Tuesday's Headlines: Trump to unveil Iran decision today amid signs he’ll take steps to undermine pact
Trump's claim that Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years; New York attorney general resigns after four women accuse him of physical abuse; Voters to test Trump's ability...
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President Trump is expected to announce that he will not continue a waiver of sanctions against Iran, according to current and former U.S. and foreign officials. Iran has threatened to reactivate its nuclear program if the United States reneges on any of its obligations under the pact's terms.
By Karen DeYoung, Anne Gearan and David Nakamura • Read more »
Within hours of publication of a New Yorker article reporting the accusations, Eric Schneiderman faced calls to resign, most notably from the state's governor. Schneiderman said he contests the allegations.
Primaries in four states today could help shape the future of the GOP and control of the Senate. In West Virginia, Don Blankenship — who declared himself "Trumpier than Trump" — has Republicans concerned that a victory for him would spell disaster in November.
By Michael Scherer, David Weigel, John Wagner and Sean Sullivan • Read more »
The longtime covert officer is one of only a few career intelligence officers to be tapped for director, and the first woman. She also has the most secretive résumé, with much of her career classified, but interviews with 15 current and former intelligence officials paint a portrait of her cloak-and-dagger life.
Amid the destruction of dozens of structures — most of them homes — officials said more fissures are likely to occur and it could be weeks or even months before Kilauea's activity calms down enough for evacuees to return home.
Washington won, 2-1, on Evgeny Kuznetsov's game-winner in overtime to advance to the Eastern Conference final. The Capitals had been ousted from the Stanley Cup playoffs in the second round in three consecutive years entering this postseason but finally broke through after two decades without a trip to the conference final.
By Isabelle Khurshudyan, Roman Stubbs, Scott Allen and Neil Greenberg • Read more »
The head of the security detail wrote that he wanted a way to better control the environment around the controversial administrator because some passengers had lashed out at Pruitt while he was seated in coach.
A lawsuit filed by fair-housing advocates accuses Carson of unlawfully suspending a rule intended to end nearly 50 years of inaction and enforce the 1968 Fair Housing Act by compelling communities to draft plans to desegregate — or risk losing federal funds.
The opening of the embassy — slated for Monday — upends the decades-old U.S. policy of withholding recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital until the final status of the city is worked out in a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians.
In his new memoir, Sen. John McCain offers a harsh assessment of President Trump's leadership. Criticism abounded on social media, with Trump defenders calling him a Democrat and an "embarrassment to our country," and attacking his character in other ways.
Cleveland decimated Toronto, winning, 128-93, to reach the Eastern Conference finals for a fourth straight year. Meanwhile, the Sixers emerged from Game 4 with a 103-92 victory over the Celtics to keep their season alive.
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