Nick Wadhams

The State Department imposed sanctions on an Israeli group that supports farmers on occupied land in the West Bank, as the Biden administration ramps up pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his government's backing of settlers.

The US Army defended a staff member who confronted Donald Trump’s campaign staff during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, saying she had been “abruptly pushed aside” and then was “unfairly attacked” after the incident.

Obesity costs the US military some $1.24 billion every year and is the top reason the Pentagon can't meet its annual recruitment quotas, according to a new study that highlights the armed services' ongoing struggles to address the crisis.

China outspent the US almost nine-to-one on infrastructure projects around the world over eight years, according to a government watchdog report that highlighted the challenge Washington faces as it vies for influence against Beijing in poorer countries.

Former Attorney General Eric Holder said he expects Vice President Kamala Harris to beat Donald Trump by 5 million ballots in the popular vote, though he predicted a close race because of the US electoral college system.

Two giant pandas began their journey from China to Washington, DC, on Monday, nearly a year Chinese authorities took back a previous pair and prompted fears that the National Zoo would never see the much-beloved animals ever again.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to limit his country’s retaliation against Iran over the missile attack on Oct. 1 to military targets, according to a report in the Washington Post.

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to limit his country's retaliation against Iran over the missile attack on Oct. 1 to military targets, according to a report in The Washington Post.

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to limit his country's retaliation against Iran over the missile attack on Oct. 1 to military targets, according to a report in The Washington Post.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to travel to Israel and other countries in the Middle East later Monday in a renewed push for a cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas following the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.