World & Nation

A fragile Gaza cease-fire holds for now, as Hamas frees eight more hostages
Eight hostages held by Hamas militants are returned to Israel as Palestinian prisoner releases proceed — but can the Gaza cease-fire hold? — Jan 30
Trump's orders have upended U.S. immigration. What legal routes remain?
President Trump, in his first days in office, has released a series of executive orders that will reshape the country's immigration system. We lay out the key changes. — Jan 30
As Trump cuts federal jobs, even national parks are on the chopping block
As the Trump administration rushes to eliminate federal jobs, even the national parks — among the country's most beloved and least politicized institutions — are in the crosshairs. — Jan 30
A new Syrian government struggles to reset its corrupt, besieged economy
With Syria's corruption-ridden economy in shambles after the overthrow of Bashar Assad, the caretaker government's priority is to raise cash and bring stability. — Jan 30
These House newcomers came to the Capitol with big plans. Then the wildfires hit
The California infernos were baptism by fire in Washington politics for Reps. Luz Rivas, George Whitesides and Laura Friedman. — Jan 30

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