As Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela, the Endgame Is Unclear

President Trump’s aides have given conflicting accounts of what they are seeking to achieve, as America’s largest aircraft carrier heads to the Caribbean region.

Justice Department to Investigate Epstein Ties, but Not to Trump

The move appeared to be retaliation after Democrats released emails suggesting President Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation.

Trump Organization Said to Be in Talks on a Saudi Government Real Estate Deal

The chief executive of a Saudi firm says a Trump-branded project is “just a matter of time.” A major Trump Organization partner is also signaling Saudi deals.

Russia Tried to Cut Ukraine’s Lights. Now It’s Aiming for the Heat.

Moscow’s attacks on gas supplies, the main source of warmth for most Ukrainian households, could plunge millions into the cold.

Once He Was ‘Just Asking Questions.’ Now Tucker Carlson Is the Question.

The conservative commentator has further fractured the right with his anti-Israel rhetoric and sympathy for a white nationalist. He’s not in the mood to apologize.

Maps Show How Latinos Who Shifted Right in 2024 Snapped Back Left in 2025

The New Jersey governor’s race was the first significant sign that President Trump’s success with Hispanic voters in 2024 may have been only a temporary shift.

America First? Some Trump Supporters Worry That’s No Longer the Case.

President Trump has been dining with billionaires and taken an interest in crises abroad, leading to fears that he is drifting from his more populist stances.

Trump Administration Prepares Tariff Exemptions in Bid to Lower U.S. Food Prices

If the proposal goes into effect, it would be the latest rollback of one of President Trump’s key economic policies over concerns about affordability.

Corruption Inquiry Shakes Zelensky’s Inner Circle, and His Image

The revelations are a remarkable reversal for President Volodymyr Zelensky, who once presented himself as a leader who would clean up Ukraine’s politics.

Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels

Accounts of a secret Justice Department memo offer a window into how administration lawyers approved the president’s desired course of action.

Government Begins to Reopen After Longest-Ever Shutdown

The federal government was beginning to come back to life after President Trump signed into law a spending package that narrowly passed the House.

The Shutdown Is Over. When Will Things Get Back to Normal?

Some programs like SNAP could be restored within hours, while other effects could take longer to unravel.

After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’

Jeffrey Epstein cast himself as a Trump insider and wanted to leverage potentially damaging information about the president, according to emails with associates.

The Coming House Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files

Ukraine’s Dilemma as Pokrovsk Teeters: Save Lives or Keep Holding On

Military analysts and some Ukrainian commanders worry that Kyiv may be repeating the mistake of holding an embattled city longer than it should.

Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct

In a message obtained by Congress, the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump spent hours at his house with one of Mr. Epstein’s victims.

House to Take Up Bill to End Government Shutdown

After a 54-day break, the House is expected to vote on the Senate-passed spending deal. Approval would clear it for President Trump’s signature.

What if Democrats’ Big Shutdown Loss Turns Out to Be a Win?

The I.R.S. Tried to Stop This Tax Dodge. Scott Bessent Used It Anyway.

Like many on Wall Street, the Treasury secretary used a limited partnership to avoid Medicare taxes. Unlike the others, he’s now overseeing the I.R.S.

Xi’s Military Purges Show Unease About China’s Nuclear Forces

The shake-up in China’s armed forces comes as both Beijing and Washington are pushing through major changes in their country’s militaries, in different ways.

Senate Passes Bill to Reopen Government Amid Democratic Rift

The vote to end the longest ever U.S. shutdown came after a splinter group of Democrats backed a deal without the main concession their party had urged.

How Each Senator Voted ›

Vote	Total	DemocratsDem.	RepublicansRep.
Yes	60	8	52
No	40	39	1

For Trump, Nothing Was Off-Limits During the Shutdown

President Trump pressured Democrats by taking punishing actions no previous administration ever took during a shutdown.

Shutdown Agreement Revives Democratic Infighting

As Iraqis Vote for a Parliament, U.S. Presses to Minimize Iran’s Influence

After a U.S. occupation, years of sectarian violence and a jihadist insurgency, Iraq has become an improbable haven of calm in the Middle East.

Modi Vows Justice as Police Suspect Terrorism in Deadly New Delhi Blast

Those responsible for the explosion “will not be spared,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India said. The blast killed at least eight people near a subway station at evening rush hour.

Government Inches Closer to Reopening After Senate Deal

Eight senators backed a G.O.P. deal to end the longest shutdown ever. The measure still must be approved by Congress and signed by President Trump.

Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision

Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, had asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.

In Largely Symbolic Move, Trump Pre-Emptively Pardons Rudy Giuliani and Others

Even though the pardons will have little practical effect, they stand as a reminder that President Trump often uses his powers to reward and protect his allies.

U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says

The latest strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people in 19 attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea since early September.

How the Elections Intensified the Fight Over the Democratic Party

Around the U.S., primary candidates will decide the party’s direction on policy issues, and ultimately whether it has a center-left or left-wing vision.

Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land

The Justice Department moved an inquiry that appeared initially focused on the former C.I.A. director, John Brennan, to Florida, and is recruiting prosecutors.

Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week

The fact that planes are generally less full in early November helped airlines limit the impact. That will change as Thanksgiving nears.

The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program

With no negotiations, no oversight and no clarity about Iran’s stock of nuclear material, many in the region fear that another war with Israel is inevitable.

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Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Trump to Curtail Food Stamp Funding

The ruling, blocking a lower court order to fully fund the aid, added to the uncertainty around America’s largest anti-hunger program.

How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy

The Treasury Department and the IRS are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.

Among Mamdani’s Many Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison

The Times interviewed dozens of migrant men sent to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Independent forensic analysts called the testimony credible and consistent and said the treatment met the U.N.’s definition of torture.

Hundreds of Flights are Canceled as Shutdown Hits Air Travel

The Trump administration ordered the cuts as the shutdown left air traffic controllers working without pay. Disruptions at major airports appeared limited for now.

The Jobs Report Is Canceled. Here’s What Private Data Shows.

The government shutdown canceled a second straight jobs report, but private data sources suggested the labor market has weakened modestly since summer.

The Fed’s Recent Rate Decisions Have Been Divisive. More Lie Ahead.

China Suspends Some Export Controls on Critical Minerals but Retains Others

The Chinese government followed through on promises it made publicly after a recent summit, but has not yet taken other actions sought by the White House.