Iran’s Strategy: Expand the War, Increase the Cost, Outlast Trump

The Islamic Republic is aiming to draw out the conflict and broaden the fighting. That would force President Trump to risk more casualties and more political capital.The aftermath of a strike in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday. Iran is working to enlarge the battlefield.

S Steven Erlanger

Trump Lays Out His ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran

Who will lead Iran once the war is over? “Most of the people we had in mind are dead,” says President Trump.A black flag flying over Tehran on Monday after Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.

S Shawn McCreesh

Epstein, ‘Lolita’ and a Culture of Disembodiment

Disturbing images released in the Epstein files showing passages from Nabokov’s infamous novel written on bodies exemplify a world where women and girls are treated as objects for consumption.

R Rhonda Garelick

Trump Immigration Sweeps Spawn Underground Safe Houses

In Springfield, Ohio, some Americans have converted their basements and spare bedrooms into shelters for immigrant families who could be targeted in raids.A spare bedroom in a Springfield, Ohio, house prepared for Haitians, in case the immigrants didn’t feel safe in their own homes.

M Miriam Jordan and Maddie McGarvey

Noem Defends Describing Minneapolis Protesters’ Actions as Domestic Terrorism

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, told senators she got her information from agents on the ground. But the heads of two immigration agencies said last month it did not come from them.Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, offered condolences to the family of Alex Pretti, who was k

M Michael Gold and Madeleine Ngo

ICE Officials Must Acknowledge Court Orders in Writing, Judge Says

Judge Michael E. Farbiarz warned in an order on Monday that he may have to hold the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in criminal contempt.Protesters at an immigration detention center in New Jersey. Several federal judges are grappling with how to address a pattern of government noncomplia

T Tracey Tully

Billionaires Spending More Than Ever on Miami Real Estate

The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.Discerning buyers want waterfront properties, with plenty of land and unobstructed views of downtown Miami.

R Ronda Kaysen

Labor Secretary’s Top Aides Forced Out

The two aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had been on leave during an investigation of misconduct at the department.Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the secretary of labor, testifying at a hearing in Washington last year.

R Rebecca Davis O’Brien

Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms

The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.The Justice Department indicated it would continue defending the orders in an email to the law firms on Tuesday m

M Michael S. Schmidt, Jonah E. Bromwich and Devlin Barrett

Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street

Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.Doug Ostrover, a founder of Blue Owl Capital. Investors are worried that colossal “private credit” lenders like Blue Owl have been too optimistic in their

R Rob Copeland and Maureen Farrell

As Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Looks On

Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not publicly object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain during an Oval Office meeting.President Trump with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of Germany, in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Mr. Merz did not object as Mr. Trump rebuked E

J Jim Tankersley

Columbia Is Investigated for Handling of Sex-Abuse Claims Against Doctor

Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the university for its actions after the 2012 arrest of Robert Hadden, a former Columbia gynecologist convicted of sex crimes.About 1,000 women have accused Robert Hadden of sexually assaulting them during medical exams between 1993 and 2012.

H Hurubie Meko

Live Nation Accused of Hurting Music Fans as Antitrust Trial Begins

The Justice Department lawsuit says the concert giant acts as a monopoly in the music industry, a charge the company denies.The Trump Administration is pursuing a major antitrust case against Live Nation, the concert giant who government lawyers say unfairly dominates the music industry.

B Ben Sisario

Can Owning a Pet Help You Live Longer?

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.Thanks to his dog, Rumi, Dr. Dhruv Kazi says he spends more time outside and has gotten to know his neighbors — and their dogs.

D Dana G. Smith

The Great Lie of War

Ben Rhodes, a contributing Times Opinion writer, discusses why Trump waged war on Iran — and why his predecessors didn’t dare to.

E Ezra Klein and Jack McCordick