The Morning Dispatch

Every weekday morning, Mary Trimble and Grayson Logue provide an essential news briefing, along with original reporting and analysis on the day’s biggest stories.

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Iran-Backed Forces Kill Three U.S. Soldiers

After the tragedy in Jordan, Biden considers his options.

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Biden Pauses New Liquefied Natural Gas Exports

Does the move represent a landmark climate policy or an election-year gamble?

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‘Changing Politics’ Threaten Senate Immigration Deal

A bipartisan border security package in the upper chamber teeters on the brink.

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Biden’s War Powers Called Into Question

Analyzing the legal authority underpinning the Biden administration’s recent strikes in the Middle East.

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Team Trump’s Second Win

Despite high turnout from independent voters, the former president won the New Hampshire primary.

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Ecuador’s State of Emergency

The South American nation wages war against the violent gangs wreaking havoc across the country.

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Republican Presidential Primary Down to Two

Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign just two days before voters in New Hampshire go to the polls.

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Congress Avoids a Shutdown … For Now

The House and Senate pass another laddered continuing resolution to fund the government until early March.

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School Absenteeism Isn’t Going Anywhere

After skyrocketing during the pandemic, absence levels still haven’t returned to normal.

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Congress Moves to Expand the Child Tax Credit

The bipartisan sponsors hope to pass the measure before tax season.

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Trump Wins Iowa, as Expected

Trump cruises to victory as his two remaining opponents try to claim momentum.

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Hitting the Houthis at Home

After months of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

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Taiwan Votes. China is Watching.

Cross-strait relations aren’t directly on the ballot, but the One China policy looms large.

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Four Days to Iowa: a Town Hall, a Debate, and an Exit

Last night was a big night for the GOP. Maybe.

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The War in Gaza: Phase Three

Israeli officials announce a new strategy of precision strikes aimed at Hamas leadership.

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Another Year, Another Congressional Funding Deal

A tentative compromise to keep the government running comes down to the wire.

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