Under Trump, Gun Agency Remains Rudderless and Leaderless

The A.T.F. has been hit by the departure of key career officials, the diversion of agents from core duties to immigration enforcement and from what amounts to a campaign of indifference.

At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency’

As legal challenges to the Trump administration mount, the justices are facing a key test — a flood of “emergency applications” asking for immediate intervention.

Inside Trump’s Plan to ‘Get’ Greenland: Persuasion, Not Invasion

The island’s population might not be easily convinced as the president tries to clinch what he may see as one of history’s greatest real estate deals.

Here’s the budget math that worried House conservatives.

House Passes G.O.P. Budget After Conservative Revolt Collapses

A critical bloc of fiscal hawks dropped its opposition after a pledge from the top Senate Republican that his chamber would embrace far deeper cuts than the measure would require.

Trump’s Tariff Reversal Calms Some G.O.P. Nerves, but Questions Linger

Most Republicans welcomed the unexpected three-month pause on several of President Trump’s tariffs, but some want more clarity about the president’s end game and more power for Congress over trade.

Why Did Trump Change His Mind On Tariffs?

On Wednesday, President Trump paused the vast majority of the tariffs he had instituted for 90 days. It was a remarkable about-face for a president who had urged calm across days of market turmoil. Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the looming possibility of a financial crisis impacted the president’s decision-making.

Egg Prices Continued to Rise in March

Egg prices have reached record highs as bird flu outbreaks have hit poultry farms and forced producers to cull tens of millions of hens.

Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors and Public Absences

The former first lady said on a podcast that people “couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.”

Younger Democrats Don’t Plan to Wait Their Turn

A new crop of Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In

A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Counterterrorism Operations in Somalia

Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.

The Masters: A Gesundheit Unlike Any Other

The grass and trees at Augusta National Golf Club help make the course a treasure — but also an allergy nightmare.

Amid Calls to Reform Bail, Judges in St. Louis Embrace Ankle Monitors

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

To Escape the Grind, Young People Turn to ‘Mini-Retirements’

Some young people are spending their savings on an extended break earlier in their careers rather than waiting until retirement.

Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot by L.A. Police and Is Charged With Attempted Murder

Jillian Lauren Shriner, an author who is married to a member of the band Weezer, was arrested after pointing a gun at officers, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Trump Repeals Biden-Era Limit on Water Flow in Shower Heads

President Trump, who has waged a long-running battle against low water pressure, signed an executive order that redefined a common bathroom fixture.

Here’s what happened on Wednesday.

The Justice Dept. moves to deport a migrant it described as a gang leader even as it drops charges.

Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny

Was the president manipulating the market with his comments, as his critics say, or reassuring Americans, as the White House maintains?

Trump Signs Orders Punishing Those Who Opposed His 2020 Election Lies

The president targeted two officials from his first administration and an elite law firm as part of his campaign for retribution.

Appeals Court Clears Path for Trump to Resume Firing Probationary Workers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit sided with the government to block a lower-court ruling that had led to the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers.

From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’: Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs

Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.

Grandmother Is Stranded When Her Parrot ‘Plucky’ Can’t Board Flight

Plucky, an African gray parrot, accompanied its owner on a Frontier Airlines flight to Puerto Rico in January. But a gate agent would not let it on board the return flight.

House Votes to Curb National Injunctions, Targeting Judges Who Thwart Trump

The legislation is part of an escalating Republican campaign to take aim at judges who have moved to halt some of President Trump’s executive orders.

Trump Pauses “Reciprocal” Tariffs for Most Countries

President Trump decided to pause his “reciprocal” tariffs on most countries, excluding China, just hours after they went into effect.

A Friendship Divided by Musk

Elon Musk, and the feelings that working for him can engender, can come between even the closest of pals.

How Each House Member Voted on the Republican Budget

The House voted 216 to 214 to approve a budget blueprint, a first step towards passing President Trump’s plans for spending and tax cuts.

Justice Dept. Bars Its Lawyers From American Bar Association Functions

The punitive move comes amid the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against big law firms.

Trump’s Targeting of Homeless Agency Signals Sharp Shift in Policy

The president has all but shut down the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, but his real goal appears to be a fundamental change of approach for getting people off the streets.

U.S. Slashes Many of the Aid Programs It Had Promised to Keep

The U.N. food program said the new cuts “could amount to a death sentence” for millions of desperate people.

Trump Reverses Course on Global Tariffs, Announcing 90-Day Pause

The president further raised already steep tariffs on China, saying that Beijing should not have retaliated against his earlier trade actions.

The Advisers Behind Trump’s Tariff Turmoil

The roller coaster of on-again, off-again tariffs have focused attention on the people behind President Trump’s trade strategy. Rob Copeland, a New York Times finance reporter, takes us inside Trump’s tariff team.

Army Secretary Replaces Patel as Interim Head of A.T.F.

The unusual move has placed a civilian military leader in charge of a domestic law enforcement entity.

Supreme Court Sides With Trump, for Now, on Firing Agencies’ Leaders

Chief Justice Roberts ordered a brief pause of an appeals court ruling that had reinstated Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to positions at agencies protecting workers’ rights.

House Republicans Move to Prevent Vote on Repealing Trump’s Tariffs

Under a measure the G.O.P. is working to pass on Wednesday, lawmakers would give up their ability to force a vote on undoing the president’s tariffs until October.

Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture

A majority of House members backed changing the rules to allow new parents to vote remotely. But in a Congress dominated by far-right Republicans, parental leave was a bridge too far.

Johnson Delays Budget Vote as G.O.P. Defectors Balk

After more than an hour of labored negotiations with conservative holdouts, House G.O.P. leaders yanked their blueprint for the president’s tax and spending package, lacking the votes to pass it.

What the government knows about you, and why Elon Musk’s team wants access to that data.

Justice Dept. Criticizes Another Federal Judge for Blocking a Trump Executive Order

Attorney General Pam Bondi relied on an increasingly common assertion: that the judge was “unelected” and denying the will of voters who put the president in office.

Trump Has Targeted These Universities. Why?

President Trump has set his sights on defunding colleges, singling out some of the world’s wealthiest schools in what critics say is an attack on academic freedom.

Whitmer Attacks Trump’s Tariffs, but Avoids Attacking Trump

At an event in Washington, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan struck a more measured tone on the president’s trade war than other Democrats seen as possible 2028 contenders.

Trump Wants to Merge Government Data. Here Are 314 Things It Might Know About You.

Elon Musk’s team is leading an effort to link government databases, to the alarm of privacy and security experts.

Rulings in New York and Texas Curb Deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador

The decisions suggest that the battle over using a wartime law, the Alien Enemies Act, to deport migrants is certain to persist.

American Is Arrested in Thailand on Charges of Criticizing Royalty

The U.S. State Department said it was alarmed at the arrest of Paul Chambers, a lecturer in civil-military relations, under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws.

These Superfans of Trump Are Holding Out Against His Budget

Hard-line conservatives concerned about the deficit are among President Trump’s most stalwart supporters in Congress. But they say they cannot in good conscience back the budget plan he has endorsed.

How Trump Is Putting Law Firms in a No-Win Situation

As Willkie Farr & Gallagher learned, cutting a deal with the White House can avert a financially punitive executive order. But doing so can draw internal rebukes and external criticism.

‘Where’s Alex?’ A Beloved Caregiver Is Swept Up in Trump’s Green Card Crackdown

An autistic young man loses his caretaker as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown expands to permanent U.S. residents convicted of minor crimes years ago.

What Rights Do Immigrants Have?

The expansion of immigration enforcement actions by the Trump administration has thrown the status of some rights into question. See what is unchanged, what is expanded and what is in dispute.

He Served 36 Years for His Wife’s Murder and Then Forgave the Man Who Confessed

Leo Schofield maintained he was innocent all along in his wife’s 1987 murder. For “Bone Valley,” a podcast about the case, he connected with the man who said he did it.

In Washington, a Rural County Sheriff Fights His State’s Immigration Law

Sheriff Dale Wagner of Adams County sees his department as David fighting Goliath. But he has the support of some of President Trump’s most influential allies.

Americans Are Preparing for When All Hell Breaks Loose

Once thought of as a fringe mind-set, the prepared citizen movement is gaining traction in a world shaped by war, the pandemic and extreme weather.

Trump Wants an Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Must Be Better Than Obama’s

Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran are set for Saturday. President Trump has set a high bar for success.

Here’s what happened on Tuesday.

Hours before tariffs begin, Trump declares victory and mocks critics.

The president claimed that foreign countries would “do anything” in the hopes of getting the tariffs removed, but left unclear what if anything was open to negotiation.

Ken Paxton Says He Will Challenge Senator John Cornyn in 2026

The announcement by Mr. Paxton, the attorney general of Texas and a firebrand conservative, set up what is expected to be a blockbuster showdown in Texas.

3 Are Killed in Shooting Near Fredericksburg, Va., Authorities Say

Three others were injured in the shooting on a suburban street in Spotsylvania County, southwest of Washington, D.C. Four suspects were in custody, the authorities said.

3 Visitors to Yellowstone Get Jail Sentences for Violations

Tourists are required to stay on marked paths in thermal areas because of the dangers of the hot springs, geysers and steam vents, and to protect nature.

Trump Administration Freezes $1 Billion for Cornell and $790 Million for Northwestern, Officials Say

The funding pause amid civil rights investigations into both universities sharply escalates the Trump administration’s campaign against elite colleges.

Chinese Intelligence May Be Trying to Recruit Fired U.S. Officials

An advisory says that foreign agencies are posing as consulting firms, think tanks and other organizations to connect with former government employees.

An Experiment in Recklessness: Trump as Global Disrupter

The global trading system is only one example of the administration tearing something apart, only to reveal that it has no plan for how to replace it.

U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.

White House Must Allow The Associated Press Full Access to Trump, Judge Rules

The Trump administration has barred the news outlet from certain events for its use of the term “Gulf of Mexico,” which a federal judge agreed amounted to a violation of the First Amendment.

Gabbard Starts a Task Force Focused on Politicization of the Intelligence Agencies

The director of national intelligence framed it as an effort to eliminate the politicization of the agencies and to investigate episodes where intelligence was “weaponized.”

Justice Dept. Disbands Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit

The Trump administration is dialing back its enforcement of cryptocurrency, and criticizing Biden-era prosecutions.

