A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain

After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, while others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry the weight.

With His Pivot on Ukraine, Trump May Be Washing His Hands of the War

President Trump has shown dwindling interest in mediating a peace accord, joining European “security guarantees” for Ukraine or providing aid and intelligence.

For Trump, Data Is Often ‘Phony,’ Unless It Supports His Views

The president has ping-ponged between boasts about jobs and crime and attacks on their data sources. Here’s how he is threatening trust in public data.

After Dallas Shooting, a Rush to Score Political Points Before the Facts Are In

The deadly attack at an ICE facility prompted a high-profile clash between Vice President JD Vance and Jon Favreau, a progressive podcast host.