Ex-L.A.P.D. Officer Indicted in On-Duty Shooting of Unarmed Homeless Man

Clifford Proctor, 60, was charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 killing of Brendon Glenn during an attempted arrest.

Navy Begins Evacuating Families From Guantánamo Bay Ahead of Hurricane Melissa

The base commander on Saturday expanded a previous evacuation order to include “non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.”

Arthur Waskow, 92, Influential Rabbi and Activist for Social Justice, Dies

Through more than two dozen books and two organizations he helped start, he had a profound impact on the intellectual and political life of Jewish congregations in the United States.

Kamala Harris Suggests She Is Considering Another Presidential Run

Ms. Harris, in an interview with the BBC, gave her strongest indication yet that she was thinking about making another bid for the Oval Office.

Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune

Timothy Mellon is a billionaire and a major financial backer of President Trump.

Trump’s Plans for the East Wing Keep Changing. Here’s a Look.

Here’s what we know about Mr. Trump’s plans to remodel the torn-down East Wing.

How Trump Is Getting Some Workers Paid Despite the Shutdown

President Trump has been reprogramming funds to pay workers during the shutdown who are essential to his political agenda. Tony Romm, a New York Times reporter covering economic policy, explains the moves, and the questions they’ve raised.

Keeping the House Absent, Johnson Marginalizes Congress and Himself

The speaker’s decision to hold the House in an indefinite hiatus during the shutdown is his latest move to diminish the role of the legislative branch — and his own post.

In Florida, Obamacare Price Hikes Pose an Outsized Threat

South Florida will feel some of the most intense reverberations if Congress allows the extra insurance subsidies it approved during the pandemic to expire.

As Vance Takes on a Forceful New Role, His Positions Are Shifting

Vice President JD Vance has found himself defending or promoting positions that he once opposed, even as recently as the campaign.

Trump Administration Plans a Shake-Up at ICE to Speed Deportations

The preliminary plan stems from frustration over the pace of the deportations, which are lagging behind President Trump’s demands.

Immigration Crackdown Spreads Through Chicago, Including Wealthy Neighborhoods

Federal agents detained a man on the city’s North Side on Friday, and residents emerged from their homes, yelling and blowing whistles.

Mamdani Says His Rivals Are Pushing Hate in Final Days of N.Y.C. Mayoral Election

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani spoke about the impact of Islamophobia on his family during a campaign event in the Bronx. At a mayoral debate earlier this week, his opponent Curtis Sliwa had accused him of supporting “global jihad.”

Justice Department Will Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey

The Trump administration said that monitors will watch polling in two states, led by Democrats, where key races or issues are on the ballot.

Trump Leaves Behind a Reeling Washington to Chase a Deal With China

President Trump is embarking on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with Beijing.

Bannon Claims ‘There Is a Plan’ for Trump to Run for a Third Term

The claim comes after months of President Trump toying with the idea, insisting that he is “not joking” about defying a constitutionally-mandated term limit.

Security camera footage shows construction workers scrambling to escape as federal agents pulled up in front of a house in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.

Senior Border Patrol Official Throws Tear Gas at Chicago Residents

Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol official, threw a tear gas canister at a large group of Chicago residents on Thursday. Tensions escalated after officials arrested a security guard in a mall parking lot.

D.C. Seeks to Block National Guard Deployment in Court

During a hearing on Friday, lawyers told a judge that National Guard troops sent from Republican-led states had been conducting conduct law enforcement work.

Trump Administration Won’t Use Emergency Funds for Food Stamps During Shutdown

The Agriculture Department said that it would not use the funds to cover benefits in November, imperiling a program 42 million people use to pay for groceries.

Witness videos show federal agents deploying tear gas after they were surrounded by dozens of people protesting an immigration arrest in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago on Friday.

Trump Is Putting Election Deniers in Charge of Elections

Now that he is back in the White House, he has made some of them more powerful than ever.

Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada After Anti-Tariff TV Ad Airs

An ad, bought by the province of Ontario, sent an anti-tariff message using sound bites from an address President Ronald Reagan made decades ago. President Trump claimed the ad was “fraud” and terminated trade talks with Canada.

J. William Middendorf II, 101, Dies; Navy Secretary and Musical Diplomat

A G.O.P. fund-raiser, he was the Navy chief under Gerald R. Ford and held ambassadorships in the 1970s and ’80s. He gained notice for his classical music compositions.

What Is the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford, and Why Is It Heading to Latin America?

The Pentagon is sending the Ford Carrier Strike Group, with several warships and thousands of sailors, to the region as the Trump administration ramps up attacks on boats it claims are carrying drugs.

Jury Awards $42 Million in Death of Inmate at Private Jail in Louisiana

Erie Moore, a retired millworker and father of three, died in 2015, a month after guards slammed him headfirst to the floor at the Richwood Correctional Center, lawyers for his family said.

Trump’s Son Is Poised to Profit From Pentagon Drone Proposal

A small company that has been manufacturing motors domestically for only a few weeks and has Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser won a parts order from the Army.

Lengthy Execution by Nitrogen Gas in Alabama Renews Concerns Over Method

Anthony Boyd was the eighth person executed by nitrogen gas since Alabama began using the method last year. His execution came over the strenuous objection of three liberal Supreme Court justices.

Food Banks Offer Groceries for Furloughed Federal Workers

In the Washington region, the Capital Area Food Bank is providing food distribution specifically for federal workers and contractors who are going without pay.

Trump to Use $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops

It is not clear how far the gift will go toward covering the salaries of the nation’s 1.3 million troops.

Trump to Investigate Whether China Abided by 2020 Trade Deal

The administration announced its trade investigation on Friday, ahead of a summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders.

Federal Surge Called Off Across the Bay Area, Officials Confirm

President Trump said on Thursday that he had called off the deployment in San Francisco. Two federal officials said on Friday that the action applied across the region.

Trump Officials Float New Plan for Abrego Garcia: Send Him to Liberia

The proposal was the latest twist in a byzantine saga that has transformed the Salvadoran migrant into one of the best-known symbols of President Trump’s aggressive deportation agenda.

Amid the Rubble of the East Wing, Lessons in How Trump Exercises Power

From the first day of his second term, President Trump has taken an ends-justify-the-means approach to his presidency.

Republicans Who Have Rarely Opposed Trump Raise Questions About His Drug War

The president said he wouldn’t seek congressional approval for his expanding military offensive against cartels, but some in his party believe Congress should weigh in.

2 People Shot at Protest Site Outside Coast Guard Base in California

Coast Guard police fired rounds at a moving van that accelerated toward the base in reverse and did not follow commands to stop, the authorities say.

A Restaurant Run by Teens in a Town Overrun by Guns

Shootings have long plagued the city of Montgomery, Ala., where poverty levels are high and good jobs are scarce. That’s My Dog Jr. offers teenagers a moneymaking opportunity — and $3.99 hot dogs.

U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America, a Major Escalation

The Trump administration has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, which have killed 43 people.

Trump Called a Canadian Ad Fake. It Faithfully Reproduces Reagan’s Words.

The anti-tariff ad, which President Trump pointed to in cutting off trade talks with Canada, uses several sound bites from an April 1987 speech, though not in the order President Ronald Reagan said them.

Trump Official Warns California Against Arresting Federal Agents

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche told top California leaders that they would be prosecuted if they arrested federal agents performing immigration raids.

Federal Workers Have Started Missing Paychecks During the Shutdown

Thousands missed their first paychecks this week, with no end in sight to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.

Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty as Battle Over Trump-Urged Prosecution Begins

The New York attorney general, indicted by President Trump’s handpicked prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, appeared in federal court on Friday.

How to Make Sense of the Federal Forces on the Streets

As President Trump deploys ICE, Border Patrol, the National Guard and other forces to U.S. cities, here’s how to tell them apart — and what their powers are.

How the San Francisco Mayor Avoided Trump’s Enforcement Surge

Daniel Lurie, the San Francisco mayor, relied on powerful tech executives and his own low-key approach to help his liberal city escape a rush of federal agents.

How Does the U.S. Decide Which Boats to Target? Here’s What We Know.

Officials say intercepted communications are the core of the intelligence collected on the boats.

The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law

The White House has made no legal argument explaining its bald claim that the president has wartime power to summarily kill people suspected of smuggling drugs.

Can ICE Stop People Solely Based on Their Race?

For decades, federal officers have had to rely on more than race or ethnicity to stop and question someone over citizenship. That is now being tested.

Map: Minor Earthquake Strikes Southern California

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

Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada

The president said he was motivated by an ad, paid for by the province of Ontario, that featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs in a 1987 radio address.

Protester Who Played ‘Star Wars’ Song Sues After Arrest in Washington

Sam O’Hara was playing the “Imperial March” theme from the movie while protesting the deployment of National Guard troops in the capital when he was handcuffed by city police officers.

Suspect in Palisades Fire Pleads Not Guilty to Setting Blaze

Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately set a fire in January that led to one of the most destructive blazes in California history. If convicted, he would face up to 45 years in prison.

Tensions Mount as Agents, Including Gregory Bovino, Clash With Chicagoans

Mr. Bovino, a Border Patrol leader, appeared to use tear gas during a confrontation with residents on Thursday. Plaintiffs in a suit over federal tactics say that violated a court order.

Trump Administration Asserts Authority to House Migrants at All Overseas U.S. Bases

A Justice Department lawyer made the claim in response to a challenge to the administration’s use of the base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to hold detainees designated for deportation.

U.S. B-1 Bombers Flew Near Venezuelan Air Space

The long-range B-1 bombers can carry up to 75,000 pounds of guided and unguided munitions, the largest nonnuclear payload of any aircraft in the Air Force arsenal.

Before Renovating White House, Truman Got Buy-In From Congress and Experts

President Harry S. Truman consulted Congress, architects and a fine arts commission on everything from construction plans to fabric samples. President Trump is taking a different approach.

Musk Attacks NASA Leader Over Threat to Reconsider Lunar Contract

The billionaire’s swipes at Sean Duffy are the latest example of his tangling with members of the Trump administration.

Trump Says He Will Not Seek Authorization for Cartel Strikes

The president said he would bypass Congress rather than ask for approval for his military campaign against drug traffickers, even as he said it would expand from sea to land.

White House List of Donors for President Trump’s $300 Million Ballroom

The list includes major tech and crypto companies.

Bay Area Protesters Try to Block Base Entrance Before Immigration Operation

On Thursday, about 200 people tried to block vehicles from entering a Coast Guard base in Alameda, Calif., that federal officials were using for upcoming raids. President Trump later called off the operation.

Archbishop of U.S. Anglican Church Is Accused of Sexual Harassment

Another leader in the breakaway denomination has been accused of responding slowly to accusations of abuse and grooming against a lay leader.

