Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who drew heavy criticism from Republicans over her statements following the September attacks on a U.S. diplomatic mission, withdrew her name from consideration for secretary of state this week. “Washington Post” diplomatic correspondent Anne Gearan explains why she did it and who might get the...

Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who drew heavy criticism from Republicans over her statements following the September attacks on a U.S. diplomatic mission, withdrew her name from consideration for secretary of state this week. “Washington Post” diplomatic correspondent Anne Gearan explains why she did it and who might get the post. The push to curb union power advances in Michigan. The passage of the...