The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.Buildings targeted by airstrikes in Tehran in April. Bombing Iran burned through thousands of multimillion-dollar missiles

A Anton Troianovski, Jonathan Swan, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.Damage at the Mail al-Saila camp for internally displaced people, on the outskirts of Marib, Yemen, on Friday.

I Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman

In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.Todd Blanche testifying last month before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be attorney general

G Glenn Thrush

Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone

The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.Senate Majority Leader John Thune has repeatedly pointed out the lack of Republican support to push through the strict voter identificat

M Michael Gold

Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain

The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations.At a unity rally on Friday night in Detroit, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the new Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, was joined by other prominent Democrats in

T Tim Balk

Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.

Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.Senator Darline Graham has shied away from interacting with reporters, raising questions about the views and positions of a wo

M Michael Gold

What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs

Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.An advertisement for Wildberries in Moscow. Several of the company’s warehouses have ceased operations after attacks from Ukraine.

N Nataliya Vasilyeva