A Pile of Rubble: After 123 Years, the East Wing Is Gone

Critics are outraged over President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing to make way for his $300 million ballroom. Others say it was time for change.

Trump’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector Ratchet Up Economic War

After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts.

Family Jumped Off Burning Boat and Spent 30 Hours on Island Near Martha’s Vineyard

The Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued a man, woman and their son who were stranded on a sparsely populated Massachusetts island. The woman died on Thursday.

Trump Calls Off Federal Operation in San Francisco

President Trump said he had halted a planned federal deployment of immigration agents to the city. It was not clear what that meant for the rest of the Bay Area.

Democrats Block Federal Worker Pay Bill as Shutdown Drags On

A Republican measure that would pay essential government employees faltered in the Senate, and the G.O.P. blocked a pair of Democratic bills to pay a broader swath of workers.

Trump Supporters Are Uneasy About Military Actions Against Venezuela

Some conservative policy advisers and commentators, including Laura Loomer and Stephen K. Bannon, are raising questions about the administration’s policy in the region.

How the U.S. Is Working to Shore Up the Gaza Cease-Fire

Vice President JD Vance went to Israel to try to shore up a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent at The New York Times, describes Mr. Vance’s visit.

Bay Area Protesters Try to Block Base Entrance Before Immigration Operation

About 200 people stood in an intersection outside the Coast Guard base in Alameda, Calif., where federal agents were said to be arriving to prepare for an immigration enforcement operation.

Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push

The surprise move could give Democrats two or three additional House seats and is likely to scramble the last couple weeks of campaigning ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

4 Members of Illinois Politician’s Family Are Killed in Helicopter Crash

Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for governor, lost his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, ages 12 and 7, in a helicopter accident in Montana, his campaign said.

Asian American Students Increase at Harvard, as Black Students Decline

The shift mirrors trends at other elite schools after a ban on affirmative action. The Trump administration has said it wants to scrutinize demographics to ensure schools aren’t using racial preferences.

Unlike Trump, Most Who Seek Money for Official Misconduct Face Long Odds

The Federal Tort Claims Act, the law the president invoked to try to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars, is ordinarily a legal labyrinth that few can navigate.

A Girls Basketball Team Gave Up Its Title. Now It’s Getting National Attention.

The team in Oklahoma City forfeited its district championship earlier this year after the coach verified that a scoring error had incorrectly crowned them as winners.

In Seattle as in New York, a Mayoral Race Turns on Generational Change

Mayor Bruce Harrell of Seattle, 67, is facing a challenge from Katie Wilson, 43, who has a penchant for social media and a focus on cost of living, all reminiscent of Zohran Mamdani.

Inside Our Reporter’s Collection of Guantánamo Portraits

Carol Rosenberg, a reporter who has covered the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002, describes a collection of stylized portraits of its detainees in the war against terrorism. The photos were taken as part of a Red Cross program for the detainees to communicate with their families.

A Costly Radio System Faltered When Texas Needed It Most

Motorola won a $7 million contract to modernize Kerr County’s emergency radio system. When a devastating flash flood swept through the county, emergency crews had trouble using it.

A Curious Collaboration Between Prisoners and the Military at Guantánamo

The portraits fill a visual vacuum during a ban on media access to the operation that holds the last 15 U.S. wartime prisoners.

Newsom Says Benioff Is Still ‘Family’ Despite the National Guard Remarks

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a long relationship with Marc Benioff, the chief executive of Salesforce, that dates back to a different era in San Francisco.

See the White House as It Stood and What Trump Envisions

Here's how the White House looked before demolition of the East Wing began, and what the president plans for it.

Pelosi Says Police May Arrest Federal Agents Who Violate California Law

The San Francisco district attorney said in an interview that she came up with the strategy after seeing federal agents repeatedly roughing up people in Los Angeles and Chicago.

A Look Back at the White House East Wing

The East Wing had been a base for the first lady, an entryway for social functions and an emergency bunker.

Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies as His Frustration With Putin Mounts

The sanctions are among the most significant measures that the United States has taken against the Russian energy sector since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

Senator Merkley Rings ‘the Alarm Bells’ on Authoritarianism in Nearly 23-Hour Speech

The Oregon Democrat achieved a goal of topping the previous longest speech by a senator from his state.

The White House Wrecking Ball

President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing has struck a nerve in Washington and beyond.

Trump to Demolish Entire East Wing of White House

President Trump is demolishing the entire East Wing of the White House to make way for a ballroom. Over the summer, Mr. Trump had said that the main building wouldn’t be affected by the construction.

Trump Is Seeking $230 Million From the Justice Dept.

President Trump is demanding about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him by the Justice Department. Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the Justice Department, describes what we know about who’s most likely to be making the decisions.

University of Virginia Makes Deal With White House to Halt Investigations

The Justice Department had been scrutinizing one of the nation’s premier public universities over accusations of civil rights violations.

As Johnson Delays, Grijalva Sues to Be Seated in the House

Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, Democrat of Arizona, along with the state’s attorney general, argued that the speaker had no authority to delay swearing her into office.

Federal Agents Plan a Crackdown in the San Francisco Bay Area

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are being sent to a U.S. Coast Guard base in Alameda, Calif., ahead of an immigration operation in the San Francisco region.

Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing

President Trump initially said the ballroom construction would not dismantle parts of the White House. His officials now say it is cheaper and more structurally sound to simply demolish the East Wing.

Trump Said Black Chicagoans Wanted His ‘Blitz.’ Many Disagree.

Six weeks into the federal crackdown in Chicago, the attack on crime that the president promised hasn’t happened, and many in the city’s Black population haven’t been won over.

As Shutdown Drags and Trump Flexes, Congress Cedes Its Relevance

“It’s like we have given up,” one Republican lawmaker said.

Trump Administration Cuts Cyberdefense Even as Threats Grow

China has penetrated networks that control infrastructure systems and has hacked telecommunications companies.

The U.S. Struggles to Break Out From China’s Grip on Rare Earths

The Trump administration is trying an array of unconventional measures to shore up U.S. rare earths supplies. It remains uncertain whether the strategy will work.

U.S. Strikes 2nd Boat in Pacific as Antidrug Operation Expands

The Trump administration announced a second strike outside the Caribbean, in a campaign against what U.S. officials say are boats carrying drugs bound for the United States.

Former Biden and Senate Counsel to Lead Progressive Legal Group

Phil Brest, a veteran of the judicial confirmation wars, will head the American Constitution Society at a time of legal turmoil.

Maine U.S. Senate Candidate Says He Covered Up Tattoo That Had Nazi Imagery

Graham Platner, a Democrat, had acknowledged the tattoo this week on a podcast. He also sought to distance himself from old Reddit posts that drew criticism.

The NATO chief and Trump will discuss support for Ukraine.

Pelosi Hasn’t Announced Her 2026 Plans. A Top Contender Is Tired of Waiting.

Scott Wiener, a Democratic state legislator, says he can’t afford to keep deferring to Representative Nancy Pelosi.

Driver Crashes Car Into Security Gate Near White House

A man was arrested on Tuesday night after he drove his vehicle into a barricade outside the White House, the Secret Service said. It was not immediately known whether the crash was intentional.

Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances

The president has placed proponents of his false claims into government jobs while dismantling systems built to secure voting, raising fears that he aims to seize authority over elections ahead of next year’s midterms.

Colleges Face a Reckoning: Is a Degree Really Necessary?

Wyoming is one of many states that embraced a campaign to encourage more people to enroll in higher education. Some leaders and students wonder if they reached a limit.

Vehicle Crashes Into Security Gate Outside the White House

The Secret Service said the driver was arrested and there was no longer a threat. President Trump was in the White House at the time, the agency said.

Ecuador Rejects Prosecution of Survivor of U.S. Strike on Vessel

The country has freed the man, one of two survivors of a U.S. military strike on a submersible vessel last week, defying President Trump’s claim that he would be held and prosecuted.

Federal Agents Detain Several Men During New York City Raid

Masked federal agents detained several men in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, near an area where vendors sell illegal counterfeit goods.

Five Major Changes Trump Is Making to the White House

In less than a year, President Trump has already significantly remade the White House. Here is what to know about five key renovations.

What to Know About Trump’s Plan for a Triumphal Arch

President Trump has proposed construction of an arch at the edge of Washington in the style of the Arc de Triomphe as part of the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

SpaceX, Sued by Cards Against Humanity, Settles Trespassing Case

Cards Against Humanity, a popular party game, had accused Elon Musk’s company of squatting on land that it owns near the southern border in Texas.

U.S. Attacks More Boats as Tensions With Venezuela Rise: What’s Happened So Far

The Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, while striking vessels that it says are trafficking drugs.

In Trump’s Washington, Hate Is Not a Deal Breaker

Paul Ingrassia’s nomination illustrated how much antisemitic and hateful rhetoric has been explained away or rewarded by Republicans in power.

With Cease-Fire, Some Pro-Palestinian Protesters Look Back, Ruefully

Activists welcome the truce. But the backlash to their demonstrations, some said, offered sobering lessons about power and politics.

U.S. Marshal and Mexican Immigrant Are Shot During L.A. Traffic Stop

Officials said immigration officers had fired shots after the man rammed a law enforcement vehicle. The immigrant and a deputy marshal were wounded in the shooting.

Trump Dismisses Another Inspector General, Fueling Oversight Concerns

With the firing of the Export-Import Bank’s inspector general, the president has sidelined around two dozen of the watchdogs who seek out fraud and mismanagement in federal agencies.

Federal Agents Detain Man During New York City Raid

Masked federal agents detained a man in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, handcuffing him while he faced the wall of a building.

Jack Smith’s lawyers say he never wiretapped or surveilled lawmakers.

Lawyers for the special counsel, who investigated Donald J. Trump, denied accusations by Republican lawmakers that he had surveilled or spied on senators as part of his inquiry.

Charge Is Dropped Against Man Who Abandoned Dog Before Hurricane

The rescue of Trooper, a bull terrier, off Interstate 75 as Hurricane Milton approached Florida last year inspired a new state law making it a crime to abandon dogs during disasters.

Bear Breaks Into California Zoo to Mingle With Other Bears

Officials at Sequoia Park Zoo have no idea how the young bear got into the zoo and went “nose-to-nose” with the three bears there.

Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

Senior department officials who were defense lawyers for the president and those in his orbit are now in jobs that typically must approve any such payout, underscoring potential ethical conflicts.

A 200-Year-Old Precedent Holds the Key to Trump’s Troop Deployment

The administration says the ruling, stemming from the seizure of an old mare, forbids judges from second-guessing his use of the National Guard.

Man Who Wrote ‘So I Raped You’ Is Sentenced to 2 to 4 Years in Prison

Ian Cleary sent Facebook messages to Shannon Keeler six years after he sexually assaulted her when they were college students in Pennsylvania, prosecutors said.

