Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.President Donald Trump is seeking to unseat a raft of elected Republicans he perceives as political enemies in a series of pri

S Shane Goldmacher

Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.

Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.Eric Swalwell in 2019, during a brief run for president. Last month, he left office after sexual misconduct allegations.

M Madison Malone Kircher

Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.Spirit Airlines was such a disruptive force in its industry that other airlines felt compelled to lower their fares when it announced that it would start flying to one of

N Niraj Chokshi

Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost

Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.Based on the latest renderings, the Garden of Heroes could rank among the more expensive and time-consuming projects Preside

L Luke Broadwater and Zachary Small

Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination

An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign in August 2024, and President Trump later tapped hi

D Debra Kamin and Santul Nerkar

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.Members of the Army participated in a military exercise in Hohenfels, Germany, on Thursday.

J Julian E. Barnes and Helene Cooper

How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran

After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.President Trump speaking with Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany in the Oval Office in March.

J Jim Tankersley

Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran

The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a news conference at the Pentagon last month.

G Greg Jaffe

How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson

“The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.Lulu Garcia-Navarro spoke twice with Tucker Carlson for “The Interview,” a New York Times show.

P Patrick Healy

Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.

The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.Very few condos or co-ops in New York City have an assessed value exceeding or even approaching $5 million.

M Mihir Zaveri and Benjamin Oreskes

Ashley McBryde Saved Her Own Life. Now She’s Rocking Out Her Way.

The prolific country singer and songwriter has never quite fit the country music mold. Her upcoming album, “Wild,” revels in her individuality, and her sobriety.“What made me have to stop drinking was the possibility of self-harm,” McBryde said. “After losing my brother to suicide, I was so scared t

D David Peisner and Meghan Marin

Public Offering

How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?

M Melissa Kirsch

After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans

U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.People ride on a crowded bus during rush hour in Caricuao, Venezuela. A one-way bus ticket costs around $0.15 — half of the nation’s hourly minimum wage.

M Max Bearak and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez

UK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months

The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.Grace Reynolds, right, taking a driving lesson with Dean Batchelor in March in London. “It feels like I’ve got to pass — otherwise Christ

S Stephen Castle

Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down

U.S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, said he had decided to take “a temporary leave of absence.”

J Jack Nicas