Ohio Election Results: Local Public Infrastructure Bonds Issue

Get live results and maps from the May 6 Ohio election.

Trump’s Wishes Aside, Censoring Racial History May Prove Difficult

Efforts to take the edge off the nation’s racial past in compliance with White House executive orders are facing resistance from institutions and citizens determined to preserve the truth about Black history.

Trump Is Fighting Antisemitism the Wrong Way, a Jewish Group Argues

The American Jewish Committee joined university groups in urging the White House to combat antisemitism with a careful, lawful process, not hasty, ill-advised actions.

‘The Only Person in the World Claiming to Be the Pope Right Now’

It’s Danny Kind, and he’s not even Catholic. But he’s in a college class that simulated the conclave of 1492. (There were costumes, bribes and Oreos.)

How the Democrats Aim to Retake the Senate

To win back the U.S. Senate in 2026, Democrats will need to compete in some of the most conservative terrain in the country. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, surveys the Democrats’ strategies.

How Democrats Hope to Overcome a Daunting 2026 Senate Map

Facing long odds to retake a majority, Senator Chuck Schumer and his allies are trying to think outside the box and recruit candidates who might be able to pull off upsets in red states.

Conservative Catholics Take Stage in Rome, Looking to Shape the Church

In lavish halls, days before a conclave will select a new pope, power brokers came together for a mix of devotion, activism, money and socializing.

Alcatraz as a Prison? Tourists Say Trump Is on His Own Island.

At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning Alcatraz back into a penitentiary.

Ocasio-Cortez Won’t Push for House Oversight Role

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Democrats’ emphasis on seniority led her not to seek a leadership role on the powerful Oversight Committee.

Trump Executive Order Restricts ‘Gain of Function’ Research on Pathogens

Scientists have long debated the merits and risks of tinkering with viruses and bacteria, which the president claims caused the coronavirus pandemic.

Spy Agencies Do Not Think Venezuela Directs Gang, Declassified Memo Shows

The release of the memo further undercuts the Trump administration’s rationale for using the Alien Enemies Act to deport scores of Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador.

Trump’s Hope for Gaza Deal Fades as Israel Plans Major Escalation

Ahead of a trip to the Middle East, President Trump has disengaged from the conflict, analysts said, but must now decide how to respond.

Judge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat’s Victory in Contested N.C. Race

The federal ruling on Monday was the most significant legal victory yet for Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent in a State Supreme Court race.

For Trump, the Constitution Is a Hindrance as He Pushes for Deportations

President Trump and his allies have portrayed their efforts to bypass due process as necessary for national security.

Signal Clone Used by Waltz Suspends Service After ‘Security Incident’

The clone, TeleMessage, was the subject of a reported hack in which the contents of some direct messages and group chats were stolen.

Hegseth Orders 20 Percent Cut in Four-Star Officers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has already fired a raft of military leaders, many of them women and people of color, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Trump Administration Disqualifies Harvard From Future Research Grants

A letter from Linda McMahon, the education secretary, said university leaders must demonstrate more responsible management before receiving additional federal grants.

What We Know About Trump’s $1.5 Million-a-Head Fund-Raising Dinner

The dinner is the latest high-dollar fund-raiser that MAGA Inc. has held in recent weeks.

Former Judges Condemn Trump Administration’s Arrest of Wisconsin Judge

Judge Hannah C. Dugan was accused of directing an undocumented immigrant to leave through a side door while federal agents waited for him.

States Are Tightening Rules for Getting Citizen-Led Proposals on the Ballot

Florida and Arkansas both recently added restrictions to the citizen amendment process, after ballot measures to expand abortion rights were successful in other states.

Guantánamo Migrant Operation Has Held Fewer Than 500 Detainees, and None in Tents

The three-month-old operation never expanded to fulfill President Trump’s vision of housing 30,000 at the offshore U.S. base.

Trump Denies Posting Image of Himself as Pope, Laughing Off Critics

The president suggested Catholics, who have criticized the apparently A.I.-generated image, were not offended, and said that anyone who was “can’t take a joke.”

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Read the Invitation to the Trump Fund-Raiser

A super PAC supporting President Trump was scheduled to hold a fund-raiser at his Trump National Golf Club in Virginia sponsored by crypto executives.

Trump Crypto Deals Provoke Senate Backlash and Calls for Investigation

Some Democrats who had supported legislation for so-called stablecoins are now demanding tougher language to prevent fraud and money laundering.

At Least 3 Dead After Boat Overturns Near San Diego

A survivor told the authorities that 18 people were aboard the vessel, which appeared to carrying migrants. Search and rescue efforts were suspended Monday morning.

Breaking News Photography

Doug Mills, who has covered presidents for four decades, took the now-famous photo of Donald Trump as a bullet streaked past at a campaign rally, and, rather than ducking himself, captured Trump’s reaction.

Brian Kemp Won’t Run for Senate in Georgia, Giving Ossoff a Lift

The popular two-term governor of Georgia had been seen as the strongest potential Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.

University President Who Shut Down D.E.I. Efforts Is Recruited to Florida

The University of Michigan’s president, Santa Ono, is set to leave for the University of Florida to become one of the highest-paid public university presidents ever.

Bear Kills Man and Dog in Southwest Florida, Officials Say

The authorities received a report on Monday about a bear encounter in an unincorporated part of Collier County just north of Everglades City, Fla.

Trial in Bombing of U.S. Warship Is Postponed Until June 2026

The trial had been set to begin on Oct. 6, days before the 25th anniversary of the attack that killed 17 U.S. sailors on the destroyer Cole.

States Sue Over Trump Administration Cutbacks at H.H.S.

The lawsuit, led by New York, argues that the slashing of grants and staff at the Department of Health and Human Services amounts to the “illegal dismantling” of the agency.

Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Reopen Alcatraz as a Prison

It has been more than six decades since Alcatraz, which sits in San Francisco Bay, operated as a prison. Today it is best known as a damp, frigid and nostalgic staple of tourist packages and children’s field trips.

Trump Offers to Pay Immigrants Who Deport Themselves

The administration says the program to pay migrants $1,000 once their travel home is confirmed will save money because of how expensive it is to find, detain and deport people.

Bessent Pitches Skittish Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan

The Treasury secretary urged executives and entrepreneurs to look beyond the Trump administration’s trade agenda.

At Least 3 Killed and 5 Injured in Shooting at Arizona Restaurant

A fight broke out among people attending a concert at the venue, the police said.

Trump Sons’ Deals on Three Continents Directly Benefit the President

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing new ventures involving billions of dollars.

Inside Starbase, Elon Musk’s New City

On Saturday, local residents who mostly work for Elon Musk’s rocket company voted to create an official city for themselves: Starbase, Texas.

What Will the New Pope Do About the Latin Mass?

In Detroit, traditionalist Catholics were bracing for a crackdown. The promise of change in Rome offers them a sliver of hope.

How One Law Is Being Used to Challenge Trump’s Agenda

The Administrative Procedure Act, a seemingly mundane federal statute, has been cited in a majority of recent legal challenges against the Trump administration. Michael C. Bender, a New York Times political correspondent, explains what this law is and how the president’s opponents want to use it to slow his agenda.

Congress’s Fight Over Trump’s Agenda Runs Through Alaska

Republicans in Congress are clashing over whether to repeal Biden-era clean energy tax credits that are a lifeline for some of their constituents.

The Great Salt Lake Is Drying. Can Utah Save It?

The loss of the Great Salt Lake would be an environmental disaster with health and economic effects far beyond Utah’s borders. The state is taking action, but critics say it’s not doing enough.

Trump Says He Wants Alcatraz Restored as a Prison

The project would be extraordinarily expensive at a time when the administration already plans to cut billions of dollars from the Justice Department’s budget.

Trump Says He Asked Mexico to Let U.S. Military In to Fight Cartels

President Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had raised the idea with his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, who rejected it.

College Assistant Admissions Director Charged With Attempted Sex Trafficking

The authorities arrested Jacob Henriques, 29, after he had tried to solicit prospective and admitted students for sex, the Justice Department said. He worked for Emmanuel College in Boston.

Proud Boys’ Ex-Leader Thanks Trump for Pardon at Mar-a-Lago Encounter

Enrique Tarrio said he told Mr. Trump that he had saved his life by including him in a blanket grant of clemency for Jan. 6 defendants.

Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women’s Health, Dies at 96

After taking part in a landmark case against the manufacturers of the synthetic hormone DES, she represented many other victims of harmful drugs and devices.

Justice Dept. Investigates Minnesota Prosecutor Office Over Race Policy

The department’s civil rights division said it was investigating the Hennepin County prosecutor’s office over a policy telling staff members to be mindful of “racial disparities” in plea negotiations.

Trump Plays Down Talk of a Third Term, Backing Vance and Rubio

President Trump, who has frequently raised the idea of pursuing a third term in defiance of the Constitution, told “Meet the Press” that his vice president and his secretary of state were potential successors.

Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution

President Trump repeatedly said he didn’t know when asked in a TV interview whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.

At Least One Dead and 15 Wounded in Houston Shooting

Police said the shooting happened at a family barbecue in the southeastern part of the city when an uninvited guest opened fire.

Trump Battles Academia, but Especially the Ivy League

Beyond the politics is a brew of resentment and reverence that the president, an Ivy League graduate himself, has long harbored for a club that has never accepted him.

Biden Aides Decided Against a Cognitive Test in Early 2024, Book Says

His White House advisers considered giving him such a test to prove his fitness for a second term, but they worried it would draw new attention to his age, according to a forthcoming book.

The Jewish Student Who Took On Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum sued Harvard over accusations that it had ignored antisemitism when he was a student. His criticism has taken him to the White House and all over the world.

V.A. Mental Health Care Staff, Crowded into Federal Buildings, Raise Patient Privacy Alarms

Clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs say the president’s return-to-office order is forcing many of them to work from makeshift spaces where sensitive conversations can be overheard.

At This Humble Used Car Lot, Tariffs Are Beginning to Sting

Antonio Austin is trying to hold his car business together as President Trump’s tariffs drive up costs — and drive his customers deeper into crisis.

Utopian Dreamers Founded This Alabama City. Now, a Fight Over Books Is Dividing It.

Fairhope originated as an experimental colony, and that spirit remains part of its character. But it now faces a culture war, with its library at the center.

A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country

Can America still build big things? A long ride through California’s Central Valley tells a gloomy story.

What Has Happened to the American Dream?

Some Americans believe President Trump’s economic agenda will eventually deliver the dream through a stronger, made-in-the-U.S.A. economy. Others see it slipping away.

