WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has ordered military commanders to plan for an escalation of American combat…
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Military Judge in 9/11 Trial at Guantánamo Is Retiring
This article was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. WASHINGTON — The…
Slow Response to the Coronavirus Measured in Lost Opportunity
WASHINGTON — When Ford’s chief executive, Jim Hackett, announced on Tuesday that the carmaker would team…
As Federal Government Mobilizes, Local Officials Say Response Remains Too Slow
WASHINGTON — Federal emergency response teams toured a convention center in New York City on Monday,…
At Least 13,500 Americans Abroad Need Help Getting Home, State Dept. Says
WASHINGTON — An estimated 13,500 Americans abroad have asked the State Department for help returning to…
Trump Aides Clash Over Response to Iranian-Backed Attacks in Iraq
WASHINGTON — President Trump was getting ready to declare the coronavirus a “national emergency,” but inside…
Swabs for Coronavirus? White House Enlists Military to Import
WASHINGTON — Faced with steep shortages of medical supplies to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the White…
White House Enlists Military to Import Swabs for Coronavirus Tests
WASHINGTON — Faced with steep shortages of medical supplies to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the White…
As Pandemic Grows, U.S. Warns Americans Not to Travel Abroad
WASHINGTON — The State Department announced on Thursday that Americans should not travel outside the country,…
Pentagon Asks to Reconsider Awarding Huge Cloud Contract to Amazon
The action came after Amazon had contended that it lost the deal because of potential interference…
Amazon seeks deposition from Trump and top defense officials on lost $10B cloud contract
Amazon wants to depose President Trump along with current and former top defense officials after the…