Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return

The Times analyzed more than $500 million in donations from 346 donors. Some have received pardons, jobs, access to President Trump and other valuable gains.

As Conservatives Fight Over Bigotry, Vance Criticizes ‘Purity Tests’

Vice President JD Vance’s plea for a big-tent coalition at a conservative gathering belied the cracks in his party over racism and conspiracy theories.

Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast

The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.

What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela

A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest in the U.S. pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s leadership.

U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.

Land Grab: Israel’s Escalating Campaign for Control of the West Bank

Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands, often brutally, has accelerated, raising doubts about the prospects of a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Website, Including One of Trump

Sixteen photos were taken down from the website the Justice Department created, including one containing an image of the president.

Bill Clinton, a Main Character in the Epstein Drop, Just Can’t Escape Scandal

How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters

Hundreds of thousands of Americans could see their votes rejected if the court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.

Redactions and Unanswered Questions: First Look at the Epstein Files

The Justice Department released more than 13,000 files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with more expected. Read six takeaways about what the files did and did not divulge.

Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files

U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard

Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.

How Democrats Used One Word to Turn the Tide Against Trump

Both parties are now preparing for “affordability” to play a major role in the midterm elections next year. How did it emerge so quickly?

Inside a ‘Turn and Burn’ Immigration Crackdown and the Chaos It Unleashes

A video analysis of one early morning raid in Los Angeles revealed the vast web of consequences brought by aggressive new Border Patrol tactics.

Suspect in Brown University Shooting Is Found Dead

The body of a 48-year-old former student suspected in the killing of two students and an M.I.T. professor was found in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Any motive remains unclear.

Europe to Lend $105 Billion to Ukraine, Without Touching Russian Funds

European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Facing opposition in their own camp, they settled on another way.

‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty Looms Over the Global Economy

A reordering of the rules of trade, set on top of transformational change in technology, demographics and climate, is remaking jobs, politics and lives.

Shouting, Ranting and Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term

Many of President Trump’s supporters love his professional-wrestling style of leadership. But recent attacks have sickened even some of his own political allies.

U.S. Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November

The latest Consumer Price Index was below what economists had expected and likely reflects distortions caused by the government shutdown.

European Leaders Face Off Over Whether to Tap Russian Frozen Assets for Ukraine

The European Council convened on Thursday, and at stake is a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort. The final decision is a major test of Europe’s ability to support Ukraine.

A Bellicose Trump Points Fingers in Defending Record on Economy

In an 18-minute address, President Trump said the economy was booming despite the public’s consistent concerns about prices. Here are six takeaways.

‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women

Documents and interviews reveal a complicated relationship in which chasing women was a game of ego and dominance, and female bodies were currency.

Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Buoy Voters’ Views of the Economy

With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.

Reiner Family Associate Details Events Before and After Killings Were Discovered

A person close to the family provided a detailed account of what occurred in the Reiner house after a massage therapist received no response at the gate.

Warner Bros. Says Ellisons ‘Misled’ Shareholders in Takeover Bid

The claim was made as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s dismissal of Paramount’s hostile takeover offer.

Trump Revised Chevron’s Venezuela Deal. Maduro’s Oil Trader Profited

.A firm controlled by a businessman tied to a seized tanker carrying Venezuelan oil has sold millions of barrels from a Chevron-operated oil field.

Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela

U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises, a Warning Sign for the Economy

Employers added 64,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent, according to data delayed by the government shutdown.

Cooling Labor Market and Elevated Inflation Stoke Fed Divisions

Suspected Sydney Gunmen Were Motivated by ISIS, Australia’s Leader Says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said two gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish holiday celebration were motivated by “Islamic State ideology.”

Australia Doubles Down on Gun Control After Mass Shooting

The country has long looked warily at the cycle of gun violence in the United States, where meaningful changes in policy have been rare

Nick Reiner’s Struggles With Drugs Left His Parents ‘Desperate’

Mr. Reiner, 32, who was arrested in connection with the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, once estimated he had been in drug treatment 18 times as a teenager.

Police Resume Search for Brown University Gunman After Releasing Person of Interest

The authorities said they were renewing their hunt for the gunman, who killed two people. Officials released a person of interest late Sunday.

Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and His Wife, Michele, Are Found Dead

The Los Angeles Police Department said it was investigating an apparent homicide at the couple’s home. The family said they were “heartbroken by this sudden loss.”

Rob Reiner: An Actor Who Went On to Direct Classic Films

Rob Reiner starred in “All in the Family” before directing films including “When Harry Met Sally …,” “The Princess Bride” and “A Few Good Men.”

Australian Police Plan to Charge Suspect in Bondi Massacre

Officials said a father and son killed at least 15 people at a Jewish holiday celebration. More than three dozen others were hospitalized, including a surviving suspect.

At Least 11 Killed After Jewish Community Is Targeted in Sydney Attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the shooting on Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration a terrorist attack. At least one gunman is dead and another is in custody.

Deadly Attack on U.S. Troops Exposes Growing Challenges for Syria’s Leader

The attacks further complicate President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild international relationships, analysts say.

Person of Interest Detained Over Deadly Shooting at Brown

Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence said this morning that an individual had been detained a day after a shooting inside a classroom killed two students and injured nine others.

The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.

An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.