2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Homes in Simi Valley, Calif.

Residents in the two homes that were struck were safely evacuated, the Ventura County Fire Department said. Two people aboard the plane were killed.

Father Whose Son Was Shot by Police Hits Deputy With Car, Killing Him

The man had viewed footage of the fatal shooting of his 18-year-old son in Cincinnati hours before deliberately crashing into a sheriff’s deputy in Hamilton County, Ohio, the authorities said.

Bob Filner, Mayor of San Diego Who Left Amid Scandal, Dies at 82

A progressive member of Congress for two decades, he resigned as mayor after 18 women accused him of sexual harassment.

Trump Administration Sues Colorado and Denver Over Immigration Policies

The lawsuit, which names the governor and mayor as defendants, is the latest move by the White House to try to get local governments to cooperate more with its immigration agenda.

V.O.A. Reporters Are Set to Return to Work, but Court Ruling Clouds Next Steps

President Trump has accused Voice of America of being biased against him. In March, he issued an executive order to dismantle the agency that finances the international news outlet.

Trump Posts an Image of Himself as Pope

The president has joked about being the next pontiff, but the image, which appeared to be A.I.-generated, took things a step further and drew some pushback.

Republicans in Congress Use Obscure Law to Roll Back Biden-Era Regulations

As G.O.P. lawmakers have largely ceded power to President Trump, they are also pushing the bounds of a little-known statute to undo federal rules — and potentially undermining the filibuster.

No Country for Old Politicians? Some California Democrats Want an Age Cap.

As the Democratic Party tries to win back support, some members say forcing older politicians to retire is one solution.

In Montana, a Rare Sight: Republicans and Democrats Voting Together

Derided by critics as the “Nasty Nine” and censured by the state party, a group of Republican state senators said they were simply advancing common-sense legislation and supporting the governor’s agenda.

Harvard’s President Is Fighting Trump. He Also Agrees With Him.

Alan Garber became a hero to liberals after Harvard resisted the federal government. At the same time, he is trying to remake campus culture in ways the Trump administration might appreciate.

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

The episode followed a fatal collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet in January, and prompted concern and outrage among officials.

University of California’s New President Will Come From Texas

James B. Milliken will lead the California system, relinquishing his position as the chancellor of the University of Texas system.

Trump Considers Executive Order on College Athlete Payments

College athletes have signed deals worth millions of dollars since the N.C.A.A. allowed student-athletes to become paid endorsers.

Army Plans a Big Parade That Could Fall on Trump’s Birthday

The Army said the celebration was in honor of its 250th birthday but did not mention that the president’s birthday happened to be the same day.

Before the Fire, L.A. Tried to Restore Second Reservoir in Palisades

Water supplies ran dry in the Pacific Palisades fire, in part because a reservoir was shut down for repairs. Records show the city had tried and failed to prepare an alternative reservoir.

Wisconsin Governor Says He’s ‘Not Afraid’ After Warning on Immigration Policies

Thomas Homan, the border czar, had said, “Wait to see what’s coming,” when asked about guidance sent to state workers about interacting with ICE agents.

Out at the E.P.A.: Independent Scientists. In: Approving New Chemicals.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the agency was “shifting its scientific expertise.”

C.I.A. to Cut More Than 1,000 Positions Over Several Years

The agency plans, for now, to use attrition, including retirements and voluntary resignations, to reduce the size of the C.I.A. instead of more mass firings.

Trump’s Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

The decision marked the first time a federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an order to punish law firms he opposes politically.

Here’s What Happened in Karen Read’s Murder Trial This Week

Ms. Read’s retrial on charges that she killed her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, has so far largely resembled her first, which ended in a mistrial.

Was It All a Meme?

What Elon Musk’s retreat from Washington means for his government-slashing project.

C.I.A. Fires Top Doctor Targeted by Far-Right Activist

The director of the agency’s Center for Global Health Services was dismissed a month short of qualifying for full federal retirement benefits, according to a lawsuit.

George Ryan, Illinois Governor Who Halted Prison Executions, Dies at 91

A Republican, he imposed a moratorium on capital punishment, saying he could not support a death-row system “so fraught with error” that it might end an innocent life.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let DOGE View Social Security Data

A federal judge in Maryland found that scrutiny of the agency’s sensitive information systems by Elon Musk’s team appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

U.S. and Maine Reach Deal to Restore Funds in Feud on Transgender Athletes

The state’s attorney general said the federal dollars paid for food for schoolchildren and other essential services.

In Leak Crackdown, Bondi Rolls Back 2013 Protection Stemming From Fox News Case

The Justice Department’s new rules for leak inquiries make it easier for investigators to bypass a legal restriction on search warrants to seize news gathering records.

Trump takes aim, again, at foreign aid.

Trump Seeks to End Permanent Supportive Housing for the Chronically Homeless

More than 300,000 people live in such housing, all chronically homeless and disabled. Many are veterans.

Have You Left a Keepsake at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall?

Visitors to “the Wall” in Washington, D.C., often leave mementos in honor of friends and family who died during the war. We want to hear your story.

Temu Stops Shipping Products From China to U.S. Customers

The e-commerce site acted after the Trump administration said it would close a loophole that allowed low-cost Chinese-made items to enter the U.S. without import fees.

Read the Memo to Wisconsin State Workers

The state employees were given these instructions on interacting with federal immigration agents at their workplace.

Former Fetterman Aide Expressed Concern to Doctor About Senator’s Mental Health

The former chief of staff to Senator John Fetterman last year wrote to a doctor who had treated him, pointing to “warning signs” that suggested the senator could be backsliding on his recovery from a mental health crisis.

Veterans’ Groups Object to Trump’s Proposal to Rename Veterans Day

In a social media post, President Trump said he wanted to celebrate victories in the World Wars. But most living veterans would be left out.

Trump’s Budget Flops With Some Powerful Republican Lawmakers

Senators expressed concern with a military budget they said was far too scant, and one objected to the plan’s gutting of vital programs, including one that offers home heating assistance for the poor.

Trump’s Space Budget Reflects Influence of Elon Musk and SpaceX

SpaceX, already one of the biggest NASA and Pentagon contractors, could win billions of dollars in new contracts if President Trump’s budget proposal is approved by Congress.

Trump proposes slashing funding for rental assistance and affordable housing programs.

Air cargo from China is expected to drop as Trump ends a tariff loophole.

Trump’s plan proposes sweeping cuts to climate and renewable energy programs.

7 Killed in Crash Involving a Tour Van and a Pickup Near Yellowstone

The crash in eastern Idaho killed six people in a van who had been part of a tour group, as well as the driver of a pickup truck, the State Police said.

Trump Gets a Slow Start on Judges After Setting a Record Pace in First Term

The president named his first appeals court candidate this week, but fewer vacancies and other priorities have led to a lack of judicial nominations from the White House so far.

Funds for K-12 Students Are on the Chopping Block in Trump’s Budget

The proposal seeks a cut of $4.5 billion for primary and secondary schools.

Illinois Man Sentenced to 53 Years in Killing of Palestinian American Boy

A jury in suburban Chicago convicted the man of murder and hate crime charges in the 2023 killing of Wadee Alfayoumi, 6. He was the boy’s landlord.

NASA Proposal Would Shift Agency’s Focus Away From Space Science

That budgetary change aligns with the priorities of Elon Musk, who founded his SpaceX rocket company two decades ago with dreams of one day sending colonists to Mars.

Trump’s Budget Calls for Deep Cuts to Public Health Programs and Research

A budget blueprint released on Friday advances, in hard numbers and biting words, President Trump’s assault on the nation’s universities and scientific research enterprise.

Trump proposes a trillion-dollar defense budget.

The new sum was a 13 percent increase from the 2025 fiscal year, the White House said.

Republicans Wrestle With Trump’s Demands for Tax Cuts

House Republicans are planning to include several of President Trump’s campaign promises in the first draft of the bill, which they hope to release soon.

Read Trump’s 2026 Discretionary Budget Request

The White House has released its budget request to Congress for the 2026 fiscal year, calling for about $163 billion in cuts to non-defense funds.

U.S. and China Dig In on Trade War, With No Plans for Formal Talks

The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.

In Texas Borderland, Trump’s Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet

Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. is a Trump nominee with conservative credentials. But he found White House claims about a Venezuelan gang “invasion” went too far.

Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget

Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.

Harvard Signals It Will Resist Trump’s Efforts to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status

President Trump on Friday said he would be “taking away” the university’s status, renewing a threat he made last month. It was not immediately clear if the I.R.S. was moving forward with a change.

Waltz’s Use of Messaging Platform Raises New Security Questions

A Reuters photographer captured an image of Michael Waltz’s phone screen during a White House cabinet meeting, a day before he was ousted from his job as national security adviser.

Companies Are Serving Notice: We’re Raising Prices Because of Tariffs

President Trump’s trade policies are already starting to frustrate American consumers who have noticed higher prices in their shopping carts.

‘No Appointments Here’: A Mad Dash to Get a Real ID Ahead of the Deadline

A Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will be required starting next week for domestic flights. Good luck booking an appointment.

The Story of the ‘Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man’

Kilmar Abrego Garcia lived a turbulent life in Maryland after fleeing El Salvador as a teenager. Now he’s the face of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Harvard’s Trick for Fighting Trump? A Deep Bench of Conservative Lawyers.

Harvard has hired lawyers connected to conservative Supreme Court justices and President Trump himself to fight its case against the government.

Trump Says He Is Renaming Veterans Day ‘Victory Day for World War I’

The president said he would also label May 8, known as V-E Day for Victory in Europe, as “Victory Day for World War II,” and vowed to celebrate America’s military wins.

In Alabama Commencement Speech, Trump Mixes In the Political

Between pieces of advice like “don’t try to be someone else,” the president attacked political foes and discussed everything from egg prices to transgender rights, often to cheers from the crowd.

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Block Money for Federally Funded Newsrooms, for Now

The outlets — Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks — have had to scale back their news programming.

Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking to End Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

The Trump administration has accused the two broadcasters of using public funds to produce biased coverage and “left-wing propaganda.”

Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson

Speaking to a judicial conference, the Supreme Court justice said attacks were designed to intimidate and influence.

Charles Koch Says Many in the Country Are ‘Abandoning’ Its Principles

In a rare appearance on Thursday to receive an award from the Cato Institute, Mr. Koch made oblique references to President Trump and his tariffs, without mentioning his name.

Trump Officials Say Ex-Leader of Cybersecurity Agency Is Under Investigation

The disclosure came three weeks after President Trump directed the Justice Department to investigate the former agency leader, Chris Krebs, in an act of score settling.

How Zelensky Maneuvered Himself Out of the Doghouse With Trump

In his zigzagging approach to ending the war in Ukraine, President Trump has shifted his frustration — for now — from Ukraine’s leader to Vladimir Putin.

Marco Rubio, Secretary of Everything

The former senator from Florida is now the head of four government bodies. He has outdone Henry Kissinger and even Xi Jinping, China’s leader, who has only three main titles.

Family Seeks $15 Million in Death of Migrant Girl in U.S. Custody

Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez, 8, died in 2023 after she spent a week in a border agency detention center without adequate care for her health conditions.

U.S. Creating Second Military Zone Along Southern Border

Troops in the newly designated area in Texas will be able to temporarily detain migrants as the Trump administration militarizes the boundary with Mexico.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Lift Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

A federal judge had blocked the administration’s plan to remove the temporary protected status of more than 300,000 immigrants.

U.S. Aid Cutbacks Hurt Efforts to Repatriate Former Islamic State Residents

Cuts to American aid have compromised efforts to repatriate people at desert camps in Syria and Iraq for former Islamic State members and their families, according to a report to Congress.

Trump Policies Draw Outrage at May Day Protests Across the U.S.

Labor rallies in large cities swelled with demonstrators focused on immigration, education and worker’s rights. But protesters also rallied at small-town schools and city halls in Trump country.

Illinois Driver Who Killed 4 May Have Had a Medical Emergency, Officials Say

The driver had rammed her Jeep through an after-school center in Chatham on Monday. Authorities said she had tested negative for alcohol and controlled substances.

Orders to Investigate Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms in Justice Dept.

Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

For Trump Supporters, an ‘Exciting’ First 100 Days

The president’s supporters acknowledge that the ride is bumpy. But they say they are willing to sacrifice and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Republicans Just Got a Leg Up in N.C.’s High-Stakes Election Fight

A law went into effect on Thursday giving the state’s Republican auditor power over the board of elections. It could have significant effects on a legal battle over an uncertified race.

C.I.A. Aims to Recruit Chinese Nationals With New Videos

The appeal reflects the priority John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, has placed on increasing the agency’s intelligence collection on China.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans

The ruling, which is limited to the Southern District of Texas, prohibited the administration from using the wartime law because the president’s claims about a Venezuelan gang do not add up to an “invasion.”

Trump Administration Cancels $1 Billion in Grants for Student Mental Health

Congress authorized the money in a bipartisan breakthrough around addressing gun violence after a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 children and two teachers.

Kohl’s Chief Executive Is Fired for Violating Company Policy

A company investigation found that Ashley Buchanan, who started the job in January, had a “personal relationship” with a vendor that was not disclosed.

Attorney General Lifts Ban on Subpoenaing Reporters’ Notes in Leak Investigations

The move was a reversal of a Biden-era policy that banned federal investigators from going after reporters’ notes, phone records and testimony in leak investigations.

When Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Came to an Immigrant Mayor’s City

A raid on a largely Hispanic nightclub last weekend highlighted the wrenching choices mayors face between anti-Trump constituents and federal pressure for police cooperation.

How President Trump Caused Market Chaos

The tit for tat over President Trump’s tariffs has caused volatility in the stock market and panic on trading desks across Wall Street. Joe Rennison, a markets reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the president’s first 100 days by looking at the S&P 500, a benchmark for the U.S. stock market.

At a Dubai Conference, Trump’s Conflicts Take Center Stage

A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his business partner, who promised, “This is only the beginning.”

Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals That Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters

The plans amount to an extraordinary flex of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s power as health secretary to make decisions ordinarily left to career scientists at the Food and Drug Administration.

Trump Moves Waltz to U.N. and Names Rubio Interim National Security Adviser

This is the first significant personnel overhaul of top White House aides, and the kind of shake-up President Trump has sought to avoid in his second term.

May Day protests mobilize a growing outcry against Trump.

A traditional day for labor marches provided an opportunity for protesters across the country to demonstrate opposition to the Trump administration’s agenda.

6-Day ICE Operation in Florida Resulted in More Than 1,000 Arrests

The Trump administration hopes to work with local law enforcement as it tries to reach its goals for mass deportation.

Thai Prosecutors Decline to Pursue Charges Against American Accused of Insulting King

Regional prosecutors said they would not prosecute Paul Chambers, a lecturer arrested under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws. But the charges have not been fully dropped.

Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads

At least two people died as heavy rains soaked the region. More thunderstorms were expected on Thursday.

Kamala Harris: We Are Witnessing ‘Wholesale Abandonment’ of Ideals

In her first major speech since her electoral defeat in January, former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Trump’s performance and warned of a constitutional crisis.

Looking Back at 101 Days, Elon Musk Sounds Less Confident

The billionaire was evasive about whether he could meet his goals for the Department of Government Efficiency, and said he would continue his work part time.

The Fight Against Trump Isn’t a Movement, but It’s Gaining Momentum

Despite lacking a unified message or strategy, Democrats, universities, law firms and other institutions are starting to push back harder against the administration.

U.S. Deported Bhutanese Who Were Here Legally. They Are Now Stateless.

Fear and confusion grip a community of Asian refugees as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration. Since the missing men are stateless, it’s not clear where they’ll end up.

For One Texas County, Arresting Migrants Made Big Money

Kinney County, along Texas’ border with Mexico, collected some $1.7 million in bail from migrants who were deported before they could make their court appearances. The money was never returned.

Harris Returns to Political Life, Warning of a Constitutional Crisis

Kamala Harris has rarely spoken out after leaving Washington in January. In her first major address since then, she acknowledged Democratic fears and praised leaders who were speaking out.

Ex-Trump Official Targeted for Investigation Loses Global Entry Status

Chris Krebs, a cybersecurity official in the first Trump administration, had declared that the 2020 election was conducted securely.

Here’s what happened on Wednesday.

Trump boasts about the economy, but says weak data is Biden’s problem.

Judge Rejects Efforts to Free F.B.I. Informant Who Lied About Hunter Biden

The Trump administration had signaled it might try to undo the guilty plea and six-year prison sentence for Alexander Smirnov.

White Supremacist Is Charged in 2019 Arson at Tennessee Civil Rights Landmark

Regan Prater set fire to the main offices of the Highlander Research and Education Center and took credit for it in encrypted messages, prosecutors said.

A Flashing Economic Warning and a Sharp Political Jolt

The report that the economy contracted in the first quarter underscored how much President Trump has at risk as he pursues an aggressive trade war.

Millions of Dimes Spill and Shut Down Texas Highway for 14 Hours

Road lanes were closed after a truck overturned and spilled its cargo. Crews used vacuums, shovels and their hands to scoop up freshly minted loose coins.

David Horowitz, Leftist Turned Trump Defender, Is Dead at 86

Once a Marxist, he came to embrace hard-right positions, including the falsehood that Mr. Trump won in 2020, and to mentor Stephen Miller, later the Trump adviser.

Senate Rejects Bipartisan Measure to Undo Trump’s Tariffs

Only three Republicans joined Democrats in voting to end the national emergency President Trump declared to impose tariffs on most U.S. trading partners, leaving the measure short of the support needed to pass.

Trump Would Not Concede ‘MS-13’ Letters Were Digitally Added

The White House declined to explain why President Trump did not appear to realize that the photograph he held up on social media had been altered.

Bill Gates Navigates the DOGE Era

Elon Musk is destroying what Gates has spent decades building: the global health apparatus.

Trump, on Tariffs, Says ‘Maybe the Children Will Have 2 Dolls Instead of 30’

At the end of a cabinet meeting, the president allowed for the possibility that trade war could disrupt supply chains.

F.B.I. Reassigns Agents Who Knelt During Racial Justice Protests in 2020

The move has raised concerns that the bureau is taking action against agents and analysts who were involved in situations denounced by allies of President Trump and the right-wing news media.

2 Fall to Their Deaths From Scenic Overlook at Bryce Canyon National Park

Tourists spotted the bodies of a man and a woman on Tuesday at the bottom of Inspiration Point, a popular lookout area at the park in Utah, the authorities said.

Freed Columbia Student to Trump: ‘I Am Not Afraid of You’

Mohsen Mahdawi, an organizer of the pro-Palestinian movement at Columbia University, was freed from federal custody on Wednesday as immigration officials seek to rescind his green card.

Migrant Who Evaded ICE Agents by Climbing a Tree Surrenders

The man, who immigration officials identified as Raul Ical, a 29-year-old from Guatemala, surrendered to ICE agents after more than eight hours on top of a tree.

When will the court issue its decision?

Vietnam Veterans Worry That a War’s Hard Lessons Are Being Forgotten

The conflict profoundly affected the American troops who served there, as well as the nation’s culture and politics. But 50 years later, veterans say they see its mistakes being repeated.

What happens if there is a tie vote?

Pet Kangaroo Runs Away and Causes Chaos on Alabama Interstate

Sheila, a local man’s pet, escaped her enclosure and decided to hit the road.

El Salvador Is Said to Have Spurned U.S. Request for Return of Deported Migrant

It remained unclear whether the diplomatic effort was a genuine bid by the White House to address the plight of the immigrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.

Oklahoma’s attorney general, a Republican, sued to block the school.

Stefanik Saw Her Cabinet Dream Dashed. She Blames the Speaker, Not the President.

The New York Republican is contemplating a run for governor and nursing a feud with the Speaker Mike Johnson after her cabinet nomination was withdrawn.

Trump’s former defense lawyer makes his debut as solicitor general.

Last term, D. John Sauer successfully argued before the justices that President Trump was entitled to sweeping immunity from prosecution.

Where Federal Dollars Flow to Universities Around the Country

The Trump administration has targeted a few elite universities with its threats to freeze funding. But many more schools around the country are vulnerable.

A powerful conservative Christian legal group is representing the charter school in the case.

The Alliance Defending Freedom has become a mainstay before the court in challenges to abortion access, same-sex marriage and prayer at public meetings.

5 Takeaways from The Times’s Examination of the Salvadoran Prison Deal

Internal documents and interviews with people familiar with the operation reveal how the White House seized on a wartime law to accelerate immigrant deportations.

Behind Trump’s Deal to Deport Venezuelans to El Salvador’s Most Feared Prison

New details deepen questions about the deportations, showing that El Salvador’s president pressed for assurances that the migrants were really members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

Hour by Hour: How Trump Deported Migrants Despite Judge’s Order

The move exposed a quietly orchestrated deal between the president and El Salvador, culminating in a back-and-forth with a U.S. federal judge over the course of one frenetic day.

A Key Question Before the Court: Are Charter Schools Public or Private?

The Supreme Court’s answer will determine whether a Catholic school in Oklahoma can become the nation’s first religious charter school.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett Recuses Herself in a Charter School Case

The justice will not participate in oral argument, deliberations or vote. She gave no explanation.

St. Isidore, an Online Catholic Charter School, Would Be the First of Its Kind

The virtual school, named for the patron saint of the internet, would be funded by Oklahoma taxpayers and incorporate Catholic teachings into its curriculum.

Here’s the latest.

How Each of the Last 15 Presidents Managed His First 100 Days

They signed landmark legislation, created new programs, ordered military action and endured early stumbles.

After Nudge From Trump, Senate Sets Fast Pace in Confirming His Ambassadors

Republicans have raced to approve the president’s picks to serve as top diplomats around the globe, in some cases with solid backing from Democrats.

Supreme Court Seems Open to a Religious Charter School in Oklahoma

The justices have allowed vouchers for religious schools and required equal treatment in tuition programs. But direct government payments to religious public schools pose a new test.

After the Arrests and Bullets, Trump Takes on Second Term With a New Fervor

Having escaped prison and death, President Trump has returned to power seeking vindication and vengeance — and done more in his first 100 days to change the trajectory of the country than any president since Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Why Trump Sees Himself as a Man of Destiny

In the opening chapter of this new term, President Trump has moved with almost messianic fervor to transform America from top to bottom and exact retribution against enemies at the same time. Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent of The New York Times, surveys Mr. Trump’s first 100 days.

On California’s State Bar Exam, More Questions Than Answers

The State Bar of California’s new exam has been rife with problems, an A.I. controversy and now the likelihood of delayed results.

Trump’s Maximalist Assertion of Presidential Power Tests the Rule of Law

The United States has never seen an effort to expand presidential authority at the scale of Donald J. Trump’s second term.

Here’s What 7 Americans Think of Trump’s First 100 Days

Here’s what a variety of voters who made their choices in November’s election with some hesitation had to say about President Trump’s first 100 days.

ICE Agents Arrest Migrant Who Climbed Tree in Texas to Evade Them

The hourslong standoff ended when the man, a 29-year-old Guatemalan, surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in San Antonio.

Migrant Surrenders to ICE After Hiding in Tree for Hours

After a roughly eight-hour standoff, ICE agents arrested a man identified as Raul Ical, a 29-year-old from Guatemala. A neighbor urged him not to come down, and an activist told him to not sign anything.

Trump Says He Could Free Abrego Garcia From El Salvador, but Won’t

Trump’s comments undermined previous statements by his top aides and were a blunt sign of his administration’s intention to double down and defy the courts.

A key lawmaker proposes funding for aviation safety improvements.

The proposal would fund upgrades to radar, telecommunications and other critical systems used by the Federal Aviation Administration, while also addressing staffing shortages that have strained control towers across the United States.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Border Patrol’s Stop-and-Arrest Tactics in California

Border Patrol agents carried out sweeps in California’s Central Valley. Lawyers argued that people were stopped and arrested based on their skin color.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Rally on His First 100 Days

At a rally in Michigan, President Trump made false and exaggerated claims about his accomplishments, including on tariffs, immigration and his rollback of Biden administration policies.

Trump Threatens Chicago School Funding Over Black Student Success Plan

The Education Department’s civil rights office is investigating whether the program, which helps Black students do better academically, is racially discriminatory.

Floridians Are Getting Glimpses of What Aggressive Immigration Enforcement Looks Like

Two new laws that were demanded by Gov. Ron DeSantis have entangled every level of government, unnerving residents who had long considered the state an immigrant haven.

Kennedy Advises New Parents to ‘Do Your Own Research’ on Vaccines

In an interview with Dr. Phil, the health secretary offered false information about vaccine oversight and revealed a lack of basic understanding of new drug approvals.

Judge Orders Trump Officials to Disburse Funding for Radio Free Europe

The news organization relies almost exclusively on congressional funding, which the Trump administration has held up for weeks.

The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success

The women were sent to Europe to clear a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail waiting to be sent to U.S. troops.

U.S. Textile Industry Rejects Bessent’s Suggestion Boom Times Are Over

A textile trade association that has backed President Trump’s trade strategy took issue with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remark that emphasized “precision manufacturing” over clothing and fabrics.

Hegseth Cuts Program Encouraging Women to Take Roles in National Security

The defense secretary said the Women, Peace and Security program distracted from the core task of “war-fighting” and that the Pentagon would no longer participate in it.

Trump Plan to Dismantle Head Start Is Illegal, Lawsuit Argues

The lawsuit argues that the Trump administration cannot reduce or eliminate Head Start, because the program is funded by Congress.

After an Awkward Photo, Whitmer Coaxes a Win for Michigan Out of Trump

Weeks after she hid from the cameras in the Oval Office, Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the president to her state as he delivered the federal funding she had sought for an air base.

Judge Rejects Lawsuit With Dragon Logo, Calling It ‘Juvenile and Impertinent’

A lawyer said he had used the cartoon image of a dragon in a business suit as a logo for his firm, Dragon Lawyers, to symbolize “aggressive representation.”

More Than 50,000 Workers Go on Strike as Budget Woes Disrupt L.A. County

The nation’s most populous county was already juggling legal liabilities, wildfire costs and threats to federal funding. Now its largest union is holding a 48-hour strike.

Dramatic Video Shows a Speedboat Flipping Through the Air at 200 M.P.H.

A widely shared video of the Desert Storm Race on Lake Havasu in Arizona over the weekend showed the high performance boat flying through the air, doing flips.

Harvard Promises Changes After Reports on Antisemitism and Islamophobia

The two reports, which run hundreds of pages, come at a difficult time for the university, which is suing the Trump administration over federal funding cuts.

Illinois Town Grieves After Car Slams Through Building, Killing 4 Young People

The car veered off a road and through a field, crashing into a center where children were cared for after school. The dead ranged in age from 7 to 18.

Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Mass Firings at Consumer Bureau

In a 2-to-1 ruling, a panel of appellate judges restored a district court’s injunction preventing the Trump administration from laying off 90 percent of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s staff.

Trump Fires Biden Appointees, Including Doug Emhoff, From Holocaust Museum

“Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized,” Mr. Emhoff said in reaction to the removal of him and senior Biden White House officials from the board that oversees the museum.

Pittsburgh Funeral Home Tossed Pets’ Remains in Landfill, Prosecutors Say

Patrick Vereb is accused of taking over $650,000 from customers who paid for dog and cat burial and cremation services between 2021 and 2024 in Western Pennsylvania.

States Sue After AmeriCorps Cuts Leave Communities Scrambling

The termination of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants from the agency has left its programs, which address an array of needs, in turmoil.

Republicans Freeze House Efforts to Compel Information From Trump

G.O.P. leaders used a procedural maneuver to close off an avenue for House members to demand answers from the Trump administration, including on the defense secretary’s use of Signal.

Federal Watchdog Reveals Dozens of Inquiries Into Trump’s Withholding of Funds

The investigations by the Government Accountability Office come as the White House looks to expand its power over the federal budget.

Trump Grants Carmakers Some Relief From His Punishing Tariffs

Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.

Justice Dept. Firings Prompt a Torrent of Legal Fights

A series of dismissals by the Trump administration has flooded a little-known group of administrative judges who protect civil servants.

Supreme Court Considers Suit Over F.B.I.’s Raid of the Wrong House

The legal questions were tangled, but some justices seemed incredulous at a government lawyer’s defense of a botched operation involving a battering ram and a flash-bang grenade.

White House-Amazon Spat Culminates in Trump Calling Bezos ‘Very Nice’

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attacked the retail giant over a report that suggested Amazon would highlight tariff-related price increases. Amazon said it was “not going to happen.”

Torture and Secret C.I.A. Prisons Haunt 9/11 Case in Judge’s Ruling

Prosecutors have said they will appeal the decision, although they lost a similar appeal this year.

In Breakneck 2nd Term, Trump Turns to Falsehoods to Justify His Agenda

The president’s dizzying efforts to reconfigure the global economy, reshape the federal government and restrict immigration have been undergirded by a nonstop distortion of facts.

Trump Marks 100 Days by Vilifying Migrants and Attacking Opponents

President Trump traveled to Michigan for events that were meant to demonstrate his commitment to American manufacturing. But his speech at a rally was dark and filled with grievance.

Van Hollen Makes Personal Appeal to Trump to Return Deported Immigrant

The Maryland Democrat accused the president of “gross violations of the Constitution and due process rights” and demanded the return of an immigrant and Maryland resident imprisoned in El Salvador.

Why Trump Is Signing So Many Executive Orders

In the first 100 days of his second presidency, Donald J. Trump has been relying heavily on executive actions. Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains that strategy.

Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm

World Liberty Financial has eviscerated the boundary between private enterprise and government policy in ways without precedent in modern American history.

Housing on Federal Lands Aims to Ease Affordability Crisis

Housing developers and researchers say the idea of building more homes on federal land could help ease shortages. But various obstacles could hinder the effort.

The Unabomber’s Brother Turned Him In. Then Spent 27 Years Trying to Win Him Back.

Ted Kaczynski, whose anti-tech rants are finding a new generation of readers, shunned the brother who called the F.B.I. in an effort to halt his campaign of violence.

What to Know About Trump’s Crypto Company

President Trump’s cryptocurrency firm has eroded the boundary between private enterprise and government policy in ways without precedent in American history. David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times covering the crypto industry, describes how it works.

Here’s what happened on Monday.

White House Looks to Take Steps to Ease Pain From Car Tariffs

The planned concessions to give automakers more time to relocate production to the United States would still leave substantial tariffs on imported cars and car parts.

Harvard, Under Pressure, Revamps D.E.I. Office

The move comes as President Trump has tried to abolish D.E.I. programs at universities.

How Trump’s Second Term Is Changing Power, Institutions and More

President Trump has wielded the presidency as an instrument of blunt power, ignoring the howls of outrage from Democrats and daring largely docile Republicans to challenge the limits of his authority.

Mexico to Give U.S. More Water From Their Shared Rivers

A joint agreement appeared to avert a threat by President Trump of tariffs and sanctions in a long-running dispute over water rights in the border region.

How California Sanctuary Policies Are Faring Under Pressure From Trump

State and city officials in California are vowing to uphold protections for immigrants, even as President Trump threatens more action against their jurisdictions.

What to Know About the 3 U.S. Citizen Children Removed to Honduras

Lawyers say the families wanted the children to remain in the United States. The Trump administration says the mothers requested the children’s removal. The dispute has constitutional stakes.

4 Killed When a Car Crashes Through an Illinois After-School Center

The victims’ ages ranged from 7 to 18, the police said. Several others were injured.

The Trump administration accuses the University of Pennsylvania of violating sex discrimination laws.

The Department of Education’s findings stem from an investigation into the university’s decision to let Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, compete on the swim team. Penn has said it was following N.C.A.A. rules.

State Trial Begins Over Police Beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

After a mixed verdict in federal court, Tennessee prosecutors began presenting their case against three former Memphis officers charged with second-degree murder.

House Passes Bill to Ban Sharing of Revenge Porn, Sending It to Trump

The Take It Down Act, which united a coalition of conservative and liberal lawmakers, criminalizes the nonconsensual sharing of sexually explicit images of others and requires companies to remove them.

Murder Trial Opens for Michigan Officer in Traffic Stop Shooting

Christopher Schurr, a former Grand Rapids police officer, is charged with second-degree murder. His lawyers say he acted in self-defense.

Senator Denounces Musk’s Cuts: ‘Not What Anybody Signed Up For’

Mark Kelly of Arizona, a Democrat and former astronaut who previously consulted for SpaceX, discusses Elon Musk, DOGE and President Trump.

Peace Corps, Under Review by DOGE, Is Said to Plan ‘Significant’ Staff Cuts

The head of a Peace Corps alumni group said he was told the cuts would affect full-time employees, not the volunteers working overseas.

Midwest Braces Amid Threat from Pounding Winds, Hail and Tornadoes

Officials in the Upper Midwest warned of possible power outages and closed some schools early as the storms loomed.

House G.O.P. Proposes Charging $1,000 to Claim Asylum, Raising Fees on Migrants

As part of legislation to pay for President Trump’s domestic agenda, including his immigration crackdown, House Republicans want to impose or increase fees for legal entry into the United States.

Justices Appear Skeptical of School District in Student Disability Rights Case

The case is being watched closely by disability rights groups, which warned that arguments by a school district could threaten broader protections for disabled people.

A Rising Democratic Star Pitches a ‘Resistance 2.0’ in the Age of Trump

Greg Casar, a Texas Democrat and new chairman of the House Progressive Caucus, says his party must adopt economic populism to recapture voters and effectively counter President Trump.

Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’

Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.

Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Addressing Immigration and Policing

The president directed his administration to compile a list of “sanctuary cities” that do not cooperate with federal enforcement of immigration laws.

Lawsuit Challenges Policy Allowing Immigration Action in Churches and Schools

The lawsuit seeks to prevent the Trump administration from carrying out operations that disrupt certain civic spaces, particularly those where adults and children congregate together.

Gerald Connolly, Top Democrat on House Oversight Panel, to Retire

Mr. Connolly, of Virginia, said he would not run for re-election. He will also give up his leadership spot on the oversight panel as he faces cancer.

IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion Domestically in Latest Tech Sector Pledge

The announcement comes as the Trump administration pressures firms to expand their U.S. manufacturing.

Feeling Political Heat, Colleges Pump Up Their Lobbying

An analysis by The New York Times found that schools targeted by the Trump administration have sharply increased spending on lobbying and became far more reliant on lobbyists with Republican ties.

Previously Unpublished: A Look at One of the Last Things Pope Francis Wrote

In a foreword to a book, he articulated the church’s position on marriage.

On Tango, and Lasting Marriage: By Pope Francis

A transcript of one of the last things he wrote before he died.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About Columbus Day

President Trump said in a post on social media that he was “reinstating Columbus Day.” It was never canceled as a federal holiday.

Albuquerque Has a Crime Problem. Is the National Guard the Answer?

New Mexico’s governor said the troops are needed to help quell violence. But in the deeply blue city, the plan to deploy them has drawn uneasy comparisons to the talk of President Trump.

A ‘Citizen Lawyer’ Gets a Standing Ovation at the Supreme Court

In a remarkable scene, the justices applauded Edwin S. Kneedler, a government lawyer with a reputation for candor, care and integrity.

Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party

The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, is embracing a key rhetorical theme in the president’s political ascendancy.

After Federal Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp

In one of the country’s poorest areas, the quantity and quality of government deliveries have dropped, forcing one charity to make do with thin soup and dried cranberries.

Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as Congress returns for a critical month, giving Democrats an opening for fresh attacks.

Trump Talks About His Meeting With Zelensky at the Vatican

President Trump spoke about his meeting with Ukraine’s leader in St. Peter’s Basilica, their first since a heated encounter in the Oval Office in February.

Pritzker Thunders Against ‘Do Nothing’ Democrats as He Stokes 2028 Talk

In a fiery speech in New Hampshire, the Illinois governor railed against both President Trump and what he called the “simpering timidity” among some Democrats.

One Person Killed as Boat Collides With Ferry in Florida

The ferry was carrying 45 people when it was struck near a bridge in Clearwater, Fla. Ten other people were injured, the authorities said.

U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen

President Trump ordered a start to the strikes against the Houthis on March 15. Congressional officials say the campaign has cost well over $1 billion.

Firefighter Paramedic Is Fatally Stabbed by a Patient Aboard an Ambulance

The emergency worker in Kansas City, Mo., was stabbed in his chest while transporting a patient in what started as a routine call on Sunday, officials said.

D.E.A. Says More Than 100 Undocumented Immigrants Were Detained in a Colorado Raid

Officials said agents found weapons and illicit drugs inside the nightclub, including cocaine, methamphetamine and a mixture of powdered drugs known as pink cocaine.

Washington State Lawmakers Vote to Limit Rent Increases

Supporters say an annual cap of 10 percent, including inflation, will protect tenants. Critics worry it will reduce housing supply and discourage investors.

Authorities Make Arrest Linked to Noem’s Stolen Purse

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse contained her driver’s license, government badge, passport and $3,000 in cash when it was swiped from an upscale burger restaurant.

2 American Children Were Sent to Honduras With Their Undocumented Mother

The children, 4 and 7, were put on a plane with their mother, who was deported. The family’s lawyer said the mother was given no choice but to take her children, which the Trump administration denied.

Alexis Herman, First Black Secretary of Labor, Is Dead at 77

A social worker, she became a Democratic Party insider and joined President Bill Clinton’s cabinet during his second term.

Bessent Demurs on Trump’s Claim of Trade Talks With China’s Xi

The Treasury secretary said that the President Trump and Xi Jinping of China have a good relationship but that he was not aware of a call, which Mr. Trump had alluded to last week.

Rubio Says Trump Will Decide This Week on Continuing Ukraine War Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are reasons to be optimistic, but also asserted there are “other issues” on which the administration wants to spend its energy.

5 Takeaways From The Times’s Investigation Into the Jan. 29 Collision at National Airport

New details show that the failures leading up to the midair collision of a regional jet and an Army helicopter were more complex than previously known.

Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits as States and Businesses Fight Back

The cases are the latest test of the president’s expansive claims of executive power.

Emerging From a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump

A recent group statement showed that the nation’s academic leaders, at first reluctant to oppose the president’s moves, are beginning to unite.

A Lengthy Legal Battle in North Carolina Could Show How to Flip an Election

Even as Republicans suffer setbacks in their fight to overturn a loss in a State Supreme Court race, judges have shown a striking willingness to entertain the long-shot challenges.

Ex-Disney Worker Who Hacked Menus Gets 3 Years in Prison

The fired employee admitted that he changed prices, added profanity, and altered menu items so they appeared to be free of certain allergens.

ICE Arrests Nearly 800 in Florida in Operation With Local Officers

The four-day operation came as the Trump administration has sought to enlist local authorities in an immigration crackdown.

Wisconsin Judge Arrest: What We Know

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of obstructing justice after directing a migrant out of her courtroom as federal agents waited to arrest him. Her arrest has raised several questions.

International Students Worry Even as Trump Temporarily Restores Some Legal Statuses

Students and their immigration lawyers say they were relieved for the temporary reprieve, but emphasized that it was just that — temporary.

Trump says Putin may not want peace and may need to be ‘dealt with differently.’

Beer Aboard a Flight to a Dry Alaska Town Risks a Pilot’s $95,000 Plane

In 2012, a state trooper in Fairbanks, Alaska, said that Kenneth J. Jouppi knowingly tried to fly into a dry community with a six-pack on board. Now, he may lose his plane.

Canadian Snowbirds Bought Into the American Dream in Palm Springs. Was It a Mirage?

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians visit the desert city. But tariffs and other attacks on their country by the Trump administration are driving them away.

Here’s what happened on Friday.

How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions

Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.

Governors, Actors and a Talking Frog: Here’s Who’s Speaking at Graduation

As colleges face increased scrutiny from the federal government, they are taking diverging approaches in choosing commencement keynotes.

In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville

Tesla’s sleek electric vehicles used to be a status symbol in liberal Mill Valley, Calif. Now, they are despised by many — including those who drive them.

2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Deported ‘With No Meaningful Process,’ Judge Suspects

A federal judge in Louisiana said the deportation of the child to Honduras with her mother, even though her father had filed an emergency petition, appeared to be “illegal and unconstitutional.”

Virginia Giuffre, Voice in Epstein Sex-Trafficking Scandal, Dies at 41

She accused Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, of recruiting her to join their predatory ring. She also sued Prince Andrew for sexual assault.

Why a Wisconsin Judge Was Arrested by the F.B.I.

F.B.I. agents arrested a Milwaukee judge on Friday on charges of obstructing immigration agents, saying she steered an undocumented immigrant through a side door in her courtroom while the agents waited to arrest him in a public hallway. Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the Justice Department and the F.B.I., explains how the case fits into the Trump administration’s battles with local authorities over deportations.

19 States Sue the Trump Administration Over Its D.E.I. Demand in Schools

The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from states that did not enforce its interpretation of civil rights law.

Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics

A reinterpretation of the Hatch Act announced by the administration lets officials wear campaign paraphernalia like MAGA hats, and removes an independent board’s role in policing violations.

Trump Administration Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into a Long Island Mascot Fight

President Donald Trump is weighing in on a school mascot dispute at Massapequa High School, where some parents are upset that a Chiefs mascot and logo must go under a state rule.

Trump Pardons Executive Whose Family Sought to Publicize Ashley Biden’s Diary

The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies.

Could Mars Be Elon Musk’s Next Business Venture?

Even as Musk’s work at the Department of Government Efficiency appeared to consume him, his top adviser created a set of companies named Red Planet I, II and III.

Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers

An order signed by President Trump last month was aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries

A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.

Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees.

The authorities said a man used a chain saw to destroy more than a dozen trees in downtown Los Angeles, an attack that saddened and rattled residents and city leaders.

Government Notices to Migrants Fall Short of Due Process, Legal Experts Say

Venezuelan migrants were given English-only notices with limited time to file court challenges, according to a newly unsealed declaration.

Fired U.S.A.I.D. Workers to Keep Government-Issued Phones and Computers

The devices will be remotely wiped “to simplify processes and to reduce burden” of terminating thousands of federal workers before the agency is closed.

Pakistan Official Calls for International Inquiry Into Kashmir Terror Attack

Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan’s defense minister declared his country’s innocence in a terror attack that killed 26 people this week in Kashmir territory.

Five Takeaways From the Times/Siena Poll

Voters think President Trump has gone too far in wielding his power. They see the start of his term as “scary” and “chaotic.” And while it’s still early, they disapprove of his handling of many issues.

Voters See Trump’s Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Skepticism has grown of his efforts to expand his authority and of his handling of issues long seen as strengths for him, including the economy and immigration.

Cross-Tabs: April 2025 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide

Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll of 913 registered voters conducted from April 21 to 24, 2025.

Toplines: April 2025 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide

Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll of 913 registered voters conducted from April 21 to 24, 2025.

Who Is the Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Dispute?

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was elected in 2016. She spent much of her earlier career working on behalf of low-income people and marginalized groups.

China Says Trump’s Order on Seabed Mining Violates International Law

Dozens of countries have called for a moratorium on seabed mining, and have urged restraint until an international authority agrees on rules for the practice.

U.S. Restores Legal Status for Many International Students, but Warns of Removals to Come

Immigration officials signaled that the Trump administration would continue to pursue efforts to terminate the legal status of the students, despite a wave of legal challenges.

Read the F.B.I.’s Charging Document

The F.B.I. filed this document on Thursday in the case of Judge Hannah Dugan, who was arrested on Friday.

Trump Budget to Take Ax to ‘Radical’ Safety Net Programs

A draft document outlines steep cuts or the elimination of funding for programs that provide child care, housing assistance, foreign aid and health research.

Capital Burger, $3,000 in Cash and a D.H.S. Badge: A Washington Mystery

Kristi Noem, the top official charged with patrolling the nation’s borders and protecting it from terrorist threats, was burgled in plain view of her security detail.

Wisconsin Judge Arrested, Accused of Shielding Immigrant From Federal Agents

Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said.

Judges Worry Trump Could Tell U.S. Marshals to Stop Protecting Them

The marshals are in an increasingly bitter conflict between two branches of government, even as funding for judges’ security has failed to keep pace with a steady rise in threats.

Trump Claims He’s Negotiating With China on Trade. China Says Otherwise.

President Trump said that “we’re meeting with China” on tariffs, comments aimed at soothing jittery financial markets. But Chinese officials say no talks have taken place.

Cardinal Accused of Hiding Priest Sex Abuse Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral.

Trump Says U.S. Could Lead Military Action Against Iran if Talks Collapse

The president said he would be “leading the pack” against Iran if it did not agree to a nuclear deal, but he said he was open to meeting Iranian leaders.

Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities

The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, including on social media and a fantasy sports site.

Can Harvard’s Endowment Help It Fight Trump?

Does the world’s richest university have enough money to survive a battle with the most powerful man in the world? Alan Blinder, a national correspondent for The New York Times who covers education, describes Harvard’s resources and the scientific and medical research at stake.

With Black Enrollment Down, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis

Amherst was known for its diverse student population. Now it is trying to save that legacy without violating the law.

Lawyers Seek Return of Migrants Deported Under Wartime Act

An updated lawsuit filed in Washington was the latest in a flurry of suits challenging the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to send migrants to a prison in El Salvador.

The Zuckerbergs Founded Two Bay Area Schools. Now They’re Closing.

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, opened the schools to help communities of color. Some families wonder if the shutting of the schools is related to his D.E.I. retrenchment.

Indicted ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Pays Roger Stone $600,000 to Lobby for Him

The longtime Trump ally is lobbying Congress to change the law that the crypto entrepreneur Roger Ver was charged with violating.

Trump Executive Order Makes It Easier to Fire Probationary Federal Workers

The order declares that employees will only attain full employment status if their managers review and sign off on their performance, adding a new obstacle for probationary workers to clear.

Florida Democratic Party Is ‘Dead,’ State Senator Says as He Leaves It

State Senator Jason Pizzo, the Democratic minority leader, announced in a floor speech that he was leaving the party.

ICE Deportation Notices: A Form in English and Only Hours to Act

A declaration by an ICE official unsealed by a judge says the form was “read and explained” to Venezuelan detainees, who had “no less than 12 hours” to express an intent to mount a challenge.

Why Did a Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis Suddenly Get a $10 Million Boost?

The Hope Florida Foundation quietly gave the money to two nonprofit political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies defeat a ballot measure.

Trump Urges Russia to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Attack on Ukraine’s Capital

President Trump also sought to divert blame should negotiations fall apart, a sign that he is perhaps more pessimistic about a deal than he was when he took office in January.

Trump’s Crimea Proposal Would End a Decade of U.S. Resistance

A new U.S. peace plan offered to Russia and Ukraine proposes American recognition of the peninsula, which Moscow seized in 2014.

Rob Holland, Aerobatic Pilot, Dies in Crash at Langley Air Force Base

A statement on his Facebook page said Mr. Holland had died in a crash at the base in Virginia, where he was planning to perform in an air show this weekend.

Federal Agency Offers Employees Tips on Finding New Jobs Outside Government

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is offering “career support” sessions. Some federal workers said they were insulted by the idea of the workshops.

What Elon Musk Didn’t Budget For: Firing Workers Costs Money, Too

An expert on the federal work force estimates that the speed and chaos of Mr. Musk’s cuts to the bureaucracy will cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year.

Judge Blocks Trump From Defunding 16 Sanctuary Cities: ‘Here We Are Again’

A federal judge in San Francisco who issued a nearly identical order in 2017 found himself intervening again to stop President Trump from punishing cities over their immigration policy.

Robert S. Douglas, Founder of the Black Dog Apparel Company, Dies at 93

The logo for his tavern on Martha’s Vineyard transformed a black Labrador-boxer mix into an international emblem for summertime.

Leonard Zeskind, Who Foresaw the Rise of White Nationalism, Dies at 75

With “Blood and Politics,” he predicted that anti-immigrant ideologies would become part of mainstream American politics, and warned about downplaying the threat.

Trump Directs Sons to Fire Trump Org. Lawyer Because of Harvard Ties

The move to dismiss William A. Burck underscored both the entanglements between Mr. Trump’s presidency and company and the degree to which he will look to target people he believes have wronged him.

Trump’s Attempt to Overhaul Election Law Is Partly Blocked by a Judge

The president does not have the authority to require proof of citizenship for all voters, a federal judge ruled.

Trump Directs Justice Dept. to Investigate ActBlue, Democrats’ Cash Engine

The president ordered an inquiry into ActBlue, the main Democratic fund-raising platform, in his latest move using the government to target political opponents.

An Emboldened Property Rights Movement Takes Aim at Wetlands Protections

A longtime provision of federal law called Swampbuster, which has protected millions of acres of wetland from being farmed, is facing a legal challenge.

Lawsuit Aims to Reverse Firings at Internal Oversight Offices Within D.H.S.

The suit seeks to preserve some of the main guardrails within the agency, all created by Congress, that help uncover and prevent human rights abuses.

Gunman Who Opened Fire on a Parade Gets Seven Life Sentences

The man fired from a rooftop during a Fourth of July celebration in a Chicago suburb three years ago. The judge called the gunman “irretrievably depraved.”

From Book Bans to Canceled Lectures, the Naval Academy Is Bending to Trump

Even before the presidential election, the school began preparing for Donald Trump’s potential return to power. Now faculty members are resigning in protest.

Judge Orders Administration to Seek Return of Another Deported Migrant

The case, involving a 20-year-old Venezuelan, comes on the heels of another legal battle over the fate of a different man wrongfully sent to El Salvador by the Trump administration.

Courts Block Trump From Withholding School Funds Over D.E.I., for Now

In three cases, federal judges paused the administration’s effort to cut off money from public schools with diversity and equity programs.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Revive Ban on Transgender Troops

Lower courts had blocked the policy, saying it was not supported by evidence and violated equal protection principles.

Read Abbe Lowell’s Letter to the Justice Department

Abbe Lowell, who represents New York Attorney General Letitia James, wrote this letter to the Justice Department warning it not to attempt political retribution against her.

Read the Lawsuit From 12 States Over Trump Tariffs

States including New York, Illinois and Oregon sued to block the Trump administration from enforcing what they called were unlawful tariffs.

D.N.C. Leader Moves to Rein In Deputy Who Went Rogue on Primary Challenges

Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, criticized a vice chair of the party, David Hogg, over his controversial plan to challenge Democratic incumbents.

Read the North Dakota Governor’s Veto Message

Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed a bill that would have required most libraries in the state to keep material considered sexually explicit in areas difficult for minors to access.

North Dakota Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Library Books

The bill, which divided Republicans, would have required most libraries to keep material deemed sexually explicit away from minors.

Kristi Noem’s Handbag Was Snatched From Beneath Her Chair, D.H.S. Says

Ms. Noem “could feel this person as they snatched her bag,” a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said.

Billy McFarland Says Fyre Festival Is for Sale

In a post on Instagram, Mr. McFarland announced he was selling the Fyre brand and its “cultural capital,” a month before Fyre Festival 2 was scheduled to begin.

Jewish Democrats demand answers from Trump on his university crackdown.

Five Jewish Democrats in the Senate decried what they argued were “extralegal” attacks on the institutions, being carried out under the guise of combating antisemitism on campus.

D.N.C. Will Send More Cash to Red States, Aiming to Strengthen Party’s Reach

A 50-state program announced by the Democratic Party seeks to build on past efforts and help recruit candidates to take on Republicans in less-friendly terrain.

‘This Moment Is Critical.’ Whither Progressive Christians After Pope Francis?

Catholics and Protestants who saw Pope Francis as a guiding moral figure are losing their voice.

Hegseth Set Up Signal on a Computer in His Pentagon Office

The app facilitated communications in a building where cell service is poor and personal phones are not allowed in some areas.

Small Agency Focused on Developing Poor Countries to Be Dismantled

Millennium Challenge Corporation staff members were offered early retirement or deferred resignation in the latest effort by the Trump administration to gut the foreign aid apparatus.

Ex-Army Sergeant Gets 7 Years for Selling Military Secrets to Chinese Conspirator

Korbein Schultz, 25, who was an intelligence analyst, accepted $42,000 in bribes for sensitive documents, prosecutors said. He pleaded guilty in 2024.

12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs

The lawsuit, filed by Democratic attorneys general, said the president’s tariffs have hurt their economies and residents.

A Subdued Musk Backs Away From Washington, but His Project Remains

The Department of Government Efficiency has already made an immense imprint on the government, but it has not come close to Elon Musk’s pledge of cutting $1 trillion.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting College Accreditors

It was the latest move by President Trump in his effort to shift the ideological tilt of the higher education system as he battles elite universities.

On Major Economic Decisions, Trump Blinks, and Then Blinks Again

President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.

5 Things Musk Accomplished With Trump

DOGE once demanded that federal employees list five accomplishments each week. Here are Elon Musk’s from his time in Washington.

Now Boarding at Gate 4: A Cardinal en Route to a Conclave

Timothy M. Dolan is one of 10 cardinals from the United States who will have a vote in the ritual that will determine the next pope.

Trump Challenges Migrants’ Due Process Rights, Undercutting Bedrock Principle

White House officials are eschewing normal legal processes as they rush to ramp up deportations, saying there is no time to afford unauthorized immigrants any rights — and that they don’t deserve them anyway.

Trump’s Approval Rating Has Been Falling Steadily, Polling Average Shows

President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to about 45 percent, down from 52 percent one week after he took office.

California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson of Orange County Superior Court faces 40 years to life for murdering his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, in August 2023, prosecutors said.

‘Utter Chaos’: Witnesses Recall Deadly Shooting at Annual Parade

Residents of a Chicago suburb described their memories of the day and its lasting effects on their lives during a sentencing hearing for the man responsible. He was absent.

Minnesota Man Whose Student Visa Was Revoked Says It ‘Shattered’ His Life

An Indonesian man with a student visa and an American wife thought he would soon get a green card. Now, he could get deported over a 2022 arrest.

Spain, a NATO member, increases military spending after years of resistance.

Richard Branson Criticizes Trump’s ‘Erratic’ Tariff Policies

The British entrepreneur said the U.S. government’s unpredictable tariffs had “financially done a lot of harm” and driven the world to “the verge of a complete meltdown two weeks ago.”

Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress

Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top leadership slot. He said it was time to “face reality” and make way for someone new.

At Elon Musk’s Behest, Voters Cast Ballots for a New Town: Starbase, Texas

It has been a rough patch for Mr. Musk, but he is about to realize a dream for SpaceX, its employees and for himself, his own town on the southern tip of Texas.

Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

Judges Appear Receptive to Blocking Trump’s Orders Targeting Big Law Firms

Perkins Coie and WilmerHale asked two federal judges on Wednesday to permanently put an end to President Trump’s threats to their businesses.

A Coastal New England Town’s ‘Ornery’ Vandal: A Woodpecker

More than 20 vehicles in a town on Cape Ann, Mass., have been damaged by a woodpecker in mating season. “You still see him out here,” one resident said. “Peck, peck, peck, peck.”

In California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence

The jails of Riverside County are plagued with unusually high murder rates and recurring security failures by an inexperienced staff.

Wildfire Rages in Southern New Jersey

Thick plumes of smoke rose into the sky as flames engulfed the heavily forested Pine Barrens section of southern New Jersey.

After the Wildfires, This High School Needed a Campus. It Found a Sears.

Palisades Charter High School in California has held classes online since the fire in January. On Tuesday, students gathered at a new, temporary home, a retrofitted Sears.

Trump Says Undocumented Immigrants Shouldn’t Get Trials Before Deportation

The president claimed that countries were sending their prisoners to the United States and that he needed to bypass the constitutional demands of due process to expel them quickly.

Here’s what happened on Tuesday.

Members of Congress Visit Graduate Students Being Held in Louisiana

Five Democrats met with Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk, who face deportation by the Trump administration.

Kennedy Declares ‘Sugar Is Poison’ While Announcing Ban on Food Dyes

The health secretary is ratcheting up his campaign against the food industry.

Critics Call Rubio’s Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values

A proposed reorganization of the State Department would eliminate an office whose official goal is to build “more democratic, secure, stable, and just societies.”

What to Know About the Legal Battle Over a North Carolina Supreme Court Race

The Republican challenger has embarked on an extraordinary effort to reverse his election loss that critics say is testing the boundaries of post-election litigation.

Trump will not target nonprofits in an executive order, the White House says.

Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Powell

President Trump’s recent comments blasting Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, for being “late” to lower interest rates had raised questions about his fate.

Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Limits on Transgender Athletes

The administration has said it would cut federal funds to states that allow trans girls and women to play on girls’ sports teams.

Trump Promised ‘Big, Beautiful’ Deals. Delivering Has Been Tougher.

So far, the goals of many of President Trump’s negotiations have been unrealized, even those he said would be accomplished in a matter of days or weeks.

Treasury Secretary Bessent Predicts Tax Cuts to Pass by July 4

Scott Bessent told a group of investors that he expected trade tensions with China to de-escalate.

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Dismantle Voice of America

The judge also ordered the government to halt its efforts to shut down two other government-funded outlets, Radio Free Asia and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.

Harvard Plans to Use Trump’s Haste Against Him as It Fights Funding Cut

Harvard’s lawyers suggest the administration was sloppy when it froze billions in federal funding. A mundane but crucial law is essential to the university’s case against the government.

Details Hegseth Shared on Signal Came From a Secure Site

Information about U.S. strikes in Yemen that the defense secretary put in two group chats came from Central Command, according to two people familiar with the chats.

Republicans Begin a Trump-Centric Battle to Succeed Mitch McConnell

The primary race in Kentucky for Mr. McConnell’s seat is expected to be one of the biggest G.O.P. clashes of 2026. On Tuesday, it gained its second high-profile contender, Representative Andy Barr.

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

In a lively and sometimes heated argument, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared poised to rule for parents with religious objections to storybooks with gay and transgender characters.

Female Soldiers Will Have to Pass ‘Sex-Neutral’ Physical Test, U.S. Army Says

The new Army Fitness Test comes after Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, ordered the elimination of lower fitness standards for women in combat roles.

More Than 220 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump ‘Overreach’

The statement came a day after Harvard University sued the administration over its decision to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding, following the school’s refusal to submit to a list of demands.

Texas Lottery Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny of Rigged 2023 Draw

Investigators are looking into how bettors were allowed to guarantee themselves a $95 million jackpot win, as state leaders question whether the lottery should go on.

Rubio Announces Major Cuts at State Dept., Accusing It of ‘Radical’ Ideology

The secretary of state aims to eliminate an office that advances American values abroad in a plan aligning the agency with President Trump’s foreign policy approach.

Schumer Asks for Documents That Prove a Claim on DOGE’s Website

Elon Musk’s group says it saved $318 million by canceling a “request for proposal” from the Office of Personnel Management but did not release the request itself.

Judge Accuses Government of ‘Willful and Bad Faith’ Stonewalling in Deportation Case

The sharp rebuke by a federal judge in Maryland suggested that she had lost her patience with the Trump administration’s recalcitrance in the case.

Hegseth says he ‘won’t blink’ in the face of criticism of his leadership.

Global Growth Expected to Sputter Amid Trade War Fallout Fears

The International Monetary Fund expects slower growth and higher inflation in the U.S. as a result of President Trump’s trade policies.

Global Economic Leaders Gathering in U.S. Confront Trump’s New World Order

The I.M.F. and World Bank are holding their spring meetings as President Trump’s trade war upends the global economy.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Visits Border as Military Presence Expands

Gen. Dan Caine’s first official trip underscored how the White House has prioritized the mission, which now involves nearly 7,000 active-duty troops.

Under Hegseth, Chaos Prevails at the Pentagon

The defense secretary’s inner circle is in disarray, and distrust is growing among civil servants and senior military officials.

An Immigrant Held in U.S. Custody ‘Simply Disappeared’

The Venezuelan man did not appear on a list of people sent to a prison in El Salvador, and his family and friends had no idea of his whereabouts.

Rep. Haley Stevens Joins an Increasingly Crowded Michigan Senate Race

The Democratic representative from suburban Detroit is likely to be seen as a centrist in the primary contest to replace Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring.

Can Harvard Withstand Trump’s Financial Attack?

The world’s richest university may have enough money to survive a battle with the most powerful man in the world. But if Trump wins, Harvard won’t be the same.

Businesses Plead for Tariff Breaks After Trump Spares iPhones

Retail executives huddled with the president amid fears that tariffs could result in higher prices.

Hegseth Attacks the Media Amid New Signal Controversy

During the Easter Egg Roll at the White House, Pete Hegseth called coverage of his sharing of sensitive military data via text with civilians a “smear.”

Government Watchdog Drops Inquiries Into Mass Firings of Probationary Workers

Experts in federal employment law said the Trump administration’s justifications to end the investigations were baffling at best.

Protesters Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates, Calling for Activists’ Release

Demonstrators sought the release of Mohsen Mahdawi and Mahmoud Khalil, who organized pro-Palestinian protests and have been taken into ICE custody.

With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away

The mistakes, miscommunications and flip-flops are piling up after an early run defined by a flood of major policy changes that were rolled out at breakneck speed.

White House Birthrate Boosters See an Ally in Musk

Elon Musk talks a lot about the birthrate. The Trump administration is looking for ways to raise it.

An Easter Bunny, Colorful Eggs and a Second Signal Group Chat

At the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could not avoid the news about another chat that involved sensitive details about forthcoming military strikes.

Steve Hilton, Former Fox News Host, Is Running for California Governor

Mr. Hilton is the second prominent Republican to enter the wide-open race. He faces difficult odds in the Democratic-led state.

Watchdog Group Asks Judge to Preserve Signal Chats by Top Trump Officials

The request by American Oversight came after revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on upcoming strikes in more than one group chat.

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Threats to Cut Funding

Harvard’s lawsuit comes after the administration sought to force the university to comply with a list of demands by cutting billions in federal funding the school receives.

Six Men Are Charged After Woman Was Dragged From Idaho Town Hall

The plainclothes guards were involved in the forcible removal of a woman from a meeting hosted by local Republicans in Coeur d’Alene, prosecutors said.

Supreme Court Wrestles With Challenge to Affordable Care Act Over Free Preventive Care

The justices heard arguments in a constitutional challenge to a task force that decides what treatments are covered at no cost.

Schiff Asks the National Archives to Review the Trump Administration’s Use of Signal

The California Democrat’s request came the day after it was revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed sensitive military operations in a second Signal chat including family members.

Kristi Noem’s Bag, With Security Badge and $3,000, Is Stolen

The homeland security secretary was dining at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. She also lost her passport and keys.

El Paso Gunman in Walmart Shooting Sentenced Again to Life in Prison

Both federal and state prosecutors took the death penalty out of consideration for a self-described white supremacist who carried out one of the deadliest attacks on Hispanic people in U.S. history.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Age Limits for Carrying Guns

An appeals court had struck down a Minnesota law that applied to 18- to 20-year olds, saying it violated a new Second Amendment test focusing on history.

Can a Judge Hold the White House in Contempt of Court?

The Trump administration has arrived at the cusp of what a judge suspects is outright defiance of court orders. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explores what could come next.

Trump Calls Concern Over Hegseth’s 2nd Signal Chat Episode ‘Waste of Time’

The president said he had confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after The New York Times reported that he had shared details about a military strike in another group chat.

How Francis, a Progressive Pope, Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance that further divided it.

Democrats Hold Meetings in El Salvador, Seeking Release of Maryland Resident

The lawmakers said the Salvadoran government had denied their request to meet with a deported Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. The visit came after a trip by Senator Chris Van Hollen.

Supreme Court Story Time: Justices Consider Children’s Books With L.G.B.T.Q. Themes

Parents in Maryland say they have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that storybooks with gay and transgender themes are discussed.

White House Assesses Ways to Persuade Women to Have More Children

Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.

Will L.A. Ever Forgive Its Mayor for Being Abroad When the Wildfires Hit?

Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been haunted by her absence when the fires started. This week, she is trying to reset.

Who Sits Where in Trump’s West Wing

See how the Trump administration has divvied up the West Wing, the formal workspace of the president and senior staff members.

Same-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway.

State efforts to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider same-sex marriage have not advanced, but they have reopened the issue.

Cases challenging the Trump administration’s deportations hinge on two key legal terms.

Two concepts — due process and habeas corpus — are central to cases challenging the Trump administration’s deportations. Here’s what they mean and why they matter.

Bukele Proposes Deal That Would Free Deported Venezuelans

President Nayib Bukele said he would free the Venezuelans that the Trump administration deported to El Salvador if Venezuela released the same number of prisoners, including members of the opposition.

Trump Raised $239 Million for Inauguration, More Than Doubling His Own Record

The staggering amount, disclosed in a filing with the Federal Election Commission, was driven by corporate America’s eagerness to win the president’s favor.

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat

The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

After Meeting Wrongly Deported Man, Van Hollen Accuses Trump of Defying Courts

“Facilitating his return means something more than doing nothing, and they are doing nothing,” Senator Chris Van Hollen said after his trip to El Salvador.

Alito Releases Dissent in Supreme Court Decision Blocking Deportations

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote that the court’s overnight order blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans under a wartime law was not “necessary or appropriate.”

Read Justice Alito’s Dissent

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote that the Supreme Court’s decision to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under a wartime law was premature.

Pope Meets With JD Vance After Criticism of Trump Administration

Francis and the vice president briefly exchanged Easter wishes, the Vatican said. An earlier meeting between Mr. Vance and church officials involved “an exchange of opinions” on migration.

A Different Kind of F.B.I. Chief: Jet-Setting Patel Loves the Limelight

Kash Patel’s embrace of the spotlight appears to be a break from the recent past, as his predecessors typically did the job with little fanfare.

The Face of Catholicism in the United States Has Changed. Here’s How.

For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have stabilized, buoyed by growing communities and broader societal changes.

These Maps Show Federal Employees Work in Every Corner of America

Before the Trump administration’s cuts, members of the civilian federal work force were in every state and in thousands of the nation’s cities and small towns.

San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

The mayor of the Silicon Valley city has proposed arresting people who don’t accept offers of shelter. It’s the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in California.

How Texas Officials Invited the Rigging of the State Lottery

Texas lottery executives blessed a scheme that ensured one player would win a $95 million jackpot in 2023. The caper has underscored a sense that almost nothing is on the level.

Trump Administration Draft Order Calls for Drastic Overhaul of State Department

The draft executive order would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.

Inside the Urgent Fight Over the Trump Administration’s New Deportation Effort

The push to deport a group of Venezuelans raises questions about whether the government is following a Supreme Court order requiring that migrants receive due process.

Trump Administration Asks Justices to Reject A.C.L.U. Request to Pause Deportations

The solicitor general asked the Supreme Court to ‘dissolve’ their temporary block on the deportations of Venezuelans and to allow lower courts to consider the case.

Three Pentagon officials fired in leak inquiry proclaim their innocence.

4 Killed After Small Plane Crashes in Illinois

All four people aboard the plane were killed when it crashed in a field in Trilla on Saturday, the Illinois State Police said.

Arizona governor vetoes bill that would have supported federal immigration efforts.

A Timeline of the Trump Administration’s Use of the Alien Enemies Act

Legal challenges over the powerful wartime law have gone all the way to the Supreme Court.

Protesters Around the U.S. Rally Against Trump’s Policies

Thousands turned out to protest the Trump administration’s handling of immigration, civil liberties and federal job cuts.

Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor’s Race in Her Return Home

The former congresswoman, a progressive Democrat, campaigned on a promise to unite residents in the beleaguered California city. Her challenger, Loren Taylor, conceded on Saturday.

An Urgent Supreme Court Order Protecting Migrants Was Built for Speed

In an overnight ruling blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans, the justices ignored some of their protocols.

3 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into a Nebraska River

The plane was traveling along the Platte River when it crashed into the water south of Fremont, Neb., on Friday night, officials said.

‘Shame!’ Protesters Nationwide Rally Again to Condemn Trump Policies.

Thousands of demonstrators rallied at hundreds of events on Saturday to speak out against the president’s handling of immigration, civil liberties, job cuts and many other issues.

Supreme Court orders in the middle of the night are rare these days.

Such rulings, more common a few years ago, seem to now be reserved for authentic emergencies.

In the Cradle of the American Revolution, Telling History Her Way

A teenager in Lexington, Mass., has for years been teaching people about the battle that started the war 250 years ago this weekend. Her entertaining website has drawn praise and raised eyebrows.

Vance, whose views have clashed with the pope’s, spends Holy Week in Rome.

Former Trump Staff Members Liken His Actions to Those of ‘Royal Despot’

In an open letter, prominent Republicans criticized President Trump for using his power to punish two former administration officials who criticized him.

Defying the Law and the Courts, Trump Seeks to Shift the Focus

The president is trying to rewrite the narrative of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation as a dispute about illegal immigration rather than the rule of law.

Losing International Students Could Devastate Many Colleges

Students could bypass the United States for friendlier countries as the Trump administration attacks universities and revokes visas. Their loss could hurt schools and the economy.

The Trump Billionaires Who Run the Economy and the Things They Say

“You have to laugh to keep from crying,” one Republican pollster said about recent comments by the billionaires on the stock market, retirement funds and Social Security.

For Sale: Burnt Lots in Pacific Palisades

Jesus Jiménez, a New York Times reporter, goes to the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles to look into the burnt lots on sale for millions of dollars. Several weeks after wildfires destroyed the wealthy neighborhood, homeowners are assessing the damage, their insurance coverage and the costs of rebuilding, and some are deciding to cut their losses and leave for good. Jiménez reports on who is selling and who is buying.

The Next Stage of Rebuilding the Palisades Is Here: Burned Lots for Sale

As Pacific Palisades residents clear debris from January’s wildfires, they’re wrestling with the decision to stay and rebuild or sell and move away.

WrestleMania? In Los Angeles, It’s LuchaMania.

Lucha libre, the Mexican version of professional wrestling, is thriving in Los Angeles, where the action and the masks draw fans to venues big and small.

Lawsuit Aims to Broadly Halt Deportations of Foreign Students

A suit challenges the Trump administration’s campaign in four states and Puerto Rico, and seeks the reinstatement of terminated student visas.

Appeals Court Pauses for Now Contempt Proposal by Trial Judge

Judge James E. Boasberg had threatened to open contempt proceedings to determine whether the Trump administration had violated his order not to deport Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.

Trump moves to make tens of thousands of federal workers easier to fire.

The White House said that about 50,000 federal workers with “policymaking” duties would be moved to a category of workers who could be fired for any reason.

Judge Rules Against Trump Administration on Passport Changes

A group of transgender plaintiffs sued President Trump and the State Department over a new rule prohibiting passports from including a gender different from the sex listed on an original birth certificate.

Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Firings at Consumer Bureau

The court barred the Trump administration from laying off nearly 1,500 workers at the agency until at least April 28.

In Trump Attack on Harvard, Punishment Before Proof

The legal underpinnings of the administration’s broadsides against universities and schools stretch precedents and cut corners.

Guns, Extreme Views and Chaotic Childhood Shaped Suspect in Florida State Shooting

His biological mother said in an interview on Friday that she was bewildered by the attack, and had been against the presence of firearms in her son’s life.

Maybe Musk Isn’t All-Powerful, After All

A series of setbacks have raised questions about Elon Musk’s enduring influence in the White House.

Ex-Harvard Medical School Morgue Chief to Plead Guilty in Sale of Body Parts

Cedric Lodge stole organs from cadavers that had been donated for medical research, prosecutors said. The university fired him in 2023.

Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The case is one of several challenging moves by the Trump administration to cancel the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of people.

Supreme Court, for Now, Blocks Deportation of Migrants Under Wartime Law

More than 50 Venezuelans were believed to be scheduled to be flown out of the country, presumably to El Salvador, from an immigration detention center in Anson, Texas.

How Universities Became So Dependent on the Federal Government

For decades, universities got billions in federal dollars for research. The relationship was mutually beneficial, until President Trump decided it wasn’t.

Trump Administration Bolsters Putin With Hint of Abandoning Ukraine Talks

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio both suggested Friday that the United States might wash its hands of the peace effort.

Maryland Deportee Told Senator He Had Been in Isolation in El Salvador Prison

Senator Chris Van Hollen said that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia,who was deported and incarcerated in El Salvador, reported having been transferred after weeks in a maximum-security prison.