In a Reversal, Trump Will Not Meet With Putin in Coming Weeks

The back-and-forth was the latest example of President Trump teasing a breakthrough, only to be pulled back by President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

White House Moves Toward Settlement With First Public University

The Trump administration is closing in on a deal with the University of Virginia, four months after government pressure forced the school’s previous president to resign.

Plane Lands After Pilots Fear Someone Is Trying to Enter Cockpit

A problem with an intercom led to uncertainty. No one was hurt.

North Carolina Lawmakers Approve New Map in Effort to Add G.O.P. Congressional Seat

Both state chambers signed off on the new map this week, and the governor cannot veto it, per the State Constitution.

Read pages from Luigi Mangione’s Journal

A journal detailing plans to assassinate a health insurance company executive was found in Luigi Mangione’s possession after he was arrested in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson in December 2024.

Inside Luigi Mangione’s Missing Months

From beers at a Bangkok bar to a climb up Mount Omine in Japan, The Times traced the pivotal months before Mr. Mangione was charged with killing UnitedHealthcare’s C.E.O.

How Trump Played ‘Budgetary Twister’ to Pay Some Workers During the Shutdown

By paying troops and law enforcement officials, the president stretched the limits of his spending powers, posing a fresh test to Congress.

This School Has Taught Native Hawaiians Since 1887. Is That Discrimination?

The admissions policy of Kamehameha Schools gives preference to Native Hawaiians. A new lawsuit calls it “blood-based discrimination.”

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged With Threatening Hakeem Jeffries

The New York man, Christopher Moynihan, appears to be the only rioter so far who has been charged again with committing an offense against an elected official.

This Democrat Lost a Big Race. The Party Is Uneasy About His Return.

Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, lost a race for Senate in 2022. He is likely to run for governor in 2026, while Democrats are eager for new candidates and new ideas.

No Education Department? No Problem, Trump’s Education Secretary Says.

The shutdown means there is, essentially, no Education Department. The latest round of layoffs would leave few workers to enforce special education and civil rights laws.

Trump Nominee for Watchdog Role Is Out After Report of Racist Texts

At least four Republican senators, including the majority leader, signaled their opposition to Paul Ingrassia, the president’s pick to lead the corruption-fighting Office of Special Counsel.

Biden Completes a Course of Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. began radiation therapy last month for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. It is unclear if his treatment has ended.

Some States With Democratic Governors Are Posting Partisan Shutdown Messages on Official Websites

The messages follow a pattern set by the Trump administration, but use notably milder language.

Illinois Officials Ask Supreme Court to Keep Block on Trump’s Chicago Troop Deployment

A Supreme Court ruling, while technically temporary, could set the ground rules for National Guard deployments elsewhere in the country.

White House Demolishes Facade of East Wing to Build Trump’s Ballroom

The planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom now under construction off the back of the East Wing is nearly twice the square footage of the executive residence and could almost double the footprint of the White House complex.

Congressional Democrats Investigate Arrests of Americans During Raids

Representative Robert Garcia and Senator Richard Blumenthal started an inquiry to examine reports of misconduct by immigration agents, focusing on the arrests of citizens.

All but 2 Universities Decline a Trump Offer of Preferential Funding

One of the two, Vanderbilt University, signaled it had reservations.

Air Traffic Controllers Could Soon Be Getting No Pay

Controllers have already received one reduced check, because the shutdown began in the middle of a pay period. The next pay date, Oct. 28, will be the first fully missed paycheck.

Justice Department Scrutinizes a Trip Fani Willis Took to the Bahamas

President Trump has said that Ms. Willis, the prosecutor who brought election interference charges against him two years ago in Georgia, “should be prosecuted.”

Your November Election Guide (Yes, This November)

It’s not a presidential election year, or even the midterms, but races this fall will offer a sense of voters’ moods in the first year of the new Trump administration.

White House Works to Preserve Gaza Deal Amid Concerns About Netanyahu

The Trump administration strategy is to try to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel from resuming an all-out assault against Hamas, U.S. officials said.

Man Who Fled to Europe Gets at Least 5 Years for Rape, Prosecutors Say

A judge in Utah said that statements from women indicated that Nicholas Rossi, 38, was a “serial abuser of women.” He faces sentencing in another rape case next month.

Comey Attacks Charges as Vindictive and Prosecutor as Improperly Named

Motions by lawyers for the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, sought to dismiss the case in a two-front assault.

Part of White House Is Reduced to Rubble. Trump’s Ballroom Will Rise in Its Place.

The president had pledged that construction wouldn’t “interfere with the current building,” a promise that always seemed unrealistic given the grand scale of the plans.

Trying to Loosen China’s Grip on Critical Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia

The United States hopes to become less dependent on China by increasing access to mineral-rich countries. Rare earth metals are vital to an array of modern industries.

Daniel Naroditsky, Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 29

He earned the highest title in the chess world at 17 and built a career as an accomplished chess teacher, commentator and author.

Man Is Arrested After Threatening to Open Fire at Atlanta Airport, Police Say

The man, Billy J. Cagle, 49, was arrested after family members told the police that he was headed to the airport, “in their words, ‘to shoot it up,’” Atlanta’s police chief said.

Trump Hopes Argentina Can Help Bring Down Meat Prices

President Trump’s plan to import red meat runs counter to his philosophy of increasing domestic production, and has angered cattle ranchers in the United States.

Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump’s Oregon Troop Deployment

Deployment can move forward, for now, under a preliminary ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. But legal wrangling will likely continue.

Scott Perry Says Democrats ‘Hate the Military,’ Echoing Trump’s Attacks

The remarks by the Republican House member from Pennsylvania align with efforts by the president and G.O.P. leaders to portray the political left as un-American.

A Boston Restaurant Displayed Whitey Bulger’s Mug Shot. An Uproar Ensued.

The owners of Savin Bar & Kitchen have so far rejected requests from residents to remove photos of gangsters who terrorized the city for decades.

Airlines Told to Disregard Gender-Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’

Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”

Other Brazen Art Heists Like the Louvre Jewelry Theft

The robbery at the Paris museum on Sunday is only the latest in a long line of breaches.

Supreme Court Will Weigh Gun Restrictions for Drug Users

The Second Amendment case tests a federal law used to convict Hunter Biden that bars drug users and addicts from possessing guns.

Lawmaker Demands Hearing on U.S. Strikes on Boats in Caribbean

Representative Adam Smith said the Trump administration had failed to provide a legal rationale for killing rather than arresting drug trafficking suspects.

Federal Officials Defend Use of Tear Gas in Chicago Immigration Crackdown

A federal judge questioned the officials on Monday as part of a lawsuit in which protesters and others say that their constitutional rights have been violated.

To Fight ICE, Portland’s Leaders Turn to What They Know Best: Zoning

Portland, Ore., is well known for its dense laws on land use. Now, under pressure from its liberal residents, the city is using those restrictions against immigrant detention.

How Trump Aims to Redefine the Military

President Trump and his defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, have been reshaping the way the U.S. military works. David Sanger, who covers the White House and national security for The New York Times, explains how Trump has been using the military lately.

Trump Reiterates His Intention to Send Troops to San Francisco

Such a move could increase the already high tension between the president and California officials

For Alaskan Evacuees, Home Is Gone, With No Return in Sight

Their communities devastated from last weekend’s storm, many are in shelters in Anchorage and facing life in a completely different world.

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

The mishap, during an anniversary celebration for the Marine Corps attended by the vice president and defense secretary, underscores safety concerns that Gov. Gavin Newsom voiced before Saturday’s event at Camp Pendleton.

U.S. Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Smuggling Drugs for Colombian Rebels

It was the seventh known strike in President Trump’s military campaign of attacking, rather than arresting, those suspected of running drugs in the Caribbean.

1 Dead and 13 Injured in Hit-and-Run at a Child’s Birthday Party

The driver fled the scene after ramming a vehicle into a group of people, including children, outside a Maryland home Saturday night. The police on Monday said the crash was accidental.

Trump Posts Fake Video of Himself Flying a ‘King Trump’ Jet Over Protesters

President Trump shared what appeared to be an A.I.-generated video on social media. It shows Mr. Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet that dumps brown liquid on demonstrators.

Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The spending showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many of them assail but concede is too politically risky to undo.

A Squalid Building, a Tip to the Feds, and Then ‘Straight-Up Chaos’

An immigration raid on an apartment building in Chicago followed years of problems with crime, and neglect by landlords. It swept up dozens of U.S. citizens who were detained in the middle of the night.

It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump

In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters have been inundated with ads linking Republican candidates to the president. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity to forge a more positive message.

The Democratic Mayor Who Thinks Cities Are Handling Trump Wrong

Mayor John Whitmire of Houston believes the best way to govern a diverse, immigrant-heavy city in the current political climate is by keeping your head down and your ambitions modest.

Vance Flexes Marines’ Might as Mass Protests Against Trump’s Agenda Take Place

Vice President JD Vance’s trip to a military base in California illustrated rising tensions between the federal government and Democratic leaders.

Woman Who Tried to Let Her Twin Take Blame for Fatal Buggy Crash Gets 4 Years in Prison

The crash killed two Amish children and injured two others in rural Minnesota in 2023.

Large Protests Flood Streets to Denounce Trump

Known as No Kings Day, the demonstrations built off a similar event in June.

White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats

The Health and Human Services and Homeland Security Departments were among the agencies posting messages that blamed Democrats for the federal shutdown.

Jury Awards $19.7 Million to 6 Bystanders Wounded in Denver Police Shooting

The bystanders were injured when a Denver police officer fired, while facing a crowd of people, at an armed man outside a bar in 2022.

Case Against Bolton Raises Questions Over Justice Dept.’s Use of Espionage Act

The allegations in his case are a pointed example of when classified information tumbles into nonsecure places, either by accident or from recklessness by someone trusted to keep it safe.

U.S. Is Repatriating Survivors of Its Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel

Two men rescued by the U.S. military after it attacked a boat in the Caribbean Sea were being sent to their home countries of Colombia and Ecuador, President Trump said.

Scenes From a Day of Mass Protests

With signs and chants, protesters take part in ‘No Kings’ rallies focused on what they see as overreach by the Trump administration.

Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem, Costing $172 Million

Public documents show the Department of Homeland Security has contracted to purchase a pair of top-of-the-line Gulfstream jets for the secretary and other top officials.

‘No More Trump!’: Protesters Denouncing the President Unite Across the Country

Large crowds turned out at “No Kings" rallies on Saturday that took place in large cities and small towns nationwide.

Police Break Up Lego Theft Ring, Recovering Hundreds of Beheaded Figurines

Officials said they had discovered tens of thousands of Lego pieces at a California home and arrested a man who trafficked in the stolen collectibles.

White House’s Aggressive Tactics Are Complicating Its Education Agenda

The Trump administration alienated many elite schools in its latest effort to overhaul higher education, so it looked elsewhere for allies.

There Are Lessons From the Nixon Era in Trump’s Attempts to Freeze Spending

Half a century ago, Congress protected its power of the purse, and conservatives balked at letting presidents disobey lawmakers’ instructions.

The Shutdown Is Stretching On. Trump Doesn’t Seem to Mind.

As the shutdown nears a fourth week, President Trump has pushed his political opponents to further dig in.

What Powers Does the Border Patrol Have Across the Country?

The Trump administration is increasingly relying on the agency for immigration enforcement within the U.S.

A Camp Mystic Security Guard Saved Dozens. He’s Still ‘Too Numb to Cry.’

In interviews with The New York Times, the guard, Glenn Juenke, offered the most detailed firsthand account yet of what staff members did as floodwaters rose at the Texas camp in July.

The Border Patrol’s Blueprint for American Cities

The U.S. Border Patrol is expanding its mission to major cities across America, and building a splashy social media campaign to promote it. We joined them in Chicago — hundreds of miles away from the nearest foreign border — to observe how the agency’s mission has changed.

Military Fired Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday

Rounds were fired on Friday across Interstate 5 as part of a test for Saturday’s event in Southern California. The state shut a section of the freeway.

10 Injured in Balcony Collapse in Cincinnati

People gathered at a house near the University of Cincinnati tumbled to the ground from a third-floor balcony, fire officials said. One person was in critical condition

U.S. Agency That Protects Nuclear Arsenal to Furlough Workers

The National Nuclear Security Administration said 1,400 workers would be affected by Monday.

Trump Hesitant to Give Ukraine Missiles, Pushing for Cease-Fire With Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine pressed the Trump administration on Friday for long-range missiles to strike deep within Russia. Trump is proposing more negotiations between Zelensky and President Vladimir Putin in the coming weeks.

A bid to give Charlie Kirk an honorary degree from the Air Force Academy was withdrawn.

Backing Off Tomahawk Suggestion, Trump Again Defers to Putin

At the White House, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made the case for why a weapons sale would help end the war. Mr. Trump at first seemed receptive, then expressed reservations.

Prosecutor Who Rejected Trump’s Pressure to Charge James Is Fired

The dismissal was the latest fallout from attempts by career Justice Department officials to impede the president’s wide-ranging campaign of retribution. The prosecutor’s deputy was also fired.

Tennessee Officials Sue Over National Guard Presence in Memphis

Backed by a liberal-leaning legal nonprofit, seven Tennessee officials filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the deployment of troops in Memphis.

Alaska Governor Says Storm Recovery Could Keep Evacuees Away for 18 Months

After the remnants of a typhoon devastated villages in western Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked President Trump for federal help in the recovery process.

Vermont Legislator Resigns Over Racist Texts in Republican Group Chat

The G.O.P. officials who participated in a group text chat have faced calls to step down. State Senator Samuel Douglass was the group’s only elected member.

2 Pennsylvania Psychics Stole Over $600,000 to Remove Curses, Prosecutors Say

One woman alone gave more than half a million dollars in cash and luxury items to remove the “black magic” hindering her love and happiness, the authorities said.

Trump Seeks to Build a Triumphal Arch in Washington for Nation’s 250th Birthday

The arch will stand in the middle of the traffic roundabout at the end of Arlington Memorial Bridge, across from the Lincoln Memorial.

Judge Orders Some Federal Agents to Turn on Body Cameras in Chicago Area

The order comes as the Trump administration has carried out an immigration crackdown in the region.

Federal Prosecutors Downgrade Charge Against David Huerta to a Misdemeanor

Mr. Huerta, a prominent labor leader in California, was initially charged with a felony after his arrest during an immigration raid in Los Angeles this summer.

The Democratic Age Wars Begin

Democrats are battling each other over age, with the nation’s oldest president in office.

Santos Is Released After Trump Commutes His Sentence

George Santos’s lawyer said the disgraced former congressman was freed from a New Jersey prison around 10 p.m. on Friday. He served less than three months on his fraud conviction.

Food Stamp Benefits May Run Out in November, Officials Warn

If the government shutdown continues, millions of low-income people are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

U.S. Empties Migrant Detention Space at Guantánamo

A group of 18 detainees had been held at the offshore base for less than a week. They were deported days before a court hearing where lawyers are challenging the holding of migrants there.

University of Virginia Won’t Join White House’s Compact for Colleges

It was the fifth school in a matter of days to refuse an offer of preferential funding treatment from the government, even as the White House has threatened schools that do not sign up.

Plastic Bag Makers to Pay California $1.7 Million for False Recycling Claims

The state also announced it was suing three other companies that it said illegally marketed their plastic bags as being recyclable when they were not.

Funding Runs Out for Federal Courts, Threatening Delays and Staff Shortages

The office that administers the federal court system said that as of Monday, the judiciary will not have funding to sustain “full, paid operations.”

Benioff Apologizes for Saying Trump Should Send Troops to San Francisco

Marc Benioff, the chief executive of Salesforce, said he no longer believed that National Guard troops were needed in the city.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

The president has mobilized state-based military forces to U.S. cities over the objections of state and local officials.

Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbean

About 10,000 U.S. troops and dozens of military aircraft and ships are in the region as the Trump administration increases pressure on Venezuela.

U.S. Detains 2 Survivors of Latest Military Strike in Caribbean

The capture of prisoners presents a major new set of legal and policy problems for the Trump administration in its escalating campaign.

U.S. Stakes Taxpayer Money on Big Argentina Bet

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s multibillion-dollar bailout of a serial defaulter raises the specter of losses for the United States.

Massachusetts School Employee Dies After Trying to Restrain Student

The student, 14, has been charged with assault.

Some Chicago Businesses Feeling the Impact of Trump’s Immigration Blitz

More customers and workers are staying home, they say, leading to lower revenue and worries of wider economic repercussions for the city.

Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Mishandling Classified Documents

Mr. Bolton appeared in federal court in Greenbelt, Md., a day after he was indicted by a grand jury.

Trump Pushes Indiana Lawmakers to Redraw State Maps

A call Friday morning by the president to Republican state senators is part of an escalating pressure campaign by the White House.

Trump Officials Appeal Challenge to Their Efforts to Restrict D.E.I.

A federal judge had previously stopped the administration from cutting off billions to schools that have diversity and equity programs.

Judge to Broaden Order Blocking Many Layoffs as Trump Seeks More Cuts

Officials at some agencies had left open the possibility of layoffs in court filings, but a federal judge said she would widen an initial ban on the cuts.

For Ukraine, Budapest brings back painful memories of security promises broken.

How Would Putin, Who Faces an International Arrest Warrant, Get to Hungary to See Trump?

Questions loom about whether the Russian president might be subject to arrest while traversing the airspace of International Criminal Court members.

Senators Move to Force Vote to Bar Ground Strikes in Venezuela

The bid comes after the Senate rejected a similar measure to curb President Trump’s attacks against alleged drug runners in the Caribbean Sea.

The Guilt of Not Being Bilingual

A new comic book exhibit showed me how the genre has grown, but it also stirred up other feelings.

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Federal prosecutors accused a man in Louisiana of participating in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on Thursday.

U.S. Says Louisiana Man Joined Hamas-Led 2023 Attack on Israel

The man appeared in court on Friday morning, after federal prosecutors accused him of joining Gazan militants in attacking Israel and lying to obtain a U.S. visa.

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Federal prosecutors accused a man in Louisiana of participating in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on Thursday.

What We Know About the Latest ‘No Kings’ Protests

The nationwide protests are playing out as a federal government shutdown lingers and troops are being deployed in cities.

Universities Are Standing Up to Trump

A White House proposal for special funding treatment crossed a line for several schools. Some say it feels like a turning point in the federal government’s battle with higher education.

Tyler James Williams on Why Eddie Murphy Is His Idol

Tyler James Williams, who stars in the sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” shared how Eddie Murphy has inspired his acting career. Mr. Williams also dishes on why he can’t stop watching reality television.

Nory Doesn’t Go to School Here Anymore

ICE deported 17-year-old Nory Sontay Ramos and her mother. Devastation met them in Guatemala.

Top San Francisco Lawmaker Expected to Challenge Nancy Pelosi in Primary

Ms. Pelosi, 85, has not yet said whether she will run again. The challenge would be the latest example of the Democratic Party facing a push for generational change.

Salesforce Offers Its Services to Boost Trump’s Immigration Force

The San Francisco-based firm has told ICE that it could use A.I. to help the agency nearly triple its staff. The company’s C.E.O., once a progressive tech titan, has embraced President Trump.

In Virginia A.G. Debate, Spotlight Is on Democratic Candidate’s Violent Texts

Jay Jones apologized for his threatening messages and tried to tie his opponent, Jason Miyares, to President Trump’s policies.

Small Plane Crashes in Michigan, Killing 3

The cause of the plane crash was not immediately known, officials said.

Police Warn Against Pranking People With A.I. Images of Homeless Intruder

Law enforcement departments in several states said that an online trend in which people are tricked into believing a homeless man is in their homes could have dangerous consequences.

How the Bolton Indictment Compares to Trump’s Classified Documents Case

Some charges against the onetime national security adviser resemble the dropped case against President Trump, but there are also differences.

Trump Announces Proposals to Make I.V.F. More Affordable

The president unveiled several policy proposals on Thursday aimed at reducing the costs of in vitro fertilization. They included a deal with a pharmaceutical company to lower drug costs, and guidance encouraging employers to offer infertility coverage directly to workers.

Wisconsin Man Used TikTok to Call for the Killing of ICE Agents, U.S. Says

Andrew Stanton, 38, was charged with threatening federal law enforcement officers, whom he said should be shot. He pleaded not guilty and remains in custody.

Parties Brace for a Political Future Without the Voting Rights Act

After the Supreme Court appeared poised to weaken a key provision of the landmark civil rights law, both parties began to reckon with an uncertain future.

Trump Warns Hamas of Strikes if Violence in Gaza Continues

The president later clarified that the United States would not be involved in such an action.

Read the Indictment of John R. Bolton

The 18-count indictment accused Mr. Bolton, a national security adviser during the first Trump presidency, of using an email account to send “diary” notes about his day-to-day activities in 2018 and 2019. The indictment charges that many of those notes included “national defense information,” including details classified as top secret.

John Bolton Indicted Over Handling of Classified Information

Mr. Bolton, a Trump aide turned critic, is part of a string of presidential foes to become prosecutorial targets. But his case gained momentum in the Biden administration.

Terrorism Charges Against Antifa ‘Cell’ Show Administration’s Focus on the Left

President Trump has spoken at times of antifa as though it were a clear-cut extremist organization, but the movement is a decentralized collection of loosely affiliated groups.

Appeals Court Maintains Block on Trump’s Troop Deployment to Illinois

“Political opposition is not rebellion,” wrote a Seventh Circuit panel, rejecting an attempt by the Trump administration to remove an order by a trial court judge.

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

Adm. Alvin Holsey is leaving less than a year into his tenure, and as the Pentagon escalates attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea.

Trump’s Unilateral Spending Cuts Complicate Shutdown Deal

Democrats want guarantees that President Trump will not continue to claw back spending, ignoring any agreement they strike. But he has promised to keep defying Congress.

Penn and U.S.C. Become Latest Universities to Reject White House Deal

The schools said no to the Trump administration’s offer of federal funding preferences in exchange for complying with certain requirements, such as protecting conservative voices.

JB Pritzker Won $1.4 Million Playing Blackjack in Las Vegas

The Illinois governor reported the winnings on his 2024 tax returns, which his campaign released this week. “I was incredibly lucky,” he said.

After ‘Productive’ Call, Trump Plans Another Meeting With Putin

President Trump has come close to imposing penalties on Russia several times, only to backtrack after talking with President Vladimir Putin and raising hopes for a diplomatic solution to the war.

Hacked Airport P.A. Systems Broadcast Anti-Trump and Pro-Hamas Messages

The hacks at four North American airports raised fresh concerns over the security of noncritical but highly visible airport infrastructure. The airports said the disruption was minimal.

McConnell Stumbles and Falls at the Capitol

The former Senate Republican leader has had a series of health episodes, including falls, in recent years. He plans to retire in 2027.

U.S. B-52s and Helicopters Fly Near Venezuela in Show of Threats

The Trump administration is sharply increasing U.S. military pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro.

‘Godfather of Silicon Valley’ Quits Board Over Benioff’s Backing of Trump

Ron Conway stepped down from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm after the company’s chief executive, Marc Benioff, said he supported President Trump and wanted the National Guard to come to San Francisco.

She Self-Deported. Now She and Other Crime Survivors Are Suing ICE.

Lawyers argue that the agency’s new policies have led to the detention and removal of victims of domestic violence and trafficking, despite their legal protections.

Harvard’s Wealth Is Growing, Despite Trump’s Attacks on Its Funds

In its latest financial report, Harvard said its endowment grew even bigger in the last fiscal year. But it still faces financial problems because of federal cuts.

Hailing an Era of ‘Trump Babies,’ White House Unveils I.V.F. Proposals

The president announced a deal with a pharmaceutical company aimed at reducing costs among a suite of plans.

Minor Quake Strikes San Francisco Bay Area an Hour Before Annual Drill

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

Russia Is Arming Drones With North Korean Cluster Weapons, Report Says

Though Pyongyang has largely pulled its soldiers off the front lines in Ukraine, it is expanding the types of ammunition it supplies to Russia.

Trump Was Not the Only President Who Tried to Force Migrants to Leave

For decades, the United States tried to push undocumented people to self-deport, but success has often depended on coercion.

Judge Says Immigration Agents Must Wear Body Cameras in Chicago

The federal judge said she was “profoundly concerned” that federal agents might have violated earlier limits that she had set as the Trump administration has carried out an immigration crackdown.

New Oklahoma Superintendent Rescinds Bible Mandate

The superintendent said he had “no plans” to enforce his predecessor’s mandate to put Bibles in public school classrooms, which was being fought in court.

Ossoff Walks Political Tightrope in Georgia as Shutdown Drags On

For Jon Ossoff, the most endangered Senate Democrat, the shutdown fight could rally support among some voters, but risks alienating others in a state President Trump won in 2024.

What to Know About the California Special Election

Some 23 million voters have received mail ballots for the Nov. 4 election. The only statewide measure this fall is a redistricting plan spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Chicagoans Resist I.C.E. Agents

Immigration agents are using aggressive tactics. Residents of the sanctuary city are trying to resist them.

Can You Trademark Peanut Butter and Jelly? Smucker’s Says Yes.

In a lawsuit, Smucker’s accused Trader Joe’s of selling a copycat version of Uncrustables, its popular, thaw-and-eat peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches.

Faulty Engineering Among Causes of Titan Submersible Implosion, N.T.S.B. Concludes

Federal investigators blamed experimental designs, undetected damage and construction flaws for the death of all five people aboard the submersible headed to the Titanic wreckage.

Life on the Run Was Just the Latest Twist in an Escaped Inmate’s Saga

In May, 10 inmates escaped from a jail in New Orleans, highlighting the facility’s chronic problems. Derrick Groves was at large for months.

Pentagon Reporters Walk Out, Rejecting New Press Rules

Journalists with access to the Pentagon turned in their badges on Wednesday instead of agreeing to a revised press policy that newsroom leaders say violates the First Amendment. The New York Times and others refused to sign, but at least one organization, One America News, did.

A Military Celebration Sparks Another Newsom-Trump Feud

Gov. Gavin Newsom had feared that the ceremony would send missiles over Interstate 5, but the Marines later said that its “live-fire” would be contained.

Trump Hosts Dinner for Wealthy Donors to White House Ballroom

The president lauded dozens of executives and businesspeople for the “tremendous amounts of money” they have pledged for his project, which has prompted ethical concerns.

As Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Expires, He Puts New Restrictions in Place

The terms of the new order indicate that federal agencies will be hiring only with the approval of his political appointees.

Trump Administration Decimates Birth Control Office in Layoffs

The layoffs have raised fears that the administration could be effectively ending an initiative that provides contraception for millions of low-income women.

Trump Names More Foes He Wants Prosecuted as Bondi and Patel Look On

Top officials, unwilling to fight for the independence of their institutions, watched on Wednesday as President Trump continued his pursuit of controlling law enforcement.

Boy and Girl Face Rape and Attempted Murder Charges in Attack on 5-Year-Old

Prosecutors in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, filed the charges in juvenile court. The victim’s mother wrote on social media that her daughter was found “unresponsive and unrecognizable.”

When the Trump Guardrails Fall

The president’s second term is telling us a lot about the constraints that he faced during his first administration.

American Flag With Swastika Is Found in Republican Congressman’s Office

Representative Dave Taylor of Ohio condemned the symbol as “vile” and said his office was investigating with the U.S. Capitol Police.

F.B.I. Agent Who Raped 3 Women at Tattoo Parlors He Ran Gets 60 Years in Prison

The man, who has since been fired by the F.B.I., maintains the conduct was consensual, his lawyer said.

Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money

The president gave Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay members of the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional authority to decide federal spending.

Newsom Rejects Bills Providing Benefits to Slavery Descendants

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vetoed bills that would have provided tangible benefits to those descendants, though he approved a state agency to determine who qualifies for potential reparations.

Hegseth Warns U.S. Will Impose ‘Costs’ on Russia if Peace Efforts Falter

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered unusually strong criticism of Russia, just as Ukraine seeks American Tomahawk missiles.

Part of a 4,200-Year-Old Human Skull Is Found Along an Indiana Riverbank

The bone fragment, found in June, “is a powerful and humbling reminder that people have walked this land, our home in Fayette County, for millennia,” the county’s coroner said.

Voting Rights Act Could Be Undercut Following Supreme Court Hearing

If the Supreme Court justices determine that lawmakers may not consider race in drawing district maps, the repercussions for the country’s political balance could be widespread.

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

Brown was the second university to turn down the deal, which would have given a funding preference to universities that agreed to certain requirements.

The Lonely House Republican Still Coming to Work During the Shutdown

Representative Kevin Kiley of California has criticized his own party for keeping the House out of session during the shutdown. He is battling boredom and disaffection as the stalemate drags on.

Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People

The proposals would transform a program aimed at helping the most vulnerable people in the world into one that gives preference to mostly white people who say they are being persecuted.

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.

Trump Allies Push to Bolster Putin-Backed Balkans Leader

An influence campaign has relied on allies of the president, including Rudolph W. Giuliani, to cast a Serbian politician as a victim of political persecution.

Schumer Calls on Trump and G.O.P. to Condemn Young Republicans’ Texts

The top Senate Democrat said the president and Republican leaders had an “obligation to denounce vile rhetoric,” even when it comes from within their own party.

Could a Supreme Court Ruling on Election Maps Affect the Midterms? Timing Matters.

A prohibition on the use of race in drawing electoral districts could allow states to redraw legislative lines before voting begins next year.

A second perilous challenge to the Voting Rights Act awaits.

The justices will decide next month whether to hear an appeal from a ruling that would shut down almost all lawsuits under the law.

Racist and Homophobic Texts From Young Republican Officials Prompt Backlash

Some local G.O.P. officials who participated in the text exchanges are losing their jobs or being pressured to resign. But top Republicans have been dismissive.

Some states have their own voting rights laws inspired by the federal statute.

Experts say at least nine states could face legal challenges over those laws if the Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act.

U.S. to Take Control of More Companies to Counter China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dominance of rare earths calls for a more assertive American industrial policy.

Grijalva, Now Certified in Arizona, Demands Again That Johnson Seat Her

Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva appeared at the Capitol with other Arizona Democrats on Wednesday to criticize the Republican speaker for continuing to refuse to swear her in.

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Florida Grand Jury Hears Evidence in Investigation of Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis

The inquiry is focused on $10 million that the charity received last year, then gave to political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis defeat a ballot measure.

Jack Smith Appears in Video on Behalf of Fired Justice Department Workers

A group of former Justice Department employees used the video to criticize the Trump administration’s dismissal of prosecutors and agents, including those who worked on cases related to the president.

Why did Louisiana switch sides in this case?

Here are the ‘non-African-American’ voters behind the case.

‘Politics drove this map.’ How Louisiana settled on its district lines.

Who are the lawyers appearing before the court?

Rearguments are rare, and they can signal major upheavals.

A characteristic move of the court led by Chief Justice Roberts is to go big only after an initial encounter, as it did in the Citizens United campaign finance case.

A Supreme Court decision brought two Black representatives to Congress.

Voting Rights Act’s Impact Has Reached Far Outside the South

While the 1965 law was adopted in response to discriminatory practices in southern states, it has affected states and localities nationwide.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Firing Government Workers During Shutdown

Labor groups are set to square off against the Trump administration one day after the president renewed his threat to cut “Democrat programs.”

The Voting Rights Act has faced skepticism from the court for decades.

The case will test what is left of the Voting Rights Act after the Shelby County ruling.

In 2013, a divided Supreme Court effectively gutted the key provision of the law, but it left another tool intact. Now that provision, too, may be at risk.

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U.S. Says It Revoked Visas of Some People Who Criticized Charlie Kirk

The State Department’s X account listed six examples of people who it said had made comments about the assassination of Mr. Kirk, a right-wing activist, and said it was withdrawing their visas.

Trump Threatens Spain With Higher Tariffs Over Defense Spending

President Trump said he was considering “trade punishment through tariffs” over Spain’s refusal to increase its military spending.

Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Run for Senator Markey’s Seat in Massachusetts

Mr. Moulton, a 46-year-old fellow Democrat, released a video emphasizing the age difference between himself and Mr. Markey, 79.

The Shutdown Enters Its Third Week

Cuts to transportation and energy. Funding for food assistance and the military. Here’s the latest from the shutdown.

State Department Adviser Charged With Illegally Storing Classified Documents

Ashley Tellis, an expert on South Asian affairs, was arrested after the F.B.I. said federal agents found hundreds of pages of sensitive government records at his home in Virginia.

What Are Tomahawk Missiles, and Why Might Trump Give Them to Ukraine?

Ukraine could receive a newly developed land-based launcher to strike Moscow and beyond.

Supreme Court Appears to Back Flexibility for Police for Warrantless Entry in Emergency

Montana is defending the actions of law enforcement officers who did not have a warrant when they responded to a possibly suicidal Army veteran.

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Key Provision of Voting Rights Act

In a dispute over a Louisiana voting map, the justices grappled with whether there should be a time limit on using race as a factor in carving up voting districts.

In This Small Mississippi Delta City, Even Adults Race Home to Beat Curfew

In Greenville this year, leaders imposed a strict curfew to curb gun violence. So far, the approach is working, even as some question how far a city should go to fight crime.

Trump Awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump said he raced back from the Middle East peace talks to posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was assassinated last month.

Accused Arsonist of Pennsylvania Governor’s Home Pleads Guilty

The man accused of firebombing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence in April pleaded guilty after prosecutors showed surveillance footage of the crime.

Katie Porter Says She ‘Fell Short’ in Viral Video Moments

Videos surfaced last week showing the former congresswoman belittling a television reporter and berating an aide. Porter, who is running for California governor, pledged to do better.

Woman Is Granted a Protective Order Against Florida Congressman

Representative Cory Mills’s former girlfriend, Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States, told a judge that he had threatened to release sexually explicit videos of her.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Transfer of Miami Property for Trump Library

A judge said that a state college had failed to provide reasonable public notice before taking steps to convey the land it owned.

ICE Is Cracking Down on Chicago. Some Chicagoans Are Fighting Back.

Residents have begun forming volunteer groups to monitor their neighborhoods for federal immigration agents. Others honk their horns or blow whistles when they see agents nearby.

Trump Awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump presented the medal to Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

Share Your Videos of ICE Interactions

The Times is looking for examples of interactions between federal immigration agents and residents across the country.

Trump Says He May Give Tomahawks to Ukraine. Is He Bluffing?

President Trump’s threats to provide the missiles to Ukraine, whether he follows through on them or not, are a sign of his growing frustration with Moscow.

White House Guts Education Department With More Layoffs

About a fifth of the agency’s remaining staff was affected, including employees working on special education, funding for low-income students and civil rights enforcement.

Jack Smith Calls Idea That Politics Infected Trump Prosecutions ‘Ludicrous’

The former special counsel’s first extended remarks since resigning in January were released the same day House Republicans summoned him to testify.

Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The New York Times.

U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry

The departures of Todd Gilbert and his deputy in the Western District of Virginia show the pressure being brought on prosecutors to pursue the president’s perceived foes.

Trump Renews Threat to Cut ‘Democrat Programs’ During Shutdown

The president said his administration was “closing up Democrat programs that we disagree with, and they’re never going to open again.” He promised to release a list of programs by Friday.

Dallin H. Oaks Named President of the Mormon Church

The church, which has more than 17 million members around the world, had been officially without a leader since Russell M. Nelson died.

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says

In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.

ICE Sends More Migrants to Guantánamo Bay, Resuming Operations

The offshore holding sites had been empty since Oct. 1. The nationalities of the new arrivals were not immediately known.

Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones’s Appeal of Payment to Sandy Hook Families

Mr. Jones was ordered to pay $1.4 billion in damages to families who lost children in the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Conn.

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence

Under a plea agreement, Cody Balmer will be imprisoned for 25 to 50 years for attempted murder and other charges in the attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg in April.

Trump to Award Posthumous Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk

President Trump was scheduled to attend a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday to honor the influential right-wing activist, who was assassinated last month.

Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Favorite to Lead New York City

Our reporters explore his skyrocket, his life and his appeal.

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

Trump Dangles $20 Billion Lifeline for Argentina, With Strings Attached

President Trump said the economic support is contingent on whether his political ally, President Javier Milei of Argentina, remains in power.

Where Jews and Arab Americans Live Side by Side, Renewed Hope

Detroit has one of the largest Arab American populations and a vibrant Jewish community. Both groups feel some relief, and lingering doubt.

Will the Supreme Court Use a Louisiana Case to Gut the Voting Rights Act?

The justices have shown a willingness to chip away at the landmark civil rights legislation. A Louisiana case could unravel much of its remaining power.

Drug Smugglers Change Supply Routes to Evade U.S. Warships

With the United States surging its military presence in the region and bombing boats, countries in the Caribbean are seeing more flights carrying illegal drugs.

Inside a New Bible-Infused Texas English Curriculum

This school year, many Texas districts are teaching from an elementary curriculum that features extensive content about the Christian faith, according to a New York Times analysis.

Alaska Flooding Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Missing

The three people had been reported missing from Kwigillingok, a low-lying village along the Bering Sea that was hit by remnants of Typhoon Halong.

Trump’s Two Minds on China Sow a Chaotic Few Days

The president’s bellicose vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach.

4 People Arrested in Deadly Mississippi Shooting

The shooting in Leland, Miss., which killed six people, was the deadliest of three across the state over the weekend.

Sue Goldie Has Parkinson’s Disease

An acclaimed researcher is an expert at explaining complicated problems. Now she has to confront the most vexing question: What is happening to her?

North Carolina Republicans Plan to Redraw Congressional Map to Add a Seat

The Trump administration has pushed Republican leaders to redraw House district maps before the midterm elections next year. His party already holds 10 of North Carolina’s 14 congressional seats.

What Happened to Campus Activism Against the War in Gaza?

Protests swept campuses after the war began. But tough discipline, pushed by Republicans, curbed a student movement that was one of the largest since the Vietnam War.

Ex-Student Stabs 3 Staff Members at California Special Needs School, Police Say

Two of the staff members at the Switzer Learning Center in Torrance, Calif., were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the third was treated at the scene, the authorities said.

Part Enabler, Part Buffer: The Bind of the Justice Dept.’s No. 2

Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, has helped usher in President Trump’s retribution campaign. But he faces anger on the right for resisting some of the most extreme measures.

Small Plane Crashes on Massachusetts Highway, Killing 2

One person on the ground was injured when a plane crashed on a grassy highway median, forcing the closure of Interstate 195 in both directions in Dartmouth, Mass., officials said.

One Last March of the Penguins: Miami Says Farewell to Its Seaquarium

The aquatic park, a South Florida landmark for 70 years and also the subject of complaints over animal rights, drew visitors on Sunday before closing for good.

Originalist ‘Bombshell’ Complicates Case on Trump’s Power to Fire Officials

As the Supreme Court seems poised to expand the president’s power, a leading scholar whose work the justices have often cited issued a provocative dissent.

Fragments of 2003 Cable Detail Torture in a Secret C.I.A. Prison

An interrogator covertly used a power drill and handgun to menace a prisoner, without permission from the agency’s headquarters.

Dozens Rescued in Remote Alaskan Villages in Storm That Swept Away Homes

The Coast Guard and the Alaska National Guard were conducting search-and-rescue operations in two villages along the Bering Sea on Sunday.

A Tennessee Sheriff Becomes the Face of Grief After Plant Explosion

The blast that killed 16 people has left area residents reeling, including Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County, who has fought back tears in his public briefings.

2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Semitrailers Near Texas Airfield

It was unknown what led up to the crash on Sunday afternoon near Hicks Airfield outside of Fort Worth.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Actress, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the vibrant and sometimes unconventional actress, author and filmmaker, has died. Representatives have not said where or when Ms. Keaton died or cited a cause.

Trump Has Not Ruled Out Invoking Insurrection Act to Deploy National Guard, Vance Says

Vice President JD Vance asserted in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that crime was “out of control” in major U.S. cities.

Trump is headed to Israel and Egypt.

In Israel, he plans to meet with hostage families and address the Knesset, and in Egypt, he will help lead a summit with more than 20 countries to discuss the peace process in Gaza.

Helicopter Crash in Southern California Injures At Least 3 Bystanders

The two people onboard were safely pulled from the wreckage on Saturday, the police said. The severity of the victims’ injuries was not made clear.

Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago

On Gaza, President Trump put few, if any, guardrails on Israel’s offensive, bucking international demands for a cease-fire. Then he changed course.

Storm Smacking the East Coast Will Bring Days of Heavy Rain and Wind

The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will bear the brunt of the storm, which will usher in beach erosion and flooding, Monday into Tuesday, forecasters said.

Helena Moreno Is Elected Mayor of New Orleans

Facing challenging political headwinds and deep frustration among residents, a Democratic city councilwoman promises a turnaround.

How Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos

Week by week, the federal campaign to ramp up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area has created fear and inflamed tensions.

4 Dead in Bar Shooting in South Carolina, Sheriff Says

Four people were in critical condition after an early-morning shooting that left 12 other people injured on Sunday in St. Helena, S.C., according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Trump Announces Longtime Aide Dan Scavino as Head of Personnel

Mr. Scavino, one of Mr. Trump’s most trusted advisers and a deputy chief of staff, has been by his side since the 2016 campaign.

Rethinking Bruce Springsteen’s Difficult Years

A film argues that an American icon may have made his best music in some of his lowest moments.

The Destructive Legacy of California’s Zombie Fires

Blazes that firefighters thought had died but then later came roaring back to life have become increasingly common, heightening scrutiny of how first-responders put out wildfires.

Air Traffic Controllers Reject Credit for Ending the Last Shutdown

Controllers missing work was widely cited as the reason the last shutdown came to an end. But that assumption might have been overblown, according to controllers, aviation safety experts and congressional aides.

Who Are the Louisiana Voters Behind a Major Supreme Court Challenge?

There is little information in court filings about the dozen plaintiffs who challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander.

She Despised Charlie Kirk. He Resolved to Make People Like Her Pay.

In rural Texas, just 40 miles apart, a paramedic and a former small-town mayor got caught up on two sides of a digital “civil war.”

At Least 1 Dead and 3 Injured After Shootings at Mississippi Universities

The shootings at historically Black institutions occurred within about 24 hours of three other shootings across rural Mississippi that left at least eight people dead.

No Survivors Were Found After Tennessee Plant Explosion, Officials Said

Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County said earlier that 16 people were missing after the blast at the ammunition plant. On Saturday, he said investigators were looking for remains.

