With Supreme Court Ruling, Another Check on Trump’s Power Fades

The court tied the hands of judges at a time when Congress has been cowed and internal executive branch constraints have been steamrolled.

A Triumphant Supreme Court Term for Trump, Fueled by Emergency Rulings

Using truncated procedures, the six-justice conservative majority gave a green light to many of President Trump’s most assertive initiatives.

After Israeli Attacks, Iran Hunts Enemies From Within

The authorities are sweeping up hundreds of people deemed spies or infiltrators. Some worry it could become a broader crackdown on political opponents and minorities.

12 Days of Attacks Later, Could Iran Make an Atomic Bomb?

Here’s what the recent Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran may mean for the country’s nuclear ambitions.

Iran Holds State Funeral for Military

Pentagon Offers Details of Planning and Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

In a news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vigorously praised what he called “the highly successful strikes in Iran.”

Centrifuges at Fordo ‘No Longer Operational,’ U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Head Says

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency told French radio that there was “no escaping significant physical damage” after the U.S. bombed the Iranian facility.

Trump Bill Slashes the Safety Net That Many Republican Voters Rely On

As they push for big cuts in Medicaid and food stamps, Republicans are making a bet that they can avoid backlash from supporters who depend on those programs.

Growth Claims Behind Big Policy Bill Rarely Pan Out in Reality

A retrospective on four Republican-driven tax-cut packages found that results always come up short compared to predictions of economic booms and lower deficits.