Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.

A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory

Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China

President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on ice for as long as it can.

Painful Commute Hits New York as Long Island Rail Road Strikes

More than a quarter-million people commute on the nation’s busiest passenger rail service. Workers, who have not received a raise since 2022, went on strike on Saturday.

Stranded L.I.R.R. Riders Have Few Alternatives. Here’s What to Know.

Trump Withdraws $10 Billion Suit Against I.R.S.

President Trump dismissed his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, in an apparent effort to effectively settle the case.