‘Just a Mess’: Staff Cuts, Rushed Changes and Anxiety at Social Security

President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk’s team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, the system is groaning under the pressure.

In Trump Cases, Supreme Court Retreats From Confrontation

In a series of narrow and technical rulings, the justices have seemed to take pains to avoid a showdown with a president who has challenged the judiciary’s legitimacy.

Oil Spill in North Dakota Prompts Shutdown of Keystone Pipeline

An estimated 3,500 barrels of oil spilled in a field near Fort Ransom, N.D., and the release was contained, the pipeline’s operator said.

Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

Nicholas J. Roske, 29, of California, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. He was arrested near the justice’s home in 2022, with a pistol, a knife and other weapons.

Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Rehiring of 16,000 Probationary Workers

A federal judge in California had ordered the Trump administration to rehire government employees fired as part of its efforts to slash the federal work force.

Musk Disparages Trump’s Trade Adviser, Exposing Rift in President’s Inner Circle

The feud between two of President Trump’s top advisers is playing out as the administration’s new tariffs have caused huge losses across global financial markets.

Fate of G.O.P. Budget Is in Doubt as Anti-Spending House Republicans Hold Out

Conservative fiscal hawks lined up in opposition to the Senate-passed fiscal blueprint, arguing it would add too much to the nation’s debt. Its collapse would threaten President Trump’s agenda.

Top I.R.S. Officials Said to Resign After Deal to Give ICE Migrants’ Data

The agreement is a major departure from the Internal Revenue Service’s previous stance encouraging migrants to file their taxes.

Chris Sununu Skips a New Hampshire Senate Bid, Dashing Trump’s Hopes

The former New Hampshire governor had been seen as a top Republican recruit in the liberal-leaning yet competitive state. President Trump had said on Sunday, “I hope he runs.”

Case in Texas Could Shed More Light on Invocation of Alien Enemies Act

A case involving a Venezuelan migrant, Daniel Zacarias Matos, could explore the question of whether President Trump has used the Alien Enemies Act in a lawful manner.

China Criticizes JD Vance for Calling Its People ‘Peasants’

A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry denounced the vice president’s comments as “ignorant and impolite.”

As Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Kick in, Officials Signal Openness to Talks

President Trump’s next round of tariffs on major trading partners went into effect just after midnight, bringing levies on China to at least 104 percent.

Glenn Youngkin on D.E.I., Trump’s Tariffs and a Possible 2028 Run

In an interview, the Republican governor of Virginia spoke at length about his views on diversity efforts, among other subjects.

How a Diversity Champion Became an Anti-D.E.I. Warrior

Not long before he became Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin helped lead, and spoke approvingly of, efforts to improve racial and gender diversity at his private equity firm.

National Park Service Restores Web Page Featuring Harriet Tubman

The page had been edited to remove material about the antislavery leader. Other government pages have been changed or deleted amid efforts to scrub references to diversity and inclusion.

Here’s what happened on Monday.

Bloomberg Pumps Cash Into the Long-Term Legal Fight Against Trump

The billionaire’s gun control group plans to spend $10 million to help elect Democratic attorneys general, who are on the front lines of legal clashes with the president.

A New Push to Open the Doors on Childhood Sexual Abuse

A man abused as a child at a Missouri Christian camp agreed to remain silent, and took his own life. His sister is pushing several states to ban such nondisclosure agreements.

Read the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Venezuelan Migrants

The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could continue to deport Venezuelan migrants using a wartime powers act for now, overturning a lower court that had put a temporary stop to the deportations.

Boris Johnson Has Run-In With Feisty Ostrich During Texas Trip

A video showed the former British prime minister yelping and uttering a profanity after the ostrich pecked him through a window at what appeared to be a wildlife park.

Man Questioned in Killings of 4 at Georgia Trailer Park

The authorities said that the killings appeared to have stemmed from a domestic dispute. Investigators in Perry, Ga., said the four victims, who ranged in age from 2 to 82, were related.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says aid cuts are forcing it to end refugee and children’s services.

Trump Administration to Roll Back Array of Gun Control Measures

Taken together, they signal an abrupt reversal from efforts by the Biden administration to stem the flood of unregulated semiautomatic handguns and rifles.

Trump Discusses Potential Nuclear Talks With Iran

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel spoke at the White House on Monday, discussing trade policy and nuclear talks with Iran.

Supreme Court Clears Way for Venezuelan Deportations to Resume, for Now

A majority of the justices concluded that the Venezuelan migrants had brought their cases in the wrong court but that they were entitled to an opportunity to challenge their removal.

Texas Governor Sets November Election to Fill Heavily Democratic House Seat

Democrats have argued that Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, did not act faster to fill the vacant seat because he didn’t want the narrow Republicans majority in Congress to shrink.

Rep. John James of Michigan Announces Bid for Governor

The Republican congressman joins a crowded field vying to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is term-limited.

Trump Administration Fires Another Female Military Leader

Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield has joined a list of several leaders who have been purged from the military’s highest ranks.

Can Musk Pull Trump Back From the Tariff Ledge?

Elon Musk has been criticizing Trump’s tariff policy — and publicly. Could there be a strategy?

Nearly 300 Students Have Had Visas Revoked and Could Face Deportation

Dozens of schools, including the University of California and Harvard, said the Trump administration ended the visas of their students in recent days. For many, the reasons are unclear.

U.S. and Iran Will Hold Nuclear Talks on Saturday

President Trump pulled out of the last Iran nuclear accord in 2018, and negotiators from the two nations have not met face-to-face since. Now he faces the challenge of dismantling the Iranian program.

Man’s 7 ‘Emotional Support’ Tigers Seized in Nevada

The local authorities arrested Karl Mitchell, who claimed he had been authorized by a doctor to keep the tigers.

Another Law Firm Braces for Possible Blowback From Trump

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft balked at having one of its partners represent Donald Trump in his criminal cases. Now the firm is among those that have been pushed to agree to a deal with the White House.

Maine Sues U.S.D.A. Over Funding for School Meals

The federal lawsuit is the latest escalation of Gov. Janet Mills’s standoff with the Trump administration over the issue of transgender athletes.

N.C. Supreme Court Halts Voter Eligibility Review in Contested Judicial Race

A razor-close race for a seat on the court is the last 2024 statewide election in the nation to remain uncertified.

Johnson Reaches Agreement to Kill Proxy Voting Proposal in the House

Republicans who had been poised to force a vote on changing House rules to allow new parents to vote remotely pulled back after the speaker offered a narrower solution for new mothers.

Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs

Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.

When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage

The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing billions of dollars in grants to make sure cities and states are complying with President Trump’s priorities on immigration and diversity.

2 U.S. Border Officers Charged With Taking Bribes to Allow Undocumented Migrants

Prosecutors said the men allowed dozens of cars with undocumented immigrants to pass through their inspection lanes in Southern California in exchange for cash.

Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention

A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention.

Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol

Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building.

Justice Dept. Lawyers Are Struggling to Defend Trump’s Policies in Court

Inside the department’s civil division, litigators are squeezed between judges demanding answers and bosses’ instructions to protect the Trump agenda at all costs.

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Order Requiring Return of Wrongly Deported Migrant

The chief justice, acting on his own, issued an “administrative stay,” a brief pause meant to give the court time to consider the matter. The justices are expected to act in the coming days.

Appeals Court Reinstates 2 Leaders of Federal Boards Fired by Trump

A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.

Justice Dept. Raises Executive Privilege to Try to Muzzle Fired Pardon Attorney

A fight over the testimony of Elizabeth G. Oyer could have a ripple effect on whether other fired Justice Department lawyers speak publicly about their experiences.

A $4 Billion Sex Abuse Settlement in L.A., After Childhoods of ‘Pure Hell’

Thousands of plaintiffs, once children in Los Angeles County’s juvenile detention and foster care systems, are part of a record-breaking payout.

Lawsuit Accuses Prominent Palestinian American of Supporting Hamas

The complaint against the businessman, Bashar Masri, does not say that he knew about the Oct. 7 attack in advance but does assert that he was aware of the Hamas military infrastructure at his properties.

Trump’s Least Favorite Judge Has Friends in High Places

To President Trump, Judge James E. Boasberg is “a troublemaker” and a “Radical Left Lunatic.” But his record and biography, including a friendship with Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, say otherwise.

The L.A. Dodgers Will Visit the White House on Monday

The World Series winners’ trip comes after the Trump administration was criticized for removing an article on a Pentagon website honoring Jackie Robinson, one of the franchise’s most celebrated players.

A Split on the Right Over Whether Teenagers Can Have Guns

Conservative judges have come to opposite conclusions on what the Second Amendment has to say about limiting the gun rights of those under 21.

Gulf Coast Shrimpers See Hope in Trump’s Tariffs

After years struggling to compete with cheaper, farm-raised imported shrimp, shrimpers from Florida to Louisiana are optimistic that the new tariffs will help them.

List: Who Trump Has Targeted for Retribution

See a breakdown of some of the people and entities — including law firms, universities and more — that President Trump has retaliated against in the first few months of his new term.

Kennedy’s Plan to Send Health Officials to ‘Indian Country’ Angers Native Leaders

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is committed to improving the Indian Health Service. Native American leaders have doubts. “It’s shameful,” one said.

Why Trump Is Punishing Law Firms

President Trump’s campaign of retribution has turned out to be far more expansive, efficient and creative than many expected. Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains what Mr. Trump has done in his first months in office and how his targets have reacted.

In Trump’s Second Term, Retribution Comes in Many Forms

President Trump’s campaign to exact revenge against his perceived foes has turned out to be far more expansive, creative, efficient — and for now, less reliant on the justice system — than anticipated.

The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground

For years, the country’s lowest-scoring students were steadily improving on national tests. Starting around 2013, something changed.

As Netanyahu Meets With Trump, He Finds an ‘Unshackled’ Ally

President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are using similar playbooks as they face turmoil.

The immigration status of a Duke basketball star from South Sudan is unclear.

Buy or Wait? Americans Wrestle With How Tariffs Will Affect Their Shopping.

In the first weekend since President Trump unveiled broad tariffs, many shoppers sought to get ahead of expected price increases, while others showed patience.

Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay Until Trade Deficit Disappears

The president said he would not quickly reverse last week’s steep tariffs, which have sparked pushback and roiled markets.

Judge Calls Mistaken Deportation of Maryland Man a ‘Grievous Error’

Judge Paula Xinis, who has ordered that the Trump administration return the man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, by Monday, also rejected a request to pause that order.

President’s Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

The 22nd Amendment is clear: President Trump has to give up his office after his second term. But his refusal to accept that underscores how far he is willing to consider going to consolidate power.

Republicans Want to Make the Trump Tax Cuts Last Forever

Senate Republicans are hoping to ice Democrats out from deciding the fate of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, a move that Democrats could eventually use against them.

With Universities Threatened, Can Boston Still Be Boston?

Colleges and teaching hospitals are the cornerstones of the city’s economy — and identity. But federal funding cuts to higher education could change that.

After the L.A. Fires, These Schools Face Another Threat: Layoffs

A dozen teachers in Pasadena, Calif., whose homes burned were told they’ll lose their jobs at the end of the school year, a crisis for educators and students alike.

Canada Drops the Gloves in Tariff Spat, Makes Its Case on U.S. Billboards

The tariffs-are-a-tax messages are targeting residents in places like Pittsburgh that count on Canadian trade.

Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

The verdict will likely influence similar lawsuits against other oil companies over coastal damage in the state.

Protesters Rally Against Trump and Musk Across the U.S.

People attending the marches chanted and held signs signaling their opposition to President Trump and his administration’s cuts to the federal government.

Trump Administration Revokes Visas of South Sudanese in Clash Over Deportees

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was making the move because the transitional government of South Sudan had refused to accept its citizens in a timely manner.

Justice Dept. Accuses Top Immigration Lawyer of Failing to Follow Orders

Erez Reuveni conceded in court that the deportation last month of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who had a court order allowing him to stay in the United States, should never have taken place.

Musk Says He Hopes Europe and U.S. Move to a ‘Zero-Tariff Situation’

The billionaire adviser to the Trump administration appeared to part ways with the president in a videoconference appearance with Italy’s far-right League party.

Ex-Aides to Texas Attorney General Win $6.6 Million in Whistle-Blower Case

A judge found that four whistle-blowers who accused Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, of corruption and reported him to the F.B.I. were unjustly fired.

Trump Family’s Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays Out

The party was on at a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at the president’s Doral resort in Florida and a fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago, even as markets tumbled.

Floods Inundate Central U.S.

A relentless storm continued to dump rain across the Midwest and South, causing increased flooding from Texas to Ohio.

Trump Administration Fires U.S. Aid Workers in Quake Zone in Myanmar

The move comes despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the U.S. would still do some humanitarian work while shrinking foreign aid. Democratic lawmakers have denounced the cuts.

Mass Protests Across the Country Show Resistance to Trump

Demonstrators packed the streets in cities and towns to rail against government cutbacks, financial turmoil and what they viewed as attacks on democracy.

Priest Is Fatally Shot Outside His Parish Rectory in Kansas

The Rev. Arul Carasala was found outside his parish rectory with gunshot wounds on Thursday, officials said. An Oklahoma man was arrested, though a motive remained unknown.

He Said He Would Ban Congressional Stock Trading. Now in Office, He Trades Freely.

Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr., who campaigned on prohibiting stock trading by members of Congress, has emerged as one of the most active stock traders in the freshman class.

The Public School Programs Trump Has Threatened

The Trump administration has a new directive for U.S. public schools: Cut D.E.I. programs or face federal funding cuts. Dana Goldstein, who covers education for The New York Times, describes what programs might be targeted by the directive, which is already being challenged in court.

Firing of National Security Agency Chief Rattles Lawmakers

Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, who was also the head of U.S. Cyber Command, was one of several national security officials fired on the advice of a conspiracy theorist.

Anti-Trump Protests Try to Reach the Newly Alarmed

The rallies on Saturday are being held all over the country and emphasize cuts to health care, Social Security and education.

7 Americans Weigh In on Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

Voters were bracing for the effects of President Trump’s recent tariffs in their own lives, but some said they were, for now, waiting and watching to see how all of this plays out.

Trump Is on Shaky Legal Ground With Mass Layoffs at H.H.S., Experts Say

Job and program cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services have teed up court challenges and prompted bipartisan criticism in Congress.

Trump vs. the World: Understanding Tariffs and Their Consequences

This week, President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, dismantling decades of global trade agreements and sending shock waves around the world.

Trump Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses at a Moment of Rising Danger

The firing of the head of the National Security Agency was only the latest move that has eroded the country’s fortifications against cyberattacks, especially those targeting elections.

After the Fires, Rick Caruso Aspires to a New Role: Shadow Mayor of Los Angeles

The businessman has won supporters and detractors as he considers running for mayor or governor of California as Los Angeles rebuilds from the wildfires in January.

Senate Approves G.O.P. Budget Plan After Overnight Vote-a-Thon

Republicans pushed through their blueprint for tax and spending cuts after Democrats forced them to cast politically painful votes into the early morning on every element of President Trump’s agenda.

Judge Permanently Bars N.I.H. From Limiting Medical Research Funding

The decision came as an initial win for a broad coalition of academic institutions that had argued the policy jeopardized ongoing research, but it set up an almost certain appeal.

‘White Lotus’ Takes On Touchy Subjects. The Southern Accent Is One of Them.

Viewers have obsessed over whether the accents in Season 3 were credible, or another atrocious attempt by Hollywood to replicate a Southern dialect.

The U.S. awarded large space contracts to companies owned by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

These Are the 381 Books Removed From the Naval Academy Library

Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and books on the Holocaust were among the works removed in response to an order from the office of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Obama Calls for Universities to Stand Up for Core Values

As the Trump administration threatens universities, the former president suggested schools shouldn’t be intimidated. But he also offered a critique of campus culture, saying it had too often shut out opposing voices.

New York Warns Trump It Will Not Comply With Public School D.E.I. Order

New York’s stance differed from the muted and deferential responses from other major institutions to the administration’s threats.

Read the Naval Academy’s list of removed books

The Navy released the titles of 381 books that were removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s Nimitz Library on the Annapolis, Md., campus this week because their subject matter was seen as being related to so-called diversity, equity and inclusion topics.

The I.R.S. says it will begin more mass layoffs.

Employees were notified of the coming layoffs, which could affect large swaths of the tax collection agency, just days before the annual tax filing deadline.

What Might Europe’s Fines Against X Mean for Musk?

The potential for major penalties in the European Union could test the boundaries of online speech and inflame tensions between the U.S. and Europe.

Los Angeles County Plans to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

The settlement, which still needs formal approval, covers more than 6,800 claims of abuse, some of which date back to 1959.

Judge Orders Tufts Student’s Detention Case Moved to Vermont

The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was detained by ICE agents in Massachusetts, driven to Vermont and flown to a detention center in Louisiana, where the government was trying to argue her court case.

How Guantánamo Bay Figures in the Trump Immigration Crackdown

In two months, around 400 migrants have been held there, mostly Venezuelan and Nicaraguan citizens designated for deportation.

Loomer’s Role in Firings Shows Rising Sway of Fringe Figures on Trump

President Trump has always solicited information from dubious sources. But now, in his second term, he has fewer people around him who try to keep those voices away.

Senate Wades Into All-Night Vote-a-Thon as Republicans Seek to Pass Budget Plan

With Republicans driving toward a vote on their tax and spending cut blueprint, Democrats are forcing them to cast politically painful votes on every element of President Trump’s agenda.

Supreme Court Lets Trump Suspend Grants to Teachers

The justices allowed the Trump administration to temporarily suspend $65 million in teacher-training grants, which helped place teachers in poor and rural areas.

Justices Are Asked to Keep Nationwide Pause on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

Immigrant groups and Democratic states pushed back on a Trump administration request for the Supreme Court to allow curbs on birthright citizenship to go into effect in some places.

Boston’s King of Couches Relinquishes His Crown

Eliot Tatelman, a fixture on regional television for his quirky ads, is retiring as president of Jordan’s Furniture. It was a nostalgic moment for a place known for fiercely guarding its traditions.

Theodore McCarrick, Cardinal Defrocked Over Sex Abuse, Dies at 94

He rose in the Roman Catholic Church before allegations of abusing minors and seminarians and an investigation led Pope Francis to strip him of his priesthood.

Trump Administration Is Ordered to Return Migrant Deported to El Salvador

A federal judge said officials had acted without “legal basis” last month when they arrested the migrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, and put him on a plane to a notorious Salvadoran prison.

16 States Sue to Restore N.I.H. Funding

An attorney general in one of those states said the Trump administration was upending “the promise of progress for future generations.”

Fate of the Filibuster Emerges as a Central Issue in Senate Budget Fight

Some Republicans are uneasy that their party is pursuing a tactic that could weaken the filibuster and backfire in the future.

Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election

The ruling was a win for the Republican who narrowly lost a State Supreme Court race in November. The case has tested the boundaries of post-election litigation.

Newsom Will Seek Trade Deals That Spare California From Retaliatory Tariffs

The governor’s announcement could ratchet up animosity between the Trump administration and California, the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Residents Sift Debris as Storm Sweeps the South and Midwest

The storm has generated more than 30 tornadoes this week, killing at least eight people in three states.

Meet the 23-Year-Old Student Who Raised $25 Million in Democratic Losses

A law student in Florida has a lucrative side gig: fund-raising consultant. His firm earns a 25 percent cut of “profit” from donations, and critics have begun to pile up after two special elections.

Federal Worker Unions Sue to Block Trump From Stripping Bargaining Rights

Labor unions are battling the Trump administration over its attempts to slash the federal work force and roll back the protections afforded to the civil service employees.

Chinese Woman Detained in Arizona Border Station Dies by Suicide

A woman detained by U.S. border officers for overstaying a visitor visa died by suicide while in custody, according to a Democratic congresswoman.

In Burisma Letter, Hunter Biden Sought Support from State Department

While Joe Biden was vice president, his son used the letterhead of a Ukrainian energy company when writing to a U.S. ambassador with ties to the family.

Boy Swept Away by Raging Waters in Kentucky as Rain Soaks Central U.S.

Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.

Inside One Migrant’s Accidental Journey to a Salvadoran Prison

Immigration officers asked Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia if he was a gang member, and refused to believe him when he denied it, according to court papers.

To Trump, U.S. Economy Is a ‘Sick Patient’ and Tariffs Are the Cure

The president’s aides insist the fallout will be short and ultimately result in a better economy, as economists warn of higher inflation and slower growth.

F.B.I. Leaders Push to Restore Trust in the Agency They Once Undermined

In recent days, Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, and Dan Bongino, his deputy, have promised to bring change to what they have called a broken institution.

How Trump Has Tuned Out a Key Justice Dept. Legal Office

The Office of Legal Counsel issues opinions that are supposed to bind the executive branch. The Trump administration has taken steps and made claims in tension with several of them.

Ancient Hunting Kit Is Found in West Texas

The 6,500-year-old weapons, found in a cave near Marfa, could be among the oldest near-complete set of wood and stone hunting tools found in North America.

Trump Sidelines Justice Dept. Legal Office, Eroding Another Check on His Power

As President Trump claims expansive and disputed powers, his administration has curbed the influential Office of Legal Counsel.

You Have the Right to an Attorney. In Texas, That Right Is Routinely Denied.

In some parts of the state, misdemeanor defendants routinely face charges without representation.

What Eric Adams’s Choice to Skip the Democratic Primary Means for Voters

Democratic primary voters won’t see the mayor’s name on the ballot in June. He plans to run in the general election in November, when ranked-choice voting is not in use.

Trump Officials Have Not Funded Radio Free Europe, Despite Court Order

The delay in disbursement has forced the news organization, which relies almost exclusively on congressional funding, to furlough some of its staff and cut parts of its programming.

U.S. Strikes in Yemen Burning Through Munitions With Limited Success

In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said.

Head of National Security Agency and Cyber Command Is Ousted

No reason was given for the removal of Gen. Timothy D. Haugh. The far-right activist Laura Loomer had called for his ouster in a meeting with President Trump, an official said.

Trump Administration Sends Harvard a List of Demands to Protect Federal Funds

The list was similar to one sent to Columbia University last month after the government canceled $400 million to the school. Harvard may have $9 billion on the line.

Scenes From States Devastated by a Powerful Storm System

The severe weather stretched from Texas to Ohio, causing tornadoes and flooding across the central United States.

Amtrak Train Strikes and Kills 3 People in Pennsylvania

A father and two of his adult sons were hit by the train, officials said. Service between New York and Philadelphia was temporarily suspended.

L.A. Fires Death Toll Rises to 30 After Remains Are Found

The discovery makes the Palisades and Eaton fires, combined, the second-deadliest wildfires in California’s history.

Tornadoes Sweep Across the South and Midwest, Killing at Least 7

After hail, heavy rains and more than 30 tornadoes drenched the region, officials warned that a “generational flooding” disaster was possible.

Workers Forced to Leave Foreign Policy Center as Trump Presses Shutdown

About 130 employees of the Wilson Center were told they were being put on leave, just four days after workers for Elon Musk’s team entered the center.

C.E.O. Choked Man Who Danced Barefoot on Cruise Ship, U.S. Says

Kenneth D. DeGiorgio, the chief executive of First American Financial, was charged with assault. His lawyers say that the other man was harassing the executive’s wife.

Trump Supports Proxy Voting for New Parents in Congress, a Blow to Johnson

The president’s comment was a rare instance in which he and House Speaker Mike Johnson were not on the same side of an issue.

Tufts Student Held by ICE Asks Court to Return Her Case to Massachusetts

After being picked up in Massachusetts, Rumeysa Ozturk was moved to a detention center in Louisiana, where the government wants to argue its case to deport her.

Judge Blocks H.H.S. From Terminating $11 Billion in Public Health Grants

A coalition of states sued over the Trump administration’s unexpected move to cut off the funds, which they said imperiled everything from childhood vaccination programs to opioid addiction treatment.

Trump Administration Set to Pause $510 Million for Brown University

The administration has now targeted five schools’ federal funding as part of a pledge to combat what it considers to be antisemitism on university campuses.

‘Fair Likelihood’ Trump Administration Violated Court Order, Judge Says

The judge, James E. Boasberg, said he was likely to wait until next week to rule on whether the White House was in contempt of court for having ignored his order.

Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights to Be Restored by Justice Dept.

People familiar with the decision said Mr. Gibson, a supporter of President Trump, would be among 10 people with convictions to get back their gun rights.

How the Trump Administration Might Target D.E.I. in Public Schools

A letter from the administration promised to withdraw funding from schools that allow certain D.E.I. programs. But what counts as D.E.I. may prove murky.

Pentagon Will Review Hegseth’s Use of Signal

The review started in response to a joint bipartisan request last week from leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Chris Pappas Jumps Into 2026 Senate Race in New Hampshire

Mr. Pappas, a 44-year-old Democratic congressman, is the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed the retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

Trade ‘Emergency’ Follows Decades of Trump Anger That America Has Been Ripped Off

Economists and legal experts question how the strongest economy in the world can be facing a national emergency over the trade deficit.

Trump’s Pick to Argue at Supreme Court Made His Career in Culture Wars

President Trump’s choice for solicitor general, D. John Sauer, has long pushed for restrictions on abortion and access to contraception.

A fired federal worker, Mack Schroeder, approached Senator Jim Banks, Republican of Indiana, during a lobbying effort on Capitol Hill.

Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools

State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new memo.

Trump Fires 6 N.S.C. Officials After Oval Office Meeting With Laura Loomer

During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.

Insulin Test Used to Convict Lucy Letby in Babies’ Deaths Was Unreliable, Experts Say

A new report by neonatal and toxicology experts casts doubt on the test results that were pivotal to the case against the British nurse.

Trump’s Tariffs Are Latest Sign of His Second-Term Appetite for Risk

President Trump’s announcement went beyond most predictions, showing a greater willingness to follow his instincts even when critics — and some allies — consider failure a likely outcome.

As El Paso Gunman Faces Sentencing, the Hate That Inspired Him Rises Again

The lawyer of the white supremacist who slaughtered 23 people in 2019 said his client was inspired by President Trump’s words, the same the president is using today.

Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda

The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.

Musk’s Task Force Begins Shutting Down Foreign Policy Research Center

Mark Green, a Republican who once worked under President Trump, stepped down as head of the Wilson Center after employees of Elon Musk’s team visited the think tank.

Republicans Plan to Skirt Senate Rules to Push Through More Tax Cuts

G.O.P. leaders are planning to use the “nuclear option” to steer around the Senate’s in-house referee and allow the use of a gimmick that makes trillions of dollars in tax cuts appear to be free.

House Republicans Demand Documents About ActBlue Departures

Republicans began investigating ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s main fund-raising platform, last year in part of a broader bid to target key Democratic organizations.

Star VII, Anchorage’s Famous Reindeer, Dies Weeks After Poisoning

In February, security camera footage showed a masked figure spraying the reindeer with an unknown liquid. The police have no leads.

What Will Musk Learn From Wisconsin?

After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.

U.S.D.A. Freezes Funding for Maine Amid Battle Over Transgender Athletes

The administration concluded last month that Maine had violated federal law by allowing transgender athletes to play on girls’ or women’s teams.

A Pristine Family Photo. Then Barack Obama Strolls By.

The former president was taking a morning walk just as two young siblings posed with the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms serving as a perfect backdrop.

For Trump, Musk Is a Scapegoat and a Liability. But for Now, He’s Still Useful.

Elon Musk has become a valuable heat shield for a president who avoids blame at any cost.

Nashville Police Release Details on Covenant School Shooting and Close Case

A summary of the police investigation, released two years after the attack, found that the shooter had spent years planning the violence and covering up mental health problems.

Wisconsin Republicans Hit Their Vote Target, but Democrats Blew Past Theirs

The liberal candidate in the state’s Supreme Court race benefited from outsize Democratic turnout as counties swung left across the state.

Lawyers for Man Deported in Error to El Salvador Assail Trump Administration

The case has raised questions not only about how the man could have ended up on a plane to El Salvador, but also about why the administration has apparently not moved to correct its mistake.

Digging In Against Proxy Voting, Johnson Exposes His Weak Hold on the House

The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.

Is Your Agency’s FOIA Office Being Shrunk or Cut?

The team that responds to requests at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been eliminated. We are trying to determine whether this is a governmentwide pattern.

Trump’s Fight Against Antisemitism Has Become Fraught for Many Jews

American Jews have watched with both alarm and enthusiasm as strong-arm tactics, including arrests of activists, have been deployed in their name.

Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake

Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.

Lawyer for Many in Trump’s Orbit Is Picked for No. 3 Post at Justice Dept.

If confirmed, Stanley Woodward would join a number of other former lawyers for President Trump who have been selected to key law enforcement positions.

Tuesday’s Election Results Are a Boost for Democrats

Democrats achieved their biggest gains to date in the second Trump era, winning a fiercely contested State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, while also landing relatively strong showings despite losing two Florida special elections. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, describes what the results mean for Democrats and for Elon Musk, who spent millions in Wisconsin to support the defeated conservative candidate.

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina’s Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The court will decide whether Medicaid beneficiaries may sue to receive services under a law that lets them choose any qualified provider.

Trump Says Global Trade Is Unfair. Does He Have a Point?

President Trump says that countries have been ripping off the United States for decades. There is some truth to that argument — but also a lot of hypocrisy.

Severe Storm Damages Homes in Oklahoma

A storm system hitting the central U.S. uprooted trees, knocked down fences and littered the streets with debris.

Read the Letter to the Chairman of Paul Weiss

The granddaughters of the man who formulated the firm’s principles wrote to the chairman decrying his deal with President Trump.

Supreme Court Sides With Truck Driver Fired Over Drug Test

The driver, Douglas Horn, sued the maker of a product advertised as THC-free under a federal racketeering law, saying he had suffered a business injury.

Mallory McMorrow Enters Michigan Senate Race

The 38-year-old Democratic state lawmaker says that her party needs a generational shift.

Supreme Court Rules Against Makers of Flavored Vapes Popular With Teens

The justices handed a win, for now, to the Food and Drug Administration in its rejection of applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes.

How a Black Progressive Transformed Into a Conservative Star

Xaviaer DuRousseau once marched in Black Lives Matter protests. Then he started watching PragerU videos — and they resonated with him.

‘We’ve Lost Our Way’: San Francisco Rethinks Drug Paraphernalia Handouts

Daniel Lurie, the city’s new mayor, is scaling back a program that gives away clean foil, pipes and plastic straws for fentanyl consumption. Nonprofits will have to direct people toward treatment.

Biden’s Health Secretary Joins the Governor’s Race in California

Xavier Becerra, the former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, may face Kamala Harris in a potential Democratic showdown in their home state.

Who Is Susan Crawford?

Judge Crawford defeated Judge Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Trump, for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She worked as a prosecutor and in private practice before joining the bench.

Senate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support

A measure to cancel some Canadian tariffs is all but certain to stall in the House. But with a handful of Republicans in favor, the vote sent a signal of opposition to the levies.

On Eve of Trump’s Tariffs Announcement, Israel Says It Will Lift All Duties on U.S. Imports

The move was an apparent bid to ensure that Israel is exempt from new tariffs that President Trump plans to announce on Wednesday.

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Solo Migrant Children to Be Restored

The order for the funds’ temporary restoration came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United States.

A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn

In an interview, the Texas attorney general attacked Senator John Cornyn as out of touch, and said he had talked to people close to President Trump about an endorsement.

‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections

The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.

Nobel Laureate and Ex-Leader of Costa Rica Says U.S. Revoked His Visa

Óscar Arias Sánchez, twice president of Costa Rica, has been a vocal critic of President Trump, describing him as acting like a “Roman emperor.”

Susan Crawford Beats Musk-Backed Candidate in Wisconsin

Susan Crawford, a liberal judge, won a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, beating the conservative candidate, Brad Schimel, who received $25 million in campaign support from Elon Musk.

Trump to Pick Ohio’s Solicitor General for Top Justice Department Legal Post

T. Elliot Gaiser will be nominated to lead the influential Office of Legal Counsel, a department official said.

Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections

Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.

Federal Judge Pauses Firing of Probationary Workers, But Not Nationwide

The pause is limited to certain states while the case proceeds, narrowing the scope of an earlier order that had paused firings nationwide and led to the reinstatement of thousands of federal employees.

Liberal Wins Wisconsin Court Race, Despite Musk’s Millions

Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.

Wisconsin Voters Approve Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Vote

The state has required voters to use photograph identification for nearly a decade, but an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution was seen as making it more difficult to roll back that rule.

With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit

Another round of “deferred resignation” offers is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up effort to rapidly downsize the government.

Republicans Invoke Newsom in a Hearing on Transgender Sports

California Democrats rejected two Republican bills that would have banned transgender athletes from female sports. In a rare turn, Republicans tried to use the Democratic governor’s own words to challenge Democrats.

Some Conservative Voices Raise Alarm Over Trump’s Immigration Tactics

The cracks in support show how seriously some conservatives are taking the administration’s aggressive and at times slapdash tactics.

G.O.P. Bolsters House Majority by Retaining Two Seats in Florida

The Republicans who were elected on Tuesday to fill seats left empty by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz had President Trump’s backing.

Trump-Allied Prosecutor Looks to Undermine Biden Pardons

In an unorthodox move, Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, is questioning former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s family and former White House officials about clemency.

Transportation Dept. Renews Voluntary Buyouts for Work Force

The department said it was offering a second wave of buyouts to accommodate employees who may have declined the initial offer because of confusing messages.

He Got Clemency From Trump. Now He’s Facing Charges of Injuring a Child.

Jonathan Braun, who has had a string of legal issues since President Trump commuted his drug sentence four years ago, was arrested after allegedly punching an acquaintance and shoving a 3-year-old.

Fired Federal Workers Ask Senators to Stand Up for Them

Former federal employees went to a Capitol Hill basement to find the lawmakers. Democratic senators said that they would keep fighting as hard as they could. Most Republicans ignored the workers.

Musk Again Misleads on Social Security Fraud

The world’s richest man misstated a statistic from the Social Security Administration to once again overstate fraud in the program.

7-Year-Old Girl Is Killed by Falling Boulder at Lake Tahoe Ski Resort

The child was at the Diamond Peak Ski Resort, which said in a statement that she had not been skiing at the time it happened.

See Which House Members Rejected Johnson’s Effort Against Proxy Voting

Nine Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote to allow members who had new children to vote by proxy.

Elon Musk Sued Over Pennsylvania Signature Payments

A canvasser for the billionaire’s America PAC says he’s owed $20,000 for signatures he collected on a petition that was part of Mr. Musk’s effort to motivate Trump voters.

Bongino Tells F.B.I. He Is Not Partisan

The F.B.I.’s No. 2 official said he would rise above partisanship, an admission that reflected skepticism among former and current agents about whether he would maintain the bureau’s independence.

5 Takeaways From the Hearing for Trump’s Joint Chiefs Chairman Pick

Democrats seemed to view Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as perhaps the best possible option, under the circumstances. Republicans embraced him.

Voters Cast Ballots in Crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

The contest between judges Susan Crawford, a liberal, and Brad Schimel, a conservative whose campaign was backed by the billionaire Elon Musk, will tip the balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Immigration Officials Detain Former Taliban Ambassador to Spain

Mohammad Rahim Wahidi, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was detained for more than 30 hours upon returning to the country over the weekend.

A Mysterious Group Says Its Mission Is to Expose Antisemitic Students

Civil rights advocates say Canary Mission is doxxing critics of Israel and providing a possible road map for immigration agents as they sweep up students in a campus crackdown.

Johnson Fails to Kill Bipartisan Measure to Allow Proxy Voting for New Parents

The speaker tried to use an unprecedented parliamentary maneuver to deny a bipartisan majority the chance to hold a vote on their proposal to allow new parents to vote remotely in the House.

Venezuelan Migrants Ask Supreme Court to Block Deportations

Lawyers for Venezuelan migrants asked the justices to keep in place a pause on President Trump’s deportation plan, calling it “completely at odds” with limited wartime authority given by Congress.

Air Traffic Controller Arrested in Incident at Reagan National Tower

The arrest of an F.A.A. employee on assault and battery charges comes as flight operations at the airport have been under scrutiny since a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in January.

Rubio Orders U.S. Diplomats to Scour Student Visa Applicants’ Social Media

The order comes as President Trump expands deportation efforts, including of students who have spoken out in support of Palestinians during Israel’s war in Gaza.

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Coming, but at a Cost to U.S. Alliances

President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.

Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth

Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.

Polls Close in Wisconsin’s Key Court Contest

More than two million people had been expected to vote to decide the balance of the state’s Supreme Court, as Elon Musk is paying $50 to anyone who uploads a photo of a resident outside a precinct.

Trump Pauses Dozens of Federal Grants to Princeton

The Trump administration has sought to punish universities financially, saying they have not done enough to combat antisemitism or comply with other administration priorities.

Here’s What Some Democratic Voters Say Their Party Should Do

The party’s rank and file are angry and searching for a Democrat who can lead the way.

Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Mangione, Bondi Says

The attorney general said the decision to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering an insurance executive, was in keeping with an executive order by President Trump.

Trump Says He’s Settled on a Tariff Plan That Is Set to Take Effect Wednesday

The president did not reveal the details of his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs the same day, but suggested he would move ahead with import taxes on trading partners.

Johnson moves to block a bill allowing new parents in the House to vote by proxy.

It was not clear whether the speaker would be able to peel off enough Republicans to prevent the measure from coming up because a majority of House members want to consider it.

Congress Wrote a Deportation Law to Be Used ‘Sparingly.’ Trump Has Other Ideas.

A crackdown targeting foreign students protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians conflicts with free-speech protections that lawmakers added in 1990.

Mass Layoffs Hit Health Agencies That Track Disease and Regulate Food

The cuts were part of a Trump administration plan announced last week to dismiss thousands of employees and drastically overhaul the Health and Human Services Department under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court filing.

Trump Announces Deal With Doug Emhoff’s Law Firm

The deal is similar to ones struck with Mr. Trump over the past two weeks by the firms Paul Weiss and Skadden Arps.

New York City Pension Funds Plan to Sue Tesla Over Musk’s DOGE Leadership

Brad Lander, the comptroller, said Elon Musk’s actions on behalf of the Trump administration had hurt Tesla’s stock price.

Cornell Student Who Faced Deportation Says He Has Left U.S.

Momodou Taal, a Ph.D. student who had been suspended by the university after participating in pro-Palestinian protests, said he “took the decision to leave the United States.”

Cory Booker Delivers Marathon Speech on Senate Floor

Senator Cory Booker, Democrat of New Jersey, spoke for more than 25 hours, criticizing the Trump administration’s policies on Social Security, education, health care and more.

Cory Booker Condemns Trump’s Policies in Longest Senate Speech on Record

The New Jersey senator spent much of his speech, which ended after more than 25 hours, assailing the Trump administration. He eclipsed Strom Thurmond’s filibuster of a civil rights bill in 1957.

Will Trump’s Choice for Joint Chiefs Chairman Be Blunt or Hold His Tongue?

A Senate hearing on Tuesday could be just the first exercise in needle-threading for Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as he tries to maintain credibility with President Trump while staying true to military norms.

Trump’s Mantra From Schools to FEMA: ‘Move It Back to the States’

President Trump justifies his plan to shutter the Education Department by saying that states should control schools. He’s using the idea to explain other policies now, too.

Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.

Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.

What to Watch in Today’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida

Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.

Alabama Can’t Prosecute Those Who Help With Out-of-State Abortions, Judge Rules

The state attorney general had raised the possibility of charging doctors with criminal conspiracy for recommending abortion care out of state.

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A federal judge ruled that Alabama could not prosecute doctors and reproductive health organizations for helping patients travel out of the state to obtain abortions.

Pentagon Eliminates Lower Fitness Standards for Women in Combat Roles

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, mandated that physical fitness requirements for combat jobs be “sex-neutral,” a move that is likely to significantly reduce the number of women who qualify.

Democrats Sue President Over Executive Order on Elections

The lawsuit accuses President Trump of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.”

What’s at Stake in Wisconsin

Elon Musk sees the state’s Supreme Court race as a way of preserving Republicans’ power in Washington.

Crucial Week for Trump: New Tariffs and Elections Will Test His Momentum

Down-ballot races in Florida and Wisconsin are seen as a referendum on the White House, while the president’s to-be-announced reciprocal tariff plan is increasingly worrying investors and consumers.

U.S. Tied Migrants to Gang Based Largely on Clothes or Tattoos, Papers Show

The court papers suggest that the administration has set a low bar for seeking the removal of the Venezuelan migrants, whom officials have described as belonging to the street gang, Tren de Aragua.

Minnesota Student Detained by ICE Was Not an Activist, Lawsuit Says

Lawyers and experts say the arrest last week of a University of Minnesota graduate student may signal a new front in the Trump administration’s approach to immigration.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.

Critics of U.S. Attorney in Washington Push for Confirmation Hearing

Congressional aides of both parties believe that the nominee for U.S. attorney, Ed Martin, appears to have a solid chance of squeaking through on a party-line vote.

The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term

The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.

Musk Visits C.I.A. to Discuss Downsizing Efforts

A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.

3 States Issue Warnings About Unsolicited Packages of Seeds

Alabama, Texas and New Mexico warned that the seeds, which apparently came from China, could sprout into invasive plants, officials said.

U.S. Deports More Detainees to El Salvador, Calling Them ‘Violent Criminals’

A military plane ferried 17 more people accused of being gang members to a prison in El Salvador. The White House said it was acting under a different legal authority than the one a judge blocked with a temporary order.

Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.

The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.

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Democrats cry foul on a G.O.P. budgeting trick that declares tax cuts free.

Democratic senators declared the gimmick “a lie to the American people” as their aides made the case that the top rules official in the Senate should bar its use in the Republican budget.

Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard

The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.

No Toilet Paper and No Privacy: Returning to the Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos

President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.

Trump Commutes the Sentence of Another Hunter Biden Business Associate

Jason Galanis had pleaded guilty to his role in two fraud schemes before cooperating with Republican congressional investigations into the Bidens.

U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo

The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.

Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case

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

Trump Advisers Battled Over Whether ‘Liberation Day’ Should Raise Tariffs or Lower Them

Trump’s supporters have clashed over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?

Trump Demands Harsh Treatment for Suspects After Vandalism at Turnberry

In the incident earlier this month, the Scottish club’s main building was sprayed with red paint and a pro-Palestinian message was painted on the ground next to a green.

Why the Right Still Embraces Ivermectin

Five years after the pandemic began, interest in the anti-parasitic drug is rising again as right-wing influencers promote it — and spread misinformation about it.

Why Does America Have Presidential Term Limits?

Congress passed the 22nd Amendment in 1947, imposing a two-term limit after more than 170 years of George Washington’s unwritten precedent. President Trump has hinted that he wants a third term anyway.

Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations

Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

In Southern California, a Sea-Mammal Crisis Washes Ashore

In recent weeks, hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and other animals have turned up in the sand dead or seriously ill, alarming rescuers and beachgoers alike.

Sacramento Is Ready for Its Major League Moment. (Just Don’t Say ‘Sacramento.’)

The Athletics temporarily moved to California’s capital region, but insisted on avoiding references to Sacramento. Residents, who are thrilled to have M.L.B. games, are used to such slights.

How Does It Feel to Be an International Student in the U.S. Now?

We want to hear about how the Trump administration’s immigration policies have affected your travel plans and experience on campus.

DOGE Accesses Federal Payroll System Over Objections of Career Staff

Elon Musk’s team gains visibility into sensitive information about hundreds of thousands of government workers despite security concerns raised by IT officials.

A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing

A House race in a deep-red Florida district is seeing millions of dollars in spending ahead of Tuesday’s election. Even in a loss, Democrats hope it will signal much-needed momentum.

Wisconsin Voters See State Supreme Court Race as Referendum on Trump

Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.

White House Weighs Helping Farmers as Trump Escalates Trade War

The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Says the U.S. Will Not ‘Get’ the Island

“We do not belong to anyone else,” Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in response to President Trump’s latest assertion that he wants to annex the territory.

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Constitution

In wide-ranging remarks to “Meet the Press,” Mr. Trump said “a lot of people” wanted him to serve a third term and vowed to impose tariffs on global rivals, according to a transcript of the interview provided by NBC News.

Musk Puts Himself at Center Stage in Wisconsin Court Election

Elon Musk campaigned on Sunday in Green Bay for a state Supreme Court candidate he has spent lavishly to support — but who did not attend his event.

Fire at New Mexico Republican Party Headquarters Being Investigated as Arson

Officials confirmed that the headquarters had been damaged in a fire, which the Republican Party called a “deliberate act of arson.”

Trump’s New Concession on Tariffs Is His Most Striking

The president said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raised prices in response to planned tariffs, reasoning that buyers would choose U.S.-made cars over foreign brands.

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

Two prosecutors were dismissed out of the blue, notified by a terse one-sentence email stating no reason for the move other than that it was on behalf of the president himself.

Trump-Era Pivot on Seabed Mining Draws Global Rebuke

Diplomats from more than 30 nations have criticized a proposal that could allow the start of seabed mining by 2027.

Kite Confiscated After Coming in Contact With a Jet Near Washington

United Airlines said a plane landed safely at Reagan National Airport after a witness said he saw a kite reach the plane between its fuselage and engine.

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Constitution

President Trump, in an interview with NBC News, said there were “methods” that would allow a third term. The 22nd Amendment prohibits a person from being elected to more than two terms as president.

‘Mission South Africa’: How Trump Is Offering White Afrikaners Refugee Status

The United States has banned most refugees, including 20,000 people who were already ready to travel to the United States before President Trump took office. But Mr. Trump is making one exception.

Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ at Putin and Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russia

President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.

Joe Harris, 108, Dies; Thought to Be the Oldest World War II Paratrooper

He was a member of a segregated unit in the Pacific Northwest that fought forest fires set off by Japanese balloon bombs.

Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe

The rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Space Center and crashed about 30 seconds later. The test flight was part of efforts to make Europe a center for private satellite launches.

On Minnesota’s Iron Range, Trump’s Tariffs Could Be Boom or Bust

A region near the Canadian border, whose mines provide most of the new ore used in producing domestic steel — and cars — has a lot at stake as trade wars intensify.

A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz’s Seat Rattles Republicans

Democrats are hoping to do better in Florida’s Sixth District than they did in November, when President Trump won it by 30 points.

At Black Colleges, a Stubborn Gender Enrollment Gap Keeps Growing

Only 19 percent of students at Howard University are Black men, whose enrollment levels at four-year colleges have plummeted across the board.

Haiti Doesn’t Make Guns. So How Are Gangs Awash in Them?

Federal authorities in several countries have recently nabbed several caches of weapons headed to Haiti, but armed violence continues to rise there, with gangs increasingly obtaining high-caliber firearms and ammunition.

She Devoted Her Life to Serving the U.S. Then DOGE Targeted Her.

A veteran who returned from Iraq injured and transformed, Joy Marver is now facing a crisis at home.

Will Religion’s Remarkable Winning Streak at the Supreme Court Continue?

The court, which has been receptive to claims from religious groups, particularly Christian ones, will hear three major cases in the coming weeks.

How D.C. Is Surviving Trump 2.0

Mass layoffs, Congressional budget cuts and a series of threats from President Trump have put Washington’s future in question. We report from a job fair in the city, as District residents and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser maneuver for political and economic survival.

At Least 6 Killed in Storm That Leaves More Than 700,000 Without Power

The spring storm brought freezing rain and sleet to the Great Lakes region over the weekend, snapping trees and power lines.

Trump Talks Signal Leak and Auto Tariffs to NBC

President Trump told NBC News he would not fire anyone involved in a group chat that inadvertently disclosed plans for U.S. airstrikes to a journalist. He also said he “couldn’t care less” if car prices rise because of tariffs, saying it could push buyers to U.S.-made vehicles.

Protesters take aim at Elon Musk during demonstrations in the United States, Europe and Australia.

‘No Cake, No Entry’: More Than 1,000 Picnic to Celebrate the Love of Cake

No crumbs were left behind at Cake Picnic in San Francisco on Saturday as attendees gawked, photographed and ultimately ate 1,387 cakes.

G.O.P. Lawmaker Faces Angry Crowds at Town Halls Outside Indianapolis

Representative Victoria Spartz, a Republican, defended Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts to the federal government, drawing jeers from the crowd.

White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner

The comedian Amber Ruffin had been slated to perform at the event in April. The correspondents’ association said it wanted to avoid focusing “on the politics of division.”

Many at U.S. Institute of Peace Fired as Trump Seeks Nonprofit’s End

Nearly all of the institute’s U.S.-based staff members were fired and asked to sign a separation agreement, according to notices reviewed by The Times.

Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashes Into a House, Officials Say

No one in the house was injured after the plane crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis, officials said.

Johnny Mathis Is Retiring From Touring After Almost 70 Years of Crooning

Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said.

‘Should I Fire Him?’ Inside Trump’s Deliberations Over the Fate of Michael Waltz

In public, President Trump has defended his national security adviser. But behind the scenes, he has cast around for advice.

F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert

Four jets came close enough to the Delta flight, which was taking off from Washington’s Reagan National Airport, to set off a collision-avoidance alert.

The Rapper Sean Kingston and His Mother Are Convicted in $1 Million Fraud Scheme

Mr. Kingston, who is best known for his 2007 hit single “Beautiful Girls,” and his mother were charged with defrauding sellers of high-end vehicles, jewelry and other goods, prosecutors said.

Utah Bans Most Flags, Including Pride, at Schools and Government Buildings

The new law is among the most restrictive governing displays of flags, and is part of a polarizing debate focused on the Pride flag and other expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. support.

Trump Order Could Cripple Federal Worker Unions Fighting DOGE Cuts

The move added to the list of actions by President Trump that use the powers of his office to weaken perceived enemies.

Targeting of Tufts Student for Deportation Stuns Friends and Teachers

The Trump administration said she “engaged in activities in support of Hamas.” Her friends and lawyers say all she did was co-author an essay critical of the war in Gaza.

Journey From Biden Loyalist to ‘Full MAGA’ Ends in a Trump Pardon

Devon Archer used his knowledge about Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings to gain favor from Republicans and appeal for clemency.

Where Was Each Member of the Signal Group Chat?

Officials were crisscrossing the world as they sent and received sensitive messages on Signal about an imminent U.S. attack on Yemen.

5 Voters Weigh In on the Signal Leak

What did they think about the national security breach, in which Trump administration officials discussed attack plans in Yemen on a commercial messaging app?

What’s More Powerful: Elon Musk’s Millions, or Liberal Anger at Him?

Voters will soon provide an answer in Wisconsin, where the billionaire has made himself the main character in a consequential court race that is set to shatter spending records.

Why Is ICE Detaining College Students?

The Trump administration is trying to deport pro-Palestinian students who are legally in the United States, citing national security. First Amendment experts say that violates free speech protections. Anemona Hartocollis, a national reporter for The New York Times covering higher education, looks at the students’ legal cases and how the Trump administration’s actions could change the culture of American universities.

Battle Plans and Emojis: What the Signal Leak Revealed About Washington

The New York Times reporters Jess Bidgood, Helene Cooper, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger discuss what the Signal chat leak revealed about the Trump administration and the state of politics in Washington.

In Cities’ Rush to Clear Homeless Camps, People Have Been Crushed to Death

Atlanta’s mayor began a drive to clear homeless encampments. But when heavy equipment came to raze one, nobody noticed that Cornelius Taylor was still inside his tent.

Ilia Malinin Seized the Moment. But First He Had to Get Back on His Feet.

On Saturday the U.S. figure skating star became the men’s world champion for the second straight year. To get there, he had to channel his grief over losing fellow skaters in January’s D.C. plane crash.

How Colleges Are Cracking Down on Students Now

Colleges are using surveillance videos and search warrants to investigate students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Experts say it’s a new frontier in campus security that could threaten civil liberties.

California Governor Newsom Says the Democratic Brand Is ‘Toxic’

Gov. Gavin Newsom, appearing on “Real Time With Bill Maher,” said his own party talked down to people and was stuck in an echo chamber.

Naval Academy Takes Steps to End Diversity Policies in Books and Admissions

The defense secretary’s office has ordered that some books be removed from circulation in its library, and the academy has ended the use of affirmative action in admissions.

Appeals Court Allows Musk to Keep Pushing Steep Cuts at U.S.A.I.D.

The appeals court panel said that whatever influence Elon Musk and DOGE had, it was ultimately agency officials who had signed off on the various moves to gut the agency.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Says Judges Must Be ‘Fearlessly Independent’

The justice made remarks at once cautious and forceful at Georgetown University Law Center, which has called attacks by the Trump administration a threat to academic freedom.

University of Minnesota Student Detained by Immigration Agents

University officials said they had not been informed of the federal agents’ plans and called the situation “deeply concerning.”

Leaders of Harvard’s Middle Eastern Studies Center Will Leave

Harvard University has been under pressure by the Trump administration to follow directives related to diversity and combating antisemitism.

The Federal Work Force Cuts So Far, Agency by Agency

Here are the layoffs, buyouts taken and planned reductions, by agency, that The New York Times has confirmed.

State Auditor to Investigate Sheriff Who Used Inmate Labor on Family Farm

In Mississippi, a sheriff accused of staffing his family’s commercial chicken farm with inmates defended the practice, saying he always paid them.

Columbia President Is Replaced as Trump Threatens University’s Funding

Katrina Armstrong is leaving the post a week after the university agreed to a list of demands from the White House.

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of 2 Independent Boards

The ruling, in a case seen as a test of the president’s push for expansive executive authority, cripples the operations of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the National Labor Relations Board.

Tracking Each Party’s Turnout for Tuesday’s Special House Elections

Voters in two heavily Republican House districts in Florida will decide who to send to Congress. See which party is ahead in turnout so far.

As Democrats Rail Against Musk, Republicans Shrug

Both Republicans and Democrats think Elon Musk will help them win a key race the Wisconsin Supreme Court next week.

Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push

The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.

4 Dead After Flooding in South Texas and Mexico

More than 20 inches of rain — about a half-year’s worth — fell in some areas near the border on Thursday and Friday.

Judge Grants Injunction to Prevent Consumer Bureau From Being ‘Dissolved and Dismantled’

The bureau has been in turmoil as the Trump administration moved to fire hundreds of employees, ordered the rest to stop working and closed offices.

Trump Takes Aim at California Six Times in 24 Hours

The Trump administration seemed to hold back immediately after the January wildfires. But its multipronged assault on California has now begun in earnest.

80,000 Pounds of Beef Stolen From Tennessee Slaughterhouse

The sheriff’s office in Grainger County, Tenn., is investigating the theft after shipments from a meat processing facility were loaded onto trucks and never reached their destinations.

Judge’s Order Slows Trump Deportation Plans

A temporary order will give some migrants a chance to convince the government that deporting them to “third countries” such as El Salvador would put them at risk.

Final Cuts Will Eliminate U.S. Aid Agency in All but Name

The staff of U.S.A.I.D. will be reduced to some 15 legally required positions. The agency employed about 10,000 people before the Trump administration entered office.

Trump Tones Down His Rhetoric About Canada After Call With Its Leader

The president and Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, spoke for the first time on Friday and promised to begin negotiations on trade.

Visiting Greenland, Vance Finds the Weather and the Reception Chilly

The trip was both a reconnaissance mission and a passive-aggressive reminder of President Trump’s determination to fulfill his territorial ambitions, no matter the obstacles.

Cornell Student Facing Deportation Felt Drawn to Protest

Momodou Taal is from a political family and found his muse in Malcolm X. He joined a pro-Palestinian movement that led to his suspension. Now, he is fighting to stay in the United States.

Elon Musk Backtracks on a Legally Questionable Plan to Pay Voters

Experts had said that his pledge to hand out two $1 million checks to people who had already voted in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race seemed to run afoul of state law.

Life Without Transit? Silicon Valley Had a Glimpse for Nearly 3 Weeks.

An unusually long strike in the San Jose area forced a shutdown of buses and light-rail trains. It was a possible harbinger of things to come for transit agencies elsewhere.

In Oklahoma, Counting Migrant Students May Have Gone Too Far

A divide between Oklahoma’s governor and schools chief over undocumented students may mark the outer limits of acceptable immigration enforcement, or the next frontier.

Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending

The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.

Trump Mentioned Biden 316 Times in 50 Days, Mostly to Blame Him for Things

A central dictum in the Trump White House is that Joseph R. Biden Jr. is to blame for just about anything and everything.

States Can Bar Food Benefit Recipients From Buying Soda, Kennedy Says

The health secretary announced the change to the SNAP food program in an appearance in West Virginia, which is also the first state to ban most artificial dyes in food.

Trump Deportation Fight Reaches Supreme Court

The Trump administration asked the justices to allow it to use a wartime law to continue deportations of Venezuelans with little or no due process.

Victor Emanuel, Revered Birder and Pioneer of Ecotourism, Dies at 84

He had a reverential regard for birds from an early age, and he turned it into a thriving business. “I call him the Zen master of birds,” Peter Matthiessen said.

Justice Dept. Investigates L.A. Sheriff Over Concealed Carry Permit Delays

The Justice Department said it believed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department had violated residents’ Second Amendment rights through delays in issuing the permits.

JD Vance and a U.S. Delegation Arrive in a Wary Greenland

After initial plans for a visit from American officials were met with a backlash, Friday’s trip has been limited to a stop at a remote military base.

Trump’s Budget Chief Eyes Deep Cuts to ‘Woke and Weaponized’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

As President Trump and Elon Musk slash deeper into federal programs and the work force, G.O.P. lawmakers are leveraging their connections to try to insulate themselves and their voters.

Rubio Says Information on Abducted Ukrainian Children Will Be Preserved

Lawmakers had feared that a database on children taken by Russia was deleted when funding was stopped as part of President Trump’s foreign aid cuts.

Musk to Campaign in Wisconsin Ahead of Critical State Court Election

The billionaire is reprising another of the moves he did to help elect Donald J. Trump in November.

Floods Sweep South Texas and Nearby Border Cities in Mexico

Severe storms dumped about half a year’s rainfall in two days, leading to flash floods across both sides of the border.

Drivers in Palmhurst, Texas, navigate through flooded roads on Thursday.

Trump Moves to End Union Protections Across Broad Swath of Government

An executive order signed by the president would cancel collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of workers, the largest federal employees union said. The union was preparing legal action.

The DOGE Playbook Targeting Federal Agencies

The cost-cutting strategy of the group, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has played out at more than 30 agencies so far.

Trump Targets WilmerHale, Citing Law Firm’s Connection to Robert Mueller

Mr. Mueller, who worked at WilmerHale before retiring in 2021, had investigated the Trump campaign’s ties to Russian officials during the president’s first term.

Musk and Aides Try Charm Offensive in Fox News Interview

Most of Elon Musk’s associates at the Department of Government Efficiency have kept a low profile. Democrats have repeatedly criticized his effort to shrink the federal government, warning that critical services will be cut.

Trump Restores Funds for Radio Free Europe and Reinstates Cuba Broadcasters

A judge had blocked the president’s push to close down Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a federally financed news organization originally created to counter Soviet propaganda.

A Video From Tufts Captures the Fear and Aggression in Trump’s Crackdown

The tactics on display in the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk were not new — plainclothes officers, faces obscured — but as ICE actions ramp up, scrutiny may increase.

The Trump Administration Revoked 600 Student Visas. Here Is What To Know.

The administration has not provided a reason for most cases, but some students have been targeted because of their pro-Palestinian activism.

Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions

California banned affirmative action decades ago. The Trump administration says it plans to investigate whether schools there are still considering race.

A Disregard for the Rules Trickles Down From Trump to His Aides

Many of the people serving in the administration do not have decades of experience in government, or deep knowledge of its rules and why they exist, former officials say.

Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending

Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power to “pick and choose” what to fund.

Trump Takes Government Secrecy Seriously. But Only When It Suits Him.

In the Trump era, the definition of an official secret depends on whatever works best for the president.

Selena’s Killer Is Denied Parole 30 Years After Murder

The Tejano music star was fatally shot by the founder of her fan club, who has been serving a life sentence in Texas. On Thursday, a panel denied her first attempt at parole.

Judge Moves to Prevent Hegseth, Waltz and Others From Deleting Houthi Texts

Judge James E. Boasberg said top officials, including the defense secretary, the national security adviser and the secretary of state, must preserve the messages they exchanged.

Las Vegas Man Faces State and U.S. Arson Charges in Torching of Tesla Vehicles

The police said the man spray-painted the word “resist” on the doors of a Tesla repair center and then used a firearm and Molotov cocktails to damage five vehicles.

Faulty DNA Tests Were Used in Thousands of L.A. Criminal Cases, Sheriff Says

The manufacturer of the test kits notified the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in August that many of the kits were likely defective, but it kept using them for several months.

Another Problem With That Signal Chat? The Messages Disappear.

The Presidential Records Act and the Federal Records Act require officials to preserve communications related to government business.

With Car Tariffs, Trump Puts His Unorthodox Trade Theory to the Test

With sweeping auto levies, the president is putting his beliefs about tariffs into practice on the global economy. Economists aren’t optimistic.

The Signal Leak Has Little Precedent

The military takes extraordinary measures to keep combat operations secret, cutting off outside communications for service members before launching an attack.

State Department Revoked Visa of Tufts University Student, Rubio Says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the State Department under his direction had revoked the visas of more than 300 people and was continuing to revoke visas daily.

After Crash, F.A.A. Change Requires All Aircraft at Reagan to Broadcast Positions

The agency’s acting director told senators of the new policy after it was revealed that tracking technology had been disabled before a deadly midair collision in January.

Trump Asks Stefanik to Withdraw Bid to Be U.N. Ambassador

The president said he wanted the New York Republican to stay in Congress to bolster the party’s slim House margin and protect her seat.

Senate Overturns Rule Limiting Bank Overdraft Fees to $5

Lawmakers voted to invalidate a rule adopted last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It now moves to the House.

Trump Challenges California on Transgender Parental Notification

The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.

Justice Dept. Considers Merging Drug and Gun Agencies in Broader Reorganization

Overall, the vision, as outlined in a memo, is to downsize by consolidating some work inside its headquarters, while farming other responsibilities out to the U.S. attorney’s offices.

Signal Chat Leak Angers U.S. Military Pilots

Men and women who have taken to the air on behalf of the United States expressed bewilderment after the leak of attack plans. “You’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.

Bondi Suggests Signal Chat Episode Is Unlikely to Be Criminally Investigated

The attorney general said the focus should be on the success of the U.S. military strike in Yemen, not on military information being shared in advance in a group text among top officials.

Musk targeted FEMA. Storm-battered communities are paying a price.

The Progressive Congressman Who Wants to Take On JD Vance

Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, sees the vice president — a likely heir to President Trump’s political movement — as a unique threat to the constitutional order.

10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.

What’s Holding Up FEMA’s Grant Money?

After a post from Elon Musk, the Trump administration issued orders that effectively halted $100 billion worth of FEMA disaster recovery grants nationwide. Christopher Flavelle, a New York Times reporter who covers disaster policy, describes how people hit by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina are still waiting for emergency funds.

‘You’re His Property’: How One Sheriff Used Inmate Labor on His Family Farm

In Mississippi, incarcerated trusties cleaned chicken houses, fixed cars and installed flooring for the benefit of a local sheriff and his associates, a new investigation found.

Musk Targeted FEMA. Storm-Battered Communities Are Paying a Price.

A FEMA funding freeze illustrates the extraordinary power of Elon Musk and DOGE, who have made claims of undue benefits for undocumented immigrants and spurred swift action by federal officials.

LeShon Johnson, Ex-N.F.L. Running Back, Ran Major Dogfighting Kennel, U.S. Says

Federal investigators say that they seized 190 pit-bull-type dogs from the former player, who previously pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges in 2004.

Appeals Court Keeps Order Barring Federal Funding Freezes in Place

The ruling let stand a district court judge’s order that had blocked agencies from categorically pausing federal funds based on guidance from the Office of Management and Budget.

ICE Agents Detain University of Alabama Doctoral Student

A spokeswoman for the school said the detainment occurred off campus, but it was not immediately clear why the student had been targeted.

Trump Administration Deflects Blame for Leak at Every Turn

President Trump and other officials have given shifting, varied, implausible and sometimes conflicting explanations for how highly sensitive military information was shared in a group chat.

Judge Extends Pause on Firings of Probationary Workers for 5 Days

The judge said he needed more time to determine whether a longer-term halt should apply to the entire country or be restricted to certain states while the case proceeds.

Elon Musk’s Wisconsin Problem

A legal battle over Tesla sales in Wisconsin is the quiet backdrop to a big State Supreme Court race.

Judge Assails White House Efforts to Kick Her Off Perkins Coie Case

The move to disqualify the judge was emblematic of the Trump administration’s broader attacks on the federal judiciary, which in recent weeks has pushed back against executive actions.

Intelligence Officials Face a Fresh Round of Questions About Signal Leak

Democrats on a House committee appeared in lock step as they confronted one of the most notable blunders of the Trump administration.

Surveillance Footage Shows Arrest of Tufts University Student

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish citizen and a Muslim, was heading out to break her Ramadan fast with friends Tuesday night when she was detained by agents from the Department of Homeland Security.

Federal Judiciary Creates New Task Force With Threats on the Rise

The panel will be led by a federal judge from Maryland, seeking to protect against threats as President Trump and his allies single out judges that have blocked parts of his agenda.

Hi Ho! Kermit the Frog Will Speak to Maryland Graduates

The world’s most famous green frog will likely give some encouraging words, and possibly a few ribbits, to the class of 2025.

House Republicans Hold Hearing Accusing PBS and NPR of Bias

Republicans accused the nation’s two largest public media networks of institutional bias. Democrats dismissed the hearing as an excuse for Republicans to air a familiar list of grievances against the news media.

Appeals Court Maintains Block on Deportation Flights Under Wartime Power

The panel said that while further argument was needed, lawyers for the migrants would likely succeed in their claims that the Venezuelans had been denied due process.

Trump Is Trying to Gain More Power Over Elections. Is His Effort Legal?

A far-reaching executive order aims to reshape the country’s voting laws, is sure to be challenged in court and reflects the president’s concerted push to expand his power.

Rubio Says Someone Made ‘Big Mistake’ in Adding Journalist to Group Chat on Airstrikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no “war plans” had been divulged in the group chat in which he took part. Chat texts published by The Atlantic show detailed information on the planned strikes in Yemen.

Intelligence Officials Face New Round of Scrutiny in House

Top intelligence officials gave their testimonies hours after The Atlantic published more messages from a Signal group chat discussing military plans in Yemen.

U.S. Military Provides Few Details on Daily Strikes in Yemen

The Pentagon has refused to disclose how many targets have been hit in Yemen, or identify the Houthi militia commanders killed in the campaign.

Online ‘Pedophile Hunters’ Are Growing More Violent — and Going Viral

With the rise of loosely moderated social media platforms, a fringe vigilante movement is experiencing a dangerous evolution.

Carmakers have been preparing for tariffs but will still be hit hard.

Here’s What Determines Whether Information Is Classified

The often bureaucratic nature of classified information is complicated, with different levels of secrecy and different potential punishments for its disclosure.

Democrat Notches an Upset in Pennsylvania State Senate Race

James Andrew Malone, a small-town mayor, won a special election on Tuesday, narrowly defeating a county commissioner in a district the G.O.P. held for decades.

The Fallout From The Leaked Signal Chat, Explained

Will the F.B.I. and the Justice Department investigate if the move by senior members of President Trump’s administration to share defense secrets over the Signal messaging app violated federal laws? Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the agencies, explains how the decision will bring into sharp relief the intended approach of their leaders, Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, who promised to administer impartial justice.

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts

The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.

Hegseth’s Leak Would Have Warned the Enemy. The White House Is Using Semantics to Obscure That.

War plan or battle plan? Classified or not? The answers to those questions amount to a distinction without much of a difference.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Cancel Grants to Teachers

In boilerplate letters, the administration told recipients that the grants supported diversity efforts and were wasteful.

‘Ghost Guns’: What They Are and Why There Has Been a Fight Over Them

A rule regulating the firearm kits was a centerpiece of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s gun control initiative. The Supreme Court has upheld the regulation, issued in 2022.

A Plane Crash in 1961 Devastated the Boston Skating Club. Then It Happened Again.

Two months after the D.C. plane crash killed 67, including six people affiliated with the Boston club, the members had to prepare for the world championships. Unfathomably, they had a blueprint.

Senate Democrats Seek Answers on Firing of Justice Dept. Official

After a disagreement about giving gun rights back to the actor Mel Gibson, a pardon attorney was fired. Senate Democrats are asking for details, including records or emails, that relate to the decision.

Why Elon Musk and Tesla Have a Legal Bone to Pick With Wisconsin

As the billionaire and his allied groups pour more than $20 million into a race for the state’s top court, his car company is suing Wisconsin over a law restricting vehicle sales.

Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Limits on ‘Ghost Guns’

The administration had tightened regulations on kits that can be easily assembled into nearly untraceable firearms.

Federal Government Detains International Student at Tufts

The university was told that the student’s visa had been terminated, its president said in a late-night email to students and faculty members.

Trump Administration Considers Money for Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters

President Trump said there was “a lot of talk about” creating a compensation fund because they had lost wages and other opportunities because they were prosecuted for storming the Capitol.

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Spy chiefs will face questions in the House after Waltz takes responsibility for the Signal leak.

Senate Democrats Press Trump for Answers on Security Breach

Top lawmakers say the White House must provide a full accounting of actions surrounding sensitive military information shared on a text chain that included a journalist.

Companies Pull Back From Pride Events as Trump Targets D.E.I.

Pride organizers say major longtime backers are reducing their support as corporate America retreats from diversity initiatives under President Trump.

J. Bennett Johnston, 92, Dies; Senator Helped Shape U.S. Energy Policy

A Democrat from Louisiana, he pushed for nuclear power and ending the nation’s reliance on foreign oil in his four terms on Capitol Hill.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Push to Shut Down Radio Free Europe

The judge’s temporary restraining order will allow the federally funded broadcaster to stay open at least until March 28.

The Leaked Signal Chat, Annotated

The chat’s contents, which were obtained by The Atlantic after its editor in chief was added to the Signal group, provide a revealing look at private conversations between top Trump administration officials.

Texas Prosecutors Will No Longer Pursue Death Penalty in El Paso Shooting

The gunman, who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019, was previously sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms after pleading guilty to federal hate crimes.

Pennsylvania State Legislature Special Election Results

Get live results and maps from the 2025 Pennsylvania state senate and state house special elections.

Trump Signs Order Calling for Citizenship Proof to Vote in Federal Elections

Administration officials cited cracking down on immigrants illegally on voter rolls as one of the executive order’s main goals, amplifying Mr. Trump’s grievances about electoral integrity.

Trump Pardons Former Business Partner of Hunter Biden Who Testified About the Bidens

Devon Archer had won fans on the right for cooperating with congressional Republicans investigating the Biden family.

Trump’s Old Grudge Fuels Swipe at a New Law Firm

An executive order underscored the extent to which the president, who faced four indictments after he left office, aims to exact a price from anyone associated with past investigations of him.