In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump

President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies.

Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund

The acting attorney general went to Capitol Hill to allay Republicans’ concerns over a fund to pay people who claim government mistreatment. It did not go well.

Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System

The discussions suggest that the U.S. and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy

House G.O.P. Cancels Vote to End War as More Party Members Defect

Oil Prices Jump on Impasse Over Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Before Europe Anoints Someone to Talk to Putin, It Debates What to Talk About

Europeans are considering appointing an envoy to Ukraine peace talks with Russia. First, many warn, they need to decide what to ask.