Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Millions Transferred From CongoThe White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm.The New York Times18h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomycongo fund transfer probe
$137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the MidtermsRepublicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.The New York Times20h agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentmidterms election ads
U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to EuropeThe Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.The New York Times21h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyukraine peace talks
Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia SanctionsThe sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.The New York Times1d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyrussia sanctions exemption