E.P.A. Lays Out Rules to Turbocharge Sales of Electric Cars and Trucks

The Biden administration is proposing rules to ensure that two-thirds of new cars and a quarter of new heavy trucks sold in the United States by 2032 are all-electric.

The Final Blocks: Inside Ukraine’s Bloody Stand for Bakhmut

Pushed into a shrinking corner of the devastated city, the Ukrainian military is determined to hold out for strategic reasons, even as allies question the cost.

Why China Could Dominate the Next Big Advance in Batteries

China is far ahead of the rest of the world in the development of batteries that use sodium, which are starting to compete with ubiquitous lithium power cells.

Inflation Cools Notably, but It’s a Long Road Back to Normal

Fed officials are debating how to set policy after bank blowups. Fresh inflation data are unlikely to make such decisions easier.

California Economy Is on Edge After Tech Layoffs and Studio Cutbacks

As recession fears persist, the troubles in major industries have hurt tax revenues, turning the state’s $100 billion surplus into a deficit.

Pressured by Their Base on Abortion, Republicans Strain to Find a Way Forward

Some in the party are urging compromise, warning of dire electoral consequences for 2024, while other stances, on guns and gay rights, also risk turning off moderates.

An Online Meme Group Is at the Center of Uproar Over Leaked Military Secrets

Youth culture and national defense collided in a community known for edgy jokes. The YouTube celebrity it was dedicated to seemed as surprised as anyone.

Biden Administration Proposes Evenly Cutting Water Allotments From Colorado River

As the river shrinks, the Biden administration is getting ready to impose, for the first time, reductions in water supplies to states.

The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin

Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution. In many cases, the public pays a price.

Drug Company Leaders Condemn Ruling Invalidating F.D.A.’s Approval of Abortion Pill

More than 400 executives said that the decision ignored both scientific and legal precedent and that, if the ruling stood, it would create uncertainty for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Bank Turmoil Squeezes Borrowers, Raising Fears of a Slowdown

Economists are watching for the aftereffects of recent bank collapses across many industries. How bad could it get?

DeSantis Pushes Toughest Immigration Crackdown in the Nation

The Florida governor is pushing an aggressive proposal to penalize those who aid undocumented immigrants and to track costs for providing them with health care.

Leaked Documents Suggest Ukrainian Air Defense Is in Peril if Not Reinforced

A huge influx of munitions is needed to keep Russia’s air force from changing the course of the war, according to U.S. officials and newly leaked Pentagon documents.

How the Latest Leaked Documents Are Different From Past Breaches

The freshness of the documents — some appear to be barely 40 days old — and the hints they hold for operations to come make them particularly damaging, officials say.

Will North Carolina Be the ‘Beginning of the End’ of the Medicaid Expansion Fight?

Intense patient advocacy, shifting politics, a determined Democratic governor and a handful of maverick Republicans led the state to join 39 others that have expanded Medicaid.

El Salvador Decimated Its Ruthless Gangs. But at What Cost?

In the year since El Salvador declared a state of emergency, the government has delivered a stunning blow to the gangs that were once the ultimate authority in much of the country.

Leaked Documents Reveal Depth of U.S. Spy Efforts and Russia’s Military Struggles

The information, exposed on social media sites, also shows that U.S. intelligence services are eavesdropping on important allies.

Georgia Looms Next After Trump’s Indictment in New York

Former President Donald J. Trump now faces a very different legal challenge in the culmination of a more than two-year Atlanta investigation into election interference.

Live Music Is Roaring Back. But Fans Are Reeling From Sticker Shock.

Buying concert tickets has become a mess of high prices and surcharges, anxiety-inducing registrations and pervasive scalping as some of pop’s biggest acts hit the road again.

At Stanford Law School, the Dean Takes a Stand for Free Speech. Will It Work?

After a student protest, Jenny S. Martinez wrote a much-praised memo defending academic freedom. But that protest shows how complicated protecting free speech can be.

In Dealing With China, U.S. and Europe Take Different Tacks

The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.

U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak

Employers added 236,000 jobs as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases appeared to take a toll. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.

The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.

Judge Invalidates F.D.A. Approval of the Abortion Pill Mifepristone

The Texas judge’s ruling was quickly contradicted by another federal judge in Washington State who ordered the F.D.A. to keep mifepristone available.

New Batch of Classified Documents Appears on Social Media Sites

Secret documents that appear to detail American national security secrets on Ukraine, the Middle East and China have surfaced online.

In A.I. Race, Microsoft and Google Choose Speed Over Caution

Technology companies were once leery of what some artificial intelligence could do. Now the priority is winning control of the industry’s next big thing.

U.S. Acknowledges Afghanistan Evacuation Should Have Started Sooner

President Biden’s decision to end a 20-year war in August 2021 led to the swift collapse of the Afghan government and military. His administration has placed heavy blame on his predecessor.

I.R.S. Unveils $80 Billion Plan to Overhaul Tax Collection

The 10-year strategy document outlines a focus on improving customer service and cracking down on tax evasion by corporations and the wealthy.

In Northern Ireland Town, Painful Memories Lie Beneath a Fragile Peace

Twenty-five years after the Good Friday Agreement ended an era of bloodshed, this is a moment to celebrate reconciliation across Northern Ireland. But for many, the past is not always easy to leave behind.

Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families

Both legal immigrants and undocumented parents face hurdles in getting aid. The problem has grown more acute as children of immigrants account for a growing share of young people.

Wisconsin Rout Points to Democrats’ Enduring Post-Dobbs Strength

A resounding victory by a liberal judge who ran on abortion rights showed that a largely unified political left is keeping up its momentum, and served as a new warning sign to Republicans.

Trump’s Charges Bring Doubts, Hopes and Uncertainty in Both Parties

To some Republicans and Democrats, the charges appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically.

In Ohio, Electric Cars Are Starting to Reshape Jobs and Companies

The state, heavily dependent on the auto industry, is a case study in whether electric vehicles will create or destroy jobs.

Zelensky Gets Hero’s Welcome in Poland, Cementing Ukraine’s Ties

Polish leaders backed Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership, but even without that, Russia’s invasion is making the alliance’s eastern flank more united, and more important.

From President to Defendant: Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felonies

The former president, who appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday, is accused of covering up a potential sex scandal during the 2016 election.

Biden Has the Oval Office. But Trump Has Center Stage.

The White House hopes the chaos of Donald Trump’s legal challenges will reinforce the reasons voters turned to President Biden in 2020.

Analysis: A Surprise Accusation Bolsters a Risky Case Against Trump

The unsealed case against Donald J. Trump accuses him of falsifying records in part to lay the groundwork for planned lies to tax authorities.

Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin

The Nordic country became the alliance’s 31st member on Tuesday, spurred by the war in Ukraine, in a strategic setback for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.