The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.

The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.

The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.

A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.

It’s not just because of A.I. This started 40 years ago.

Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.

Six candidates for governor will face off Wednesday night in a race that has been upended by Eric Swalwell’s sudden departure.

Shauni Kerkhoff was wrongfully implicated in the notorious Capitol Hill pipe-bomb case. Can she ever fully move on?

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.

The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.

Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

Why petty theft might be the new political protest.

Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.

An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor.

Artificial intelligence tools are making it faster than ever to reproduce creative work. Does copyright even matter anymore?

A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.

Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy.

The musician known for creating the anthem for Fortnite was charged with murder after her remains were found in his car, officials said.