Alex Padilla’s Unlikely Moment in the Spotlight

The senator is known on Capitol Hill for being kind and nerdy. His forcible removal from a news conference resonated as a call to action among Democrats.

Judge Blocks Trump Voting Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship

A judge ruled that President Trump likely exceeded his authority with elections changes that included punishing states that didn’t stop counting ballots after Election Day.

She Confronted a History of Enslavers in Her Family. Here’s What Happened.

Debra Bruno’s story illuminates the often overlooked history of slavery in the North.

Here’s the latest.

Which Law Enforcement Agencies Are at the Los Angeles Protests?

A Times analysis identified more than a dozen agencies that were on the ground in the past week. See which are represented, the gear they carry and how they interact.

What We Know About the ‘No Kings’ Protests on Saturday

Organizers have planned demonstrations in cities and towns across the country on the same day as President Trump’s parade in Washington to celebrate the Army.

In L.A., the Divide Between Peace and Violence Is in the Eye of the Beholder

Los Angeles, a city marked by fiery and full-throated protests, adds a new chapter to that history.

Senate G.O.P. Includes Expanded Fund for Radiation Victims in Policy Bill

The provision, long advocated by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, would revive and broaden a law for compensating those who developed serious illnesses from government-caused nuclear contamination.

Top State Department Official Posts, Then Quickly Deletes, Attack on Colleague

Christopher Landau, the deputy secretary of state, criticized the U.S. ambassador to NATO in a reply to a routine social media post about meetings with foreign diplomats.

Read the Judge’s Ruling

A federal judge temporarily blocked the federal government’s mobilization of the California National Guard to protect immigration agents from protesters in Los Angeles.

Trump Withdraws From Agreement With Tribes to Protect Salmon

The Biden administration had brokered a 10-year truce in an extended legal battle with Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest over dams that had prevented fish from spawning.

Protesters in Chicago return to the streets.

At least 22 states join California in its effort to block Trump’s troop deployment.

Washington State, Vermont and others have joined a legal brief backing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request to block the deployment of California’s National Guard.

How many people have been arrested in the nationwide anti-ICE protests?

Police have arrested more than 1,000 people in the past week as civil unrest that began after immigration sweeps in Los Angeles spread to cities across the country.

Missouri joins Texas in assembling National Guard troops.

Texas activated its National Guard earlier this week ahead of protests there. Missouri is following suit, “taking a proactive approach,” its governor says.

Trump’s Use of National Guard in Limbo After Court Rulings

Judge Charles Breyer ordered the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor. But he also ruled that it was premature to restrict the use of active-duty Marines.

After Abrego Garcia’s Deportation, a Maryland Pastor Regrets Supporting Trump

Most Americans have continued to support President Trump's push for deportations, but there are some early signs of cracks in his Latino support.

Some Protests Calm After Curfews, but Measures Can Have Mixed Results

Los Angeles and Spokane, Wash., have turned to curfews to control unrest, but past measures, especially in 2020, have not always been effective.

Trump Steel Tariffs Expanded to Hit Home Appliances

The move is one of the first times this year that consumer products were specifically targeted with higher import taxes.

Protests Go Beyond Immigration to Include Array of Left-Wing Causes

Voices at the demonstrations are often a mix that includes calls for more explicit support for racial justice, Palestinian freedom and socialist politics.

Trump Tells Farmers ‘Changes Are Coming’ to Immigration Crackdown

President Trump’s statement suggested his sweeping policies were alienating industries he wants to keep in his corner.

DeSantis Promises a Crackdown Against Unruly Protesters

The sheriff in coastal Brevard County said that officers would kill any protesters who threw bricks or pointed weapons at deputies.

One Soldier Killed, One Injured in Helicopter Training Mission at Fort Campbell

The aviation accident, which occurred on Wednesday night, is under investigation, the 101st Airborne Division said.

Democrats in California expressed outrage at a senator’s treatment by law enforcement officers.

Senator Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, was forced to the ground and handcuffed at an event held by the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem.

Padilla’s scuffle stirs painful memories of a childhood spent proving his worth.

Federal agents, joined by Secretary Noem, descend on a California community.

Democratic senators denounce the rough treatment of one of their own.

Senator Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, was forcibly removed from an event with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, forced to the floor and handcuffed.

Senator Padilla Forcibly Removed After Confronting Noem

Senator Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, was forced to the floor, handcuffed and removed by federal agents after interrupting a news conference by the homeland security secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday.

How Every House Member Voted on $9 Billion in Proposed Spending Cuts

House members approved the cuts by a vote of 214 to 212.

Trump, Who Has Likened Himself to a King, Bristles at ‘No Kings’ Protests

“I don’t feel like a king, I have to go through hell to get stuff approved,” President Trump said of the planned demonstrations against his administration.

F.A.A. Further Restricts Area Around Reagan Airport to Helicopters

The agency has taken steps to reduce the risk of midair collisions after a military helicopter struck a commercial flight in January, killing everyone on both crafts.

Trump’s Immigration P.R. Campaign Enters a New Militarized Phase

The government’s visuals appear intended to persuade migrants without legal status to leave the country, while also making clear the administration will not tolerate resistance.

House Votes to Claw Back $9 Billion for Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting

The legislation, requested by the White House, would codify spending cuts pursued by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Another Dozen Migrants Are Transferred to Guantánamo

About 540 Defense Department employees were staffing the operation, along with 130 homeland security workers.

Calif. Senator Forcibly Removed and Handcuffed After Interrupting Noem

Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, was shoved out of a room and handcuffed after he tried to question Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, during a news conference.

G.O.P. Senators Want Fewer Cuts to Food Aid, Teeing Up a Fight with the House

Republicans whose constituents rely on nutritional assistance worry that cuts to those programs approved by the House will saddle their states with huge costs and harm low-income children.

Trump Acknowledges Israel Could Attack Iran Soon

President Trump cautioned that he did not want Israel to launch an attack while negotiations were underway.

Senate Confirms Billy Long to Lead I.R.S., Ignoring Troubled Tax Credit History

The former Republican congressman and auctioneer also had a brief career selling tax credits, including one that the I.R.S. said did not exist and another it said was rife with fraud.

Flights Briefly Grounded at Boston’s Logan Airport After JetBlue Plane Rolls Off Runway

A JetBlue plane veered into a grassy area after landing, temporarily halting all flights in and out of the airport. There were no injuries, an official said.

A Night Out for Trump at the Theater, With a Pocket of Dissent

Opening night of “Les Misérables” was meant to celebrate the president’s takeover of the Kennedy Center. But he also was forced to encounter his critics.

Federal Judge Will Hear Arguments Over Troop Deployment in California

Lawyers for the Trump administration and Gov. Gavin Newsom will make their case in a Thursday afternoon hearing in San Francisco.

Where are immigration protests expected on Thursday?

Protests that began in Los Angeles have spread throughout the week. These cities across the country are expecting demonstrations on Thursday.

Rich Gain and Poor Lose in Republican Policy Bill, Budget Office Finds

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that the richer Americans were, the more they would benefit from the measure carrying President Trump’s agenda. And the poorest would lose out altogether.

Trump Blocks California E.V. Rules in Latest Move to Rein In the State

California leaders said the state intends to challenge the move in court, and to find new ways to move drivers toward electric vehicles.

The Justice Dept. orders prosecutors around the country to be on standby ahead of weekend protests.

Lawyers for Returned Deportee Seek Sanctions Against Trump Officials

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s lawyers asked the judge in the case to appoint a special master to investigate the failure by Trump officials to comply with her instructions.

Supreme Court Sides With Teenager in School Disability Discrimination Case

Disability rights groups had followed the case closely, warning that arguments by the school district could threaten broader protections for people with disabilities.

Supreme Court Revives Suit From Victims of Botched F.B.I. Raid

Lower courts ruled in favor of agents who had used a battering ram and a flash-bang grenade in mistakenly raiding the home of a Georgia couple.

How the 2020 George Floyd Protests Are Haunting Democrats in 2025

No longer demanding cuts to police budgets or straining to show solidarity with protesters, Democrats are taking a far more cautious approach.

Here’s the latest.

6 Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s Appearance on ‘The Daily’

The governor highlighted his work with ICE in California but said that President Trump was “trying to gin things up to create problems” at protests.

Black and Latino Leaders Condemn Trump’s Use of Military in L.A.

The leaders described President Trump’s actions as a clear attempt to attack communities of color.

Republicans in Congress Grill Democratic Governors on Immigration

Amid unrest in California, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee pressed the governors of three blue states on their immigration policies in an acrimonious eight-hour hearing that often veered off course.

Police on foot and horseback disperse protesters in downtown Los Angeles.

The mood of a downtown march against immigration raids was initially joyous. It soured as the police forced the crowd to splinter.

Oregon Wildfire Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations

As the Rowena fire spread rapidly, firefighters saved a National Park Service site in the Columbia River Gorge.

Church Leaders Shaken After a Man Was Detained in Their Parking Lot

At a Southern California church, pastors said that they believe a federal immigration raid unfolded on their property with no explanation.

Courageous or Self-Righteous? Californians Evaluate Newsom’s Speech.

Elected officials, as well as social media influencers, had wide-ranging opinions of the governor’s prime time address warning that democracy is in danger.

The Rapper Silentó Gets 30 Years in Prison for Fatal Shooting of His Cousin

The songwriter, whose real name is Ricky Hawk, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and three other charges in relation to the killing.

With communities ‘in fear,’ officials across the L.A. area call on Trump to stop the raids.

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits California Farms

Farmworkers hid in fields on Tuesday as word spread that ICE agents were conducting raids in California’s breadbasket, an activist said.

Defense Lawyers for Returned Deportee Ask Judge to Release Him Pretrial

The request came as lawyers in Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s separate civil case were poised to ask a different judge to hold the Trump administration in contempt for sidestepping one of her orders.

Where People Are Protesting Against Immigration Raids

Demonstrations are not only in Los Angeles. They have cropped up in cities across the country.

Immigrant rights protests spread across the country.

Duffy Backs Safety Audit After Deadly Crash Near National Airport

An investigation will examine what could have prevented an Army Black Hawk helicopter from ramming into an American Airlines flight on Jan. 29, killing all on board both aircraft.

David Hogg to Exit D.N.C. After Backlash to His Primary Plan

Mr. Hogg said he would not run again for vice chair after the party voted for a new election. Democrats have been furious at his plan to challenge the party’s sitting lawmakers in primary races.

Homeland Security Says Video Shows ‘Targeted Arrest,’ Not Hit and Run

Hours after video of agents pinning a car and drawing their weapons circulated on social media, the agency said the driver had punched a federal agent and fled arrest.

