Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends

David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his investments.

As Trump Threatens Cartels, He Vows to Free a Convicted Cocaine Trafficker

President Trump’s social media posts about Venezuela and a former Honduran president demonstrated a dissonance in his campaign against drug trafficking.

Mamdani, a Sharp Critic of Police Surveillance, Will Soon Oversee It

Despite his criticism, Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, has reappointed the police commissioner who helped create a ubiquitous web of monitoring.

Fed Up With the Taliban, Pakistan Expels Masses of Afghans

Labeling Afghans a national security threat, Pakistan has forced out about a million this year, depriving them of a haven from Afghanistan’s turmoil.

Netanyahu Asks Israel’s President to Pardon Him in Corruption Cases

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the contentious appeal weeks after President Trump made the same request to the Israeli president.

In Firing His No. 2, Zelensky Loses Both a Negotiator and an Enforcer

Andriy Yermak had ensured internal discipline in Ukraine’s politics for President Volodymyr Zelensky. He also led peace negotiations, which must go on without him.

Russia Bombards Ukraine for Nearly 10 Hours in a Deadly Assault

Inside Trump’s Push to Make the White House Ballroom as Big as Possible

President Trump’s ever-growing vision has caused tension with contractors. His architect has taken a step back as the president personally manages the project.

Trump Announces Pardon of Honduran Ex-President in Major Drug Case

The pardon for Juan Orlando Hernández, who prosecutors said had taken bribes from a drug kingpin, would come amid U.S. strikes on alleged cartel vessels in the Caribbean.

How Fraud Swamped Minnesota’s Social Services System on Tim Walz’s Watch

Prosecutors say fraud took root in pockets of the state’s Somali diaspora. President Trump has called attention to the scandal amid his crackdown on immigration.

For D.C. Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America

The man was among the Afghans who came to the U.S. after the Taliban takeover. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.

Trump Uses Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees

Death Toll Rises to 128 in Hong Kong High-Rise Fire

Hope of finding survivors has dwindled, with many residents of the densely packed Wang Fuk Court apartment towers still unaccounted for.

Trump Cut Europe Out of the Ukraine Talks. Here’s How Europe Pushed Back.

European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.

2 National Guard Members Are in Critical Condition After D.C. Shooting

The suspect, an Afghan man, was arrested after the shooting near the White House. President Trump halted immigration applications from Afghanistan.

Suspect Came to U.S. in 2021 Under Refugee Program, Homeland Security Chief Says

The Biden administration set up the initiative after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan, to help those who had assisted U.S. troops.

Death Toll From Hong Kong Apartment Fire Rises to 55

Firefighters were trying to fully extinguish the blaze more than 24 hours after it engulfed several towers in the complex. Dozens of people were still missing.

How Europe Lost Its Voice on Ukraine, Then Tried to Get It Back

European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point-plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.

Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office

President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain.

Trump’s Retribution Push Has Expanded Even as It Hits Legal Barriers

A judge dismissed indictments against two of the president’s foes, but an inquiry shows how he is using a whole-of-government approach to punish those who cross him.

The Question Hanging Over Peace Talks: What Will Putin Accept?

A U.S. proposal appears to cross a number of red lines for the Russian leader, who sees little to lose and much to potentially gain from continuing to fight.

Venezuela’s Nobel Winner Pushes False Claims About Maduro, Critics Say

Maria Corina Machado faces criticism that she is exaggerating threats posed by Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, to justify U.S. force to overthrow him.

What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea

Comey and James Cases Dismissed; Judge Faults Prosecutor’s Appointment

The decision to toss out the charges against James Comey and Letitia James is a setback to President Trump’s efforts to wield the criminal justice against his perceived foes.

$10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms

The Trump administration is trading billions of dollars of taxpayer money for ownership stakes in companies. The unusual practice shows no sign of slowing.

How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground

While President Trump attacked the Ukrainians, Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Geneva to seize control of negotiations that were going off the rails.

Europe Toils to Have a Say in Trump’s Push to End the Ukraine War

Initially cut out of development of the 28-point peace plan, European leaders are now trying to recast its pro-Russian slant. So far, it seems to be working.

U.S. Plans Compounds to House Palestinians in Israeli-Held Half of Gaza

The project could offer relief for tens of thousands of Palestinians, but has raised questions about whether it could entrench the partition of Gaza.