Epstein Secrets

ve R. Wootson Jr. and Scherer report: "As he struggles with low- single-digit polling and the prospect of missing the cut for next month's debate, Booker has become a symbol for the harsh reality of this year's nominating process. It is just not enough to win plaudits for performance, as he has after

ed, it's case closed now," Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters traveling with him in the Middle East, including Missy Ryan. "It's time to move on and address the national security of the United States. ... Esper made decisions for good reasons that are within his power.

eve R. Wootson Jr. and Scherer report: "As he struggles with low-single-digit polling and the prospect of missing the cut for next month's debate, Booker has become a symbol for the harsh reality of this year's nominating process. It is just not enough to win plaudits for performance, as he has after

ned, it's case closed now," Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters traveling with him in the Middle East, including Missy Ryan. "It's time to move on and address the national security of the United States. ... Esper made decisions for good reasons that are within his power.

to raise money, said a U.S. official." -- The U.S. Air Force veteran who was accused of acting as a mercenary in Libya's civil war has been freed. Missy Ryan, Josh Dawsey and Julie Tate report: "Jamie Sponaugle, a 31-year-old Florida man, was piloting an aircraft near the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Ma

in the crowded field even though he had been viewed as a likely candidate for years. The Times's Jonathan Martin and Nick Corasaniti report: "Mr. Booker is more comfortable 'leading with love,' as he often says in speeches, and he warns against 'fighting fire with fire' when it comes to confronting