New China Trade ‘Deal’ Takes U.S. Back to Where It Started

If a handshake agreement holds, it will merely undo some of the damage from the trade war that President Trump started.

In Trump’s Washington, ‘You Don’t Leave Home Without Your Lawyer’

There’s a lot of work for lawyers in the nation’s capital these days: Over 400 lawsuits have been filed against President Trump’s administration since the start of his second term.

Suggesting More Troops in More Cities, Trump Bends Military’s Role

President Trump has expanded domestic use of the armed forces, testing the limits on involving troops at protests and the border.

What is the role of the National Guard troops in L.A.?

Carwashes become easy targets in California’s ICE raids.

Surveillance Footage Shows Federal Agents Detain a Man in Los Angeles

The Department of Homeland Security said that the driver had punched a Customs and Border Protection officer.

Kennedy Announces Eight New Members of C.D.C. Vaccine Advisory Panel

The health secretary promised not to pick “anti-vaxxers.” But some public health leaders accused him of breaking his word.

No, Not That Lee. Pentagon Finds Black Hero to Rechristen Base Long Named for Robert E.

The Army unveiled a list of seven installations that the Trump administration is reverting, sort of, to earlier names venerating Confederate heroes.

Kosovo will accept up to 50 deported migrants from America.

U.S. Argues Against Any Court Order Restricting Use of Troops in L.A.

The filing by the Justice Department came ahead of a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Federal District Court.

How many people have been arrested since the L.A. protests began?

Officers have arrested hundreds across the country, including in Dallas, New York City and Chicago, during protests against immigration raids.

McConnell Tells Hegseth America’s Reputation Is at Stake in Ukraine War

A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split among G.O.P. officials on the war.

Israel Appears Ready to Attack Iran, Officials in U.S. and Europe Say

Concern about a strike and the prospect of retaliation led the United States to withdraw diplomats from Iraq and authorize the voluntary departure of U.S. military family members from the Middle East.

Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues

A group behind the Supreme Court case that ended affirmative action is now targeting a federal support for schools that enroll large numbers of Hispanic students.

Fast-Growing Wildfire Spreads in Southern California

A wildfire that started on Tuesday afternoon north of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California had exploded to more than 4,200 acres by Wednesday morning, officials said.

5 Months Into Office, No Trump Talk for San Francisco Mayor

Mayor Daniel Lurie says that he is focused on quality of life issues, not politics, as President Trump targets California in various ways.

Trumps to Attend ‘Les Misérables’ at Kennedy Center

The president and first lady are scheduled to attend the opening night of the musical, one of his favorites, after he seized control of the cultural institution.

Senate Republicans Want to Trim Some of Trump’s Populist Tax Cuts

G.O.P. senators are considering whether to further curb the president’s favorite tax cuts as they rewrite key portions of the sprawling domestic agenda bill passed by the House.

Musk Called Trump Privately Before Posting Message of ‘Regret’

It remains to be seen how Mr. Trump will handle the attempted rapprochement and whether the two men’s relationship can be restored.

Newsom stokes his feud, portraying himself as the hero to Trump’s ‘Star Wars’ villain.

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, widely seen as having 2028 aspirations, had taken a conciliatory approach toward right-wing figures in recent months. Now, he’s ramping up the aggressive rhetoric.

Why California Says Trump’s Military Deployment Is Illegal

California has sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains the laws governing the use of American troops on U.S. soil.

What Happens if ‘Harvard Is Not Harvard’?

If President Trump makes good on all his threats, Harvard may lose much of its influence and prestige. It could also become even harder to afford.

Fulbright Board Resigns After Accusing Trump Aides of Political Interference

The board of the prestigious program told the State Department it had no right to cancel scholarships for nearly 200 American professors and researchers.

Where Are Anti-Trump Protests Expected on Wednesday?

Groups announced plans for demonstrations across the country, indicating that the protests that began in Los Angeles will continue to spread.

Calm in Downtown L.A. as Curfew Takes Effect

The city’s mayor announced the curfew on Tuesday evening after some protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies turned unruly.

L.A. protesters say they are speaking up for immigrant ‘family.’

Here’s the latest.

Curfew Imposed in Los Angeles

Some protesters defied the curfew imposed by Mayor Karen Bass as Gov. Gavin Newsom of California criticized President Trump’s deployment of the military to Los Angeles.

Trump’s Pick for F.A.A. Leader Is Grilled Over Views on Pilot Training and Safety

The confirmation hearing for Bryan Bedford, a commercial airline executive, came as the agency confronts critical staffing shortages and questions about passenger safety.

Mexican Flags Have Become Republican Fodder, but Protesters Keep Waving Them

Images of Los Angeles protesters waving Mexican flags have gone viral in conservative circles this week. Many protesters say they are aware of the political reaction but won’t put their flags away.

D.C.’s Stalwart in Congress Clings to Her Seat Amid Signs of Decline

Colleagues and friends say Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s 87-year-old nonvoting delegate and a veteran of fights over home rule, is struggling to do her job.

Rubio Is Pressing to Open Sanctions Investigation Into Harvard

Experts and former officials said it was unusual for a cabinet secretary to try to influence the Treasury Department’s sanctions process to target a domestic entity.

The 2028 Subtext of Newsom’s Speech

The California governor used a nationally televised address to criticize President Trump and to seize a political moment.

Texas Governor Will Deploy National Guard to Immigration Protests

Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch supporter of President Trump’s immigration agenda, is the first governor to call on the National Guard as protests spread to multiple cities.

Wildfire Burns Near San Bernardino Mountains

Firefighters battled the fire as high and dry winds fanned the flames.

Marines to Join National Guard Troops Protecting ICE Agents in Los Angeles

A military official said the Marines would be on the city’s streets on Wednesday. A federal judge was set to hear California’s request to limit the use of the soldiers.

Under Pressure From the White House, ICE Seeks New Ways to Ramp Up Arrests

Former officials said the Trump administration’s push for the agency to detain record numbers of undocumented immigrants increases the chances of mistakes.

Armed National Guard Troops Aid Immigration Agents on Raids in Los Angeles

Soldiers mobilized by President Trump protected ICE agents on their raids in Los Angeles. The state of California said the deployment was illegal.

Party Politics Is Said to Have Played a Role in Kennedy’s Firing of Vaccine Advisers

The health secretary cited financial conflicts, but a White House official and someone familiar with his thinking said he was also concerned about ties to Democrats.

John L. Young, 89, Dies; Pioneered Posting Classified Documents Online

His site, Cryptome, was a precursor to WikiLeaks, and in some ways bolder in its no-holds-barred approach to exposing government secrets.

Full Transcript of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Speech

In a prime time address, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California sharply criticized President Trump for sending in the military to handle the protests in Los Angeles.

Wildfire Near San Bernardino Mountains Prompts Evacuation Orders

The fire, which was burning near the town of Apple Valley, had exploded to over 4,200 acres since starting on Tuesday afternoon.

L.A. Mayor Bass Declares Emergency and Enacts Curfew

The curfew affects one square mile in downtown Los Angeles, to stop vandalism and looting in the area.

Newsom Tells Nation That Trump Is Destroying American Democracy

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called on Americans to stand up to President Trump in a nationally televised address.

Thousands of Protesters March Through Downtown Chicago

The demonstrators carried signs denouncing federal immigration officials.

Bass Announces Downtown L.A. Curfew to Calm Protests

The curfew for downtown Los Angeles was set to go into effect from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., starting Tuesday.

Watch Live: Gov. Gavin Newsom Addresses Californians

The California governor’s speech comes after days of protests over the Trump administration’s immigration raids in Los Angeles.

Detention and Deportation as Seen Through a Family Group Chat

A Venezuelan man’s criminal past made him a target of immigration agents. His family was determined to stay in touch.

The Tough Choice Facing Trump in the Iran Nuclear Talks

The president now confronts the reality that stopping Iran’s drive toward a bomb may require letting it continue to make some nuclear fuel.

Trump Says Army Bases Will Revert to Confederate Names

The move would reverse a yearslong effort to remove names and symbols honoring the Confederacy from the military.

Democrats Enter Risky Political Terrain as Protests Grip California

Scenes of unrest in Southern California, stoked by President Trump as he tries to deport more immigrants, have left Democratic leaders worried the confrontation elevates a losing issue for the party.

Yosemite Bans Large Flags From El Capitan, Criminalizing Protests

Violators could face up to six months in jail under the new rule, which appears to have been formalized last month.

How Many People Have Been Arrested Since the L.A. Protests Began?

Officers have arrested hundreds nationwide during protests against immigration raids. The demonstrations have remained largely peaceful, though some people have been injured.

Is 4,700 federal troops a big deployment?

National Guard deployments in response to social unrest are often larger and are requested by local leaders, not challenged by them.

Hundreds Protest Outside ICE Headquarters in New York City

The group rallied near a building that houses an immigration court, which has become a flashpoint amid the arrests of migrants in courthouses.

Michigan State U. to Pay Nearly $30 Million to 3 Survivors of Campus Shooting

The three students who survived the attack in 2023 all suffered extensive, life-altering injuries, their lawyers said.

Southern Baptists Endorse Effort to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage

The nation’s largest Protestant denomination was motivated by conservative Christians’ success in reversing Roe v. Wade.

House Republicans Move to Put Their Stamp on D.C. as Budget Fix Languishes

The House passed bills imposing voting and policing policies on the District of Columbia, but the G.O.P. has refused to consider a measure to restore hundreds of millions of dollars of its funding.

L.A. Protests Prompt Calls for Police Restraint After Journalist Injuries

The L.A.P.D. and L.A. County Sheriff said they were reviewing incidents in which journalists have been struck by projectiles fired by the police.

After 2020, Report Urged Caution in Deploying National Guard in L.A.

The city is now facing a real-world test of its policing strategies.

Justice Dept. to Take Narrow Approach to Prosecuting Corporate Bribery Abroad

Officials said the move was made to align enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with the broader goal of increasing the country’s ability to compete overseas.

Democrats Grill N.I.H. Leader on Cuts: Who Is Calling the Shots?

Senators criticized the head of the National Institutes of Health for not taking responsibility for Trump administration cuts to research funding.

What we know about the Marine infantry battalion deployed by Trump.

A lawyer says some immigrants detained in L.A. raids have been deported.

Immigrant rights lawyers said on Tuesday that they had been unable to learn where there clients were being held or how their cases were proceeding. .

