Trump Officials to Cut Flights at 40 Major Airports if Shutdown Continues

The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, could force the cancellation of thousands of flights.

As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind

The rise of Zohran Mamdani comes at a complicated moment for Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, who is in danger of looking out of touch back home.

A Skeptical Supreme Court Puts Trump’s Economic Agenda in Question

President Trump has used his sweeping global tariffs as an economic tool and a political cudgel. A decision invalidating them could hamper his power.

Russia Seems Close to Its Biggest Capture of a Ukrainian City Since 2023

The Kremlin is focusing its fire on Pokrovsk, a gateway to the Donetsk region, which Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has long coveted.

Big Redistricting Win in California Propels Newsom

Passage of Proposition 50 Cements His Position on National Stage

Gov. Gavin Newsom has emerged as President Trump’s chief antagonist and raised his national political profile.

Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Face High-Stakes Supreme Court Test

Justices will hear arguments today over whether President Trump acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to unilaterally impose tariffs.

Almost Half of U.S. Imports Now Have Steep Tariffs

The president has transformed U.S. trade policy. Here’s how much of his tariff agenda is under threat at the Supreme Court.

Shutdown Becomes Longest in History, as Trump Officials Say Pain Could Worsen

President Trump and administration officials indicated that fallout could intensify in the coming days, even as he has kept a distance from the crisis.

Critical Elections Across U.S., First of the New Trump Era

New Yorkers Go to the Polls to Elect Their Next Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa have put their fates in the hands of voters. Polls close at 9 p.m.

Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President, Dies at 84

Washington Insider in Era of War and Economic Change

A former defense secretary and congressman, he held the nation’s No. 2 job under President George W. Bush.

Government Shutdown Nears Record

It may break the 34-day record set in 2018. Officials warned of an air travel “disaster,” and only partial payments will be sent to millions on food stamps.

Supreme Court Confronts Trump and His Tariffs in Test of Presidential Power

The justices face a so-called legitimacy dilemma as they deal with President Trump, who has made clear he would view defeat as a personal insult.

With an Eye on the Midterms, Trump Fuels a Nationwide Scramble for Power

President Trump is imploring lawmakers to redraw their congressional maps, but the debate over redistricting has revealed fissures within both parties.

Elections on Tuesday Offer Democrats a Chance to Get Off the Mat

Governors’ races, mayoral contests and referendums will provide a critical update on the party’s rebuilding project, and a preview of the 2026 midterms.

N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Make Final Push Before Election Day

In Israel, an Unfamiliar Word Is Heard: Peace

A new kind of Mideast peace process is underway, as a determined Trump administration and its allies in the Muslim world seek to broaden a tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump’s Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda

President Trump has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.

Even for Some Mamdani Supporters, His Thin Résumé Is Cause for Concern

Many voters struggle with a fundamental question about Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy: Is a 34-year-old state assemblyman ready to lead the nation’s largest city?

Anger Over ICE Raids Is Driving Some Latino Voters to the Polls

Democrats are concerned that immigration raids will hurt Latino turnout on Tuesday. Republicans dispute that they will play any role in the election.

Trump’s Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor’s Office in Crisis

Few places have felt the effects as palpably as the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, which has filed criminal cases against President Trump.

Uncertainty Persists for Americans Waiting for Monthly Food Stamps

Judges ordered the federal government to continue providing food assistance during the shutdown. But benefits will still most likely be interrupted.

Shutdowns, Obamacare and the Risks of Bargaining for Policy Wins in a Crisis

A 2013 attempt to leverage minority power in a health care fight blew up on Republicans. Can today be different for Democrats?

As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters

President Trump attended a Halloween party and called attention to the marble renovation of a White House bathroom.

Governor’s Race Draws Barack Obama but Not President Trump in Final Days

Prominent figures have flocked to New Jersey to promote Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli in a race with potential implications for the midterm elections.