Afghanistan hovers over Biden's strategy on Ukraine

Afghanistan hovers over Biden's strategy on Ukraine

If there’s an underlying political message in the Biden administration’s handling of Russia’s threatening position near Ukraine, it’s a simple one: This won’t be like Afghanistan. President Joe Biden and his aides have engaged in robust diplomacy with other nations, Congress and the American public as they try simultaneously to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin … Read more

‘I am deeply sorry for my conduct’: Biden's top science adviser apologizes to staff

‘I am deeply sorry for my conduct’: Biden's top science adviser apologizes to staff

Eric Lander, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, speaks at an event. | Getty Images Eric Lander, the president’s top science adviser and a member of his cabinet, sent a Friday night email to his roughly 150-person staff apologizing for speaking to colleagues in a “disrespectful and demeaning way.” “It’s my responsibility … Read more