Appeals Court Pauses Order to Give Deported Venezuelans Due Process

The court’s pause on a judge’s order came a day before the Trump administration was supposed to outline how to allow nearly 140 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador to challenge their expulsion.

Maps: 3.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Los Angeles

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and aftershocks.

Consumer Bureau Official Quits, Citing ‘Attack’ on Agency’s Mission

The Trump administration has frozen the agency’s work and abandoned most of its lawsuits against banks and lenders.

California seeks to limit the use of military forces deployed to Los Angeles.

A judge set a Thursday hearing on the matter.

New Jersey State Assembly Primary Election Results

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A Look at the Crackdown On the L.A. Protests

Livia Albeck-Ripka, a New York Times reporter based in Los Angeles, describes how she was one of the reporters struck by crowd control munitions. Experts say that some aggressive measures used by the authorities in the Los Angeles protests have violated their own policies, federal policies and injunctions put into place after the George Floyd protests.

Trump Threatens Any Protesters at Military Parade With ‘Very Big Force’

“I haven’t even heard about a protest,” at the Saturday event in Washington celebrating the Army, he said, but “this is people that hate our country.”

Reagan Invoked the ‘Welfare Queen.’ The New G.O.P. Target Is a Lazy Gamer.

Republicans targeting safety net programs once invoked women they claimed were living lavishly on government funds. Now as they seek to pare back Medicaid, the imagery has changed — but not the argument.

Immigrant Who Prosecutors Say Was Framed for Threat Can Be Freed, Judge Says

Prosecutors said the undocumented man had been wrongly accused of threatening President Trump. An immigration judge said on Tuesday that he could be released on bond.

Read California’s Emergency Motion

Gov. Gavin Newsom filed an emergency motion on Tuesday asking a federal judge to stop the Trump administration from sending Marines and National Guard troops onto the streets of Los Angeles.

New Jersey Primary Election Results

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New Jersey Governor Primary Election Results

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Can Anyone Replace Elon Musk?

Joe Gebbia, a close friend of Mr. Musk’s, is expected to be a part of a small council of advisers that will oversee the Department of Government Efficiency.

Hegseth Defends Deployment of Troops to Los Angeles at Testy Hearing

The defense secretary also suggested in his testimony to a House panel that the use of the National Guard for homeland defense would expand under President Trump.

Fetterman Calls California Protests ‘Anarchy’ as He Criticizes Democrats

The Pennsylvania senator warned that his party would lose “the moral high ground” if it did not go further in condemning acts of destruction or violence, which local officials said were under control.

Military Parade Marches Into Political Maelstrom as Troops Deploy to L.A.

President Trump’s decision to send troops into an American city comes just days before a rare military display in the nation’s capital.

Karen Bass Is Getting a Second Chance to Lead Her City Through a Crisis

Ms. Bass struggled amid criticism of her initial response to the Los Angeles fires in January. The opposition over President Trump’s immigration raids have offered her an opportunity.

Trump Declares Dubious Emergencies to Amass Power, Scholars Say

In disputes over protests, deportations and tariffs, the president has invoked statutes that may not provide him with the authority he claims.

In Santa Ana, an immigration raid sets off anger.

Marines Deployed by Trump Over Newsom’s Objections Arrive in L.A. Area

Hundreds of Marines arrived in the L.A. area, the U.S. Northern Command confirmed on Tuesday. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has said deploying them on U.S. soil was illegal.

An Inside Look at How ICE’s Mission Is Expanding

Hamed Aleaziz, a New York Times immigration reporter, traveled to Miami to observe how immigrant arrest operations have changed under pressure from the Trump administration.

Protests spring up around the U.S. in solidarity with those in L.A.

Here’s what happened.

Immigration Protests Spread Beyond Los Angeles

People from cities across the United States have held protests in solidarity with those in Los Angeles against the Trump administration’s immigration raids.

Younger Democratic Candidates Bring New Energy, but Also New Risks

A youth movement in Iowa is aiming to appeal to voters who have abandoned Democrats in the Trump era. There are pitfalls for people who grew up sharing everything online.

In Trump’s ‘Patriotic’ Hiring Plan, Experts See a Politicized Federal Work Force

Political appointments inherently take into consideration loyalty to the president or the party. But expanding those types of questions to the career civil service is a significant departure.

Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of San Francisco’s Mission District on Monday.

Who Is David Huerta, the Labor Leader Arrested in Los Angeles?

A well-known figure in the California labor movement for decades, he is now the president of the Service Employees International Union of California.

Trump’s Crackdown on L.A. Protests Contrasts With His Jan. 6 Response

The president often expresses an open desire for aggressive law enforcement and harsh tactics when protests originate from the political left.

Trump Administration More Than Doubles Federal Deployments to Los Angeles

The Pentagon mobilized 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops even as the president said the situation was “under control.” Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the escalating response.

Read California’s Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Mobilization of the National Guard

The lawsuit argues that President Trump’s federalization of the state’s National Guard was illegal because the move bypassed California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, and because it violated the Tenth Amendment, which protects state rights.

Eric Adams Says N.Y.P.D. Will Not Tolerate Los Angeles-Style Protests

Mayor Eric Adams said the New York City police would protect the right to protest peacefully but would “not allow violence and lawlessness.”

Trump and Newsom Skewer Each Other After National Guard Deployment

President Trump said that Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested for his governance of California, while Mr. Newsom issued a barrage of retorts online.

Two Are Charged With Stalking an Artist Who Criticized Xi Jinping

The two men also unsuccessfully tried to illegally export sensitive U.S. military technology to China, prosecutors said.

Trump Administration Disputes Immunity Claim by Judge Accused of Obstructing ICE

Judge Hannah C. Dugan was indicted last month on charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of proceedings. She has pleaded not guilty.

White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains

A rare mid-decade redistricting push has unnerved some Texas Republicans, who worry a drive to harm Democrats could end up endangering G.O.P. incumbents in 2026.

Labor Leader Arrested During Immigration Protest Is Released on Bond

Rallies across the country have been held in support of David Huerta, the president of the Service Employees International Union California, who was briefly hospitalized with a head injury after his arrest.

Iran Rejects Plan to Stop It From Enriching Uranium, Trump Says

The president said any enrichment was unacceptable. “They don’t want to give up what they have to give up,” he said.

Trump Pivots From Musk to Newsom

One constant in President Trump’s second term is that the subjects of his quarrels are ever-changing.

States Sue to Stop Return of Seized Machine Gun Conversion Devices

The Trump administration, reversing a Biden-era policy, had said it would return thousands of confiscated devices that allow rapid firing, even in states where they are banned.

Whistle-Blower Who Ignited Sexual Abuse Reckoning Among Southern Baptists Dies

Jennifer Lyell died at 47 on Saturday. As her denomination started its annual meeting this week, there was no mention of her from the dais.

Read the Criminal Complaint Against David Huerta

The complaint describes law enforcement’s view the events surrounding the arrest on Friday of the president of the Service Employees International Union California at a protest over an immigration raid.

Trump Calls Protesters in Los Angeles ‘Insurrectionists’

The description could become a rationale for invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act, which would give the president broad authority to use the military to deal with violence.

6 Dead After Plane Crashes Off Coast Near San Diego, F.A.A. Says

The U.S. Coast Guard said the aircraft went down about three miles west of Point Loma on Sunday.

Senators Demand Government Watchdog Inquiries Into D.C. Plane Crash

Families of the victims in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport have made additional investigations of the crash a top priority.

A Trump Family Project Spurs Resignations and a Criminal Charge in Serbia

A group of preservationists has thrown a wrench in the plans for a Trump-branded hotel complex backed by the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Belgrade.

Mayor Bass of Los Angeles Blames Immigration Raids for Inflaming Tensions

In a televised interview on CNN, the city’s leader sought to downplay the protests of the last few days.

Trump’s Cartel Crackdown Imposes ‘Ruinous Burdens,’ Border Businesses Say

Federal judges have lauded the government’s goal of rooting out money laundering schemes but questioned the effectiveness of a tactic that’s wreaking havoc on small money services operations.

California Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Order Sending National Guard to L.A.

The state’s attorney general argued that local law enforcement had been capable of handling the situation and could have requested support from state partners had it been necessary.

Some Journalists Are Injured While Covering L.A. Protests

In one episode in downtown Los Angeles, an Australian television journalist was struck when an officer fired a nonlethal projectile while she was on the air.

Protesters Set Waymo Taxis on Fire in Downtown Los Angeles

Protesters torched and vandalized self-driving Waymo taxis on Sunday during clashes with the police over President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

2 Killed in Shooting on Las Vegas Strip

The police said the gunman, who turned himself in, and the victims had “previously engaged in conflict over social media.” The shooting was captured on video.

A Tricky Balance for L.A. Law Enforcement During Immigration Protests

Local agencies have tried to make clear that they are not involved in civil immigration enforcement, but that when protests turn violent, they will intervene.

Waymo Halts Service in Downtown Los Angeles After Its Taxis Are Set on Fire

Protesters smashed the windows of multiple Waymo robot taxis and then set them on fire. The police warned of toxic fumes released by burning lithium-ion batteries.

Here’s the latest.

‘You Came to the Wrong City’: Protesters Decry Immigration Raids

Brianna Vargas hit the streets of Los Angeles with a megaphone to protest the Trump administration immigration raids.

Trump and Patel defend the decision to send in National Guard troops.

City of Glendale Cancels Its Contract to Help House ICE Detainees

The contract was one of many that the Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement departments have with local governments.

Trump Aides Urge Court to Spare Tariffs as They Dismiss Worries in Public

There are dueling narratives as the administration seeks to preserve a set of tariffs recently deemed to be illegal.

Democrats Hate Trump’s Policy Bill, but Love Some of Its Tax Cuts

There’s an undercurrent of Democratic support for elements of President Trump’s tax agenda, a dynamic that Republicans are trying to exploit as they make the case for enactment of their sprawling domestic legislation.

When Federal Cuts Imperil a Crucial Project in a Red County

Grays Harbor County in Washington secured a federal grant to pay for a much-needed levee with bipartisan support. Then the Trump administration cut the program.

Some L.A. Protesters Are Marching for Neighbors and Family Members

Some of those demonstrating in Los Angeles on Sunday said they were first- or second-generation immigrants concerned about how recent raids could affect their communities.

Protesters and Law Enforcement Clash in Los Angeles

Tensions flared on Sunday as President Trump called in the National Guard to help quell protests against immigration raids in the city.

A Solidarity Protest in San Francisco Turns Violent

Demonstrators who hoped to show peaceful support for immigrant rights protesters in Los Angeles wound up clashing with the police.

Protests Persist in L.A.

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with law enforcement over the federal crackdown on immigration.

A crowd-control munition used in George Floyd protests is seen in L.A.

What Is the National Guard?

The troops that President Trump deployed to Los Angeles are members of a state-based militia that exists in every state and can be called in during natural disasters or civil unrest.

Not Far From Tense Clashes, Life Goes on in L.A.

Los Angeles County, all 4,000 square miles of it, has a way of insulating and isolating mayhem, man-made or otherwise.

Sightings of federal immigration vehicles prompt a protest in Pasadena.

Trump Jumps at the Chance for a Confrontation in California Over Immigration

The situation has all the elements that the president seeks: a showdown with a top political rival in a deep blue state over an issue core to his agenda.

Newsom Formally Asks Trump to Pull National Guard Out of L.A.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, in a letter to the Trump administration, called the deployment of troops “unlawful” and a “serious breach of state sovereignty.”

The Mexican Flag Becomes a Potent L.A. Protest Symbol

Trump officials have cast demonstrators waving the Mexican flag as insurrectionists, but for many protesters who are Mexican American, the flag represents pride in their heritage.

Arrest of Union Leader Highlights Link Between Workers’ and Immigrants’ Rights

David Huerta, the president of the Service Employees International Union of California, was arrested while protesting immigration raids on work sites in Los Angeles.

Read the Letter From the Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

On Sunday, the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom of California sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth objecting to the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles.

Newsom Tried to Placate Trump This Year. That Approach Might Be Over.

It will be hard for Gov. Gavin Newsom to maintain his political balancing act after President Trump defied his wishes and sent troops to Los Angeles.

Deportee’s Lawyers Push for Contempt Proceedings Despite His Return

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s lawyers accused the Trump administration of spending months “engaged in an elaborate, all-of-government effort to defy court orders.”

When the National Guard Went to L.A. in 1992, the Situation Was Far Different.

The skirmishes with immigration agents of the past few days are dwarfed by the widespread rioting, vandalism and violence that engulfed whole neighborhoods in 1992.

Here is what happened when President Johnson bypassed a governor to deploy the National Guard.

Before Saturday, the last time a president sent Guard troops in to deal with civil unrest without cooperation from the state’s governor was 1965.

The Undercurrent at the WorldPride Parade in D.C.

WorldPride was held this year in Washington, D.C., under the shadow of the Trump administration’s moves that affect L.G.B.T.Q. Americans.

Runaway Zebra Recaptured in a Tennessee County

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, which had been searching for the animal for nearly a week, said that it was found on Sunday and returned to its owner.

Military officials scramble to specify rules of engagement for the National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

4 Injured as Skydiving Plane Crashes in Tennessee

The plane, which had 20 people on board, crashed on Sunday afternoon. Four people were injured, one critically, officials said.

The Legal Issues Surrounding Trump’s Use of Troops to Suppress Protests

President Trump has long mused about sending the military to crush protests in blue-state cities. He is now using troops in Los Angeles.

California Officials Criticize President’s National Guard Deployment

State and local officials warned that the National Guard’s presence could escalate protests, while Republican lawmakers blamed state leadership for the clashes.

Maps and Timeline of the L.A. Immigration Protests and the Federal Response

President Trump called in the National Guard on Saturday after isolated clashes between federal law enforcement and people protesting immigration raids.

ICE activity has been facing more pushback from bystanders and protesters.

Trump’s Feud With Musk Highlights His View of Government Power: It’s Personal

President Trump threatened to cut off Elon Musk’s federal contracts, showing that he looks at the government as his own means of penalizing those who cross him.

Here’s what happened.

Newsom Criticizes Hegseth for Saying Marines Could be Mobilized in California

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday night that Marines at Camp Pendleton, about 100 miles south of Los Angeles, were on high alert.

What to Know About the Immigration Protests in Los Angeles

The Trump administration faces a legal challenge to its deployment of the military to protests. Tensions flared after President Trump sent troops, and protests spread to other U.S. cities.

Breaking With Trump, Bacon Says He Won’t Follow His Party ‘Off the Cliff’

The Nebraska Republican’s dissent makes him one of a disappearing breed in the G.O.P. — and suggests he may head for the exit.

Southern Baptists to Vote on Effort to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage

Motivated by their success in reversing Roe v. Wade, conservative Christian activists have a new target in Obergefell v. Hodges. They see early signs of promise.

Once Champions of Fringe Causes, Now in a ‘Trap of Their Own Making’

Top leaders at the Justice Department and the F.B.I. are struggling to fulfill Trump campaign promises often rooted in misinformation and conspiracy theories.

The Quiet Unraveling of the Man Who Almost Killed Trump

Thomas Crooks was a nerdy engineering student on the dean’s list. He stockpiled explosive materials for months before his attack on Donald Trump, as his mental health eroded.

We Watched Dozens of Graduation Speeches. Here’s What We Found.

The New York Times studied videos of addresses posted online, including those by President Trump, Kermit the Frog and a slew of celebrity speakers. Here is a look at key themes that emerged.

Harvard’s Battle Is Familiar to a University the Right Forced Into Exile

A school founded by George Soros fled Hungary after it was targeted by an authoritarian leader. Academics at the school say President Trump is using a similar playbook against Harvard.

Paramount, Where Protests Erupted, Has a Large Hispanic Population

Residents in the small city south of Los Angeles had been on edge since Trump returned to office, fearing deportation raids.

National Guard to Arrive in L.A. Within 24 Hours, Federal Official Says

The top federal prosecutor in Southern California, Bill Essayli, said California “has an obligation to maintain order and maintain public safety, and they’re unable to do that right now in Los Angeles.”

California lawmakers trade accusations over Trump’s order and the protests.

Fear and sympathy at a family-run bakery in Compton.

Gina Ortiz Jones, a Progressive, Is Elected San Antonio’s Mayor

Ms. Jones, a former under secretary of the Air Force under the Biden administration, prevailed over Rolando Pablos, a conservative with ties with to Gov. Greg Abbott.

Federal officials accuse the Los Angeles police of a slow response.

Federal officials said the police department took more than two hours to respond to their call for help on Friday.

Trump Is Calling Up National Guard Troops Under a Rarely Used Law

President Trump bypassed the authority of Gov. Gavin Newsom to call up 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protests.

Here’s the latest.

Hunt for Father Accused of Killing 3 Daughters Expands in Washington Forest

Travis Decker is a former member of the military who has enough wilderness survival skills to live in the woods on his own for weeks or months, the authorities said.

Protesters and Immigration Agents Clash Again in Los Angeles County

Protesters in Paramount, Calif., squared off with federal immigration agents by a Home Depot near a residential area where many Latinos live.

2 Veterans Found With Stolen Military Guns and Nazi Material, Officials Say

The authorities said a soldier was assaulted with a hammer as the men tried to steal gear from a military base in Washington State. The theft led investigators to a house full of contraband.

Why the U.S. Brought Back Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was flown back to the United States on Friday to face federal criminal charges. Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department, explains the charges and what may come next for Garcia.

Trump Targets Workplaces as Immigration Crackdown Widens

Many industries have become dependent on immigrant labor. Some workplace raids have been met with protest.

With Joy and Resolve, Paradegoers Celebrate at Global Pride Gathering in D.C.

The president’s moves affecting L.G.B.T.Q. people were on the minds of attendees, but there was no stopping the party.

Trump Administration Says National Guard Will Be Deployed to L.A. Protests

Streets of Paramount, Calif., in Los Angeles County were in chaos as federal immigration officials squared off with protesters, using tear gas and flash-bang grenades.

Trump Says He Has No Desire to Mend His Relationship With Musk

The president warned of “serious consequences” if Mr. Musk chose to back candidates against Republicans who supported his domestic policy bill.

Abrego Garcia is jailed in Tennessee awaiting trial on migrant smuggling charges.

Teenager’s Bombing and Mass Shooting Plot at a Mall Is Foiled, F.B.I. Says

The plot, described by one official as being “as serious as it gets,” involved a plan to shoot moviegoers at a Washington State mall as they fled an explosion.

Trump’s Proposed Cut Would Deal Serious Setback to California High-Speed Rail

The Trump administration’s announcement that it would pull $4 billion for the state’s bullet train project is likely to mean significant delays in serving the first passengers, several analysts said.

Scott Panetti, 67, at the Center of a Landmark Death Penalty Case, Dies

Diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, he spent 30 years on death row. In 2007, the Supreme Court raised the bar for executing the mentally ill, though Texas still tried to put him to death.

The world is celebrating Pride in Washington, against the backdrop of Trump’s White House.

D.C. Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Leaks to Proud Boys’ Leader

A federal judge gave Lt. Shane Lamond an 18-month sentence for leaking details of an investigation to Enrique Tarrio, the far-right group’s former leader, and lying about it later.

Haiti Reels as Trump Severs a Lifeline

Sick children, families and businesses are among the many people in Haiti, a country plagued by gang violence, likely to be hit hard by a U.S. travel ban.

After His Trump Blowup, Musk May Be Out. But DOGE Is Just Getting Started.

With members embedded in multiple agencies, the team’s approach to transforming government is becoming “institutionalized,” as one official put it.

Five Big Midterm Questions That Could Shape Democrats’ 2028 Field

Before they can run in 2028, numerous top Democrats will first face re-election in 2026. And for everyone, the midterms will serve as a new political proving ground.

Harvard Taught This British Student About Democracy. Now Trump May Force Him Out.

Alfred Williamson could not have imagined how much his freshman year would be shaped by the Trump administration, inside and outside the classroom.

Chinese Students Reconsider the U.S. as Republicans Threaten Their Visas

Critics say proposals to restrict or even ban Chinese student visas take a “sledgehammer to a problem that needs highly targeted tools.”

What We Know About the Charges Against Abrego Garcia

Three months after being wrongly deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was flown back to the United States on Friday to face federal charges.

Trump Can Restrict A.P. Journalists’ Access, Appeals Court Rules

By a 2-to-1 vote, a three-judge panel found that the president can bar the news outlet from small settings such as the Oval Office or Air Force One, reversing at least for now a lower court’s ruling.

Federal Agents Use Flash-Bang Grenades During Immigration Raid

Federal agents in tactical gear armed with military-style rifles threw flash-bang grenades to disperse an angry crowd near downtown Los Angeles on Friday as they conducted an immigration raid on a clothing wholesaler.

Return of Wrongly Deported Man Raises Questions About Trump’s Views of Justice

For the nearly three months before the Justice Department secured an indictment against the man, it had repeatedly flouted a series of court orders to “facilitate” his release from El Salvador.

