No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say

Israel has long restricted or completely blocked aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population.

The DailyAudioHow Seeking Food Has Become Deadly in Gaza

Competing Conspiracy Theories Consume Trump’s Washington

President Trump is trying to divert attention from the Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theory with one about Barack Obama and treason.

A Clash Over a Promotion Puts Hegseth at Odds With His Generals

Suspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first six months on the job.

In Russia, Corruption Cases Following Battlefield Failures

Officials in three of the five Russian regions bordering Ukraine have been accused of embezzling funds for border defenses.

Columbia Walked a Tightrope to $200 Million Settlement With Trump

Talks in Washington. An expert on negotiation. The university chose cooperation with President Trump over litigation, a strategy both pilloried and praised.

Ahead of Shutdown Deadline, Democrats Face a Dilemma on Spending

Democrats are leery of supporting Republican spending measures after the White House forced through clawbacks of funding already approved by Congress.

Gabbard’s Attacks on Barack Obama Put the Attorney General in a Tough Spot

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, gave the Justice Department little warning before demanding an investigation of the former president.

The Conservative Crusade That’s About So Much More Than Epstein

The long history of the right’s obsession with child trafficking means it won’t be easy for Trump to make this story disappear.

Severe Hunger Grips Gaza, Where People Are Dying of Starvation

Growing numbers of people are starving in the war-torn Palestinian enclave, and the doctors treating them are working on empty stomachs.

In Jeffrey Epstein, Democrats Find Unlikely Weapon Against the G.O.P.

Democrats have come to realize that certain conspiracy theories, many of them fueled by President Trump and his allies, might work for them, too.

Attorney General Told Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files

Pam Bondi informed President Trump in the spring that his name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to people with knowledge of the exchange.

Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump Administration

Columbia is the first to reach a negotiated settlement over antisemitism claims in the administration’s quest to bring elite universities to heel.

China Flexes Muscles at U.N. Cultural Agency, Just as President Trump Walks Away

Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.

Iranian Officials Suspect Sabotage in String of Mysterious Fires

For weeks, fires and explosions have been reported almost daily in Iran. Officials are investigating what they think is a coordinated campaign.

E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change

According to two people familiar with the draft, it would repeal the finding that greenhouse-gas emissions threaten life by dangerously warming the planet.

Republicans Rely on Trump’s Promises to Grease the Path for His Agenda

G.O.P. leaders scrounging for votes to push through President Trump’s priorities have increasingly turned to him and his team to cut side deals with holdouts.

Trump’s Student Arrests, and the Lawsuit Fighting Them, Tread New Ground

The efforts by President Trump’s administration to deport foreign students who espoused pro-Palestinian views have no obvious legal parallel.

Israel Expands Offensive in Gaza and Raids a W.H.O. Office

Strikes targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.

In Search of Trade Deal, Philippines’ Leader Will Meet With Trump

Iran’s Leaders Turn to a New Brand of Nationalism After Israeli and U.S. Attacks

The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing its support at home.

How Trump Deflected His Base’s Wrath Over Jeffrey Epstein, at Least for Now

By tapping into other grievances, President Trump managed to turn one of the most fractious moments for some of his supporters into a unifying one.

An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files

A former Jeffrey Epstein employee said that she told the F.B.I. in 1996 and 2006 about what she considered a troubling encounter with Donald Trump.

2 Deadly Shootings in 2 Days Highlight Dangers of Aid Distribution in Gaza

Israeli soldiers shot Palestinians near a food site and, the next day, near a U.N. convoy. Both incidents were symptoms of broader problems.

Trump Administration and Harvard Face Crucial Court Test

A hearing in Boston today is expected to shape the future of negotiations between the White House and the nation’s oldest university.

Parties, Young Women and a Private Jet: Inside the Trump-Epstein Friendship

For nearly 15 years, Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein socialized in New York and Florida before a falling out that preceded Mr. Epstein’s first arrest.

G.O.P. Push Behind Trump Agenda Has Congress in an Uproar

Shouting matches, walkouts and bitter fiscal fights have led to a series of legislative meltdowns, with big spending clashes ahead.

As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out

The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China as President Trump angles for a Chinese trip later this year.

A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk

Patients across the U.S. have endured rushed or premature attempts to retrieve their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

The Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Records: What Comes Next?

The records are at the center of President Trump’s effort to manage fallout from the Epstein case. Unsealing them is complex and requires a judge to sign off.

Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for Article on Note to Epstein

More Than 100 People Are Still Missing in Texas, 2 Weeks After the Floods

The number of people unaccounted for dropped this week but was stubbornly high as some searchers were losing hope of finding them.

A Pain So Vast It Makes Texas Feel Small

Conservatives Get the PBS and NPR Cuts They’ve Wanted for Decades

The cuts speak to President Trump’s grip on his party but also to the sweeping changes in the media.

Where Congress’s Cuts Threaten Access to PBS and NPR

Bondi Expected to Ask Court to Release Epstein Grand Jury Material

Pam Bondi is set to ask a judge to release grand jury testimony. But President Trump’s request falls short of calls for all the files in Jeffrey Epstein’s case.

House Republicans Hint They’re Open to Vote on Epstein Files

Senate Approves Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Public Broadcast Funds

The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated legislative power.

Even With Trump’s Backing, Epstein Case Leaves Bondi’s Future in Question

The sustained backlash to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has exposed the hazards of her focus on courting President Trump.

What Are President Trump and His Supporters Saying About the Epstein Case?

Their actions range from pressuring the administration to release more information to spinning additional conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein.

President Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing the Fed Chair Could Push Them Higher.

Investors, who control long-term rates, might demand higher returns if Jerome Powell is fired and the central bank’s independence comes into question.

Can Trump Fire Powell? He Most Likely Lacks a Case, Legal Experts Say.