Clashes in Gaza Reveal Cease-Fire’s Fragility, With Rougher Road Ahead

Sunday’s violence was short-lived, but analysts expect more clashes between Israel and Palestinian militants to put the truce under strain.

Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand?

Amazon Disruption Forces Hundreds of Websites Offline for Hours

Amazon Web Services, a cloud service provider, said most services were back up. Hulu, Snapchat and the British government’s official site were among those affected.

Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid

President Gustavo Petro said a U.S. strike in the Caribbean had killed a fisherman. President Trump said he would cut aid and impose new tariffs on Colombia.

In China, a Forbidden Question Looms: Who Leads After Xi?

Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult.

Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many assail but concede is too politically risky to undo.

Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market.

It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump

In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters see ads linking Republican candidates to President Trump. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity.

Ukraine Braces for New Talks Without the Leverage of New Missiles

President Trump backed off selling Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, opting instead for talks with Russia. Still, Ukraine’s negotiating position has strengthened since the summer.

The Shutdown Is Stretching On. Trump Doesn’t Seem to Mind.

As the shutdown nears a fourth week, President Trump has pushed his political opponents to further dig in.

U.S. Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway

Gov. Gavin Newson called the plans to fire over Interstate 5 today an “absurd show of force.” The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th anniversary.

Santos Is Released After Trump Commutes His 7-Year Sentence

George Santos’s lawyer said the disgraced former congressman was freed from a prison on Friday. He served less than three months on his fraud conviction.

Ukraine Braces for New Talks Without the Leverage of New Missiles

President Trump decided against selling Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, opting instead for talks with Russia. Still, Ukraine’s negotiating position has strengthened.

Putin’s Trump Strategy: Lots of Flattery, and Talk of Business Deals

After Thursday’s phone call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, President Trump appeared to express doubts about giving Ukraine more powerful weapons.

7 Takeaways From the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparred over serious topics like the Israel-Hamas war and President Trump, and more curious ones like parades.

John Bolton Is Indicted Over Handling of Classified Information

Mr. Bolton, a Trump aide turned critic, is part of a string of Trump foes to become prosecutorial targets. But his case picked up in the Biden administration.

After ‘Horrors,’ Israeli Hostages Taste Freedom and Savor Family Reunions

Some former captives have been sent home from the hospital. But a doctor said they all had “endured untold adversity” in their time in Gaza’s tunnels.

China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Aim to Beat U.S. at Its Own Game

Beijing’s latest effort to weaponize global supply chains is modeled on the American technology controls that it has long criticized.

China Fans Patriotic Sentiment as Trade War With U.S. Heats Up

Chinese state media is rallying the public and posting old propaganda footage, but officials are also careful to leave room for talks with President Trump.

Oval Office Becomes a Diorama of Power Dynamics as Trump Goes After Rivals

Unwilling to fight for their institutions’ independence, officials watched as President Trump continued his pursuit of control over law enforcement.

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

The development comes as the U.S. military is planning its own possible escalation, and drawing up options for President Trump.

Trump Reshapes Federal Work Force as Shutdown Drags On

Signs grew on Wednesday that President Trump was using the fiscal stalemate to enact sweeping changes.