Jesse L. Douglas, Aide to King in Marches From Selma, Is Dead at 90

A lieutenant to Martin Luther King Jr. and a fellow preacher, he played a vital role in organizing voting-rights protests in 1965 that began with “Bloody Sunday.”

In L.A., a Former Ally of Mayor Bass Will Run Against Her

The former supporter, Austin Beutner, who once ran the city’s public schools, announced he will challenge Ms. Bass’s re-election bid in next year’s mayoral race.

At Least 3 Are Injured on the Ground After Helicopter Crashes in California

Two people were pulled from the wreckage, the police said. It was not clear what led up to the crash or the severity of the victims’ injuries.

Appeals Court Allows Federalized National Guard, but Retains Block on Chicago Deployment

National Guard troops sent to the Chicago area can stay under the Trump administration’s control, but remain barred from operations while a legal fight proceeds, the ruling said.

No Survivors Were Found at Tennessee Plant Explosion, Officials Say

Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County said earlier that 18 people were missing after the blast at the ammunition plant. On Saturday, he said investigators were looking for remains.

Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!

Images of anarchists clad in black gave the city a bad name in 2020. Now, demonstrators in Portland are poking fun at President Trump’s apocalyptic talk with colorful animal suits.

Trump Says He Will Pay Troops Despite Government Shutdown

The president said he had identified funds even though Congress has not appropriated new money for the military.

Katie Porter Videos Give California Rivals a New Opening

Viral videos showing caustic behavior have blunted her momentum in the California governor’s race. Other campaigns are scrambling to take advantage.

16 People Killed in Blast at Tennessee Explosives Plant, Officials Confirm

Local authorities said on Saturday that they had shifted their focus to searching for remains. The cause of the explosion was unclear.

Biden Is Receiving Radiation Therapy for Cancer

The former president, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May, also had a cancerous lesion removed from his forehead recently.

Close-Knit Rural Communities Reel After Tennessee Plant Explosion

The plant owned by Accurate Energetic Systems has long been an economic bedrock in rural Hickman and Humphreys Counties. Now it’s a source of widespread grief.

At Least 8 Dead and Others Wounded in Multiple Mississippi Shootings

Three separate shootings occurred at local gatherings involving homecomings and high school football, though it remained unclear what led to the violence.

Most Americans Who Rely on Obamacare Live in Republican Areas

Millions of Americans depend on Obamacare. Here's where they live.

What We Know About the Explosion at a Tennessee Ammunition Plant

The blast, which officials said killed 16 people, happened at a facility owned by Accurate Energetic Systems. The cause of the explosion was unclear.

Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown

The Trump administration said over 4,000 workers would be laid off. Farmers trying to plan next year’s crops don’t have all the tools they need. Some medical services have been curtailed in Native communities.

West Virginia’s School Vaccination Law Has Been Effective. That May Change.

The law allows only medical exemptions, and the state has one of the highest childhood vaccination rates. But hundreds of families are seeking religious exemptions.

How the Government Shutdown Will Be Felt

The effects of a shutdown tend to unfold in stages. As agencies, departments and federal employees figure out how to weather the storm, Karoun Demirjian, a Times reporter, explains what to know.

Trump’s Shutdown Layoffs Deepen Impasse, Angering Democrats

The president’s move to fire federal workers and his threats to make others go without pay were aimed at pressuring Democrats to cut a deal to reopen the government. The tactics have fueled Democrats’ resolve.

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

Dozens of sitting judges shared with The Times their concerns about risks to the courts’ legitimacy as the Supreme Court releases opaque orders about Trump administration policies.

In the Eye of a Political Storm, a Tiny Yellow House in Norfolk, Va.

Attorney General Letitia James of New York purchased the $137,000 home for a grandniece who needed tranquillity. Prosecutors say it is an impermissible investment property.

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

“Disease detectives,” high-ranking scientists, the entire Washington office and the staff of a weekly public health journal were among those who learned late Friday that they would lose their jobs.

Judge Signals She Is Likely to Order Abrego Garcia’s Release Soon

The judge expressed frequent frustrations with the Trump administration, saying it had presented a “totally inconsistent” case to keep the Maryland man in immigration detention.

Bucksnort, Tenn., is a tight-knit community where neighbors help one another.

The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution Campaign at Home

President Trump’s dueling personas were on display this week, providing endless ammunition to his allies and his enemies alike.

Boston Prosecutors Invoke Law Used Against Anarchists to Charge Protesters

The charges are an indication that Boston’s mayor and Police Department are telegraphing to President Trump that they’re going to come down hard on civil unrest.

Here are some other factory explosions in American history.

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, 80, Dies; In Congress, a Lifeline for Detroit

Over seven terms, she garnered millions in funds in helping to revitalize the city. But the political scandals of her son, an ex-mayor, came to shadow her career.

Trump’s Retribution Revival Tour

When he was running for office, Donald Trump said he’d be too busy as president to go after his enemies. He’s making time for it now.

National Guard Troops Begin to Trickle Into Memphis

Two weeks after a federal task force began patrolling the western Tennessee city, National Guard troops from the state have now arrived.

Top Justice Dept. Officials Weren’t Told in Advance of James Indictment

Those in the dark included Attorney General Pam Bondi, people familiar with the matter said. The government shutdown, a rush to indict and internal divisions contributed to the lack of coordination.

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

Mr. Benioff, the Salesforce C.E.O. and owner of Time magazine, once supported Hillary Clinton and a business tax for homeless services. Now he’s fully behind Donald Trump.

Tennessee Explosion’s Devastation Stirs Painful Memories of Flash Floods in 2021

The sheriff of Humphreys County, Tenn., said the 2021 flooding was informing his response to the Accurate Energetic Systems explosion.

Detonation Underscores Inherent Dangers of Manufacturing Explosives

The munitions plant in Tennessee where an explosion occurred on Friday produces TNT, which is commonly used by the military and commercial industries.

Trump Administration Uses Mortgage Fraud to Go After Adversaries

Letitia James, the New York attorney general, was the latest of President Trump’s perceived enemies to be indicted on charges she made false claims on loan documents.

For families of the missing, an agonizing wait.

Ancient Roman Gravestone Found in New Orleans Backyard Touches Off a Mystery

Nobody knew how a nearly 2,000-year-old grave marker landed in a backyard for decades — until this week.

Families of the Dead Attend ‘Bittersweet’ School Opening in Uvalde, Texas

Three years after one of the nation’s deadliest school shootings, a new campus in the city will welcome 600 new elementary students.

The blast rattled homes miles from the factory.

Blocking Chicago Guard Deployment, Judge Questions Government’s Veracity

The Trump administration’s “perceptions are not reliable,” a federal judge wrote, explaining why she has temporarily blocked the deployment of troops to the Chicago area.

Deadly Explosion at Tennessee Ammunition Plant

Multiple people were killed and several others were missing after an explosion at an ammunition plant in Tennessee on Friday morning, the authorities said.

Democrats Praise Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, but Not Trump for Forging It

Most Democrats left President Trump conspicuously unmentioned as they cheered a potential end to the conflict, reflecting the tricky politics around the war and their party’s deep hostility to Mr. Trump.

The Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James, Explained

An indictment brought by a novice prosecutor and Trump loyalists against one of the president’s foes centers on a 2020 house purchase.

Melania Trump Says She Has Been Working With Putin to Reunite Missing Ukrainian Children

“President Putin and I have had an open line of communication regarding the welfare of these children,” the first lady announced.

White House Disapproves of Machado’s Nobel, but Rubio Is a Big Supporter

Marco Rubio was among eight Republican lawmakers who last year called the Venezuelan opposition leader “courageous and selfless” in a Nobel Prize nomination letter. Trump wanted the honor.

Peter M. Fishbein, Lawyer Named in Savings-and-Loan Lawsuit, Dies at 91

His firm’s $41 million settlement in representing Charles H. Keating Jr. raised questions about government overreach.

The E.P.A. Followed Up on an Unusual Request About Abortion Pills

Scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency found that they could develop methods to identify traces of the medication if necessary — a practice long sought by the anti-abortion movement.

Here’s what to know.

A number of people were missing after a “devastating blast” at Accurate Energetic Systems, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville, a county sheriff said.

Trump Says Federal Layoffs Have Begun During Government Shutdown

The head of the White House budget office said on Friday that reductions in force had started.

Report on Soros Cited by Justice Dept. Does Not Show Funding for Terrorism

The head of a conservative watchdog organization acknowledged that its report did not find evidence that the network of liberal billionaire George Soros had broken the law.

In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

The president made the threat after Beijing imposed new global restrictions on the use of rare earth minerals, which are vital supplies for U.S. makers of chips and batteries.

Superintendent Accused of Stealing Thousands From Illinois School District

The superintendent, now head of schools in DeKalb County, Ga., had been lauded for his efforts to help students of color. Prosecutors say he led a kickback scheme in suburban Chicago.

M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment

The Trump administration offered nine universities benefits in exchange for signing an agreement to protect conservative voices, among other things. M.I.T. was the first to refuse.

How a Hospital Takeover Changed How We Treat Addiction in America

In 1970, the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican civil rights group, seized a hospital in the Bronx — twice.

The Fiscal Gambit at the Center of the Shutdown

It is a well-worn strategy to temporarily create a government benefit and hope that its eventual expiration will create a standoff like the shutdown fight.

Letitia James Is Among Prominent Black Women Targeted by Trump

Fani T. Willis, a district attorney who brought election interference charges against Mr. Trump, and Lisa Cook, who serves on the Federal Reserve Board, have also been investigated.

How Letitia James Will Do Her Day Job

New York state’s chief legal officer, now a criminal defendant, runs an 800-lawyer agency that is at the center of state government.

What Courts Have Said in Challenges to Trump’s National Guard Deployments

Federal courts across the country have heard legal challenges to the mobilization of troops in Chicago, Portland, Ore., Los Angeles and other cities. Here’s how judges have ruled, so far.

How Right-Wing Influencers Are Shaping the Guard Fight in Portland

President Trump and his administration are amplifying the voices of pro-White House podcasters and streamers eager to ratify the president’s description of Oregon’s largest city as a “hellscape.”

Senate Passes Bipartisan $925 Billion Defense Policy Bill

The legislation would provide a 3.8 percent pay raise for American troops, while funding weapons and overhauling military procurement.

Judge Rejects ‘Unprecedented’ Indictment Amid Trump’s D.C. Clampdown

The federal magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, accused prosecutors of relying on a “facially invalid” indictment to charge a man with felony gun possession.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Illinois

Judge April M. Perry said the Trump administration had not established that sending in troops over the governor’s objection was legally justified. The government is appealing.

Letitia James Has Marshaled States to Sue Trump

New York’s attorney general has joined colleagues nearly 40 times to confront the administration over myriad issues as the president pressures Democratic states.

L.A. County Considers Emergency Declaration Over Immigration Raids

The declaration would allow the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to enact an eviction moratorium and other protections for immigrants.

What a National Guard Deployment Means

John Ismay, who reports on the Pentagon for The New York Times, describes what National Guard troops and civilian law enforcement are doing in cities where President Trump has mobilized them.

Letitia James Ran on a Platform of Holding Trump to Account

Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, has said that her decision to seek the office was “about that man in the White House.”

A Timeline of the Conflict Between Letitia James and Donald Trump

The animosity between New York’s attorney general and the U.S. president dates back years.

A Closer Look at the Counts in the Letitia James Indictment

New York’s attorney general is accused of falsely listing a rental property in Virginia as her secondary residence to get favorable loan terms. She has called the charges “baseless.”

Trump Has His Eyes on a Nobel Peace Prize. Will He Get It?

President Trump has coveted the prize for years. The winner will be unveiled 48 hours after President Trump announced a breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war.

Read the Indictment of Letitia James

The attorney general of New York, Letitia James, was charged with one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements to a financial institution related to her purchase of a property in Norfolk, Va.

State Department Fires Diplomat, Citing Relationship With Chinese National

The foreign service officer failed to disclose his contact with the woman, the daughter of a Chinese Communist Party official, the State Department said.

Customers May Openly Carry Firearms in Florida’s Publix Stores, Company Says

The supermarket chain said it was complying with state law, including a ruling last month that overturned a ban on openly carrying firearms.

New York Attorney General Letitia James Is Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign

The charges deepened the president’s intervention in the justice system, casting away longstanding democratic norms as he seeks retribution on his political enemies.

Big Investors Await Windfall From Trump’s Argentina Bailout

The United States finalized a $20 billion lifeline for Argentina that will benefit Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s allies.

Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement

County officials in Wyoming fired Terri Lesley, a library director, after she refused to purge children and young adult books that contained sexual content and L.G.B.T.Q. themes.

Appellate Judges Appear Open to Allowing Troops to Deploy to Portland

Three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit are reviewing an order blocking President Trump from deploying National Guard soldiers in the city.

How Jared Kushner, a Self-Described ‘Deal Guy,’ Helped Broker a Gaza Breakthrough

Trained in New York City real estate, the president’s son-in-law had a single goal: Get to a yes first, and hash out the details later. “It’s just different being deal guys — just a different sport,” he said.

National Guard Expected to Start Patrolling in Memphis

The city said that National Guard patrols will start on Friday, adding to an ongoing surge of federal forces in the city.

Dominion, Company at Center of False 2020 Voting Conspiracies, Is Sold

The election machine manufacturer was bought by a little-known company whose founder is a former Republican election official.

Alex Jones Asks Supreme Court to Halt $1.4 Billion Payment to Sandy Hook Families

A judge ordered Jones to pay as a result of a defamation lawsuit that he is now asking the Supreme Court to review.

Democratic Alarm Over an Unbound Trump Fuels Shutdown Standoff

The threat of rising Obamacare premiums has been Democrats’ main focus in the public debate, but the president’s defiance of laws, norms and congressional constraints has helped hold them together in opposition.

Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago

Gov. Kevin Stitt, the current chairman of the National Governors Association, broke with Texas, saying, “Oklahomans would lose their mind” if Illinois sent troops to their red state.

Texas High Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case

Lawyers for Robert Roberson questioned evidence about whether he shook his 2-year-old daughter to death. The state’s highest criminal court ordered a new look.

Trump Baselessly Claims He ‘Took the Freedom of Speech Away’ From Flag Burners

The president said he had made flag burning a crime punishable by a year in prison. But such a claim contradicts both Supreme Court precedent and the text of an executive order he signed.

Gunman Barricaded in Miami House Injures 2 Police Officers

The officers were in stable condition, the Miami police chief said. The gunman was later found dead, the chief said.

Number of Children Fleeing Violence in Haiti Soars

Haitian children face intensifying problems of crime, hunger and homelessness as the country’s humanitarian crisis shows no signs of easing, a report from a U.N. agency found.

Here is the latest.

Appeals Court to Weigh Legality of Deploying Troops to Portland

Judge Karin Immergut blocked President Trump from sending National Guardsmen to defend against a “rebellion.” Now three judges will hear the government’s appeal.

New York Fed President Backs Interest Rate Cuts to Protect Labor Market

In a wide-ranging interview, John C. Williams discussed the outlook for interest rates, his concerns about the labor market and the importance of the Fed’s independence. Here is a full transcript.

Harvard Seeks Assurances as Talks Restart in Washington

University leaders are wary of a new proposal from the Trump administration to impose far-reaching changes in higher education.

Bob Ross’s ‘Happy Little’ Paintings Will Be Auctioned to Benefit Public TV

Thirty canvases, many created for viewers of Ross’s PBS series, “The Joy of Painting,” will be sold to benefit public television stations grappling with funding cuts.

Judge to Hear Arguments on Whether Guard Troops Near Chicago Can Stay

As local anxiety builds, Illinois officials say the deployment of Guard troops violates state sovereignty, while the White House says the troops’ presence is needed.

The Army’s Race to Catch Up in a World of Deadly Drones

The rapid proliferation of drones in places like Ukraine has set off a growing sense of alarm inside the U.S. Army.

How Portland Is Reacting to Trump’s National Guard Threat

In the days before President Trump announced that he would send troops to what he called a “war-ravaged” Portland, Ore., federal officers described the protests there as “low-energy.” Anna Griffin, who is reporting in Portland for The New York Times, describes what she has seen there.

What We Know About the Man Arrested in the Palisades Fire Case

More details are emerging about Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who was accused of starting a small blaze in January that later rekindled and grew into the fire that devastated Pacific Palisades.

Katie Porter Goes Viral for ‘Unhappy’ TV Interview in California Governor’s Race

The former Democratic congresswoman, known for her own grilling of executives on Capitol Hill, threatened to abandon an interview after she was asked several follow-up questions.

A Stolen 50-Pound Dinosaur Named Clair Is Returned After Outrage

The theft of the beloved dinosaur statue upset residents of a Los Angeles neighborhood that was damaged by wildfires earlier this year. Then she was returned with an apology.

G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea

Republicans in the Senate blocked a measure that would terminate the president’s legally disputed campaign targeting alleged drug runners.

Pope Leo Urges U.S. Bishops to Support Immigrants

The pope conveyed the message as President Trump escalated his deportation campaign, including in Chicago, the pope’s hometown.

Kash Patel Fires Two F.B.I. Agents Who Worked on Trump Investigation

The agents were identified in documents obtained by a Republican senator as having worked with Jack Smith, the special counsel who led the federal inquiries into Donald J. Trump.

Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action

The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.

What Ignited California’s Most Destructive Fires

California wildfires have become particularly devastating in recent decades, but their origins vary.

Texts from Democratic A.G. Candidate Roil Virginia Governor’s Race

In the messages, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, Jay Jones, discusses the hypothetical killing of a Republican lawmaker.

The Redistricting Fight You Haven’t Heard About

Trump wants Republicans to draw more safe seats. In Utah, they might lose some instead.

84-Year-Old Climber Who Died in Fall Was an Avid Mountaineer

Even in his 80s, Pete Cleveland, a fixture of rock climbing in the Midwest, went climbing every week and trekked for at least a mile a day, his son said.

Comey’s Two Legal Challenges to His Indictment, Explained

A lawyer for the former F.B.I. director said he would accuse the Justice Department of malicious and selective prosecution and contend that a U.S. attorney was illegally appointed.

Texas’ Blue-State Deployments Shred Relations Between Governors

State leaders have prided themselves on finding bipartisan consensus, but President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops from Texas to Illinois has ripped the veneer off that image.

With Mideast Deal, Trump Is on the Brink of a Major Diplomatic Accomplishment

For President Trump, success in brokering a cease-fire is the ultimate test of his self-described goal as a deal maker and a peacemaker.

Federal Judge Imposes New Limits on ICE Operations in the Midwest

The judge found that ICE had violated a 2022 consent agreement and demanded agents have probable cause for their arrests.

California Renters Won’t Have to Buy Their Own Fridge Under New Law

Many tenants have been annoyed that their rental units did not include refrigerators. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring apartments to have fridges and stoves, starting next year.

Last of 10 Escapees From New Orleans Jail Is Captured in Atlanta

Derrick Groves, a convicted murderer who escaped with nine other inmates in May, was taken into custody after a brief standoff with the police.

A Chicago federal grand jury deals the latest setback to Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.

How did Noem’s meetings with elected leaders in Portland go? Accounts have varied, but demands were clear.

Federal Workers’ Unions Call for Compromise on a Shutdown Deal

Union leaders representing hundreds of thousands of federal workers urged both parties to negotiate as their members prepared to receive their last paychecks until the standoff is resolved.

Inside the Capitol, a Heated Spat Over the Shutdown and Epstein

A pair of Democratic senators confronted the Republican speaker of the House over his refusal to swear in a colleague during the shutdown.

These Democrats Could Hold the Key to Ending the Shutdown

As the federal closure slides into a second week, Republicans are working to peel off five more Democratic senators to join them in voting to reopen the government.

JB Pritzker Has Had It With Democrats Who Won’t Stand Up to Trump

The Illinois governor, a potential presidential candidate, is fighting the presence of National Guard troops and the activities of ICE agents in Chicago.

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

Separately, in the administration’s first 200 days, only two of 98 Senate-confirmed appointees to the most senior jobs in government were Black.

Before Trump Ordered In Troops, Federal Officers Called Portland Protests ‘Low Energy’

Oregon officials say the atmosphere outside an ICE building that has drawn daily demonstrations since June has grown worse since the president’s threats.

The Harvard ‘Die-in’ That Set Off a Debate Over Protest and Punishment

An Israeli American student said he was assaulted during a protest. Two years later, Republicans continue to raise the episode in their campaign to force schools to punish the student protesters.

Tom Homan Was Said to Have Received $50,000 From Agents. He May Not Have to Return It.

Public corruption experts said the Justice Department had options for recovering money used in a sting operation. But that may not happen for years.

Man Fascinated With Fire Imagery Is Arrested in Palisades Blaze, Officials Say

Officials said that Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne, Fla., had intentionally set a fire that rekindled a week later into a devastating blaze that killed 12 people.

Comey’s defense lawyer once prosecuted big corruption cases and a high-profile leak.

Joan Kennedy, Who Married Into a Dynasty, Is Dead at 89

The wife of Senator Edward Kennedy for a quarter of a century, she both basked and struggled in the reflected glare of a political family always in the spotlight.

The conflict between Trump and Comey dates to their first meeting.

For Trump, the ‘Enemy From Within’ Keeps Getting Bigger

As President Trump looks to deploy the military on the streets of American cities, he is lashing out at political foes.