The Wall Street Journal

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws

The former Florida attorney general is another close Trump ally

Botched Gaetz Nomination Shows Limits of Trump’s Hold Over GOP

Republican lawmakers generally agree with the president-elect’s ambition to reshape the federal bureaucracy but sometimes balk at his wishes

Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration as Attorney General

Former Florida lawmaker has been facing sexual misconduct allegations and Republicans were ready to reject his nomination

Bob Dylan Is on X. Is He Messing With Us?

The iconic folk singer seemingly appeared out of nowhere when he started tweeting back in September. Now fans are trying to figure out what he’s trying to say.

Google Should Be Forced to Sell Chrome Browser, Justice Department Says

Spinoff would be a major blow to Google following its loss in antitrust trial

Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine

Move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations

Trump to Nominate Linda McMahon to Lead Education Department

The co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment also briefly served on the Connecticut State Board of Education

Meet the Man Who Made a Fortune Bringing Brands Back to Life

Brooks Brothers. Reebok. Elvis. Jamie Salter has built a multibillion-dollar empire acquiring distressed brands and undervalued IP—and he’s still shopping for more.

A Claude Monet ‘Water Lilies’ Scene Sold for $65.5 Million

The five-foot-tall painting, once owned by a haircare maven, offered a fresh test of the trophy art market

Ukraine Uses U.S.-Provided Missiles in Russia for First Time

The strike, against an ammunition depot, came days after the U.S. authorized their use on Russian territory

As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump

Taipei sets aside fears of Chinese invasion and trade-war crossfire to focus on potential cooperation with the new administration

Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

Nearly all would raise their hands to go, ex-military defectors explain, owing to regime loyalty, promise of higher status and a glimpse of the outside world

Trump’s Choice for Energy Secretary Is a Fracking Booster and Climate Skeptic

By nominating Chris Wright, Trump is elevating an ally of his oil donors, many of whom question climate change science

Biden Approves Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles Inside Russia

The introduction of thousands of North Korean troops led to a change in Biden’s calculus

As Western Leaders Look to Talks With Putin, Russia Launches Massive Barrage on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says approximately 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched at targets across the country

The Battle Brewing Over How Much Red Meat You Eat

Scientists advising the government have drafted recommendations that would tell Americans to limit red meat

Killer Robots Are About to Fill Ukrainian Skies

Kyiv’s drone suppliers are ramping up production of computer-guided drones that are cheap and can’t be electronically jammed

Matt Gaetz, Once a Justice Department Target, Now Targets Justice Department

As attorney general, former lawmaker would be in charge of agency that probed sex-trafficking allegations; criticizes ‘lawfare’

U.S. Must Be Prepared to Expand Nuclear-Weapons Force, Biden Officials Say

Decision on whether to do so will be left to President-elect Donald Trump

The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties

Captagon is bringing big profits to Syria’s Assad regime and Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis