Senate Backs Measure Limiting President’s Power to Lift Sanctions

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a proposal aimed at punishing Russia for its meddling in the 2016 election. The House has yet to take it up.

Federal judge wants Army Corps of engineers to redo part of analysis for Dakota Access pipeline

A federal judge has handed a lifeline to efforts to block the Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers didn’t adequately consider the possible impacts of an oil spill where the pipeline passes...

Saudi Arabia Tries to Ease Concerns Over Civilian Deaths in Yemen

Riyadh is training its military to help prevent civilian casualties and taking other steps that amount to conditions on $110 billion in proposed weapons sales.