As U.S. Presses for Peace, Zelensky Says Ukraine Faces a ‘Critical Moment’

President Trump said in a social media post that “something good just may be happening” in the talks, but gave no details.

Russian Disinformation Comes to Mexico, Seeking to Rupture U.S. Ties

A U.S. government cable said that Kremlin-run outlets had scaled up their efforts across Latin America, seeking to turn people against the United States and garner support for Russia.

He Saw the Best of America and Then Fought for Russia in Ukraine

Col. Andrei Demurenko’s war story began at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., at a moment of hope and peace. It ended with a mortar blast in Ukraine.

Why Europe and the U.S. Are Still Haggling on Trade

While a broad agreement was reached months ago, officials will meet this week to discuss the details. Europe has a wish list, but so does the U.S.

Kash Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend

The F.B.I. director’s travel on government jets has also contributed to growing questions inside the administration about his use of taxpayer-funded resources.

Ukrainian and U.S. Officials Meet to Discuss Trump’s Plan to End War With Russia

The talks, which Ukraine said would include European officials, come as the Trump administration pushes Kyiv to accept a 28-point peace plan.

In Russian-Occupied Mariupol, Everything Ukrainian Must Go

Russia is remaking Mariupol, which was under siege in 2022. Ukrainians seeking to move back are finding it hard to recognize the city, or to reclaim their property.

For Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Rough Education in MAGA Politics

The Georgia congresswoman strove to be both the ultimate Trump warrior and to be taken seriously. She wound up in political exile.

The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?

A windfall for companies that build data centers and their suppliers is overshadowing weakness in other industries.

‘Fascist’? ‘Communist’? For an Afternoon, They Were Just 2 Guys From Queens.

Acid insults were set aside as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of New York and President Trump promoted their shared goals in an Oval Office meeting.

The Trump-Mamdani Buddy Movie? It’s Getting Mixed Reviews.

The casting aside of months of traded insults was a development that seemed good for New York City but struck some of both men’s followers as odd.

Trump Offers a Ukraine Peace Plan the Kremlin Can Love

While President Trump at times suggested he was willing to bolster support for Ukraine, he has repeatedly accommodated Russia’s demands.

European Leaders to Discuss Support for Ukraine in Response to U.S. Peace Plan

A.I. Growth Has Been Eye-Popping, but Some Worry About a House of Cards

It is a time of superlatives in the tech industry, with historic profits, stock prices and deal prices. It’s enough to make some people very nervous.

Asian and European Stocks Fall Over Fears of an A.I. Bubble

A sharp decline, after a rally fueled by Nvidia’s strong earnings, underscored how investor anxiety over A.I. is driving broad market swings.

Congressional Republicans Begin to Look Beyond Trump

Election defeats earlier this month and the approach of 2026 have G.O.P. lawmakers cautiously asserting themselves.

European Leaders Back Zelensky After U.S. Plan Leaves Them Out

It would require Kyiv to surrender territory, reduce its army’s size and relinquish some weaponry, according to officials familiar with the proposal.

Trump and Mamdani Will Meet for First Time, With Implications for New York

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will visit President Trump at the White House today. The stakes are high for the city.

Holiday Hiring Slows, Frustrating Job Seekers

Retailers are adding fewer of the seasonal roles that many Americans rely on to make ends meet.

A Family Affair: Lutnick’s Sons Cash In on an A.I. Deal Frenzy

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family companies are profiting from them.

Trump Signs Bill to Release Epstein Files, but Loopholes Remain

President Trump sought credit for the legislation, despite his pressure to kill it. The bill’s exceptions could mean much of it would stay confidential.

Trump and Mamdani Will Meet at White House on Friday

Move Over, Netflix: Ukraine’s Corruption Investigators Bring the Drama

The country’s anti-graft agencies have taken a cinematic approach to revealing a scandal that has touched President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle.