In Her Memoir, Jill Biden Is a Watchful Spouse Who Didn’t Always Speak Up
The former first lady’s new book reflects an insular White House where loyalty was prized and President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s feelings were prioritized over health concerns.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Granting Oversight of A.I. Models
The order, which signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House had previously taken toward A.I., followed debates over how to gain control of A.I. models without disrupting…
New Federal Guidelines Threaten Almost Half of Graduate Arts Programs
Many musicians, filmmakers and artists earn less than the Education Department’s proposed guidelines for alumni, imperiling federal aid for students in those programs.
New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda
A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values.
Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will have oversight of the United States intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence.
Trump Megadonor Gave $5.5 Million Estate to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nonprofit
A Mellon heir transferred the adjacent Connecticut properties, covering about 300 acres, at no cost to Children’s Health Defense last year.
A Congressman Was Suddenly Absent. So We Looked. And Looked.
Will the mystery of Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey representative, finally be solved on Tuesday? The reporters covering the story will have questions.
Why America Is Its Own Biggest Geopolitical Risk
The political risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the greatest driver of risk in the world right now is President Trump.
California’s Primary Election: What to Watch
The race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom has been unpredictable for months, while Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is trying to fend off two challengers.
Obama Center’s Two Sides: A Lovely Park and a Forbidding Tower
In Chicago, the $850 million Obama Presidential Center aims to remake a neighborhood with a 19.3-acre community hub and a brooding 225-foot museum.
What Ireland and Germany Can Teach Us About Birthright Citizenship
President Trump has argued that the United States is “stupid” for granting citizenship at birth. Most countries don’t do so, but that can create problems.
Trump Targets Brazil With 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices
The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations.
Trump Endorses Tom Kean Jr., the N.J. Congressman Who Hasn’t Been Seen For Months
The message from President Trump about Representative Thomas Kean Jr. comes as voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Mr. Kean’s name is on the ballot, but he hasn’t been…
Trump Administration Announces Stricter Rules for Medicaid Work Requirement
By tightening an exception for people with serious illnesses, more of them may lose coverage.
Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash
The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.
U.S. Says More People May Be Charged in Terror Case Linked to Iran
A militia leader pleaded not guilty on Monday to what prosecutors say is his role in attacks that are part of Iran’s response to the war with Israel and the…
Demonstrators Cannot Be Forced to Take Down ‘86-47’ Flag, Judge Rules
A federal judge wrote that the phrase, which also led to charges against the former F.B.I. director, James Comey, did not appear to constitute a true threat.
Taiwan Criticizes China’s Expulsion of New York Times Reporter
The Taiwan president’s spokeswoman said China used “baseless pretexts” to punish journalists, which she called evidence that Beijing was a “troublemaker.”
I.R.A. Rebates for Appliance Swaps Could Be Phased Out
New guidance from the Energy Department would prevent people from receiving rebates after making such swaps.
Iowa Democrats Seek an Outsider in an Anti-Establishment Year
Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence.
Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior
The federal courts have long assumed that the government’s lawyers are trustworthy. Now judges across the country are criticizing their lack of candor.
Trump on His Presidential Library: He’ll Write His Own History
In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration’s inner workings from public view.
Ex-F.B.I. Officials Form New Group to Help Agents Grapple With Patel’s Changes
The F.B.I. Support Network offers legal, mental health and job search services to current agency employees. Its founders say the work force is incredibly strained under Kash Patel.
They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran.
Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent
The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.
Joby Demonstrated its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
Trump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop Out
The president had earlier said on social media that he should take the place of “these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’” saying he gets “larger audiences than Elvis.”
Who’s the Vegas Retiree With the Big Offer for Greenland?
Clifford E. Stanley, a retired broker, explains his unusual mission, which caught a lot of people by surprise.
United States Politics and Government
Trump Lifts Restrictions on Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands
The president rescinded two executive orders that led to prohibitions on the use of the vehicles in most national parks.
United States Politics and Government
A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save…
Midterm Elections (2026)
Is Spencer Pratt for Real?
The former reality star’s dark visions of Los Angeles are resonating in a heated mayoral race, even if they’re far from the truth.
United States Politics and Government
Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
S.E.C. Proposes to Kill Climate Change Disclosure Rule
The regulation would have required all publicly traded companies to disclose whether they faced significant risks from climate change and its effects.
United States Politics and Government
Trump Clears Way for Companies to Avoid Taxes in Havens Including Malta and Cyprus
U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.
United States Politics and Government
U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show
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