distrust and fear of nearby residents  —  EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The train, which derailed along …

U.S. Arrests Four More in the Assassination of Haiti's President  —  The suspects, including three Americans, were arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for their alleged ties to the 2021 killing.  —  Federal agents arrested four men whom they accused of playing key roles …

The Toll That Twitter's Glitches Are Taking on Chinese Activists  —  As the Elon Musk-owned social media service encounters interruptions and bugs, Chinese dissidents and activists said they feared they were being muzzled.  —  Chang Che and Paul Mozur are technology reporters based in Seoul.

Charlottesville Tiki Torcher Killed Himself Before Drug Smuggling Trial  —  Teddy Joseph Von Nukem, one of the most prominent faces from the 2017 neo-Nazi rally, was set to face trial for smuggling fentanyl across the southern border. … Teddy Joseph Von Nukem, one of the most prominent faces lit …

Colorado Democrat seeks 2024 rematch against Rep. Boebert after narrow loss  —  Adam Frisch, the Colorado Democrat who came surprisingly close to ousting far-right Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in November, announced Tuesday that he's aiming for a 2024 rematch.  —  “You heard it here first!

Jared Kushner's Saudi deals may remain hidden — while Trump campaigns  —  Jared Kushner's dealings with the Saudi kingdom are creating a highly dubious situation.  As The Post reports, just after his father-in-law's presidency ended, Kushner entered into a lucrative business arrangement that ultimately involved the Saudi crown prince.

Drag queen apologizes to JK Rowling after her lawyer gets involved (Update)  —  If you've been following this at all you already know that JK Rowling has been the focus of intense hate online from trans people and their allies.  She's had death threats of various kinds including one that came …

The Canadian businessmen accused of helping Iran's regime … Ashley Burke and Nahayat Tizhoosh  —  They're wanted by the FBI in the U.S., accused of helping to disguise hundreds of millions of dollars on Iran's behalf to evade American sanctions.  —  In Canada, they're active businessmen …

Nikki Haley's complicated racial dance  —  With help from Ella Creamer, Jesse Naranjo, Jesús Rodríguez and Teresa Wiltz  —  What up, Recast family!  Let us wish you a Happy Valentines, Galentine's ... or for those celebrating ... Singles Awareness Day!

‘Badge of Shame for Israel’: Palestinian Shot and Paralyzed by Israeli Forces Two Years Ago Dies of Wounds  —  Israeli authorities refused to recognize his condition or finance his treatment  —  Twenty-five-year-old Harun Abu Aram, who was shot by Israeli military forces two years ago …

Santos ‘Bestie’ Is Far-Right Activist Tied to Disgraced Albanian Prime Minister  —  Evi Kokalari held fundraisers benefiting GOP figures like George Santos, Lee Zeldin, and Ric Grenell while advancing the interests of sanctioned pol Sali Berisha  —  The woman Rep. George Santos called his …

Married woman accused of decapitating lover after choking him in drug-fueled sex attacks her lawyer when witness fails to show  — Taylor Schabusiness, 25, jumped her attorney, Quinn Jolly, in court on Tuesday, striking his head with her elbow  — The altercation apparently came …

Democratic Rep. Angie Craig calls for DC crime crackdown after elevator attack  —  Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) called for a crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., after she was attacked in the district.  —  Craig was allegedly attacked by Kendrid Hamlin, 26, early Thursday morning in her apartment building's elevator.

More than half of Republicans support Christian nationalism, according to a new survey  —  Long seen as a fringe viewpoint, Christian nationalism now has a foothold in American politics, particularly in the Republican Party — according to a new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institute.