Israel-Hamas Deal Paves Way for Gaza Cease-Fire

Hostage and Prisoner Exchange Expected This Weekend

Gazans welcome the deal, even as key questions remain

As Israelis breathe a sigh of relief, some ask why a deal took so long

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

Separately, in the administration’s first 200 days, only two out of 98 Senate-confirmed appointees to the most senior jobs in government were Black.

In the Trump Administration, Officials Juggle Multiple Roles

President Trump has put top administration officials in charge of multiple federal agencies and offices — an approach that has little precedent.

How Trump Is Using the Justice Department to Target His Enemies

President Trump has long spoken of seeking vengeance against his political enemies. Here’s a list of who he is targeting.

Comey to Appear in Court in Case That Has Roiled Justice Dept.

Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Could Strain Universities and Schools

Higher education leaders and public-school superintendents say they depend on skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles.

Cheer Up, or Else: China Cracks Down on the Haters and Cynics

As China struggles with economic discontent, internet censors are silencing those who voice doubts about work, marriage, or simply sigh too loudly online.

Israel Marks a Somber Two-Year Milestone in Subdued Fashion

The second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks comes with peace talks underway, but with hostages still in Gaza, more than 67,000 Palestinians dead and Israel isolated.

Trump’s Trade Policies Hurt Farmers. Now, They’re Set for Relief Funds.

As it did in 2018, the White House plans to dole out relief funds to struggling U.S. farmers who have lost their biggest customer: China.

Supreme Court Hears Free Speech Challenge to Ban on Conversion Therapy

The court’s ruling in the Colorado case will have implications for more than 20 other states with similar laws.

Shutdown Politics Has G.O.P. Singing Government’s Praises

As Republicans try to pin blame for shutdown damage on Democrats, they are hailing a federal bureaucracy they normally bash as wasteful and overreaching.

Trump Steps Up Effort to Deploy Guard in Democratic Cities as Judge Blocks Him

A federal judge in Oregon accused the administration of circumventing her order, as the president turned to Texas for troops aimed at Chicago and other cities.

Both Parties Are Resigned to Deadlock as Government Shutdown Takes Hold

Republicans have adopted a mostly passive stance while Democrats dig in for a fight, with both feeling they have the political upper hand.

Supreme Court Returns to Face Trump Tests of Presidential Power

As the justices return to the bench Monday, the court will confront a series of cases central to President Trump’s agenda.

Ravaged by War: Trying to Survive Gaza’s Present, Hoping for a Future

Two years of intense warfare have left Gazans with a dismembered and disordered society. Many have mental and physical wounds that could scar a generation.

Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt

Though significant issues remain to be hashed out between Israel and Hamas, there are some hopes that a breakthrough may be near.

As Grim Anniversary Nears, Israel Is at War With Itself

Two years after Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack, the ensuing conflict has come to challenge Israel’s own image and understanding of itself.

Israel and Hamas Prepare for Talks on Trump’s Plan to End Gaza War

Indirect negotiations through mediators are planned for Monday in Egypt and are expected to focus on swapping hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

A Pacific Gateway Shows the Kremlin’s Grip on Russia’s Vast Expanse

In a country where power is highly centralized, Moscow sets the tone for Vladivostok, 4,000 miles away, complicating ambitions to make it a trading powerhouse.

Russia Targets Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure With Deadly Bombardment

Israel and Hamas Say They’ll Work With Trump’s Gaza Plan, but Gaps Remain

Israel said it would cooperate with President Trump to end the war, but much remains unclear about Hamas’s future and whether it will agree to disarm.

Trump Seizes On Shutdown to Punish Political Foes

President Trump has cut or paused billions in funding to Democratic-run cities and states since the federal government came to a halt.

What Happens When Socialists Are in Charge? Portland Offers a Glimpse.

A West Coast version of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is playing out in Portland, Ore. But the socialist city councilors are facing significant opposition.

Sean Combs Now Faces Not Just Prison and a Fine, but Shunning

Many who have tracked the music mogul’s career think his reputation has been irreparably damaged by testimony of abusive behavior as a boss and boyfriend.

The Jobs Report That Wasn’t Leaves Economists Guessing

The government is expected to withhold employment data because of its shutdown. Policymakers will enter uncharted territory without it.

Deepfakes, Insults and Job Cuts: A Government Shutdown Like No Other

Shutdowns are always unpleasant affairs. But President Trump has used his power in aggressive and strikingly personal ways.

Trump Offered Universities an Invitation for a Deal. Some See a Trap.

Trump officials want schools to sign on to conservative priorities for special treatment. Some in higher education say agreeing would end academic freedom.

Hamas Still Considering Trump Gaza Plan but Rejects ‘Take It or Leave It’ Deal

A senior member of the Palestinian group said that the group would soon announce its position on President Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza.

Trump’s Language Upends Principle of a Nonpartisan Military

President Trump’s suggestion of cities as “training grounds for our military” is in tension with what the armed services have long sought to preserve.

Deadlock Over Shutdown Drags On With No Sign of Agreement

Democrats and Republicans were digging in as President Trump said he saw the shutdown as a tool to make lasting changes to the federal bureaucracy.

‘Enough Is Enough’: Many Palestinians Say Hamas Must Accept Cease-Fire Plan

Interviews in Gaza suggest wide support for a proposal that calls for an immediate end to a war that has brought immense civilian suffering.

Israel Said It Intercepted the Flotilla Headed to Gaza. Here’s What to Know.

Shutdown Grinds Many Government Services to a Halt

A bitter deadlock between President Trump and Democrats in Congress over federal spending is expected to disrupt services and leave many workers furloughed, and possibly cause mass job losses.

Gaza City Exodus Is Overwhelming Relief Efforts, Aid Agencies Say

Hospitals are overflowing, water is low and diseases are spreading as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee south to escape Israel’s expanded ground offensive.

Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine

Amid a plan to lend $165 billion to Ukraine using Russian state assets, European officials are mindful of the possibility of Russian blowback.

Trump Gave the Military’s Leaders a Rehashed Speech, Until Minute 44

Almost daily, thousands of words pour forth from President Trump’s mouth. Sometimes, he tucks in a revealing insight about the direction he is taking the U.S.

Government Shutdown Could Delay Economic Data at a Critical Moment

“Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official statistics.

Trump’s Meeting With Democrats Yields No Progress, With Shutdown a Day Away

U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say

The deportation flight to Iran is the most stark push yet by the Trump administration to deport migrants even to places with harsh human rights records.

With New U.S. Deal to End Gaza War, a Rare Moment of Triumph for Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel got almost everything he hoped for, despite mounting international isolation.

After Volatile Summer, Trump’s Approval Remains Low but Stable, Poll Finds