Jimmy Kimmel, Somber but Defiant, Defends Free Speech in Return to ABC

The late-night star said he had not intended to make light of Charlie Kirk’s murder, but he also called President Trump’s threats against ABC “anti-American.”

Trump’s F.C.C. Chair Plans to Keep Going After the Media

While “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returned to ABC, Brendan Carr has promised to continue his campaign against what he sees as liberal bias in broadcasts.

Zelensky Issues Call to Arms After Trump Signals Shift on War in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russian attacks and appealed for more military aid in his address to the annual U.N. meeting.

Ukrainians Are Grateful but Skeptical After Trump’s Turnabout on the War

At Least One Dead and Two Wounded in Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

Federal authorities said detainees were among the victims and no federal agents had been shot. Investigators were still trying to determine a motive.

I Hate My Opponent’: Trump’s Remarks at Kirk Memorial Distill His Politics

President Trump has been fueled by grievance and animosity over the course of his political and public life.

Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide

The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks.

Jihadist, Rebel, Statesman: The Many Faces of Syria’s Leader

President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria shifted shapes many times during his rise to power. This week he is expected to speak at the U.N.

Trump to Address U.N. as He Jettisons Aid and Recasts U.S. Role

President Trump plans to address the U.N. General Assembly at a moment when he is increasingly isolated in his approach to crises around the world.

Europe Talks Big on Gaza but Struggles to Act

Even as criticism of Israel ramps up and a growing number of countries say they’ll recognize a Palestinian state, concrete actions remain limited.

For Arab Nations With Ties to Israel, Attacks Raise Anxiety

The Middle Eastern states closest to Israel see the attack on Hamas in Qatar and the invasion of Gaza City as signs of potential threats to their own security.

Trump Remembers Kirk as a Martyr While Attacking Political Opponents

President Trump oscillated between honoring Charlie Kirk’s life and attacking his opponents, saying he hated them and they “cheated like dogs.”

Trump Appointees Roll Back Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws

Interviews and internal documents show that signature civil rights protections in housing are being dismissed as ideologically driven and D.E.I. in disguise.

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Trump Demands That Bondi Move ‘Now’ to Prosecute Foes

His demand came a day after he ousted the federal prosecutor who failed to charge two of his most-reviled adversaries, Letitia James and James Comey.

Trump Justice Dept. Closed Inquiry Into Border Chief for Accepting Cash

Tom Homan, later named U.S. border czar, came under scrutiny after he was said to have been recorded last year taking $50,000 from undercover F.B.I. agents.

Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast

The gains could help counter Moscow’s narrative that Kyiv should settle for a peace deal, even if it means giving up territory.

For Erika Kirk, a Husband’s Life Cut Short by Violence He Seemed to Foresee

In an interview, the wife of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk said she had implored him to wear a bulletproof vest. But she sees divine work in his death.

The Campaign to Punish Critics of Charlie Kirk

A drive to oust a Florida councilman is among dozens of cases against people critical of Mr. Kirk or his movement.

U.S. Attorney Who Failed to Charge President’s Foes Departs After Trump’s Threat

Erik Siebert had hit roadblocks while investigating the New York attorney general, Letitia James, and the former F.B.I. director James Comey.

Pentagon Expands Its Restrictions on Reporter Access

The Department of Defense said it would require journalists to pledge not to use unauthorized information or risk losing credentials to cover the military.

U.S. Is Losing Race to Return to Moon, Critics Say, Pointing at SpaceX

SpaceX’s Starship rocket, which has suffered recent test explosions, is still years away from being ready for the mission, former NASA executives say.

How Outrage at Kimmel Grew to a Shout From a Whisper

Right-wing users on social media on Tuesday were frustrated but not yet apoplectic about Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue. Things changed.

When Cancel Culture Becomes ‘Consequence Culture’

As some prominent conservatives target ordinary people and public figures for comments about Charlie Kirk, they are trying to rebrand a practice they once maligned.

Battered but Undefeated, Hamas Remains a Fighting Force in Gaza

Some Israeli officials believe the military assault on Gaza City will deliver a decisive blow to the group, which continues to stage ambushes and attacks.

What Charlie Kirk Could Mean for the Future of Marriage and Family

Erika Kirk said her husband aspired to “revive the American family.” His legacy could lend new urgency to White House policy discussions.

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air After F.C.C. Pressure Over Kirk Comments

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission criticized the late-show host for remarks about the politics of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Trump and Starmer Sign Business Deals on Day 2 of State Visit

After a day of pageantry, President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that a technology agreement would help the U.S. and Britain lead the world on A.I.

Behind Castle Walls, the Rich and Powerful Celebrate Trump

The seating chart at the state dinner for President Trump was a cross-section of the rich and the powerful hoping to get on his good side.

Nvidia to Buy $5 Billion Stake in Intel, Giving Rival a Lifeline

The deal between the two chipmakers includes plans to collaborate on technology to power artificial intelligence.

Netanyahu and an Israel Without Restraint

With the assault on Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has piled defiance on defiance, as any check from the Trump administration falls away.

Israel Pounds Gaza City as Fears Mount for Those Inside

With hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still in the city, the Israeli military said it was opening another temporary evacuation route.

U.K. Gives Trump a Royal Welcome in 2nd State Visit

With a carriage ride at Windsor Castle and dinner with King Charles III, Britain is trying to appeal to a president who seems intent on upending the postwar order.

At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force

President Trump’s first term focused on America’s rival superpowers. Now the emphasis is on homeland defense and troops on city streets.

Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Gaza City

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Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89

He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.

Fed Meeting Is Set to Bring Together Targets of President’s Ire With Trump Ally

Lisa Cook and Stephen Miran will both cast votes at the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday, where policymakers are expected to lower interest rates.

White House Officials Threaten Vast Crackdown on Liberal Groups

Officials used Charlie Kirk’s podcast to make unsubstantiated claims about their political opponents. A motive is still being sought in Mr. Kirk’s killing.

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U.S. and China Agree on ‘Framework’ for TikTok Deal, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a “framework” of a TikTok deal with China but gave no details. President Trump will speak Friday with Xi Jinping.

Nvidia Broke Antitrust Law, China Says, as Tensions With U.S. Mount

Chinese regulators, on a day of U.S. trade talks, said that an acquisition by Nvidia had violated antimonopoly regulations.

Many Conservatives View Kirk’s Death as a Galvanizing Force for Years to Come

Calling Charlie Kirk a martyr, they see an opportunity to supercharge the movement he began and to cement conservative Christian values in American life.

Rubio, in Israel, Says a Diplomatic Solution to Gaza War May Not be Possible

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.