Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court  —  The exclusive Horatio Alger Association brought the justice access to wealthy members and unreported V.I.P. treatment.  He, in turn, offered another kind of access.  —  On Oct. 15, 1991, Clarence Thomas secured …

Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership  —  President Biden said that he doesn't think Ukraine is ready for NATO membership, adding that it's premature to call for a vote to accept the war-torn country into the alliance.  —  “I don't think it's ready for membership in NATO,” …

They opposed the infrastructure law.  Now, some in the GOP court its cash.  —  Republicans have cheered the arrival of new federal money to improve local roads, bridges, pipes, ports and internet connections, nearly two years after voting against those very investments

Ukraine war: Twitter's paid-for Blue accounts fuel misinformation  —  False and misleading posts about the Ukraine conflict continue to go viral on major social media platforms, as Russia's invasion of the country extends beyond 500 days.  —  Some of the most widely shared examples can be found on Twitter …

America Is Wrapped in Miles of Toxic Lead Cables  —  Telecom companies laid them decades ago and thousands were left behind, posing a hidden health hazard today, a WSJ investigation found  —  AT&T, Verizon and other telecom giants have left behind a sprawling network of cables covered …

After the Affirmative Action Ruling, Asian Americans Ask What Happens Next  —  No matter their views of race-conscious admissions, students were wary of the college application process — and some thought little would change.  —  Kawsar Yasin, a Harvard sophomore of Uyghur descent …

GOP states quit the program that fights voter fraud.  Now they're scrambling.  —  The program, known as the Electronic Registration Information Center, was arguably the best nationwide tool states had to catch people trying to vote twice.  —  Over the past year and a half …

Dems' mission to stop a third-party presidential bid hits the Hill  —  Officials from progressive MoveOn and centrist Third Way are planning to brief Senate Democratic chiefs of staff about the risk it could pose to President Joe Biden.  —  Democrats are mounting a coordinated mission to kill …

Arizona Republican Party may be close to broke.  But it has a larger problem  —  Opinion: Four years ago, the Arizona Republican Party had close to $770,000 on hand.  Now it's nearly broke, and there are good reasons for that.  —  The Arizona Republican Party is down on its luck.

Burgum says he wouldn't do business with Trump  —  North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) said Sunday that he would not conduct business with former President Trump, his fellow GOP primary opponent for the 2024 presidential election.  —  “I don't think so,” Burgum told NBC's Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press.”

US drones ‘harassed’ by Russian jets kill top Islamic State leader in airstrike: Officials  —  Tense encounters in skies over Syria had occurred for three straight days.  —  Three MQ-9 Reaper drones the U.S. military said had been “harassed” by Russian fighter jets over Syria on Friday …

Vivek Ramaswamy Leans Into His Hindu Faith to Court Christian Voters  —  The Republican candidate for president makes a pitch that the faiths have much in common, but for many religious conservatives, the difference is a hurdle.  —  Bristol Smith, a manager at a McDonald's in Maryville …

Who Truly Threatens the Church?  —  There's a popular story in Christian circles that's literally too good to be true.  According to legend, in the early 1900s, The Times of London sent an inquiry to a number of writers asking the question, “What's wrong with the world today?”

He served the Army in Afghanistan.  He was killed driving for Lyft in D.C.  —  Hundreds flock for funeral of former interpreter Nasratullah Ahmad Yar, who fled the Taliban to seek safety and a better life for his family  —  FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Along a winding Virginia country road …