Trump’s Choice for Fed Chair Has a Tough Job Ahead. It’s Not the First Time.

Kevin Warsh is known as a consensus builder, a skill he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.

A Hawkish Fed Chair Could Haunt Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank.

ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants

Agents can now carry out broader sweeps of suspected undocumented migrants, in addition to targeted operations to arrest specific people.

Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say

The Justice Dept. finished its release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, though officials conceded it was unlikely to quell suspicions around the case.

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen

A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders. The opening of the border was seen as progress in the cease-fire.

Kevin Warsh Is Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair

Mr. Warsh, if confirmed by the Senate, would succeed Jerome Powell, who was attacked by President Trump over the bank’s reluctance to more aggressively cut interest rates.

F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances

The search might also signal the president’s disposition to use law enforcement to intervene in election matters as this year’s midterms approach.

Democrats Reach Spending Deal With Trump, Seeking to Rein In ICE

Iran Says It Won’t Negotiate With the U.S. While Under Threat

Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.

Trump Weighs New Military Options Against Iran

The plans presented to President Trump go beyond those he considered weeks ago amid widespread protests against Iran’s government.

Pressure Builds on ICE After Judge Said Agency Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders

Tom Homan, now in charge of the agency’s operation in the state, is holding a news conference.

Shooting Aftermath Leaves Homeland Security Department in Turmoil

As officials point fingers in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death at the hands of federal agents, concerns grow about the agency’s future.

Trump and Schumer Move Toward Possible Deal to Avert a Shutdown

Marco Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House

Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.

At World’s Busiest Port, China’s Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View

The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.

Trump’s Trade Policies Sort U.S. Manufacturers Into Winners and Losers

Tariffs have protected some companies, but more often they’ve hit the parts and materials many factories need to make finished goods.

As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States

Efforts to curtail federal law enforcement tactics began last year, but with the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, Democratic lawmakers are pushing harder.

D.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, as Noem Claimed

Republicans Shift Tone After Killings, Criticizing Trump’s Immigration Push

Noem’s Handling of Shooting Put Her in Trump’s Penalty Box, but Just Briefly

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, received a rare rebuke from President Trump but soon seemed to be back in his good graces.

Fed Meeting Comes at Pivotal Moment for Central Bank’s Independence

The Trump administration has put constant pressure on the Federal Reserve, including a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome Powell.

Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories.

“He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when the Iranian authorities mounted a crackdown on protests across the country.

Trump Renews Threats to Iran

President Trump demanded that Iran enter nuclear talks or face potential attack by an “armada” of U.S. warships.

New Video Analysis Reveals Flawed and Fatal Decisions in Pretti Shooting

A frame-by-frame assessment of actions by Alex Pretti and the officers who shot him shows how lethal force came to be used against a target who didn’t pose a threat.

A Shocked Nation Watches Minneapolis Killings: ‘Something Needs to Change’

Scenes from the violent unrest in the city played on a loop in many American households, prompting reflection about where the U.S. was heading.

Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth

The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.

Fed, Signaling Little Urgency, Prepares to Pause on Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite relentless attacks from President Trump over borrowing costs.

Britain Seeks Trade With China Without Prompting Trump’s Fury

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.

India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties

Vowing Higher Tariffs, Trump Rattles South Korea Months After Trade Deal

Trump Sends Border Czar to Minnesota to Oversee ICE Operations

President Trump’s envoy, Tom Homan, will arrive Monday and report directly to him. A judge is considering the legality of the government’s crackdown.

Frigid Cold Grips U.S. as Cities Dig Out After Snowstorm

The storm dumps a foot of snow in at least 20 U.S. states.

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Thousands of flights canceled across the U.S. after the storm.

Remains of Last Captive in Gaza Are Retrieved, Closing a Chapter for Israel

The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.

Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border, a Palestinian Lifeline, in Days

In Xi’s China, Even the Mightiest General Can Fall

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.

Videos Appear to Contradict Federal Accounts of Fatal Shooting

Agents Kill 37-Year-Old Man in Minneapolis

Officials said the man was armed and sought to portray him as a terrorist, but videos emerged that appeared to directly contradict their account of the shooting.

How Iran Crushed a Citizen Uprising With Lethal Force

After scattered protests started last month, Iranians revolted en masse. The security forces cracked down, and the death toll has now reached 5,200.

Major Storm Pounds Northeast With Snow and Ice

The winter storm barreling across the U.S. is expected to descend on New York City and the surrounding region today, disrupting transportation through Monday.

The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to the president. It might just be working — for now.

Xi’s Purge of China’s Military Brings Its Top General Down

The ouster of Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was second only to Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, marks “the total annihilation of the high command,” one analyst said.