Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many assail but concede is too politically risky to undo.

Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market.

It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump

In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters see ads linking Republican candidates to President Trump. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity.

Ukraine Braces for New Talks Without the Leverage of New Missiles

President Trump backed off selling Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, opting instead for talks with Russia. Still, Ukraine’s negotiating position has strengthened since the summer.