Agents Use Military-Style Force Against Protesters at L.A. Immigration Raid

Armed agents in tactical gear threw flash-bang grenades to disperse a crowd in Los Angeles’s Fashion District. Later, agents fired less-than-lethal ammunition at protesters outside a detention center.

Trump Signs Orders Intended to Jolt U.S. Drone Manufacturing

President Trump also eased restrictions on commercial drone flights and called for the revival of supersonic flights for nonmilitary aircraft.

Ex-Police Chief and Convicted Killer Who Escaped Is Caught Near Arkansas Prison

Grant Hardin, who came to be known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” was captured on Friday, nearly two weeks after his May 25 escape from a high-security prison.

Trump Has Options to Punish Musk Even if His Federal Contracts Continue

The president could tighten federal oversight of the tech titan’s businesses, even if heavy reliance by the Pentagon and NASA on them makes terminating Mr. Musk’s contracts less feasible.

Justice Dept.’s Inspector General to Move to the Federal Reserve

Michael E. Horowitz, one of the few major watchdogs spared from a purge by President Trump, will also hunt for abuses at the Consumer Financial Protection Board — a Trump target.

Trump as Channel-Changer in Chief

When the issues are intractable, why not pivot to surefire red meat?

In the Shadow of the White House, the World Celebrates Pride in D.C.

Washington is hosting WorldPride, a global celebration of the L.G.B.T.Q. community, but the event has been made more difficult by shifts in U.S. policy.

Sunny Jacobs, a Celebrity After Freed From Death Row, Dies at 77

Her story, fashioned into an Off Broadway play and television movies, was later questioned by an investigator in a 2021 book.

A Tennessee County Is ‘Fascinated’ as an Escaped Zebra Runs Wild

The zebra, which residents have named Ed, has gained a following, with memes and A.I.-generated images springing up as it continues to elude capture.

Buyer With Ties to Chinese Communist Party Got V.I.P. Treatment at Trump Crypto Dinner

The warm welcome for a technology executive whose purchases of the president’s digital coin won him a White House tour illustrates inconsistencies in the administration’s views toward visitors from China.

Justices Grant DOGE Access to Social Security Data and Let the Team Shield Records

As Elon Musk leaves Washington, the team he formed to ferret out waste and abuse won dual victories in the Supreme Court.

Democrats Threaten Trump Prosecutor Picks, Pointing to Past Vance Blockade

The top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee said Vice President JD Vance had set a precedent for derailing U.S. attorney candidates during his time in the Senate.

Read the Abrego Garcia Indictment

The 10-page indictment, filed more than two weeks ago, charges the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador with crimes related to transporting undocumented migrants. The prospect of a U.S. trial could provide an offramp for the Trump administration, which had bitterly opposed court orders requiring the government to take steps to return him to the U.S.

Florida Fisherman Is Charged in Shark Stabbing

A video showing a charter fisherman attacking the shark included the caption “bud broke my rod.” The man was charged with animal cruelty.

Runaway Zebra Evades Capture in Tennessee

A pet zebra has been on the loose for almost a week after it escaped from its home in Rutherford County, Tenn.

U.S. Returns Abrego Garcia From El Salvador to Face Criminal Charges

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who had been living in Maryland and legally protected from deportation, had been held in a Salvadoran prison since March 15.

U.S. and China to Hold Economic Talks in London

Top American economic officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next Monday in hopes of breaking a trade stalemate, President Trump said.

Proud Boys Convicted in Jan. 6 Attack Sue Government on Claims of ‘Political Persecution’

Much of the lawsuit sought to re-litigate legal questions that sided against the group during a lengthy pretrial period and a multiweek trial in Federal District Court in Washington.

Law Would Make Most National Weather Service Workers Hard to Fire

A bill introduced Friday would classify forecasters and other staff as critical public safety roles. It comes after the Weather Service lost nearly 600 people to DOGE cuts.

What to Know About Harvard’s Legal Battles With Trump

This week, a federal judge sided with Harvard in one of its two lawsuits, blocking an order by President Trump to prevent international students from enrolling.

Documentary Series Goes Inside Trump’s Bubble

Advance episodes of “Art of the Surge” offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at the adulatory environment in which Mr. Trump has moved since regaining power.

Buildup to a Meltdown: How the Trump-Musk Alliance Collapsed

President Trump’s decision to pull a close associate of Elon Musk’s out of the running to lead NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership.

First, Snubs. Then Flattery. Now Trump and Musk Are at War.

A timeline of the praises and insults that President Trump and Elon Musk have lobbed at each other shows how their volatile clash was years in the making.

Trump Administration Asks Justices to Clear the Way for Cuts to Education Department

Lawyers for the administration asked the Supreme Court to block a lower court order directing officials to reinstate thousands of fired employees.

Trump Has Power, a Big Megaphone and Billions to Spend. So Does Musk.

President Trump is locked in a showdown with the world’s richest man, who is far from a typical opponent.

For Sale: One Red Tesla, Once Belonging to the President

The car, which President Trump acquired in March to show his support for Elon Musk, is one of the first tangible casualties of their shattered alliance.

Trans Troops, Facing a Deadline, Opt to Stay and Fight the Ban

The Trump administration wants transgender troops out of the military, and set a June 6 deadline to go voluntarily. Some have accepted; others vowed to stay and contest the ban.

The Trump-Musk Breakup Explained

Ryan Mac has covered Elon Musk for years and was co-author of a book about him, but he’s never seen anything quite like this. He describes what set off the meltdown in Mr. Musk and President Trump’s relationship, and its potential effects.

Trump’s Ambition Collides With Law on Sending Migrants to Dangerous Countries

Previous administrations usually considered whether a transfer would endanger the migrant or create risks for the United States and its allies.

Work Overtime? You May Soon Get a Tax Cut.

Once a seemingly offhand remark at a campaign rally, President Trump’s pledge to not tax overtime could become federal law.

Dupont Circle Park Will Close for Pride Event After All, Park Service Says

City authorities canceled an initial request to block off the site, an L.G.B.T.Q. gathering spot in Washington, D.C. But the National Park Service opted to close it.

Russians closely watch the feud between two men they see as allies.

Elon Musk’s public falling-out with D

Here’s the latest.

More Federal Workers Are Flooding the Job Market, With Worsening Prospects

The drastic, sudden pullback in federal dollars is collapsing opportunities for many who’ve spent years in public service.

How the Trump Administration Banished Eight Men to Legal Limbo in Africa

Homeland Security is holding eight deportees under 24/7 guard at a U.S. military base in Djibouti. It’s unclear how long they’ll be there, or where they’ll be sent next.

It’s a Really Bad Time to Be an Expert in Washington

The Trump administration has eviscerated the expert class that generated alternative views in its best moments, and engaged in groupthink at its worst.

Doctors Were Preparing to Remove Their Organs. Then They Woke Up.

A federal investigation found a Kentucky nonprofit pushed hospital workers toward surgery despite signs of revival in patients.

Read the Insults Hurled Between Trump and Musk

A bitter online feud kicked off between the once-close allies on Thursday. Here are some of their pointed exchanges that played out throughout the day.

What to Know About Trump’s New Travel Ban

President Trump on Wednesday signed a travel ban on 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, reviving an effort from his first term to prevent large numbers of immigrants and visitors from entering the United States. Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy for The New York Times, explains what we know and don’t know about the ban.

Trump and Musk Fight, and the Internet Pulls Out the Popcorn

What happens when two billionaires with huge followings on social media start a public feud? Great memes.

Trump’s New Travel Ban Is Rife With Contradictions

The Trump administration appears to have relied on a variety of considerations as it put together its latest restrictions.

8 Ways Musk and Trump Could Inflict Pain on Each Other

The falling-out between Elon Musk and President Trump went into overdrive on Thursday. Both men have powerful ways to keep it going.

Pakistani Man Convicted of Smuggling Iranian Missile Parts Headed to Houthi Rebels

Muhammad Pahlawan was captured by American forces off the coast of Somalia in a raid last year that led to the deaths of two Navy SEALs.

New Travel Ban Prompts Fear and Frustration for U.S. Immigrants

Immigrants from the targeted countries said the ban would upend their lives. “I don’t understand why the president has to target us nonstop,” one Haitian asylum seeker said.

Trump’s New Travel Ban Is Built on Lessons From First-Term Fights

The addition of visa overstays as a rationale could provide an opening for new legal challenges, migrant advocates say.

As Ousters Continue, F.B.I. Singles Out Employee Over Friendship With Trump Critic

Threated with demotion, a veteran agent with ties to a former official on the F.B.I. director’s so-called enemies list opted to resign. Two others were forced to move and retire.

Trump and Musk’s Relationship Melts Down in Spectacular Fashion

The speed of the fallout was breathtaking, with President Trump celebrating Elon Musk during an Oval Office farewell just last Friday.

Florida Sheriff Is Arrested in Illegal Gambling Investigation

Prosecutors accused Sheriff Marcos Lopez of Osceola County of protecting a gambling ring that made about $22 million across at least two Central Florida counties.

Tax Credit Increase Would Exclude Millions of Low-Income Children, Study Finds

The domestic policy bill passed by the House raises the maximum child tax credit to $2,500. But about a third of children would not receive the full credit because their parents have low wages or lack jobs.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Order Curtailing Foreign Students at Harvard

The same federal judge also extended her block on another attempt by the administration to stop the university from issuing student visas.

The Epstein Files Obsession, Explained

In a spat with President Trump, Elon Musk invokes the Epstein files, a source of endless speculation and conspiracy.

Steve Bannon Says He Told Trump to Investigate Musk as an ‘Illegal Alien’

In an interview, the former top aide to the president said that Mr. Trump should cancel Elon Musk’s federal contracts.

State Dept. Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court Judges

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the four judges were responsible for investigations of the U.S. military and arrest warrants against top Israeli officials.

Judge Orders Reinstatement of AmeriCorps Programs in 24 States

Elon Musk’s DOGE associates had descended upon the independent agency, which facilitates volunteer services nationwide, with an eye toward rapidly dismantling it.

Trump and Musk Sling Personal Attacks

President Trump and Elon Musk have been publicly feuding since Mr. Musk denounced Mr. Trump’s domestic policy bill as a “disgusting abomination.”

Musk and Trump both wield their social media platforms as weapons.

Tesla Shares Slide as Musk Feuds With Trump

President Trump said on Thursday that Elon Musk was upset about the repeal of an electric vehicle tax credit — a claim Mr. Musk swiftly rejected.

Trump Administration Ends ‘Quiet Skies’ Traveler Surveillance Program

The program had briefly ensnared Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic congresswoman and now President Trump’s director of national intelligence, who has vocally criticized it as politicized.

Trump Threatens Musk Contracts as Feud Escalates

Last year alone, companies owned by Elon Musk were promised $3 billion across nearly 100 different government contracts with 17 federal agencies.

To Pay for Tax Cuts, Trump Touts Tariff Revenues That May Be Fleeting

The president cited figures from the Congressional Budget Office to suggest tariffs could offset the cost of tax cuts, though he omitted important caveats for why that may not be the case.

Rights Groups Sue to Overturn Agreement That Sends U.S. Immigrants to Salvadoran Jail

A lawsuit argues that deporting migrants to a notorious prison in El Salvador is unconstitutional.

Musk’s and Trump’s Relationship Recently Started to Unravel

Since the election, Elon Musk had largely appeared inseparable from the president, helping to reshape government and root out fiscal waste.

The fracturing relationship between Musk and Trump is tricky for Silicon Valley.

After Trump’s Tariffs Crash Exports, Canada Posts a Record Trade Deficit

Sales of vehicles made in Canada plunged by nearly 23 percent in April after President Trump imposed a 25 percent auto tariff.

Seven African Countries Are on Trump’s Travel Ban List. Why?

Not much links the nations.

Trump and Musk’s Unlikely Alliance Breaks Down in Rapid and Public Fashion

The sudden fallout ended a nearly yearlong partnership, during which Mr. Musk helped propel Mr. Trump to the White House and became one of the president’s top advisers.

Trump Compares Russia and Ukraine to Children Fighting

During a visit by the German leader, President Trump essentially threw up his hands, saying that there was nothing the United States could do right now to end the war.

First New York City Mayoral Primary Debate of 2025 Gets Heated

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was the focal point of attack for the other eight Democratic candidates onstage Wednesday night.

Why Immigration Raids in Puerto Rico Hit Differently

Federal authorities on the island have recently detained hundreds of Dominicans, who often share the same ethnic background, language and culture as Puerto Ricans.

Top Democrat Warns Hegseth He Could Face Fines for Accepting Qatari Plane

Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland urged the defense secretary to come to Congress for approval of the jet President Trump wants to use as Air Force One.

Supreme Court Backs Catholic Charity Denied Exemption in Tax Case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for the exemption.

Supreme Court Blocks Mexico’s Suit Against U.S. Gun Makers

The case focused on whether the Mexican government could sue U.S. manufacturers over claims that they shared blame for violence by drug cartels.

Supreme Court Rules for Straight Woman in Job Discrimination Suit

The justices rejected an appeals court’s requirement that members of majority groups meet a heightened standard to win employment discrimination cases.

Trump’s Travel Ban: Read the Document

The president’s order bars citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the United States.

What to Know About Trump’s New Travel Ban

The order, which went into effect on Monday, bars citizens from 12 countries from traveling to the United States. Visas will be restricted for citizens of seven other countries.

Rights groups, but few world leaders, race to condemn the travel ban.

On Thursday m

Climber Falls to His Death at Denali National Park

Alex Chiu, an engineer and alpine climber, was on one of the most frequently used routes at Mount McKinley, the tallest peak in North America.

Here’s the latest.

The Age Issue: More of Congress Is 70-Plus Than Ever Before

At the highest level, the U.S. government looks like a gerontocracy, with average ages around 60 in both the House and the Senate.

Republicans Trying to Control Indiana University Meet Little Resistance

As university leaders face political pressure around the country, one president in Indiana has acquiesced to many conservative plans.

Former G.O.P. Representative Enters Florida’s Governor Race as a Democrat

David Jolly argued that there was an opportunity for Democrats to capitalize on voter displeasure with the high cost of living and with Republican policies.

Cargo Ship Carrying Electric Vehicles Burns Off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard said it would allow the fire to burn because the cars’ lithium-ion batteries could explode. The ship’s crew escaped on a lifeboat.

World Cup Athletes Are Among the Exceptions to Trump’s New Travel Ban

World Cup players, dual citizens and people with existing visas would still be allowed to enter the U.S.

In San Francisco, Harvey Milk’s Name Isn’t Going Anywhere

Mr. Milk’s name adorns numerous sites in the city, where he became a trailblazer for gay rights before he was killed in 1978. The Pentagon is considering stripping his name from a Navy vessel.

Trump Orders Investigation of Biden and His Aides

The executive order is the latest effort by President Trump to stoke outlandish conspiracy theories about his predecessor and question the legality of his actions in office.

Judge Considers Early Release of Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Documents

The materials are scheduled to be unsealed in 2027, but President Trump signed an executive order in January aimed at moving up the date.

See the Countries Under Trump’s New Travel Ban

Restrictions on travel will affect people from more than a dozen countries worldwide.

Trump Pushes to Restrict Harvard’s International Students From Entering U.S.

The university called it “yet another illegal retaliatory step” from an administration that has sought ways to circumnavigate the courts in its push to bar foreign students.

‘Carol,’ Whose Detention Rattled Her Small Missouri Town, Is Released

Ming Li Hui’s detention by the immigration authorities brought the reality of President Trump’s immigration crackdown to rural Missouri, where supporters rallied for her freedom.

‘We Don’t Want Them’: Trump Signs Travel Ban on Citizens From 12 Countries

The travel ban revives an effort from President Trump’s first term that led to chaos and court battles.

Fearful House Republicans Scramble to Mollify Musk

Republicans in the chamber are bending over backward to appease the world’s richest man, who is furious at them for voting for a bill to deliver President Trump’s domestic policy agenda.

At ‘CPAC of the Center,’ Democratic Moderates Beat Up on the Left

At a wonky gathering in Washington, centrist Democrats argued that they were the majority-makers the party needed to take control of Congress in 2026 and beyond.

A College President Tried to Make the Move to a Republican State, and Failed

Florida officials rejected Santa Ono of Michigan as the next president of the state’s flagship university, revealing how deeply politicized higher education has become.

U.S. Brings Back Guatemalan Wrongly Deported to Mexico

The Trump administration obeyed the instructions of the judge in the case, a significant departure from the defiant stance it has staked out in other immigration matters.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Take Steps to Give Due Process to Deported Migrants

The judge also said the men, expelled under the Alien Enemies Act, were likely to prevail in their claims that they had been treated unfairly, deported with no chance to contest their removals.

L.A. County to Pay $2.7 Million to Teen Beaten in Juvenile Hall ‘Gladiator Fight’

Surveillance video captured a 16-year-old being repeatedly punched, kicked and stomped by juveniles while probation officers watched.

Texas’ Migrant Tuition Break Blocked After Texas Joins D.O.J. to Kill It

For two decades, Texas offered undocumented students in-state tuition, with bipartisan backing. On Wednesday, a federal judge stopped it after the Justice Department sued and Texas agreed.

2 Hikers, a Father and Daughter, Are Found Dead Near Maine’s Highest Peak

Their bodies were found near the summit of Mount Katahdin, at the end of the Appalachian Trail, officials said, after a search that began on Monday.

Nearly All Remaining Voice of America Employees Could Be Fired Under Plan

A proposed restructuring would leave only 18 employees at the federally funded news agency, which was founded in 1942 to combat Nazi propaganda.

Even Offstage, Trump Is Everywhere in New Jersey’s Governor’s Race

The Republican and Democratic primaries are next week. Will the president’s influence help turn a blue state red?

Trump Administration to Pull $4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail

The state’s rail authority said California intends to keep the project moving forward.

Map: 3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Palm Springs in Southern California

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

Karine Jean-Pierre, Former Biden Press Secretary, Leaves Democratic Party

In a coming book, Ms. Jean-Pierre will describe a “betrayal” by her party when Joseph R. Biden Jr. ended his re-election campaign. Democrats were quick to criticize her.

To Bolster Columbia Inquiry, Prosecutor Likened Hamas Graffiti to Cross Burning

An internal Justice Department clash over safety and free speech rights centered on vandalism directed at Columbia University’s interim president.

Judge Blocks Deportation of Family of Suspect in Colorado Attack

Lawyers for the wife and children of the man charged with attacking an event supporting hostages in Gaza filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking their release.

Leopards on the Potomac! Trump Is Delighted by Deal With Saudis for Rare Cats.

Move over, pandas. Two Arabian leopards are coming to the National Zoo.

How Trump Talks About Antisemitism

On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump repeatedly promised voters that he’d be the “best friend Jewish Americans have ever had in the White House.” But after a string of violent antisemitic attacks, the president has been criticized for his slow or muted responses. Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains.

‘Sinners’ Goes Beyond Horror and the Blues for Clarksdale, Miss.

The community effort and attention around “Sinners,” a blockbuster horror movie, became an opportunity to talk about investing in the Delta town that built the blues.

Trump Says Putin Plans to Retaliate for Ukrainian Attack on Warplanes

President Trump said the Russian leader told him “very strongly” in a phone call Wednesday that he would respond to the drone assault on his country’s airfields.

Republicans Try to Discredit Experts Warning About the Cost of Tax Cuts

President Trump and his allies have united around a new foe: the economists and budget experts who have warned about the costs of Republicans’ tax ambitions.

Republican Policy Bill Would Add $2.4 Trillion to Debt, Budget Office Says

The estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is all but certain to inflame an already intense debate inside the G.O.P. about the fiscal consequences of its bill to enact President Trump’s agenda.

A Student at Brown Channeled Elon Musk. Then He Got in Trouble.

A conservative student newspaper had DOGE-style questions about the work of Brown University staff. Its writers were summoned to disciplinary hearings.

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Drifts into the United States

The smoke has drifted toward Minneapolis, and forecasters expect it to reach the East Coast.

Before the Attack in Boulder, the Gaza War Consumed the City Council

Activists have regularly disrupted council meetings to demand that the city call for a cease-fire in Gaza. The unusual tension suggests a changing Boulder.

Trump Asks Congress to Claw Back $9 Billion for Foreign Aid, NPR and PBS

The request seeks to codify spending cuts advanced by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

After Muscling Their Bill Through the House, Some Republicans Have Regrets

The sprawling legislation carrying President Trump’s domestic agenda squeaked through the House with one vote to spare, but some Republicans now say they didn’t realize what they voted for.

Justice Dept. Drops Biden-Era Push to Obtain Peter Navarro’s Emails

The department’s move is one of many recent actions taken to dismiss criminal and civil actions against Trump allies such as Mr. Navarro, the president’s trade adviser.

Trump Rescinds Biden Policy Requiring Hospitals to Provide Emergency Abortions

At issue is how to interpret a federal law barring hospitals from turning away poor or uninsured patients.

An Immigrant Was Accused of Threatening Trump. Prosecutors Say He Was Framed.

Kristi Noem said a Mexican immigrant wrote a letter saying that he wanted to assassinate the president. Another man has now been charged with setting him up.

Erin Brockovich Lawyer and ‘Real Housewives’ Husband Gets 7 Years in Prison for Embezzlement

Known for winning a record settlement for the environmental activist Erin Brockovich, he was found guilty last year of embezzling millions of dollars of his clients’ settlement money.

Candidate Criticized Over Diversity Blocked From Becoming U. of Florida President

Santa Ono, the former president of the University of Michigan, was also criticized by conservatives for his handling of campus protests.

U.S. May Strip Harvey Milk’s Name From Navy Vessel

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a review of ship names honoring Mr. Milk, a gay rights pioneer, and other leaders. In Mr. Milk’s case, the move is intended as a rebuke of Pride Month.

Judge blocks Trump effort to end treatment for transgender inmates.

The Bureau of Prisons must provide hormone treatment for inmates with gender dysphoria while a lawsuit proceeds, despite an executive order to the contrary, a federal judge ordered.

There Are Limits to Republican Lawmakers’ Reach, Even in Texas

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.

Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 1.4 Million, Study Finds

With high casualty figures and the slow pace of Russia’s territorial gains, President Vladimir V. Putin could face years more of a grinding war of attrition in Ukraine.

ICE Detains Family of Suspect in Colorado Attack

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the agency would be investigating whether Mohamed Sabry Soliman’s family had information about his alleged plot.

Police Hunt for Father Who They Say Killed 3 Daughters in Washington State

The bodies of the girls, ages 5, 8 and 9, were found near a campground on Monday. They had apparently been asphyxiated, the police said.

Trump Administration Backs Off Effort to Collect Data on Food Stamp Recipients

In response to a federal lawsuit, the Agriculture Department said it would refrain, for now, from demanding that states turn over the personal information of people receiving assistance.

U.S. Charges 2 Chinese Students With Smuggling Fungus

An arrest by the F.B.I. comes as the Trump administration has promised to crack down on Chinese academics.

U.S. Proposes Interim Step in Iran Nuclear Talks Allowing Some Enrichment

An outline by the Trump administration would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium at low levels while a broader arrangement is worked out that would block the country’s path to a nuclear weapon.

Trump Pressures Divided G.O.P. to Back Policy Bill

The president is pressing Republicans in the Senate to unite quickly behind sprawling legislation that carries his domestic agenda, but the measure’s opponents have a powerful new ally: Elon Musk.

Off-Campus Conservative-Backed Institute Says It Fills a Void at Harvard

Some Harvard students have sought “viewpoint diversity” outside the school’s gates.

Deportation flights accelerate, reaching a high under Trump.

Denouncing Antisemitism, Trump Also Fans Its Flames

President Trump’s effort to punish Harvard over antisemitism is complicated by his extensive history of amplifying white supremacist figures and symbols.

Deportation Flights Reach Highest Level Under Trump So Far

The increasing pace of ICE removal flights suggests deportation numbers could continue to rise.

Dupont Circle Park Will Remain Open During Pride Event in D.C.

After criticism, the police withdrew a request to close the park this weekend during WorldPride, an international celebration for the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

White House Unveils a New, Darker Presidential Portrait

The official portrait, released on Monday by the White House, features a somber Mr. Trump against a dark backdrop.

Judges in Deportation Cases Face Evasion and Delay From Trump Administration

Administration officials have either violated orders or used an array of obfuscations and delays to prevent federal judges from deciding whether violations took place.

U.S. Scientists Warn That Trump’s Cuts Will Set Off a Brain Drain

As the United States cuts budgets and restricts immigration, China and Europe are offering researchers money and stability.

How a Health Movement Is Influencing New Moms on Social Media

The Make America Healthy Again movement associated with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is changing social media for parents. Emma Goldberg, a business writer covering societal change for The New York Times, talks with a mom about how MAHA ideas are resonating.

A DNA Technique Is Finding Women Who Left Their Babies for Dead

Genetic genealogy is identifying the mothers of deceased newborns found abandoned, shedding light on crimes that went unsolved for years. Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.

A Trump Official Threatens to Sue California Schools Over Trans Athletes

A letter from the assistant attorney general for civil rights, Harmeet K. Dhillon, said that allowing trans athletes to compete in high school sports was unconstitutional.

Attack Suspect Appeared to Live a Low-Key Life in Colorado Springs

The suspect came to the U.S. in 2022 and lived with his family in a suburban neighborhood. He was a ride share driver, and his daughter was embraced by her school community.

Acting FEMA Chief Told Staff He Didn’t Know About U.S. Hurricane Season

In a meeting with FEMA staff, David Richardson said he was unaware the United States had a hurricane season. Two staff members said it was unclear if he was serious, but the agency said he was joking.

A Stephen Miller Staffer and Tough Talk: Inside Trump’s Latest Attack on Harvard

The Justice Department opened an investigation into the student-run Harvard Law Review. The startling accusations show how the Trump administration is wielding power in pursuit of its political agenda.

The Colorado suspect’s immigration status was stalled in a common gray area, experts say.

Here is a look at what is known about the path taken by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian, in seeking asylum in the U.S.

Ukraine Shows It Can Still Flip the Script on How Wars Are Waged

The attack demonstrated Ukraine’s ability to use relatively cheap drones to take out expensive aircraft and to strike sites far from its borders.

Harvard Argues Cutting Off Its Government Funding Is Wasteful

Harvard officials, in a new court filing on Monday, detailed the extent of cuts that the Trump administration had made to a broad swath of university research projects.

Border Officials Told Not to Attend Events Tied to Diversity in Law Enforcement

A Trump administration memo issued to border and customs officials in March further curtailed efforts to ensure a more diverse work force.

Man Stabs 12 in Spree at Oregon Homeless Shelter, Police Say

The attack, in which two shelter staff members were injured, does not appear to be targeted, the authorities said. A suspect was in custody.

Trump Talks a Lot About Antisemitism, With a Notable Caveat

The president made no reference to Jews after the Colorado attack.

What Happened to the Northern Lights?

A geomagnetic storm that was forecast to produce streaks of colorful light across much of the country was weaker than expected.

Iowa Democrat Will Challenge Ernst After ‘We All Are Going to Die’ Remarks

J.D. Scholten, a state representative who is also a minor-league baseball pitcher, said he had felt compelled to take on Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, after her defense of Medicaid cuts.

Police Seek Answers in Fatal Shooting of Teen Campers in Arizona National Forest

Investigators are treating the deaths of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, as homicides. Relatives said they had gone camping after the end of the school year.

After Several Attacks, Heightened Anxiety Among American Jews

The attack in Colorado on a march in support of hostages held in Gaza contributed to a sense that simply existing in public as a Jewish person is increasingly dangerous.

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Illinois Mail-In Ballot Law

The justices added four cases to their docket for next term, including a lawsuit brought by a conservative group challenging an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted after Election Day.

Colorado Suspect’s Uncertain Immigration Status Highlights Visa ‘Overstays’

Unlawful border crossings dominate the political debate about immigration. But estimates suggest 40 percent of undocumented people entered the United States lawfully and then stayed.

Fourth Military Judge in Sept. 11 Case Retires

It is not clear whether the chief judge now handling the case at Guantánamo Bay is serving as a caretaker or will hold hearings this summer.

Northern Lights Visible Across Several States

Timelapse videos captured the colorful display of light, known as the aurora borealis, on Sunday night.

Supreme Court Turns Down Challenge to Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles

The case from Maryland was the court’s latest opportunity to apply its recently announced history-based test for assessing the constitutionality of gun control laws.

Here’s the latest.

The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, had arrived in 2022 on a tourist visa from Egypt and stayed after the visa expired, an official said. Eight people were injured in the attack.

A Fiery Brief Fueled by Conservatives Helped Put Trump’s Tariffs in Peril

A coalition including leading figures on the right said the president’s program did violence to the Constitution. One judge cited it eight times.

Trump and Allies Sell Domestic Policy Bill With Falsehoods

President Trump has sought to assuage some lawmakers’ concerns over the bill’s price tag and cuts to Medicaid with inaccurate claims.

Inside Trump’s Attack on Harvard

The battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration has continued to escalate. Michael C. Bender, a correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, surveys the administration’s actions against the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.

A Peach and Apple Farmer’s Uphill Quest to Feed Poor Families, and His Own

When the Trump administration slashed a successful food aid program, Austin Flamm set out to put politics aside. “Everybody needs a meal,’’ he said.

Lisa Murkowski Isn’t Using ‘Nice Words’ About Life Under Trump

The Alaska Republican senator has no qualms about criticizing the president. She could play a make-or-break role in pushing back on the legislation carrying his agenda.

Man Arrested After Attack on Supporters of Israeli Hostages

Witnesses said a shirtless man threw Molotov cocktails at people attending a community event supporting Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colo.

What to Know About the Attack on a March for Hostages Held in Gaza

Fifteen people in Boulder, Colo., were injured after a man threw Molotov cocktails in an attack that he had planned for a year, the authorities said.

A Sunday Ritual Turns Into a Smoky Scene of Chaos

A witness ran to the site of the attack and found people wandering dazed and a friend she said is a Holocaust survivor being helped into an ambulance.

America’s Jewish Community Has Faced a Series of Attacks

The attack in Boulder, Colo., follows the murders of two Israeli embassy aides in Washington and an arson at the home of the Jewish governor of Pennsylvania.

Here’s what to know.

A joint statement from the Jewish community in Boulder, Colo., said that an “incendiary device” was thrown at walkers at the event.

Trump Amplifies Another Outlandish Conspiracy Theory: Biden Is a Robotic Clone

President Trump reposted another user’s false claim that the former president had been “executed” in 2020 and replaced by a robotic clone.

$105 Million Reparations Package for Tulsa Race Massacre Unveiled by Mayor

The plan, the first large-scale attempt to address the impact of the 1921 atrocity, will raise private funds for housing assistance, scholarships and economic development.

Party Activists in California Aren’t Sold on a Harris Run for Governor

Kamala Harris did not appear in person at a California state Democratic convention, leaving delegates to wonder how seriously she is considering running and whether it would be wise.

Trump Is Said to Have Known About NASA Nominee’s Donations Before Picking Him

President Trump withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk, because of donations he had made to Democrats. But people with knowledge of the events say Mr. Isaacman had disclosed the contributions.

Trump Aides Insist That Tariffs Will Remain, Even After Court Ruling

One official said that the president is unlikely to delay his initial 90-day pause on some of his highest rates.

‘I Didn’t Get It Done’: A Reflective Tim Walz Wants to Make Good

Last year’s Democratic vice-presidential nominee has thrown himself into a robust atonement-and-explanation tour, though aides insist there is no grand strategy.

Unease at F.B.I. Intensifies as Patel Ousts Top Officials

Senior executives are being pushed out and the director, Kash Patel, is more freely using polygraph tests to tamp down on news leaks about leadership decisions and behavior.

Trans Athlete in Political Storm Earns, and Shares, First Place in Event

In a rules compromise, AB Hernandez shared first place in the high jump and triple jump in the California high school championship, and shared spots on the awards podium, too.

M.I.T. Class President Barred From Graduation Ceremony After Pro-Palestinian Speech

According to the school, the student delivered a speech, which denounced M.I.T.’s ties to Israel, that had not been preapproved.

Move to Canada? Migrants Face ‘No Good Options’ After Supreme Court Ruling.

Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who entered the United States legally under a Biden-era program are now scrambling.

Former Member of Murderous Manson Crew Is Recommended for Parole

Patricia Krenwinkel, 77, who was part of what was known as the Manson family, was convicted of seven counts of murder in 1971. A California panel said she posed little risk of reoffending.

Trump to Withdraw Musk’s Ally as Nominee for Top NASA Job

Jared Isaacman was a close associate of Elon Musk, whose SpaceX company has multiple contracts with NASA.

Alaska Man Survives 3 Hours Pinned Face Down Under a 700-Pound Boulder

Rescuers found Kell Morris with hypothermia, wavering in and out of consciousness, face first in a creek as his wife held his head out of the water.

How the Supreme Court Made Legal Immigrants Vulnerable to Deportation

The court decisions are an abrupt turnaround for a population that entered the country legally and shared detailed information about their whereabouts with the government.

U.S. Sends Iran Proposal on Nuclear Deal, Amid Reports of Uranium Enrichment Ramp-Up

The preliminary U.S. proposal came as a confidential U.N. report described an Iranian initiative that had multiplied Tehran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium.

What We Know About the Conflict Over a Trans Athlete in a California Track Meet

A transgender girl shared first place in two girls’ events and shared second in another in a competition that added to the national debate about fairness and inclusion.

A Federal List of Immigrant ‘Sanctuaries’ Nets Trump Allies and Foes Alike

Cities and counties that have strongly backed the administration’s immigration crackdown nonetheless found themselves on a lengthy list of locales being warned to change their policies.

Wes Moore and Tim Walz Go to a Fish Fry and Spatter 2028 Gossip Everywhere

As the two governors made buzzy appearances in South Carolina, Democrats in the influential state were already looking to the next election and wondering: Who can win?

The Gem of a Town in North Carolina That Powers the World’s Tech

Residents have a saying in Spruce Pine, that a piece of their home is in tech across the globe. But could geopolitical tensions hurt their mining tradition, and their lucrative quartz business?

Lawyers for Migrants Press Appeals Court to Stop Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act

It was an opening salvo in what is likely to be the decisive legal battle over the president’s attempts to employ the rarely used wartime law as a centerpiece of his aggressive deportation agenda.

Experts Who Warn of Risks Posed by Chinese Students Are Skeptical of Trump Plan

Some former spy-hunters see the State Department’s plan to revoke visas of some Chinese college students as heavy-handed and counterproductive.

Trump Officials Deported Another Man Despite Court Order

A federal appeals panel ordered officials not to deport a 31-year-old to El Salvador. Minutes later, it happened anyway. The government blamed “administrative errors.”

Blow to Biden-era Program Plunges Migrants Into Further Uncertainty

A Supreme Court ruling on Friday ended temporary humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of people. But it is unclear how quickly many could be deported.

White House Unveils New Details of Stark Budget Cuts

The new blueprint shows that a vast array of education, health, housing and labor programs would be hit, including aid for college and cancer research.

A bipartisan duo of senators condemned the cancellation of temporary legal status for Afghans.

Skulls of 19 Black Americans Return to New Orleans After 150 Years in Germany

The remains, used in the 19th century as part of now discredited racial science, are being laid to rest on Saturday in a traditional jazz funeral.

14 Million Honeybees Escape From Truck in Washington

Emergency workers responded after a tractor-trailer carrying 70,000 pounds of pollinator hives rolled over on a country road near Lynden, Wash., releasing an eye-popping number of honeybees.

Mar-a-Lago on the Potomac: The Meaning of MAGA Style

The Times’s chief fashion critic unravels the Trump-inspired style that has spread quickly across Washington.

Trump, Bashing the Federalist Society, Asserts Autonomy on Judge Picks

The president has grown increasingly angry at court rulings blocking parts of his agenda, including by judges he appointed.

‘Prognosis Is Good,’ Biden Says in First Remarks About Cancer Diagnosis

The former president said on Friday that he was taking a single pill daily to treat aggressive prostate cancer.

Trump Pledges to Double Tariffs on Foreign Steel and Aluminum to 50%

President Trump made the announcement at a U.S. Steel factory outside Pittsburgh.

A Bruised Musk Leaves Washington: Takeaways From the Trump News Conference

President Trump gave Elon Musk a send-off in the Oval Office.

Assessing Trump’s Send-Off for Elon Musk

An Oval Office news conference signaled an end to a remarkable period of upheaval across the federal bureaucracy, supervised by Mr. Musk and his cost-cutting initiative.

Hiker Survives After He’s Struck by 700-Pound Boulder

A 61-year-old man was airlifted to safety after he survived a 700-pound boulder crashing into him on a hike in Alaska.

A Black Eye at the White House: Did Somebody Punch Elon?

The list of possible suspects seemed long.

14 Million Honeybees Escape After a Truck Rolls Over in Washington State

Several emergency responders were stung after the truck flipped in a sparsely populated area of Whatcom County. Efforts were underway to recapture the bees.

Senators Visit Ukraine, Pushing for Crippling Sanctions on Russia

A bipartisan duo met with the Ukrainian president and made the case for Congress to impose harsh economic penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.

“We’re not doing any cutting of anything meaningful. The only thing we’re cutting is waste, fraud and abuse. With Medicaid, waste, fraud and abuse. There’s tremendous waste, fraud and abuse.” — Mr. Trump, in remarks to reporters on May 20

“The One Big, Beautiful Bill also helps get our fiscal house in order by carrying out the largest deficit reduction in nearly 30 years with $1.6 trillion in mandatory savings”— Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, in a news conference last month

Complaints Languished as Johnson’s Delays Hobbled House Watchdog

The speaker waited more than four months to constitute the Office of Congressional Conduct, preventing it from investigating lawmakers. He has yet to name enough members to allow it to operate at full strength.

A Golden Key and a Black Eye: Elon Musk Exits Washington

Mr. Musk, who says he will devote more time to his private companies, never came close to achieving his goal of cutting $1 trillion from the federal budget.

Share Your Experiences With School Police Officers in Texas

The New York Times wants to hear from students, school employees and community members who have interacted with school police officers in Texas, as well as law enforcement officials who have worked on school campuses.

1 Killed and at Least 7 Are Injured in Tornado in Kentucky, Officials Say

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said there was severe damage from the early morning storm. A preliminary estimate put the winds at 115 miles per hour or more.

Defending Medicaid Cuts, Ernst Tells Iowans, ‘We All Are Going to Die’

Senator Joni Ernst’s flip response in an exchange with constituents about the effects of Trump’s domestic policy bill spread quickly online.

How ICE Is Seeking to Ramp Up Deportations Through Courthouse Arrests

Officials had largely steered clear of arrests at immigration courts out of concern that they would deter people from showing up for hearings.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration, for Now, to End Biden-Era Migrant Program

The administration had asked the court to allow it to end deportation protections for more than 500,000 people facing dire humanitarian crises in their home countries.

White House Revives Trade Spat With Fresh Attacks on China

President Trump said that Beijing was not honoring the terms of a temporary agreement and warned of further confrontation.

Trump Threat Over Trans Athlete Puts Spotlight on California Track Meet

The state’s high school championships begin on Friday as intense debate swirls around one athlete’s participation. Questions remain about how the podium and team points will be handled.

Why the U.S. Opened Its Doors to Chinese Students, and Why Trump Is Closing Them

The 1970s era of academic exchange began as a form of diplomacy. “People were curious about us, inviting us to their homes,” one former student remembers.

Cornyn Calls Primary Fight Against Ken Paxton a ‘Test of Character’

Down in initial polls of the race, Senator John Cornyn of Texas said he would make charges of corruption against his challenger, the state’s attorney general, stick.

How Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks Are Increasing Costs on Americans

A new DOGE tally claims that erasing rules on credit card fees, appliance standards and health insurance “saves the American people” money. Data show the opposite.

On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama

As Mr. Musk entered President Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.

‘Well, This Is Surprising’: Top Moments From the National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki, last year’s runner-up, won the coveted award after surviving two dramatic final rounds and calling the pronouncer, “bro.”

Faizan Zaki Wins Spelling Bee

The 13-year-old champion dropped to the floor after correctly spelling the word “éclaircissement,” taking home the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy.

Pro-Trump Kennedy Center Executive Says He Was Fired

Floyd Brown said his dismissal happened about two hours after CNN contacted him for comment on his past statements on homosexuality and marriage.

Trump Nominates a Former Far-Right Podcast Host to Head an Ethics Watchdog

The president picked Paul Ingrassia, the current White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, to lead the Office of Special Counsel, which examines public corruption.

JD Vance’s Campaign Plane Is Being Used for Migrant Deportation Flights

The Boeing 737 has been chartered more than a dozen times this year by the federal government to deport migrants to several countries in Central America.

Chinese Students Rattled by Trump Plan to ‘Aggressively’ Revoke Visas

Students said the latest move had upended their plans and intensified their fears.

Musk Leaves Washington Behind but With Powerful Friends in Place

President Trump will send off the world’s richest man in a news conference on Friday at the White House.

Faizan Zaki, Last Year’s Runner-Up, Won This Year’s Spelling Bee

The 13-year-old from the Dallas area was the only 2024 finalist who advanced to the 2025 finals.

San Francisco Leader Faces Recall After Drivers Lost Their Great Highway

Joel Engardio, an elected city supervisor, angered thousands of voters by helping to convert a major thoroughfare into a coastal park.