Trump Strengthens Grip on Capitol Hill as He Presses Toward Nomination

The former president’s opposition has all but killed the prospects for a bipartisan border deal, reflecting how his influence in Congress has grown as he gains ground in the Republican primary.

Inside Trump’s Cutthroat Conquest of Iowa and New Hampshire

The former president’s victories in Iowa and New Hampshire were the product of a win-or-else ethos, a fractured opposition and his power to make the party stand for whatever he stands for.

Ukraine Searches for Answers on Russian Plane Crash

Moscow has accused Ukraine of downing the craft, which it says carried 65 Ukrainian P.O.W.s. The claims cannot be independently verified. Kyiv says Russia is exploiting the episode for propaganda.

An Olympic Dream Falters Amid Track’s Shifting Rules

Track and field’s decision to bar intersex athletes from women’s events has raised questions about fair play and inclusion ahead of the Paris Games.