Trump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains
On the defensive over the economy and with the midterms approaching, President Trump made clear that his political strategy is to paint Democrats as unpatriotic and ‘crazy.’
How Trump’s Economic Pitch at the State of the Union Echoes Biden’s
With the midterms approaching and polls showing unease about the economy, some of President Trump’s arguments about its strength sounded eerily like those of his predecessor.
6 Takeaways From Trump’s State of the Union
In an address that was heavy on theatrics, President Trump lashed out at Democrats as “crazy” and unpatriotic.President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night.
Key Moments from Trump’s State of the Union, and a $1 Million Reward in the Guthrie Case
Plus, how kids are getting around phone-free classroom rules.President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in American history on Tuesday night.
Casey Means, Critic of Mainstream Medicine, May Become Nation’s Top Doctor
Dr. Means, a wellness influencer and President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, is appearing before a Senate committee Wednesday.
How The Times Handles the Congressional Hearing Circus
Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras.Hearings in Washington are made for the attention economy. Above, Representative Pramila Jayapal, a Washington Democrat (on the screen), questioned Attorney
Hunters and Veterans Are Fighting Trump’s Pick to Oversee Public Lands
Steve Pearce, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, is set to face a Senate hearing on Wednesday.Steve Pearce, the nominee for the Bureau of Land Management, during a news conference in 2023 in Albuquerque, N.M., when he was the chair of the state’s Republican Party.
Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.The courthouse for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, where a judge rejected an “unsupervised, wholesale” search by the federal government.
Inside Nicolás Maduro’s Last Days as Venezuela’s Leader
The Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread his exchange with President Trump in the decisive weeks before his capture by U.S. forces.In his final weeks in power, President Nicolás Maduro still believed a deal with Washington was possible, people close to him said.
Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient
Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.
Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.From left, António Costa, president of the European Council; President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine; and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the Europe
Yondr Pouches, a Solution to School Phone Bans, Are No Match for Teens
In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children.
How the UK Could Remove Former Prince Andrew From the Royal Line of Succession
Despite his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the former prince is eighth in line to the British throne. That could change.
Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Is Met With Strong Reactions and Apathy in Windsor
“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.Queen Elizabeth II and members of the royal family at Buckingham Palace, in 2019.
Leader of Columbia Brain Institute Quits Over Friendship With Epstein
The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”Dr. Richard Axel was a co-director of the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University,
Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos?
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.
Bleak Research Report Stokes A.I. Debate on Wall St.
In a widely circulated note, Citrini Research painted a dire picture of job losses and stock market sell-offs, though many analysts and economists questioned its conclusions.The New York Stock Exchange, where investors have been wrestling with questions about the future impact of artificial intellig
Delroy Lindo on ‘Sinners,’ the Oscars and the Power of Affirmation
In a career of standout performances and dispiriting lows, Lindo, 73, has held firm to his goal: “I want to be respected for my work.”
International Oscar Favorites Are Offering a Complicated New View of America
The Oscars has become friendlier to non-English language movies. And the movies seem aware of their American audiences.
Online Accusations in Guthrie Abduction Leave One Family ‘Scared Numb’
A fifth-grade teacher and his principal wife hid in their bedroom as dozens of people who believed he might be a kidnapper appeared on their suburban street.“I feel like someone’s taken my name,” said Dominic Evans, who had met Nancy Guthrie only once.
How Mamdani Learned From the First Snowstorm and Prepared for the Second
As the forecast rapidly worsened, Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged his staff to implement new policies and emphasized the need to communicate aggressively about the snow.Preliminary figures suggest that some New York City neighborhoods set records for single-day snowfalls.
Mamdani’s New Social Services Chief Worked to Reduce Street Homelessness
Mayor Zohran Mamdani selected Erin Dalton, a public official in the Pittsburgh area, to head New York City’s Department of Social Services.Erin Dalton, the director of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, will lead New York’s social services agency.
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
Germany’s Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship.President Xi Jinping of China greets Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany ahead of their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing