Putin requests proposals for possible resumption of nuclear weapons tests

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to submit proposals on the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing in response to President Trump instructing the Pentagon to do so “on an equal basis” with other countries. In a meeting Wednesday with his Security Council, Putin said Russia has adhered to the international Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban

Moderate Democrat Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in key midterm race

Washington — Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats’ efforts to win a House majority. Golden’s district — which covers northern Maine — is expected to be one of the most closely contested House seats in next year’s midterm elections.

Judge in Comey case admonishes DOJ for “indict first, investigate second”

A federal judge on Wednesday criticized the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, saying he was concerned by the department’s “highly unusual” handling of the case by moving to “indict first, investigate second.” Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick in Alexandria, Virginia, also ordered the Justice Department to turn over all grand jury evidence

Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Washington — The Supreme Court is considering Wednesday whether President Trump can unilaterally impose tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law, with the justices testing a centerpiece of his economic agenda and the limits of presidential powers. Some of the justices expressed skepticism about the government’s arguments defending the tariffs. Solicitor

Mamdani’s election draws celebration, pride and anger around the world

London — Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral race has ignited passions for and against him, from pride in his birthplace of Uganda and applause from his counterpart in London to anger from Israel’s top diplomat in the U.S. Mamdani is a self-described democratic socialist who will be the city’s first Muslim mayor, and