U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Against Iranian Proxies as War Deepens

The strikes, in response to a drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan this week, were a sharp escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.

Biden Pays Silent Tribute to Three U.S. Soldiers as American Forces Retaliate

The ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware came shortly before the Biden administration announced airstrikes against Iran-backed proxies in Iraq and Syria.

A Suddenly Media-Shy Speaker Can’t Answer Questions. He’s on the Phone.

Speaker Mike Johnson, who once routinely stopped for hallway interviews, has taken to pressing his iPhone to his ear as he walks through the Capitol, avoiding questions as he navigates a tough new job.

Job Market Starts 2024 With a Bang

U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January, far exceeding forecasts, and revised figures showed last year was even stronger than previously reported

How a Game of Good Cop-Bad Cop Sealed the E.U. Ukraine Fund Deal

Top European leaders coordinated to get the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, to agree to the 50-billion-euro plan aimed at keeping Ukraine’s economy afloat during the war with Russia.

When the Storm Online Is Worse Than the One Outside

Meteorologists and climate scientists are increasingly having to combat misinformation cycles on social media.

Biden Orders Sanctions on 4 Israelis Over West Bank Violence

The order served as both a sharp-edged diplomatic notice to Israel and a message to Arab Americans, a key part of the political coalition the president needs to be re-elected.

‘Your Product Is Killing People’: Tech Leaders Denounced Over Child Safety

Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.

With Fate of Ukraine’s Top General in Question, All Eyes Turn to Zelensky

Portraits of Gen. Valery Zaluzhny hang in coffee shops and bars inside Ukraine, but his strained relationship with President Volodymyr Zelensky may cost him his post.

One Big Reason Migrants Are Coming in Droves: They Believe They Can Stay

Seeking asylum has become the surest way for migrants to stay in the U.S. The underfunded immigration system can’t keep up, so cases languish for years.

Platoonmates Killed in Jordan Saw Army Service as a Life Ladder

Two of the American troops killed on Sunday were, like many young Black women, drawn to the military for the opportunities and level playing field it offered.

How the Border Crisis Shattered Biden’s Immigration Hopes

An examination of President Biden’s record reveals how he failed to overcome a surge in new arrivals and political obstacles in both parties.

French Government Vows Rapid Aid for Farmers but Blockades Persist

Protesters blocking roads in and out of Paris, who say farms are squeezed by low prices and excessive regulation, seemed unmoved by promises from Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

The War the World Can’t See

From outside Gaza, the scale of death and destruction is impossible to grasp, shrouded by communications blackouts, restrictions barring international reporters and extreme challenges facing local journalists.

Mayor Adams Loses Showdown Over 2 Criminal Justice Bills

The New York City Council overrode the mayor’s veto of two bills that would expand documentation of police stops and end solitary confinement.

Mix-Up Preceded Deadly Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Officials Say

The attack on Sunday killed three Army reservists, the first known American military deaths from hostile fire in the turmoil spilling over from Israel’s war with Hamas.

As Buses of Migrants Arrive in Chicago Suburbs, Residents Debate the Role of Their Towns

In recent weeks, buses have been bypassing the city for its smaller outlying communities, where people are unaccustomed to the flow of newcomers.

U.N. Agency for Palestinians Imperiled by Terrorism Charges

Donors have pulled funds for the main aid agency in Gaza after allegations that some employees took part in the Oct. 7 attack, but it is not clear who would fill the vacuum if it ran out of money.

Voting Is Bewildering This Primary Season. That Worries Experts.

New Hampshire’s ballot didn’t include President Biden. South Carolina has two primaries. Nevada has a primary and a caucus. A morass of dates and formats could keep some voters away.