An Immigrant Nurse Is Among the Dead From Blasts at a Troubled Nursing Home

Muthoni Nduthu was one of two killed by explosions at an eastern Pennsylvania facility that was plagued by poor ratings, citations and fines from the federal government.

Prominent Farmer in California Arrested in Killing of His Wife

Michael Abatti was charged with fatally shooting Kerri Ann Abatti, who had filed for divorce and was living apart from him in Arizona.

Texas A&M Will Not Reinstate Lecturer Fired Over Gender Lesson

The decision seemed likely to provoke a court battle in a state where Republican politicians have sought to influence public universities.

New Charges Could Carry Death Penalty in Attack on National Guard Members in D.C.

The case against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee accused of killing one Guard member and seriously injuring another, was transferred to D.C. District Court, where new firearms charges could bring capital punishment.

In Private Letters, Harvard and Trump Administration Escalate Duel

It is the latest twist in the marquee battle of the administration’s campaign to rein in colleges and universities it views as too liberal.

How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling

Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more aggressive tactics.

Here’s the latest on the fires.

Long Carrier Deployment Projects U.S. Strength, and Carries Costs

The U.S.S. Ford has been deployed for six months, now in the Caribbean as part of President Trump’s pressure campaign on Venezuela. Maintenance woes and strains on sailors will likely mount.

Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.

The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.

ICE Sweeps Into Ohio, Stirring Fear Among Somalis and Other Immigrants

After Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus said that its policy prohibited local cooperation on immigration enforcement, Elon Musk called him a “traitor.”

19 States Sue to Block White House Plan to End Gender-Related Care for Minors

The coalition of states seeks to stop a Trump administration effort to cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide such care.

Judge Blocks Conditions Imposed on States Seeking FEMA Grants

The Trump administration had sought to require states to account for population losses tied to deportations in order to receive emergency preparedness grants.

Redacted Material in Some Epstein Files Is Easily Recovered

The ease of recovering information that was not properly redacted digitally suggests that at least some of the documents released by the Justice Department were hastily censored.

U.S. Is Adding to Its Military Buildup in the Caribbean

Over the past week, C-17 heavy-lift cargo planes, which usually transport troops and equipment, flew to Puerto Rico at least 16 times, according to flight tracking data reviewed by The New York Times.

Man Accused in Brown Shooting Worked in Portugal After Leaving University

One friend said Claudio Neves Valente appeared to live a detached life, upset that “he couldn’t be the genius he thought he should be.”

National Guard Troops to Arrive in New Orleans

The troops will join an existing wave of Border Patrol agents, months after Gov. Jeff Landry first suggested that the National Guard could help tamp down on crime in Louisiana.

Trooper Killed at Motor Vehicle Office in Delaware

Deputies responded to a report of an active shooter at the Division of Motor Vehicles office in Wilmington, Del., the authorities said. The gunman has also died, officials said.

2 Dead in Pennsylvania Nursing Home Blasts

A resident and an employee were killed after two explosions at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center resulted in a large fire and partial collapse of the building, officials said.

Supreme Court Refuses to Allow Trump to Deploy National Guard in Chicago

President Trump ordered state-based troops to Portland, Ore.; Los Angeles; Washington; and Chicago over the objections of state and local officials.

Pro-Trump Influencers Stay Conspicuously Quiet About Epstein Files

Their silence contrasted with the uproar made over the weekend when the Justice Department’s first release focused on former President Bill Clinton.

‘He’s a Maximalist’: Inside Trump’s Gilded Oval Office

Take a 3-D tour of the president’s office, where he covered a third of the wall space with gold.

Oklahoma Instructor Is Fired Over Student’s Gender Essay That Cited Bible

The instructor, a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma, gave a zero to a student who wrote an essay arguing in favor of traditional gender definitions based on biblical teachings.

Read the Essay on Gender by a University of Oklahoma Student

The paper by Samantha Fulnecky, published earlier by The Oklahoman and also posted online, received a zero by the instructor and has stirred a debate about academic freedom.

Document Hinted at Further Prosecutions in Epstein Investigation

The 2020 email laid out the criminal charges and investigative steps that prosecutors were mulling at the time.

Did DOGE Really Cut Government Spending?

Did DOGE really cut government spending? A New York Times analysis found that the group’s biggest claims were largely incorrect, and that its many smaller cuts added up to few savings. Our reporters David Fahrenthold and Margot Sanger-Katz explain.

New Epstein Papers Appear to Show Former Prince Andrew Seeking ‘Girls’

In emails sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, a man at the British royal family’s summer residence in Scotland asks Ms. Maxwell for “new inappropriate friends,” then inquires about “girls” ahead of a trip to Peru.

Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem

As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise.

In Epstein Files, Administration Officials Point to Clinton, and Away From Trump

The Justice Department initially removed, then restored, a photograph that included an image of President Trump, and issued a statement calling mentions of him “untrue and sensationalist claims.”

The Confederacy Goes on Trial, Along With Schools Named Jackson and Lee

In an unusual trial, the N.A.A.C.P. has sought to show a school board’s “racist intent” by proving that the names of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson can’t be separated from white supremacy.

Federal Agents Tried to Contact ‘Co-Conspirators’ in Epstein Case, Emails Show

The list of co-conspirators included Leslie Wexner, the retail magnate behind The Limited and Victoria’s Secret stores.

Trump Administration Delays Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors

An investigation ruled that China’s inroads into the chip industry had hurt the United States. The administration delayed tariffs until 2027 amid a fragile truce between the countries.

Ben Sasse Says He Has Terminal Pancreatic Cancer

Mr. Sasse, a former senator from Nebraska, announced that he had received a diagnosis last week for Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Federal Prosecutor Was Surprised by Trump’s Flights on Epstein’s Jet

A 2020 email noted that Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet at least eight times from 1993 to 1996.

Rotating Cast of Wall Street Figures Were Listed as Executors of Epstein’s Will

Copies of Jeffrey Epstein’s last will and testament show that the convicted sex offender and disgraced financier provide a real-time glimpse of the power players who were part of his life.

How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?

The group’s biggest claims were largely incorrect, a New York Times analysis found. And its many smaller cuts added up to few savings.

What to Know About the Latest Release of Documents From the Epstein Files

The new documents — nearly 30,000 in all — contain hundreds of references to President Trump and include different versions of Jeffrey Epstein’s will.

To Slobber and Protect: Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Kept an Election Safe

For their heroics after a wave of bomb threats in New Jersey on Election Day, more than two dozen dogs were presented with an award from the state attorney general.

They Were Part of the Biggest Measles Outbreak in a Generation

The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

Justice Dept. Sues Illinois Over Law Limiting Immigration Enforcement

The Justice Department said the law illegally regulates federal law enforcement by barring courthouse arrests and allowing residents to sue immigration agents.

Trump Announces Construction of New Warships

President Trump announced on Monday the construction of new warships for the U.S. Navy he called a “golden fleet.” Navy officials said the vessels would notionally have the ability to launch hypersonic and nuclear-armed cruise missiles.

Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts

A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

White House Invitees Are Asked About Donations to Trump’s Ballroom

Senator Richard Blumenthal is requesting information from an architect hired to oversee the ballroom design and people invited to a donor dinner with the president.

Trump Announces New ‘Trump Class’ of Warships

The president said development of the vessels would help maintain military superiority and improve the industrial base, but analysts suggested they were the wrong approach to current threats.

After Power Outage, San Francisco Wonders: Can Robot Taxis Handle a Big Earthquake?

City officials have called for a hearing investigating Waymo after the company’s self-driving taxis suffered widespread problems during a power outage.

Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump’s Name From the Kennedy Center

Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, argues that only Congress is authorized to rename the D.C. performing arts institution.

Trump Officials Sue to Loosen D.C.’s Gun Laws

The Justice Department challenged laws aimed at popular rifles including the AR-15 in the nation’s capital.

Read the document

Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, sued President Trump on Monday seeking to force the removal of his name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Six Dead After Medical Plane Crashes in Texas

The plane was carrying four civilians, including a child who was being flown to Texas to be treated for burns, and four crew members when it crashed into Galveston Bay, the authorities said.

Trump Administration Will Investigate Brown’s Security After Shooting

The Department of Education is looking at whether security at Brown University, including its surveillance system, was up to standard. Brown said it would conduct its own investigation.

Judge Tells U.S. to Help Bring Back Deported Venezuelans or Allow Legal Challenges Elsewhere

The judge said the administration had to decide by Jan. 5 whether it wanted to “facilitate” the men’s return to the United States or let them contest their initial removals another way.

Trump Administration Declares Foreign-Made Drones a Security Threat

Americans won’t be able to buy new models from DJI, the Chinese maker of most of the world’s drones. But U.S. pilots can keep the drones they have.

Nicki Minaj Praises Trump and Vance at Turning Point Event

The rapper Nicki Minaj, who previously criticized President Trump’s policies, praised him and Vice President JD Vance during a surprise appearance at a Turning Point USA event on Sunday.

Ella Cook, Killed in Shooting at Brown, Is Remembered for Her ‘Quiet Gravity’

At a funeral in Alabama, the Brown University student was mourned as a gifted musician and protective sister who was committed to her faith.

Inside the Deportation Machine

An analysis of data on every ICE arrest, detention stay and deportation reveals the complexity and reach of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Who Is Jeff Landry, Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland?

Mr. Landry, the governor of Louisiana, is a fierce supporter of the president. But his experience in international relations isn’t extensive.

2025: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics

Selected Times graphics, visualizations and multimedia stories published this year.

Agriculture Department Sheds a Fifth of Its Workers

From January to June, more than 20,000 employees out of more than 110,000 left the agency, according to a report by the agency’s inspector general.

Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks to Keep Justice Dept. From Steering Case to Favored Judge

The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge Aileen Cannon, who has repeatedly decided in President Trump’s favor.

In Congress and at Home, Omar Faces Trump’s Anti-Somali Attacks

Representative Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, has long been a target of racist insults by the president. Now her whole community faces an immigration crackdown.

Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office

Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.

What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela

A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest twist in the escalating U.S. pressure campaign against the Maduro government.

A Conspicuous Gap May Undermine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan

A historical review shows lawmakers without certain familial records went unchallenged as citizens when the 14th Amendment was adopted. The finding appeared to undercut the president’s claims on birthright citizenship.

‘Christmastown’ Faces Climate Reality After Brutal Northwest Storms

Two weeks of “atmospheric river” deluges took a toll on business in Leavenworth, Wash., and beyond, reminding the region that a warming planet has brought new uncertainty.

Their Death Sentences Were Commuted by Biden. They Could Face Execution Again.

At least four of the 37 men whose sentences were commuted last year could face the death penalty at the state level after a push from the Trump administration.

Who Is Trying to Replace Planned Parenthood?

As efforts to defund Planned Parenthood lead to the closure of some of its locations, Christian-based clinics that try to dissuade abortions are aiming to fill the gap in women‘s health care. Our reporter Caroline Kitchener describes how this change is playing out in Ames, Iowa.

The Planned Parenthood Closed. A Christian Clinic Seized the Moment.

About 50 Planned Parenthoods have shut down this year, largely a result of efforts by President Trump and Republicans to target the organization.

Trump Photo Removed Then Reposted in Epstein Files

An image containing a photo of President Trump was removed from a Justice Department website that housed files related to the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. The department said it reposted the image on Sunday after it was found to not feature Epstein’s victims.

At Least 1 Killed as Heavy Rains Bring Floods to Northern California

Floodwaters swept Shasta County on Sunday, killing at least one person. Forecasters warned that Central California would receive heavy rain later in the week.

Vance Refuses to Take Sides in G.O.P. Fight Over Bigotry

The vice president’s plea for a big-tent coalition at an annual conservative gathering belied the cracks in his party over antisemitism, racism and conspiracy theories.

Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104

She began working as a park ranger at age 85, educating visitors about the women and people of color who served on the home front in World War II, herself among them.

Waymo Suspended Service in San Francisco After Its Cars Stalled During Power Outage

The self-driving cars came to a halt at intersections when the power outage knocked out traffic signals, causing tie-ups but no accidents or injuries.

In a First, a Wheelchair User Joins a Short Flight to Space

A paraplegic engineer was part of a crew that made a suborbital journey on a spacecraft operated by Jeff Bezos’ private company, Blue Origin.

Toilet Rats: Rare, but There

Heavy rains have prompted public health officials in Washington to warn residents about toilet rats, a rare plumbing nightmare that drives frantic calls to pest control experts.

U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela

The latest vessel to be targeted by the United States in its pressure campaign on Venezuela was sending distress signals as it headed northeast from the Caribbean into the Atlantic.

Blanche Says Mentions of Trump in Epstein Files Won’t Be Removed

In an interview with NBC, the No. 2 official at the Justice Department denied that officials were protecting the president from what has been disclosed.

A Life Rooted in Activism and Listening to Others

Michele Singer Reiner was the guiding force in the lives of her family, stressing the need to help and respect one another.

Trump Takes America’s ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty in ways not seen in the modern era.

Immigration Crackdown Creates Fault Lines Among Baptists

An increasingly loud contingent supports the Trump administration’s efforts to deport illegal immigrants.

‘It’s Just Us’: The Firefighter, His Son and a Treacherous Choice

For two decades, Luis Martinez has fought wildfires for the U.S. government. Now he’s facing down cancer, debt and the threat of separation from his 11-year-old.

How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters

Hundreds of thousands of Americans in rural and urban areas alike could see their votes rejected if the court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.

Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult

Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, is among the latest politicians to be tagged with the term, raising the question: What did theater kids do to deserve such scorn?

Power Restored for Most of San Francisco After Widespread Outage

The hourslong outage affected nearly a third of the city and forced the closure of transit stations. Service was restored for most customers late Saturday.

Turning Point’s Annual Gathering Turns Into a Gripefest

At AmericaFest, conservative leaders insulted one another, revealing serious rifts over conspiracy theories, antisemitism and who belongs in America.

Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Government Website, Including One of Trump

A total of 16 photos were taken down at some point on Saturday from the website that the Justice Department created. One featured an open drawer containing other photos, including at least one of President Trump.

First Batch of Epstein Files Provides Few Revelations

The Justice Department, under pressure from Congress to comply with a law signed by President Trump, released more than 13,000 files on Friday arising from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein and Maxwell Grand Jury Records Are Released

The transcripts and photos were part of Department of Justice files arising from investigations into the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend.

Bill Clinton, a Main Character in the Epstein Drop, Just Can’t Escape Scandal

The Republican-led Justice Department’s release of photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein will introduce yet another generation to his flaws and controversies.

U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.

Cynthia Lummis, a One-Term G.O.P. Senator, Will Not Seek Re-election

A conservative who has served in the Senate since 2021, Ms. Lummis attributed the decision to the “difficult, exhausting session” this fall on Capitol Hill.

Colorado State Senator at Fault in Car Crash That Killed Her, Officials Say

A toxicology report found elevated levels of alcohol in Senator Faith Winter’s blood at the time of the November crash.

Trump Administration Pushes Asylum Seekers to Apply in Other Countries

In immigration courts, U.S. lawyers have filed thousands of requests to dismiss asylum cases and force people to pursue asylum elsewhere.

Slain M.I.T. Professor Was a ‘Brilliant Scientist’ and a Beloved Colleague

Nuno Loureiro, 47, was killed by an old classmate who was on the run from a shooting at Brown University, the authorities said.

How ‘Turn and Burn’ Immigration Operations Unleash Chaos — and Sweep up U.S. Citizens

A video analysis of one early morning raid in Los Angeles revealed the vast web of consequences brought by new aggressive Border Patrol tactics.

Koch Political Operation Spent Nearly $550 Million During 2024 Cycle

The huge sum shows that while the Koch network may not hold significant power at high levels of the Republican Party, it remains a financial juggernaut.

These Young Adults Make Good Money. But Life, They Say, Is Unaffordable.

Economists say that a typical middle-class family today is richer than one in the 1960s. Americans in their 20s and 30s don’t believe it.

In the Florida Panhandle, a Killing That ‘Can’t Be Real’

A body in the woods. A girl who had a crush on a boy. And a confession that led to the arrest of two teenagers on murder charges.

A Timeline of How the Trump Administration Released and Withheld Epstein Files

A year of political pressure and partial disclosures preceded the release of long-sought records on Jeffrey Epstein.

What to Know on the Initial Release of Materials From the Epstein Files

The Justice Department came under scrutiny for its handling of the documents and deletions online of some material. It said it would not remove mentions of Donald Trump from the files as they are released.

Epstein Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files

Several victims said they were frustrated by the heavy redactions of photos and documents that the Justice Department released on Friday.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Homeless Aid Plan

The proposal would have required recipients to get treatment for addiction or mental illness as a condition of receiving housing funds. The administration has said it will try again.

Ramaswamy Challenges Conservatives on Surging Bigotry on the Right

The leading Republican candidate for Ohio governor is calling out his party for rising intolerance, including against Indian American immigrants and their children, like him.

White House Chides Smithsonian for Delayed Turnover of Programming Records

The institution has tried to work with the administration’s demands that it present a more uplifting view of American history.

Rubio Meets (and Meets, and Meets … ) the Press

The secretary of state held a marathon news conference, offering little news but more respect for reporters than most others in the Trump administration.

Lawmakers Criticize Justice Dept. For Not Releasing All Epstein Files

Republicans and Democrats who had been pressing for the disclosure accused officials of failing to comply with a law that requires all material to be released.

NASCAR Star’s Plane Turned Back Minutes After Takeoff

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash at a North Carolina airport, which killed seven people, including the driver Greg Biffle and his wife and children.

Elise Stefanik Tried Everything to Please Trump. He Still Jilted Her.

The G.O.P. congresswoman who ran as a moderate but became an “ultra MAGA” Trump acolyte ultimately found herself undermined by the president and politically adrift.

Epstein Files Include 1996 Child Porn Complaint That F.B.I. Ignored

Newly released files show how Maria Farmer, who worked for Mr. Epstein in the 1990s, had urged the F.B.I. to investigate him. The case went nowhere for years.

Justice Dept. Will Appeal Dismissal of Comey and James Indictments

The Trump administration had vowed to fight a judge’s decision to dismiss unrelated criminal charges against James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and Letitia James, the attorney general of New York.

Trump’s Name Is Rarely Mentioned in New Epstein Files

The files that The Times initially reviewed on Friday included only a handful of references to or images of Mr. Trump.

Trump Picks New Leader for Southern Command as Venezuela Pressure Grows

Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, a Marine general with expansive experience in special operations and the Middle East, would take over after the abrupt departure of the previous commander.

Suspect in Brown and M.I.T. Killings Died 2 Days Before He Was Found, Autopsy Shows

The examination confirmed that the suspect had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found late Thursday in a storage unit in New Hampshire.

Bill Clinton Features Prominently in Epstein Files Release

The focus on a former president comes at a moment when Republicans have fought to shift public attention away from Mr. Epstein’s friendship with President Trump.

Introducing Your Next Newsletter Writer (for Now), and Looking Back at 2025

There will be much to dive into when On Politics returns in January, and a familiar voice will be taking the helm — at least for a little while.

A Memorial to Kennedy? It’s Trump’s Now, Too.

The Kennedy Center installed President Trump’s name on the facade of the arts center, which had been designated as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

For Trump, Epstein is the story that won’t go away.

What is the origin of the Epstein case?

U.S. Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria

American forces struck dozens of suspected ISIS sites, making good on President Trump’s vow to avenge two American soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter killed by the group last week.

Trump’s Name Joins Kennedy’s on Performing Arts Center’s Facade

Workers hauled up large letters spelling out Mr. Trump’s full name to add to the white marble face of the building on Friday morning.

How to See the Epstein Files Released on Friday

The searchable database published by the Justice Department is broken into multiple categories.

How The Times Is Covering the Latest Release of Epstein Files

Several reporters and editors have covered the case since 2019. Others report on the Justice Department, Congress, the White House and the federal court system.

University of Virginia’s Board Names a New President

The selection of Scott Beardsley by the G.O.P.-appointed board comes after the previous president resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. A new Democratic-appointed board could try to overturn the choice.

How the T.S.A. Is Helping ICE

In a previously undisclosed partnership, the Transportation Security Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are sharing data to identify passengers on upcoming flights whom ICE can arrest. Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz, who learned of this partnership, describes what to know about it and the ICE arrests that have followed.

The untold story of how Jeffrey Epstein got rich.

Read the Criminal Complaint

Here is the complaint affidavit for Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man police believe killed two students at Brown University as well as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Read the Arrest Affidavit

Here is the arrest warrant for the Brown University gunman, whom the authorities identified as Claudio Manuel Neves Valente. Mr. Valente was found dead Thursday in a storage unit in New Hampshire.

Here’s the latest.

Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Free Speech Lawsuit From Immigration Judges

The case, brought by the union representing immigration judges, could have implications for other workplace claims brought by government officials.

Venezuela Was Once a Close U.S. Ally. What Went Wrong?

Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.

‘My Place Is Here’: The Firefighter, His Son and an Impossible Choice

After more than 20 years of fighting wildfires for the U.S. government, he’s facing cancer, staggering bills and the prospect of not being around for his 11-year-old.

U.S. Attacks Another Boat Believed to Be Trafficking Drugs

The attack killed 5 people, the latest known fatalities since the attacks began in September. The Trump administration has accused those on the boats of ferrying narcotics but provided little proof.

Justice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files

Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late.

Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for 2028

The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.

A Brilliant Student Who Vanished and Then Became a Wanted Man

The parents of the suspect in the Brown and M.I.T. killings had not seen or heard from him since he left Portugal to enroll at a graduate program at Brown more than two decades ago.

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Add Trump to Its Name

President Trump’s handpicked board of trustees announced that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts would be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, a change that may need Congress’s approval.

Trump Administration Pauses Diversity Immigration Program After Brown Shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said President Trump had ordered the program to be suspended after it emerged that the shooting suspect had used it to obtain a green card.

Here is the latest.

A Tribe Gains Federal Recognition, After a Fight Handed Down Over Generations

The distinction for the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina, signed into law on Thursday, opens access to federal support and defies challenges from other tribes over their legitimacy.

An Election ‘Off Year,’ but Not a Year Off

Takeaways from an eventful 2025 election cycle.

U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer

They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.

The Mysterious Death of a Teen at a Hog Farm

A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.

How the Army Caused Alarm in the Washington Skies Years Before a Fatal Crash

An aged helicopter fleet and inexperienced pilots from nearby Fort Belvoir had raised “widespread concern” among local pilots before a midair collision killed 67 people.

Florida Had a Record Number of Executions in 2025. He Witnessed Them All.

John Koch, a radio reporter, witnesses every execution in Florida to keep close tabs on what he considers one of the most consequential actions the state takes.

Slain M.I.T. Professor Was Renowned and Respected Physicist

Nuno F.G. Loureiro, the professor, and the man suspected in his killing attended the same physics program in Portugal during the 1990s.

Suspect in Brown University Shooting Found Dead

Officials said the suspect in the Brown University shooting was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. They believe the 48-year-old man also killed an M.I.T. professor.

Brown Shooting and an M.I.T. Professor’s Killing: What We Know

A single suspect carried out the shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor, and was later found dead in New Hampshire, authorities said.

A Reddit Post Led to a Breakthrough in the Brown Shooting Investigation

A Reddit user provided information that helped identify Claudio Manuel Neves Valente as the suspect not only in the campus shooting but also in the murder of an M.I.T. professor.

What We Know About the Suspect in the Brown and M.I.T. Killings

Officials identified a man from Portugal as the suspect in the deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor. The police said he died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Trump Administration to Appeal Harvard Funding Case

Facing a deadline to appeal, the Justice Department told the courts late Thursday that it would try to overturn a judge’s ruling in favor of Harvard.

Watch Live: Authorities Hold Press Conference

The authorities in Boston hold a press conference. Earlier, officials in Providence, R.I., announced that the body of a suspect in the Brown University shooting was found in New Hampshire.

Judge Convicted of Obstructing Agents as They Sought Undocumented Immigrant

The Wisconsin state judge, Hannah C. Dugan, was accused of ushering a man to a side door as federal agents waited outside a courtroom.

Prosecutors Say Minnesota’s Fraud Scandal Goes Further Than Previously Known

Federal prosecutors said they were now investigating fraud worth billions of dollars in 14 social services programs in the state.

New Judges Take Charge of Sept. 11 Case at Guantánamo

The long-running case had been on hold for nearly a year because of higher court appeals and the retirement of the military judge.

James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Who Kept North Carolina Blue, Dies at 88

During his 16 years in office, he earned national acclaim for his focus on education. But losing his bid for the Senate in 1984 cost him a shot at the presidency.

Democratic State Lawmakers Vow to Unite and Push Back on Trump’s Deportations

Lawmakers from a half-dozen states said Thursday they will use legislation next year to thwart the tactics of federal law enforcement carrying out immigration policies.

Shouting, Ranting, Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term

Many of President Trump’s supporters love his professional-wrestling style of leadership. But some of his recent attacks have sickened even some of his own political allies.

Trump Relies on Distortions to Support His Pressure Campaign on Venezuela

The president has a long record of making false or misleading statements. But the sheer density of them in his administration’s boat attacks and Venezuela pressure campaign is exceptional.

President Trump Reclassifies Marijuana With Executive Order

Marijuana was downgraded from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug on Thursday. The reclassification does not legalize cannabis, but it does ease restrictions on the substance and allows for more research.

7 Killed in North Carolina Jet Crash

Five adults and two people were killed after a small passenger jet crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, according to the local sheriff. The plane was registered to the NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.

Trump Mocks Obama, Biden in His Presidential ‘Walk of Fame’

The White House unveiled new plaques near the Oval Office mocking some of President Trump’s predecessors. The new display distorts history and aligns with Mr. Trump’s worldview.

U.S. Accuses Venezuelan of Masterminding Tren de Aragua’s Expansion

The gang, which was the subject of charges brought in several states, is President Trump’s chosen nemesis. The defendant remains at large.

How Will Trump’s Policies Affect You? We Answer Your Questions.

Hard to follow the dizzying array of developments out of Washington over the past year? Here are our answers to your pressing questions.

The Junior Congressman Who’s Pushing Republicans on Epstein

The top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, Representative Robert Garcia has brought aggressive tactics and reality-show flair to investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to President Trump.

4 Takeaways From Trial of Judge Accused of Aiding Undocumented Immigrant

The Milwaukee judge was charged with obstructing federal immigration agents, who were trying to arrest a man who had appeared before her on a battery charge.

Trump Pressed Georgia Speaker to Overturn His 2020 Election Loss

In newly obtained audio, President Trump reiterated his claims that he had won Georgia in 2020 in a phone call with the state’s House Speaker, David Ralston. Mr. Trump lost Georgia by more than 11,000 votes that year.

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As Trump Puts His Brand on Washington, the Kennedy Center Gets a New Name

The board for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced that it would now be named the Trump-Kennedy Center, although a formal change may have to be approved by Congress.

Trump Administration Proposes Rules to End Gender-Related Care for Minors

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed new rules on Thursday to stop gender-related care for minors across the nation. One of the rules threatened to pull federal funding from any hospital that provided gender treatments for minors. This would effectively shut down hospitals that failed to comply.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan Tapped the Power of the New York Pulpit

From St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the White House to Fox News, he comfortably inhabited many spheres of influence.

Trump Signs Order to Ease Restrictions on Marijuana

Marijuana’s classification as one of the most dangerous and habit-forming substances has long drawn criticism.

7 People Are Killed in North Carolina Jet Crash, Officials Say

The authorities did not immediately release the names of the victims. The plane was registered to Greg Biffle, a NASCAR driver, the local sheriff said.

Once Again, Health Care Proves to Be a Bitter Political Pill for G.O.P.

The inability to find a credible counter to the Affordable Care Act has long bedeviled Republicans and cost them at the polls. It’s threatening to do so again next year.

Democratic Lawmakers Request Review of Commerce Secretary’s Possible Conflicts

Lawmakers in the House and the Senate asked a government watchdog to determine if Howard Lutnick is following ethics guidelines in promoting data centers that benefit his family’s businesses.

The D.N.C. Is Scrapping Its Report on What Went Wrong in 2024

Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee chairman, ordered the autopsy months ago but is now said to believe that its release would be counterproductive for the party.

Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Troops Will Be Paid for by Pentagon Housing Funds

President Trump promised active duty troops a $1,776 check, citing increased revenue raised by tariffs, but the funding is coming from money for the military included in this year’s domestic spending law.

Palo Alto Confronts Billionaires Over Their Housing Compounds

The Silicon Valley college town has changed drastically as Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page and other tech founders have scooped up multiple properties.

Pope Leo Names Illinois Bishop to Replace Cardinal Dolan in New York

The appointment of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks is expected to bring a markedly different leadership style to New York’s archdiocese.

The Reiners Struggled With Their Son’s Addiction. These Families Can Relate.

Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, spent much of his life battling drug addiction, an affliction that millions of Americans face.

‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women

The president has tried to minimize their friendship, but documents and interviews reveal an intense and complicated relationship. Chasing women was a game of ego and dominance. Female bodies were currency.

Trump Boasts About Economy in Prime Time Speech

The president gave a televised speech that featured repeated criticism of Democrats and his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden Jr., along with boasts about gains that many Americans have said they are not experiencing.

Trump Officials Announce More Than $11 Billion in Arms Sales for Taiwan

The move may reassure China hawks who are uncertain about the president’s commitment to the self-governing democracy.

A Bellicose Trump Points Fingers in Defending His Record on the Economy

In an 18-minute address, President Trump said the economy was booming despite the public’s consistent concerns about prices. Here are six takeaways from the speech.

U.S. Military Announces 4 Killed in 26th Boat Strike

The attack on Wednesday brings the total number killed to at least 99 since the Trump administration began bombing boats suspected of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy

The president cited misleading statistics to insist, wrongly, that prices were coming down.

Australia to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Attack

New legislation will be drafted to target those who promote violence and to increase penalties for hate speech, the prime minister said Thursday.

Full Transcript of President Trump’s Speech on the Economy

The president sharply attacked his predecessor while insisting that his own record contained nothing but victories.

In Combative Speech, Trump Tries to Deflect Blame for Economic Concerns

Mixing misleading claims with repeated attacks, President Trump promised relief for Americans but said he needed time to deliver it.

Investigators look at a Santa Monica hotel as they trace Nick Reiner’s movements.

Shock and Sadness Hang Over the Reiners’ Neighborhood

Neighbors said a pall had fallen over the wealthy Los Angeles area where Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found stabbed to death.

U.S. Government Admits Liability in Deadly D.C.-Area Air Collision

A federal court filing says the Army crew piloting a Black Hawk helicopter could have avoided the nighttime accident in January if it had been able to see and avoid a commercial jet.

Fani Willis Defends Failed Election Interference Case in Heated Hearing

The Atlanta-area district attorney called President Trump and his allies “criminals” while being questioned by a Georgia Senate committee on Wednesday.

‘Who’s Gonna Stop You?’ Listen to Trump Press Georgia Speaker Over 2020 Vote.

During much of the 12.5-minute call, President Trump reiterated his claims that he had won Georgia, a state he lost by more than 11,000 votes that year.

Watch Live: President Trump Delivers Address to the Nation

President Trump delivers an address to the nation on Wednesday evening.

For Hegseth, There Is One Boat Strike He Doesn’t Want the Public to See

The Pentagon has released plenty of video clips that show American missiles blowing boats suspected of carrying drugs out of the water. But the “double tap” strike on Sept. 2 is being kept under wraps.

Presidential History, According to Trump

The White House unveiled plaques near the Oval Office that describe U.S. presidents with varying levels of accuracy, depending on President Trump’s opinion of them.

Trump’s handling of the economy has dragged down his approval rating.

Here’s What to Expect From Trump’s Speech

President Trump will address the nation on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. Eastern time. The New York Times will provide live coverage and analysis.

Senate Passes Air Safety Measure, Reversing Provision in Defense Bill

The legislation restores restrictions on military aircraft flying near busy airports, implemented after a fatal collision near D.C. in January, that had been removed in the defense bill.

ICE Must Allow Lawmakers to Inspect Detention Centers, Judge Rules

Judge Jia M. Cobb wrote that two policies announced in June appeared to unlawfully bar members of Congress from making unannounced visits at immigration detention facilities.

Nick Reiner Seen at Los Angeles Gas Station Before Arrest

Security camera footage from a gas station convenience store in Los Angeles shows Nick Reiner buying a sports drink. About an hour later, Mr. Reiner is arrested across the street. Mr. Reiner was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.

Search for Unidentified Killer at Brown University Stretches to 5th Day

Officials said that they were working with physical evidence, including DNA, and that they were seeking a second man who appeared to have crossed paths with the possible suspect.

House Passes Bill to Ban Gender Transition Treatments for Minors

The measure had little chance of consideration in the Senate, where it would need bipartisan support to move, but it reflected the priorities of the Republican majority.

Bodies of Rob and Michele Reiner Were Found in Master Bedroom, Police Say

After finding the slain couple, investigators focused on their younger son, Nick, as a suspect. He was formally charged with murder on Tuesday and appeared in court on Wednesday.

Health Dept. Cancels Grants to Group That Criticized Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies

The American Academy of Pediatrics had called the department’s policies “irresponsible and purposefully misleading” and joined a lawsuit against its vaccine policy.

Defense Dept. Opens Formal Inquiry Into Senator Mark Kelly

The Pentagon said it was initiating a “command investigation” into the senator, another extraordinary step as the Trump administration seeks retribution against the president’s perceived foes.

House Rejects Measure to Bar Strikes Inside Venezuela

The Democratic measure was defeated mostly along party lines, along with another resolution that would have halted the military’s escalating campaign of boat attacks.

Trump Finds That Retribution Isn’t Always So Easy

In some ways, Trump’s broader flexing of power has achieved what he set out to do. But his attempts to push prosecutions of rivals have been far less successful.

Dan Bongino Says He Will Step Down From F.B.I. in January

The departure of Mr. Bongino had seemed inevitable since August, when the White House hired Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to share his job as deputy director.

House Republicans Press Jack Smith Over Investigations Into Trump

Even adversaries of Jack Smith, the former special counsel, conceded that his tight-lipped, painstaking approach made tripping him up particularly difficult.

Woman in ‘Slender Man’ Stabbing Won’t Contest Effort to Revoke Her Release

Morgan Geyser, who was convicted after she stabbed a friend in 2014 to please a fictional character, was arrested last month after she cut off a monitoring bracelet and fled from a group home.

Trump Administration Aims to Strip More Foreign-Born Americans of Citizenship

An official with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said it would prioritize “those who’ve unlawfully obtained U.S. citizenship.”

Fani Willis Calls Trump and Allies ‘Criminals’ at Georgia Senate Hearing

The district attorney in Atlanta addressed a Republican-led committee created to investigate her conduct during her prosecution of President Trump last year.

Video Footage Shows Nick Reiner Enter Store an Hour Before His Arrest

Mr. Reiner was filmed entering a gas station’s store in South Los Angeles to buy a sports drink roughly an hour before he was arrested by the police across the street.

Nick Reiner Seen at Los Angeles Gas Station Before Arrest

Surveillance footage from a gas station convenience store in Los Angeles shows Nick Reiner buying a sports drink. About an hour later, Mr. Reiner is arrested across the street.

Nearly $900 Million Flowed in Secret to Help Harris and Trump in 2024

The main dark-money group backing Kamala Harris and Joe Biden raised a staggering $613 million last year, while its pro-Trump counterpart brought in $275 million, new filings show.

Top Republican Examining Boat Strike ‘Satisfied’ With Military Mission

After viewing video of a follow-up strike, Republicans largely had confidence in the Pentagon’s legal rationale while Democrats questioned its legality.

Venezuelan Navy Escorts Vessels in Defiance of Trump’s Blockade Threat

Pentagon officials, surprised by President Trump’s orders, scrambled to work out a plan to halt sanctioned tankers as Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, vowed resistance.

‘Here We Go Again’: In Melania Trump’s Movie, This Time She Knows What She’s Doing

The first lady is behind a movie that she has said will give a better idea of what it was like for her to move into the White House for a second time.

The prosecutors assigned to the Reiners’ killing are familiar with high-profile cases.

The lawyers, Habib Balian and Jonathan Chung, have managed complex homicide cases that attracted heavy attention from the media.

Jake and Romy Reiner Feel ‘Unimaginable Pain’ After Losing Their Parents

The daughter and a son of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner spoke publicly for the first time since their parents were found dead on Sunday and their brother was arrested. They asked for respect and privacy.

Reiner’s Son Appears, Briefly, Before a Judge

Nick Reiner, facing murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, appeared at an arraignment that lasted just minutes before it was rescheduled for January. He has not entered a plea.

Ex-Harvard Medical Morgue Manager Who Sold Body Parts Gets 8-Year Sentence

Cedric Lodge, and his wife, Denise Lodge, stole and sold donated human remains intended for medical research and teaching, prosecutors said.

ICE Arrests Disrupt Schools, Prompting Fear Among Families

President Trump’s immigration crackdown has at times resulted in arrests near schools, setting off concerns among parents, educators and students.

Tankers Under Sanction Are Only a Subset of Fleet Moving Venezuelan Oil

The scope of President Trump’s blockade against ships carrying oil from Venezuela was not clear on Wednesday.

Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump

The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight.

Appeals Court Allows National Guard to Remain in D.C., for Now

A three-judge panel voted unanimously to allow troops to stay in the capital for the duration of the appeal, citing the city’s unique legal status.

Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies

After the speaker denied them a vote on extending the subsidies, four Republicans from competitive districts joined Democrats’ bid to go around G.O.P. leaders and force action.

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Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a ‘Master Story Teller’

A group of prominent figures issued a statement memorializing Mr. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. “We were their friends, and we will miss them forever.”

Forecasters Warn of More Possible Flooding in Washington State

Heavy rain and strong winds through early Wednesday could bring additional flooding to Washington State, forecasters warned.

One Way the Brown Attack Was Unusual: The Gunman Escaped

It is rare for a gunman in a high-profile shooting to get away, and many are apprehended within days. The authorities shared grainy video and begged for tips as the search stretched into its fourth day.

These Brown Students Were Prepping for an Exam. Then, a Gunman at the Classroom Door.

For the students in the Brown University review session, concerns about grades and questions about economic concepts would be forgotten in an instant.

Next Fed Chair in ‘No-Win Scenario’ as Selection Process Draws to a Close

The person picked to replace Jerome H. Powell will be thrust into a credibility problem that will be difficult to escape.

Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Buoy Voters’ Views of the Economy

With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.

Immigration Agents and Protesters Face Off in Frigid Minnesota

A surge of ICE agents has led to 670 arrests and chaotic standoffs in subzero weather.

Man on Roof Faces Off with ICE Agents for Hours in Minnesota

A man clung to a partially built roof for hours in frigid temperatures during a standoff with immigration agents in Chanhassen, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis. The confrontation was part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state to remove what it calls “vicious criminals.”

Harvard Secretly Investigates Students Over Larry Summers Video on Epstein

The students face discipline for recording Mr. Summers, the former Harvard president, discussing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a Harvard class.

Norman Podhoretz, Literary Lion of Neoconservatism, Dies at 95

A New York intellectual and onetime liberal stalwart, his Commentary magazine became his platform as his political and social views turned sharply rightward.

Why Nick Reiner Could Face the Death Penalty

The two first-degree murder counts include a special circumstance, which increases the maximum punishment if he is convicted.

Prosecutors Charge Nick Reiner With Murdering His Parents

Los Angeles prosecutors charged Nick Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, the director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

Reiner Family Associate Details Events Before and After Killings Were Discovered

A person close to the family provided a detailed account of what occurred in the Reiner house after a massage therapist received no response at the gate.

Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela

The move is an escalation of military operations and a pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader. But its scope and economic impact are not clear.

Judge Says He Will Not Immediately Halt Trump’s Ballroom Project

A federal judge said he would order the Trump administration to submit plans for the building by the end of the month, but allowed minor construction to continue for now.

Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to 20 More Countries

People from Syria, South Sudan and those with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority are included in the latest restrictions. More than 35 countries are now under U.S. travel restrictions.

Lawmakers Demand the Release of Classified Boat Strike Video

Following classified hearings for all the members of the House and Senate, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to release the unedited video of a boat attack in September that included a second strike to kill survivors.

Remixing Trump’s Economy Speech, Vance Strikes a Different Tone

Vice President JD Vance pleaded with everybody to just hang in there a little longer, saying the economy would improve.

Officials Release Enhanced Video of Possible Shooting Suspect at Brown

The Providence Police Department in Providence, R.I., released enhanced security-camera footage of a suspect in the Brown University shooting walking through the neighborhood hours before the tragedy took place.

Nick Reiner Formally Charged With Murdering His Parents

Prosecutors said that Mr. Reiner killed his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, using a knife. He has not yet entered a plea.

Two More Heritage Foundation Trustees Resign Over Support for Tucker Carlson

Three trustees have left since the think tank’s president backed the conservative podcaster’s friendly interview with Nick Fuentes.

At Many Top Law Schools, Black Student Enrollment Continues to Drop

The New York Times examined data from 18 of the nation’s top law schools and found that first-year Black enrollment had increased at only four, including at Harvard.

Johnson Rules Out House Vote to Extend Health Insurance Subsidies

The speaker had planned to give moderate Republicans seeking an extension of the tax credits a vote on their proposal, but said on Tuesday it was simply “not to be.”

Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video

The defense secretary joined the secretary of state on Capitol Hill to deliver the first classified briefings to include all members of the House and Senate on the maritime attacks.

Well-Known L.A. Criminal Defense Attorney Representing Nick Reiner

The lawyer, Alan Jackson, has represented the Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein and the actor Kevin Spacey.

Wrong Turns and Long Nights: Inside the Search for the Brown University Attacker

After determining that a man they had detained was not the killer, Rhode Island officials have searched for more evidence and released photos of a possible gunman.

Trump and Top Aides Publicly Defend Susie Wiles After Explosive Interviews

President Trump praised his chief of staff as doing “a fantastic job,” and more than a dozen members of his cabinet have posted defenses of her on social media.

U.S. Sends Cubans to Naval Station at Guantánamo Bay

The transfer of nearly two dozen men this week restarted a Trump administration deportation operation on the base after a two-month hiatus.

M.I.T. Professor Is Fatally Shot in His Home

The professor, Nuno F.G. Loureiro, was pronounced dead at a hospital on Tuesday morning. The authorities said they had opened a homicide investigation.

Rob and Nick Reiner: A Father-Son Relationship in Several Acts

Some who worked on the semi-autobiographical “Being Charlie” saw challenges play out on the set.

Trump Stymied on Prosecutors as G.O.P. Refuses to Defy Democrats

An informal custom gives Senate Democrats leverage on federal prosecutors even as Republicans have sought to ease other confirmations. The president wants it eliminated.

White House Shrugs Off Rise in Unemployment Rate

The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Tuesday as a sign of strength.

Takeaways From Susie Wiles’s Candid Interviews Describing Trump World

During 11 interviews with Vanity Fair over President Trump’s first year back in office, Ms. Wiles, his chief of staff, opened up about the president, the people around him and their internal fights.

3 Days After Deadly Brown Shooting, Killer and Motive Remain a Mystery

The authorities released more video footage in an attempt to identify a suspect, and said they had no idea why the killer attacked a study session.

Obamas Had Plans to See the Reiners the Day They Were Found Dead

Michelle Obama said on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that she and former President Barack Obama were longtime friends of the couple and called them “decent, courageous” people.

The Timing of Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against the BBC Is Significant

The lawsuit landed just hours before a once-a-decade review of the broadcaster’s royal charter, which governs its mission, purpose and funding.

Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions

In interviews with Vanity Fair, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, said President Trump “has an alcoholic’s personality,” called JD Vance a “conspiracy theorist” and concluded that Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” the early handling of the Epstein files.

‘Everyone’s on Edge’: Days After a Deadly Shooting, a Community Is in a Standstill

As a manhunt for a gunman who killed two and injured nine at Brown University stretched into a third day, residents and officials alike were growing weary.

At Brown, a Shooting Tests a Fragile Trust

The Ivy League school has faced a series of challenges related to protests and politics. Through it all, it has kept its gates open to the city and tried to heal divisions on campus.

Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro

In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.

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Hospitals Cater to ‘Transplant Tourists’ as U.S. Patients Wait for Organs

International patients can bring a hospital as much as $2 million for a transplant. In recent years, they have typically gotten organs faster than U.S. patients.

Nick Reiner Talked Openly About His Addiction Struggles

Nick Reiner was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder after his mother and father, the movie director Rob Reiner, were found dead in their home. The younger Reiner had been open about his struggles with drug abuse and homelessness.

Donald Trump Jr. Is Engaged to Palm Beach Socialite Bettina Anderson

The relationship between the president’s son and Ms. Anderson had been the subject of tabloid speculation during his previous engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle.

U.S. Strikes 3 More Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing 8

The attacks brought the number killed since the Trump administration began the strikes on suspected drug smugglers to at least 95.

Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia

The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.

Brown Student Has Survived Two School Shootings

Mia Tretta, a Brown student, survived a deadly shooting at her high school in 2019 and another attack on Saturday. As the authorities search for the gunman in the latest attack, she is coping with trauma again.

Rob Reiner Is Said to Have Argued With His Son at a Holiday Party

Rob Reiner and his son, Nick, had a dispute at a party hosted by Conan O’Brien the night before the director and his wife were found dead.

Wisconsin Judge Allows Election Case to Proceed Against Trump Advisers

A judge ruled that at least two of three defendants would have to stand trial in a case stemming from a plan to deploy fake electors after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.

Other celebrities have died tragically in L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood.

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Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Against BBC Over Documentary

The British broadcaster, which has expressed regret over the editing of video clips about the president, has rejected claims that the error was evidence of a fundamental bias in its news reporting.

Pelosi Resisted Stock-Trading Ban as Wealth Grew, Fueling Suspicion

The former speaker failed to appreciate the groundswell of support for banning the practice, refusing to give an inch amid G.O.P. accusations that she was corrupt.

Eager for Center Stage, Patel Casts Aside Caution in Statements as F.B.I. Leader

Kash Patel’s impulse to publicize the work of the bureau under his leadership has revived questions about his competence and his future in the administration.

Trial Opens for Judge Accused of Steering Immigrant Away from Federal Agents

“There was no corrupt intent,” the judge’s lawyer said in an opening statement. Prosecutors said the judge’s political views made her “cross the line.”

How the Winklevoss Twins Won Big in Trump’s Pro-Crypto Washington

Few industry players seem closer to Trump than the 44-year-old billionaire brothers. And they have gotten more than just invitations to the White House this year.

Rob and Nick Reiner Made a Movie About a Turbulent Father-Son Relationship

Nick Reiner, who struggled with drug addiction, wrote “Being Charlie” during a period of sobriety. His father directed the film.

The shootings at Brown and in Sydney were a ‘gut punch’ for Providence’s Jewish community.

Harvard’s President Will Stay in the Role Indefinitely

Alan M. Garber was appointed after his predecessor resigned under pressure. He has been in the role as Harvard fended off challenges from the Trump administration.

He Recorded China’s Detention of Uyghurs. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him to Uganda.

Heng Guan fled to the United States and released rare video evidence of China’s clampdown. His supporters say that sending him to Uganda puts him at risk.

What Does It Mean to Be a ‘Person of Interest’?

Police officers investigating the Brown University shooting released a man they called a “person of interest.” Officials defended the twist in the case as the normal course of policing.

Here Are the Only Known Videos of the Possible Brown University Gunman

The clips were captured on Saturday and show a man walking on sidewalks near the Brown campus after the shooting.

Police Release Second Video of Suspect in Brown University Shooting

The authorities in Providence, R.I., released a second video from security camera footage of a possible suspect in the shooting on Saturday.

Justice Dept. Charges Four in Los Angeles Over Left-Wing Bomb Plot

Administration officials said the case grew out of a presidential order declaring antifa to be a terrorist group.

Rob Reiner Fought for Democrats, and They Loved Him Back

The Hollywood star was an unusually hands-on activist and donor, whose deep understanding of politics set him apart from other celebrities.

Trump Administration Begins Program to Increase Government’s Tech Worker Ranks

The U.S. Tech Force is aiming to hire about 1,000 top-level technical employees and supervisors to join federal agencies and work on projects related to artificial intelligence and modernization.

Trump Seizes on Rob Reiner’s Death to Attack the Hollywood Director

The president attributed the killing to “Trump derangement syndrome,” but his disparaging comments drew backlash even from conservative allies who said they were inappropriate.

Schools and Colleges Across New England Tighten Security

A gunman who killed two students at Brown University is still at large. There were no specific threats against other schools, but many are taking precautions.

Victim of Shooting at Brown Remembered as ‘a Bright Light’

Ella Cook, a 19-year-old sophomore from Mountain Brook, Ala., was a gifted pianist and spoke fluent French, a classmate said.

U.S. Soldiers and Translator Killed in Syria Are Identified

The shooting attack in Palmyra, Syria, on Saturday struck Iowa National Guard troops. Two were killed, along with an American civilian interpreter; three others were wounded.

Victim of Brown Shooting Remembered as a Scholar, Always Willing to Help

MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, 18, was gentle and extroverted, his sisters and a friend said, and had dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon.

Nick Reiner Has Spoken Openly About His Struggles

He and his father, the director Rob Reiner, also worked together on a film that was loosely inspired by the son’s early life.

Rob Reiner and His Wife Are Found Dead in Their Los Angeles Home

The Los Angeles Police Department said a son of the director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, had been booked for murder in connection with the killing of the couple.

‘Brilliant and Kind’: Hollywood Pays Tribute to Rob Reiner

Stars of Mr. Reiner’s movies, as well as celebrities who simply admired his work, have posted heartfelt tributes to the director on social media.

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner: A Love Story That Changed Movie History

Mr. Reiner’s falling for his wife of 36 years inspired the director to rework the ending of “When Harry Met Sally …” The couple would collaborate on movies and political causes.

Officials Renew Search for Providence Shooter After Releasing Person of Interest

Hours after announcing they had detained a person in connection with the deadly shooting at Brown University, officials appealed to the public for new leads.

Trial Starts for Judge Accused of Helping Undocumented Immigrant Evade Agents

The Milwaukee County judge faces federal charges, but she has maintained her innocence.

Born Deaf and Blind, She’s Caught in Trump’s Anti-Diversity Crusade

A program for deafblind children helped 3-year-old Annie Garner, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over diversity goals.

Rob Reiner’s Younger Son Charged With Murder: What We Know

Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

Democratic leaders mourn Reiner, a champion of liberal causes.

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Police Continue Search for Suspect in Brown University Shooting

Students at Brown University held a candlelight vigil following an overnight lockdown.

Brentwood, where the Reiners lived, is a wealthy enclave popular with celebrities.

Reiner’s career spanned Hollywood and politics.

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The deaths were confirmed by the Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass. The Los Angeles Police Department said it is investigating “an apparent homicide” at their home.

A ‘Small Place’ Copes With Unimaginable Tragedy After Brown Shooting

The killing of two college students brought an unwelcome and unusual spotlight to the mayor of Providence, R.I., a place where many residents know each other.

California Hires Former C.D.C. Officials Who Criticized Trump Administration

A former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a former chief medical officer of the agency will advise the state on public health issues.

House Republicans Accuse D.C. Police of Manipulating Crime Statistics

The committee cited interviews with police commanders in an effort to buttress President Trump’s federal takeover of law enforcement and the National Guard deployment in the capital city.

Gunshots, Then 12 Hours of Fear at Brown University

Students sheltered in place in classrooms and basements, waiting for the all clear.

Inside the Clintons’ Fight to Avoid Testifying in the House Epstein Inquiry

Bill and Hillary Clinton have repeatedly offered to provide sworn statements, but Representative James R. Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress if they fail to appear.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton’s lawyer writes a letter on Oct. 6 to the House Oversight Committee opposing their live testimony regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton’s lawyer writes a letter on Nov. 3 to the House Oversight Committee opposing their live testimony regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Students barricaded themselves in the Sciences Library, then were evacuated at gunpoint.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton’s lawyer writes a letter on Dec. 10 to the House Oversight Committee opposing their live testimony regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Watch Live: Officials Give an Update on the Brown Shooting

Officials provide an update on the shooting that happened at Brown University on Saturday.

Brown Cancels Classes and Exams for the Rest of the Semester

The term, scheduled to end on Friday, has been cut short, and school officials said students could go home immediately.

Individual Is Detained in Brown University Shooting

A gunman killed two students and injured nine more in an attack at Brown University on Saturday.

A Brown Student Who Was Shot in the Leg Helped Keep Another Victim Alive

The student, in his first year at Brown, described helping others who were more seriously injured than he was as they hid in their classroom.

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The War on ‘Wokeness’ Comes to the U.S. Mint

The Treasury Department unveiled new coins celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. They failed to include planned designs featuring abolition, women’s suffrage and the civil rights movement.

A California Newspaper Prints Its Last Edition

The Palisadian-Post was published for 97 years, but the twice-monthly community newspaper couldn’t survive the Los Angeles wildfires.

Washington Residents Return Home to Extensive Flood Damage

After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could.

How The Times Analyzed the S.E.C.’s Cryptocurrency Enforcement

The New York Times set out to understand — and quantify — just how much things had changed within the agency after President Trump resumed office.

The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.

An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.

Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments

Rural departments have long relied on cheap software solutions to keep their operations running. But fire chiefs report sharp price increases as investors have entered the market.

The Mysterious Life and Afterlife of Private Fitz Lee

For more than a century, this Black soldier from Virginia was remembered by nearly no one. Then this year, someone at the Pentagon found a use for him.

A Brown University Instructor Hid From Gunfire With His Students

Joseph Oduro, 21, said he was leading an economics study session for about 60 students when a masked man entered the room and started shooting.

2 Students at Brown Witnessed School Shootings as Children

Both women said the shooting on Saturday had damaged a sense of security they had cultivated for years based on the notion that they were unlikely to witness two school shootings in one lifetime.

Gunshots, Sirens and a Manhunt Transform Brown’s Campus

A typical Saturday night on the Ivy League campus was shaken by the killing of two people and the wounding of 9 others.

What We Know About the Deadly Shooting at Brown University

The authorities are still searching for the gunman who killed two people on the Rhode Island campus.

What to Know About Brown University

Here’s what to know about the Rhode Island university, where a shooting on Saturday killed two people and injured eight others.

At Least Two Killed in Shooting at Brown University

Students remained locked in their dorms and classrooms as the police searched for the shooter, who was described as a man wearing black. At least two people are dead, and eight are in critical condition.

A Typical Saturday Night Gives Way to Panic

On and around Brown’s campus in Providence, terrified students rushed to safety as word of a gunman on campus spread.

Appeals Court Says Trump Must End Los Angeles Deployment by Monday

While the decision did not remove the National Guard troops from the president’s control, it blocked him from using them in the nation’s second-largest city.

Brown University has faced a number of difficulties this year.

Here’s what to know.

The university sent an alert late Saturday afternoon warning students to hide. A suspect was not in custody, university officials said, correcting an earlier posting.

Is Times New Roman Better Than Calibri for the State Department?

Type designers weigh in on the recent decision to replace Calibri with Times New Roman in official documents.

Flight Returns to Dulles After Engine Cover Breaks Off During Takeoff

United Airlines Flight 803, which was headed to Tokyo, safely landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, officials said.

DoorDash Deliverer Faces Tampering Charges Tied to Food Order

The authorities said the woman, who was making a delivery for DoorDash, was captured on a doorbell camera spraying an unknown aerosol.

University of Maryland President Cleared of Plagiarism

The claims last year by a conservative publication against Darryll J. Pines prompted a yearlong investigation and an extensive review of his published works.

Jo Ann Allen Boyce Dies at 84; Braved Mobs in Integrating a School

She was one of the Clinton 12, Black students who broke a race barrier by entering a Tennessee high school in 1956 in the face of harassment by white segregationists.

A Measles Outbreak Brings With It Echoes of the Pandemic

In South Carolina, parents struggle to deal with infections that have brought quarantines and remote learning. Health care workers are bracing for an increase in cases.

Colorado Officials Reject Trump’s ‘Pardon’ of a Convicted Election Denier

The president’s stated intention to pardon Tina Peters, jailed for tampering with election machines in 2020, has set off a legal fight over the extent of Mr. Trump’s pardon powers.

Biden Has Raised Little of What He Needs to Build a Presidential Library

His library foundation has told the I.R.S. that by the end of 2027 it expects to bring in just $11.3 million — not nearly enough for a traditional presidential library.

20 States Sue to Block $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas

California and New York are among the states arguing that the Trump administration’s decision to charge that fee for skilled foreign workers is illegal.

Judge’s Order Complicates Justice Dept. Plans to Again Charge Comey

Justice Department officials have been considering whether to bring new charges against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, after a different judge dismissed the original case against him.

Government Can Withhold Funds From Planned Parenthood, Appeals Court Rules

A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.

U.S. Boarded Ship and Seized Cargo Heading to Iran From China

The seizure last month came amid fears of a renewed conflict between Iran and Israel.

House G.O.P. Releases Health Plan That Would Allow Subsidies to End

The legislation, expected to come to a vote next week, would make changes that could eventually affect health care costs but are unlikely to immediately curb rising premiums.

After False Earthquake Alert, Lawmakers Demand Answers on How It Was Sent

The federal government and earthquake experts blamed a technical glitch for the alert that sent warnings hundreds of miles away last week.

To Get to Oslo, Machado Skirted Military Checkpoints and Survived Rough Seas

An American firm with experience in special operations spirited María Corina Machado, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, out of the country in a secretive land, sea and air operation.

National Guardsman Who Was Shot Is Making ‘Extraordinary Progress,’ Doctor Says

Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who suffered a head wound in the shooting near the White House last month, has moved from acute care to rehabilitation.

Trump Is Facing Down Biden’s Demons

Too old? Tough economy? The presidents change, but the troubles are familiar.

Trump Officials Sue to Seize 2020 Ballots in a Georgia County

The Justice Department escalated an effort to seize and inspect old ballots in Fulton County, where President Trump was booked in his criminal election interference case.

For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem

The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and center.

In Florida’s Panhandle, a Hearing on School Vaccine Mandates Gets Heated

The hearing was the first concrete step toward repealing some of the state’s vaccine requirements. Rolling back others would require legislative action.

For Rubio the Cuba Hawk, the Road to Havana Runs Through Venezuela

President Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser has long sought to cripple or topple Cuba’s government, which has close security and economic ties to Venezuela.

Scenes From Washington After a Week of Torrential Rain and Flooding

More than 100,000 residents were told to leave their homes across Washington State this week as rivers overflowed.

National Parks Ordered to Remove Items Promoting D.E.I. From Gift Shops

The Interior Department said that the review of retail items would ensure gift shops at national parks did not “promote specific viewpoints.”

Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort

The Transportation Security Administration is flagging passengers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.

In Trump’s Justice Dept., Failing in Court Might Be Better Than Bucking the Boss

This week demonstrated an emerging reality for President Trump: Commanding the Justice Department is not the same as controlling the justice system.

Harvard Replaces Leader of Health Center Said to Have Focused on Palestinians

The center at the university’s public health school was also a focus of the Trump administration after having been examined in a Harvard antisemitism report earlier this year.

Transportation Dept. Threatens to Withhold Funds From N.Y. Over Many Noncitizen Licenses

The Trump administration gave New York 30 days to pause issuing all non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, among other demands, or risk losing $73 million in highway funds.

Appeals Court Halts, for Now, Contempt Inquiry Into Deportation Flights

The decision from the three-judge panel served to grant the Trump administration a reprieve from having one of its top immigration lawyers have to take the witness stand next week.

Alvin Holsey, Admiral Who Oversaw Boat Strikes Off Venezuela’s Coast, Retires

The admiral had abruptly announced that he would step down as the head of the U.S. Southern Command. His departure leaves several issues about the strikes unanswered.

National Trust Sues to Block Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction

The lawsuit seeks to force President Trump to submit his ballroom plans for public review and input.

Big Businesses Are Cashing In on Trump’s Tax Cuts

Corporate tax revenue has quickly dipped since Republicans passed tax cuts this summer. But economists think these tax breaks might be worth it.

Flooding That Forced People Onto Rooftops in Washington State ‘Is Not Over’

Gov. Bob Ferguson and other state officials cautioned that more rainfall was expected after rivers hit record flood levels across the region, while residents worried about the long-term future.

Comics Performing in Hindi Are Selling Out Shows Across the U.S.

America is becoming a second home for Hindi comedy.

Democrats Release Photos Showing Epstein Ties to Powerful Men

The images, released without context by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, revealed little new about the deceased sex offender’s ties to prominent men in politics, entertainment and finance.

Troops Involved in Boat Strikes Face a ‘Moral Injury’ Risk, Experts Say

Troops who play a part in deadly missions that they see as wrong or unjustified may suffer deep psychological harm as a result, research has shown.

Behind the Supreme Court’s Push to Expand Presidential Power

For more than a decade, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority has chipped away at Congress’s power to insulate independent agencies from politics. Now, the court has signaled its willingness to expand presidential power once again.

Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.

When teachers do assign whole books, they often choose from a stagnant list of classics.

HUD Accuses Boston of Racial Discrimination in Housing Policies

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating whether the city’s focus on affordable housing for people of color violated federal law.

Trump Signs A.I. Executive Order

Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that would limit individual states in regulating the artificial intelligence industry.

Navy Submits Investigation on Senator to Hegseth’s Office

The report concerns a video in which Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, and five other Democratic lawmakers reminded military members of their obligation to refuse illegal orders.

Trump Offers Symbolic Pardon for Clerk Convicted of Election Tampering

Tina Peters was sentenced for a Colorado state crime that the president has no ability to pardon. President Trump has no legal power to free her from prison.

Democrats Press Noem on Harsh Immigration Tactics

Some Democratic lawmakers pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics during a hearing on Thursday.

Stuck in Quicksand, a Hiker in Utah Has His SOS Answered

Austin Dirks used a Garmin satellite device to reach emergency responders, who rescued him in a remote canyon in Arches National Park.

Hiker Rescued From Quicksand in Arches National Park

Austin Dirks was on a solo hike in Arches National Park when he got stuck in quicksand. Emergency responders rescued him after he sent an SOS message using a satellite device.

6 Takeaways From Indiana’s Defiance of Trump

President Trump’s failure to ram through a Republican-friendly House map was a new sign that his iron grip on the party has slipped, and was likely to reverberate nationally.

Republicans Undercut Johnson, Circumventing Him to Force Votes

The speaker has repeatedly lost his grip on the House floor thanks to a once rare parliamentary maneuver that G.O.P. members are increasingly using to force action on legislation.

U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Maduro’s Family and the Oil Sector

The United States is escalating its pressure campaign on Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, after seizing an oil tanker off the coast.

Home Security Camera Captures Gas Line Explosion in Bay Area

A home security camera recorded the moment a building across the street exploded after a construction crew damaged multiple gas lines in Hayward, Calif.

Bay Area Gas Explosion Injures at Least 6 and Starts Neighborhood Fire

A gas line explosion in Hayward, Calif., sent multiple victims to the hospital and led to a fire that burned several houses.

Man Accused in Charlie Kirk Killing Makes First Court Appearance in Person

Tyler Robinson faces murder charges in Utah in the Sept. 10 assassination of Mr. Kirk, the political activist and ally of President Trump.

What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The tanker was headed eastward and had recently carried Iranian oil. The seizure is an escalation in President Trump’s military pressure campaign against Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.

A Grand Jury Again Declines to Reindict Letitia James

It was a striking rejection of the administration’s retribution campaign.

Bessent Accelerates Regulation Overhaul to Jumpstart Growth

The Treasury Secretary unveiled changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council to ease “overregulation.”

Lecturer Sanctioned Over MAGA White Supremacy Lesson Is Back in Class

Some disciplinary measures have been imposed on the lecturer, including being monitored as she teaches a class on diversity and social justice.

Small Earthquake Shakes Area Near Los Angeles

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

Mike Lindell, MyPillow Founder, Announces Run for Minnesota Governor

He is a close ally of President Trump and has been a leading proponent of the election denial movement, which falsely claims that voting machines are often rigged.

Abrego Garcia Is Released From ICE Detention After Judge’s Order

The judge said it was “troubling” that the Trump administration had kept Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in custody for nearly four months without following through on its pledge to re-expel him.

R. Bruce Dold, Chicago Tribune Publisher and Pulitzer Winner, Dies at 70

As head of the editorial page, he encouraged The Tribune’s support of Barack Obama, resulting in the paper’s first endorsement of a Democrat running for the White House.

Senate Deadlocks on Health Care, Leaving Subsidies to Expire

Republicans blocked Democrats’ effort to extend the expiring subsidies while Democrats thwarted a G.O.P. proposal to replace them with direct payments for basic health coverage.

Noem Faces Questions From House Panel Amid Immigration Crackdown

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, has overseen President Trump’s immigration policy, including efforts to detain more immigrants and pause visa applications.

Calibri’s Run-In With Rubio Wasn’t Its First Controversy

The typeface, the target of the State Department’s typographical about-face, has been entangled in politics before.

Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.

Indiana Lawmakers Reject Trump’s New Political Map

Republicans hold an overwhelming majority in the Indiana Senate, but more than a dozen of them defied the president’s wishes, voting against a map aimed at adding Republicans in Congress.

ICE Tells Watchdog It Has No Videos to Release of Chicago Operations

The response to an information request contradicted the administration’s public testimony and raised concerns that it may be trying to evade oversight.

Judge in Oregon Blocks Arrest of Protesters for Noise

Federal agents outside an ICE detention facility in Eugene, Ore., had sought to enforce a new rule that prohibits “creating a loud or unusual noise” outside federal property.

Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says

The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board warned that a provision in the new defense bill would worsen the risk of midair collisions near the Washington-area airport where a deadly crash in January killed 67 people.

Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Shows

The ship has frequently carried oil from countries under U.S. sanctions, and its tracking data shows multiple recent trips to Iran and Venezuela.

Always on My Mind: Trump’s Enduring Focus on Joe Biden

After nearly 11 months in office, the president’s tendency to talk about his predecessor is more pronounced than ever.

House Gives Bipartisan Approval to $900 Billion Defense Bill

The legislation codifies President Trump’s agenda but includes a few measures challenging his policies and insisting on more consultation with Congress.

What Democrats Can Learn from Biden’s Border Mistakes

As 2028 takes shape, Democrats will face a version of the same dilemma.

U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela’s Coast, Trump Says

President Trump announced that the United States had seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday.

Trump Administration Opens Applications for Million-Dollar Visas

President Trump has framed the program as a way for the government to raise billions of dollars and prioritize the admission of successful entrepreneurs and investors.

After Shutdown, Democrats Claim Credit for Funding They Opposed

Several Democrats who fought to steer federal money to their states and districts have boasted about their success even after voting against the bill that provided the funds.

$2 Billion in Pentagon Funds Said to Go to Anti-Immigrant Operations

Democratic lawmakers said in a report that shifting Defense Department funding to support the Trump administration’s immigration agenda has hurt military readiness.

Judge Emil Bove Faces Ethics Complaint for Attending Trump Rally

One of the president’s appeals-court nominees, a former lawyer for the president, was in the crowd at a raucous event in Mt. Pocono, Pa.

U.S. Steps Up Campaign Against Maduro in Seizing Tanker Off Venezuela

The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.

How the Tate Brothers Returned to the United States

Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, were prohibited from leaving Romania for years after they were accused of trafficking dozens of women for a porn business. Our investigative reporter Megan Twohey reveals how the Tates courted powerful figures on the American right in order to gain their freedom to travel to the United States.

Army Gynecologist Charged With Secretly Recording Over 40 Patients

Members of Congress expressed concerns that the Army dismissed complaints about the doctor, who was accused of secretly recording patients at Fort Hood in Texas.

How a Manosphere Star Accused of Rape and Trafficking Was Freed

Barred from leaving Romania, Andrew Tate courted powerful figures on the American right, from Tucker Carlson to Barron Trump. Then an extraordinary order let him go.

‘Rocky’ Statue to Move to Where It Started: Philadelphia’s Art Museum Steps

It’s a symbol of the city. But is it art?

A Stranger Found Ricki Lake’s Lost Family Photos After L.A. Wildfires

Patty Scanlon bought a box of snapshots for $20 at a flea market and was stunned to find family photos of Ms. Lake, whose house burned down in January.

Wenne Alton Davis, Actor in ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Hit by S.U.V. and Killed

The actor, 60, was struck by a vehicle in Midtown Manhattan late on Monday, her agent and the police said.

Agriculture Department Approves More Soda Bans for Food Stamps

Six more states have been approved for waivers that ban the purchase of some sugary foods and beverages using food stamps.

Did Texas Republicans Overplay Their Hand on Redistricting?

Republicans redid their voting map so they could flip five seats to help keep control of the U.S. House. But achieving that goal is far from guaranteed.

F.A.A. Chief Failed to Divest Airline Holdings as Promised, Ethics Agency Says

The Office of Government Ethics told senators that Bryan Bedford, the F.A.A. administrator, did not divest from the airline he previously ran as he had agreed.

Denied Federal Disaster Aid, a Town in Trump Country Feels Forgotten

FEMA rejected requests for federal assistance, twice, after devastating floods in western Maryland, part of a larger pattern of making communities pay for their own disaster recovery.

Judge Says Trump Must End Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration had illegally kept troops in Los Angeles after emergency conditions had ended. The administration is expected to appeal.

House Democrat Seeks to Impeach Kennedy for Undercutting Public Health

The move by Representative Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat who is running for Senate, does not have the support of her party’s leaders and is all but certain to fail.

Democrats Press to Expand House Map, Targeting 5 New G.O.P. Seats

Four of the additions are for districts where President Trump won handily, but Democrats are feeling emboldened by election outcomes this fall.

Supreme Court Grapples With Death Penalty Case on Intellectual Disability

The case involves an Alabama man who challenged his death sentence after a murder conviction because of his varying results in a series of I.Q. tests.

Democrats Make a Fresh Push to Win State Legislatures

The arm of the party that focuses on statehouses is targeting hundreds of seats and more than 40 chambers, according to a strategy memo, reflecting Democrats’ new optimism.

A Cinnabon Worker Was Fired for a Racist Slur. Her Supporters Have Raised $130,000.

On a video that went viral, the worker, who is white, can be seen calling two Black customers an epithet. The campaign to give her money echoes the reaction to a similar incident this year.

Republicans Are Fighting With One Another in Deep-Red Indiana. Here’s Why.

Some Republicans in the Indiana Senate have resisted a new congressional map despite lobbying from the White House and threats of political consequences.

The Conservative Overhaul of the University of Texas Is Underway

The school has been brought to heel by conservative critics of higher education. It is part of a broader transformation at the state’s universities.

How Crypto Casinos Lure in Young Gamblers

Crypto casinos, websites where people use cryptocurrencies in online games, are leaving some teenagers thousands of dollars in debt. Neil Bedi, a reporter on our Visual Investigations team, looks at this multibillion-dollar industry.

Trump Attacks Fed Governors Ahead of Key Interest Rate Meeting

During a speech in Pennsylvania focused on the economy, President Trump criticized the Fed chair, Jerome Powell, and four other members. The attack came as the Fed prepares to reveal new interest rates.

Rod Paige, Education Secretary Who Defended ‘No Child Left Behind,’ Dies at 92

The first Black person to hold that cabinet position, he resigned amid discord over George W. Bush’s major legislative effort to improve public education nationwide.

Trump’s Speech on Economy Veers Into an Anti-Immigrant Tirade

President Trump vacillated between demonizing immigrants and assuring a crowd of his supporters that life was better than ever under his administration.

Trump Administration Withdraws Plan to Overhaul Homeless Aid

The abrupt decision to revise the plan added new uncertainty and possible delays into the government’s distribution of $3.9 billion in homelessness relief.

Democrats Say Hegseth Balked at Call for Full Video of Boat Strike

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed congressional leaders on Tuesday about the monthslong military campaign targeting people suspected of being drug traffickers at sea.

Trump Revives Attacks on Fed Members Before Interest Rate Decision

Without evidence, the president claimed that some Fed governors might have been appointed using an autopen.

Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors

Officials initially weighed sending survivors of U.S. attacks on boats suspected of drug smuggling to a notorious prison in El Salvador, to keep them away from American courts.

Trump Calls Europe ‘Decaying’

President Trump criticized his European counterparts over their defense and Ukraine policies during an interview with Politico. The president also suggested that it was time for President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to compromise in the cease-fire talks.

Miami Elects First Democratic Mayor in Nearly 30 Years

Eileen Higgins, a former Miami-Dade County commissioner, will also be the city’s first female mayor and the first non-Hispanic mayor since the 1990s.

Trump Says Americans Are Doing Great, Even as Views on the Economy Sour

President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania was meant to alleviate concerns about affordability. But he kept wandering off script and dwelling on his favorite targets, like immigration.

Prosecutors Release Body Camera Footage of Luigi Mangione’s Arrest

The footage shows officers confronting Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Lawyers for Mr. Mangione, who is accused of killing the former C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare, argued that the evidence recovered at his arrest should not be admitted into trial, as it was obtained without a warrant.

Trump’s Nvidia Chip Deal Reverses Decades of Technology Restrictions

President Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its chips to China has raised questions about whether he is prioritizing short-term economic gain over long-term American security interests.

At State Dept., a Typeface Falls Victim in the War Against Woke

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden-era move to the sans serif typeface “wasteful,” casting the return to Times New Roman as part of a push to stamp out diversity efforts.

Bird Flu Is Suspected After Vulture Carcasses Sat Rotting Outside Ohio School

The birds lingered for days at a Catholic school near Cincinnati as agencies haggled over who was responsible for removing them. Officials said the public health risk was low.

Stephen Miller’s Stock Sale Raises Questions, Ethics Experts Say

Mr. Miller, one of President Trump’s top advisers, sold shares in the mining company MP Materials following a lucrative deal between the company and the government.

G.O.P. Will Counter Democrats’ Bid to Preserve Subsidies With Their Own Plan

Senate Republicans plan to offer a proposal that would create a new payment for people with bare-bones health coverage, clashing with Democrats who are pressing for an extension of existing tax credits.

After Trump Threatens Tariffs, Mexico Seeks a Deal on Water

President Trump threatened 5 percent tariffs on Mexican imports over a water dispute. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, wants an agreement instead.

Body Camera Footage Shows Officers Confronting Luigi Mangione

Body camera footage presented at the State Supreme Court in Manhattan shows two officers entering a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa., and asking for identification from Luigi Mangione.

Asserting a Personal Role in Warner Bros. Battle, Trump Seeks to Expand His Powers Again

The move comes as the Supreme Court also appears poised to put antitrust enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission under his control.

Inside the Dark and Predatory World of Crypto Casinos

Using exploitative marketing strategies, the illicit gambling websites have profited and lured in a young generation of gamblers.

Parent Is Suspect in Fatal Shooting at Kentucky State University, Officials Say

The suspect was arrested after the shooting in Frankfort, Ky., the police said, which left a second student critically injured.

Somali Americans Are Carrying Proof of Citizenship Amid ICE Raids

In Minnesota, Somali Americans have been in fear since President Trump called them “garbage.” ICE raids across the state have led to over a dozen arrests, prompting many to carry their U.S. passports to protect against wrongful arrests.

‘Voodoo Rituals’ and Banana Wars: U.S. Military Action in Latin America

The United States’ history in the region includes several about-faces, contradictions and missteps.

Justice Dept. Fights Roadblock to Pursuing Comey Case

The battle preceded the department’s looming decision over whether — and how — to bring new charges against James B. Comey.

Illinois Governor Signs Bill Imposing New Limits on Immigration Enforcement

The measure restricts immigration arrests around state courthouses. Republicans have criticized the law and suggested it would face legal challenges.

Judge Suggests Prosecutor on Comey and James Cases Should Resign as U.S. Attorney

Lindsey Halligan’s indictments against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, were dismissed last month over Ms. Halligan’s appointment.

Trump Calls Europe ‘Decaying’ and Suggests ‘Size Will Win’ in Ukraine War

President Trump’s comments deepened his rift with mainstream European leaders over defense and Ukraine policy.

A Key Question for the Supreme Court: What About the Fed?

The president seemed poised for a big Supreme Court win letting him remove officials without cause. But the justices appeared to struggle with how to insulate the Federal Reserve from politics.

Three Years After Dobbs, ‘the Reality Is People Are Getting Abortions’

The state divide over abortions has only deepened since the Supreme Court decision. But research shows the number of abortions has climbed.

Supreme Court Grapples With Whether to Lift Campaign Finance Limits

The dispute before the court involved a Republican effort to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.

Kamala Harris Isn’t Ready to Be Written Off

She was seen for two decades as a future face of the Democratic Party. Is she now suddenly a figure of its past?

In L.A., $750 a Month to Live in a Backyard Storage Unit

A landlord crowded tenants into his house and yard without running water or power. One, determined to find an alternative, was up against the city’s housing crisis.

Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders

The Christmas display, which replaces Jesus, Mary and Joseph with a sign saying “ICE Was Here,” has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders and immigration officials.

DeSantis Designates Muslim Advocacy Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’

The executive order from the Florida governor came after another Republican governor, Greg Abbott of Texas, issued a similar declaration last month.

Trump Again Threatens Tariffs on Mexico Over Long-Running Water Dispute

The threat is the latest aggressive action that President Trump has taken against America’s biggest trading partners.

Trump Insists Tariffs Will Buoy the Economy. For Now, He’s on Damage Control.

The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.

Trump Offers Farmers $12 Billion Bailout From Trade War

President Trump promised struggling farmers billions in federal aid during a round-table meeting on Monday. This comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.

Why Democratic Governors Argue They Are the Party’s Best Shot for 2028

A long list of people could test that theory, though governors have struggled to make the leap to presidential nominations in recent years.

A Frustrated Congress Pushes the Pentagon to Produce Its Boat Strike Orders

In a sign of bipartisan frustration with the Defense Department, the final defense policy bill aims to compel the Pentagon to share execute orders and video documentation.

G.O.P. Senators Push Health Care Options as Vote Looms

The Senate is set to vote later this week on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that Republicans oppose. The G.O.P. has yet to coalesce around an alternative.

Trump Backtracks on Releasing Video of Boat Strike

The president said he would defer to his defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, on whether to release a video showing a follow-up attack that killed survivors of a Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat.

Clerk in Murdaugh Trial Is Sentenced to Probation for Perjury and Other Charges

Becky Hill helped manage the 2023 trial in which Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and younger son.

University of Oklahoma Removes a Teacher It Says Urged Students to Protest

The protest was over the removal of another instructor, who gave a failing grade on a paper about gender that relied on the Bible as its main source.

Cora Weiss, Lifelong Champion of Social Justice, Dies at 91

With a group called Women Strike for Peace, she helped organize demonstrations against the Vietnam War and nuclear weapons. “We managed to get things done,” she said.

A Dozen F.B.I. Agents Sue Patel After Being Fired Over Kneeling at Protest

A five-year-old photo of agents kneeling at a D.C. protest after George Floyd’s killing led to the firing of about 16 agents.

Map: 3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the San Francisco Bay Area

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

Trump Promises Farmers $12 Billion to Blunt Fallout From His Trade War

The federal aid comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.

Inside a Gathering of Top Democrats Filled With Hope, Nerves and ’28 Buzz

At an annual event for Democratic governors, optimism about next year overshadowed the search for a long-term vision. As Gretchen Whitmer put it, adding an expletive: “Let’s go!”

Supreme Court’s Conservatives Have Already Narrowed the 1935 Precedent

Several conservative justices have indicated their willingness to strengthen the president’s power to fire independent agency leaders.