They Died After Beatings by Prison Guards. No One Raised an Alarm.

Two brutal killings, less than three months apart, in New York State’s prison system raised troubling questions: Had other inmates met similar fates?

The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership

As President Trump sought a peace deal and President Vladimir Putin sought victory, factions in the White House and the Pentagon bled the Ukrainian war effort.

Justice Dept. Is Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files

The number represents a more precise, potentially much larger, figure than earlier estimates. The department is seeking to enlist about 400 lawyers to help.

A.I. Held Up Wall Street in 2025. Will That Continue?

The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.

How Russia’s War Machine Brutalizes and Exploits Its Own Soldiers

Confidential complaints filed by troops and their families reveal patterns of wrongdoing in the ranks that are hidden from the Russian public.

C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela

The attack last week did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.

New U.S. Boat Strike Kills 2 in Pacific, Pentagon Says

The Cover-Up: Inside the Plot to Conceal Bashar al-Assad’s Crimes

Thousands of documents and interviews with Assad-era officials reveal how the regime worked to conceal evidence of its atrocities during the civil war.

How Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting to Shape Trump’s View of the War

Off the battlefield, each side is trying to influence President Trump’s perception as they look to negotiate a peace settlement in their favor.

China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in Display of Military Power

China’s military also sent warships and aircraft during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the democratic island.

The Tiny Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud

Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As Beijing’s dispute with Tokyo escalates, some residents are worried.

With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has choices to make on issues including Gaza, conscription and a judicial overhaul, with elections looming.

For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking Counts as a Win

Though discussions produced little tangible progress, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at least avoided the type of setbacks that have blighted earlier meetings.

‘I Was Just So Naïve’: Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Break With Trump

How the Georgia congresswoman went from the president’s loudest cheerleader to his loudest Republican critic.

Zelensky to Meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago About Plan to End War With Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine brings a revised 20-point proposal, as well as doubts about whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace.

Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine

Zero Hour for the Middle East

After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way?

What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration

The Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt in hospitals and soccer leagues and on Main Streets.

From A.I. to Chips, Big Tech Is Getting What It Wants From Trump

President Trump has backed policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered. The alliance is causing concern among some conservatives.

Trump Promised Radical Change in His Second Term. Here’s What He’s Done So Far.

President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended global trade.

Kennedy Center Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Canceled Christmas Concert

The event’s host, the musician Chuck Redd, called off the annual Christmas Eve performances in protest of the site’s new name, the Trump-Kennedy Center.

Russia Pummels Kyiv Before Trump-Zelensky Meeting

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that the assault, which continued for nearly 10 hours, showed that Moscow was not serious about peace.

New York Receives Its Heaviest Snowfall in Nearly 4 Years

Central Park saw more than four inches of snow for the first time since January 2022, with higher totals outside of New York City.

U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians

The attack came after President Trump had ordered the Defense Department to prepare to intervene in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants.

Zelensky Says He Will Meet President Soon

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Friday that he would meet soon with President Trump, as Ukraine and the United States try to keep momentum going in American-led efforts to end the war with Russia.

As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary

Artificial intelligence companies looking to raise funds are being made to pay lofty interest rates, as debt investors become cautious.

Data Center Surge Reaches India as American Tech Giants Invest Billions

Megacities in southern India are attracting enormous investments to help build artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Can Democrats Reinvent Themselves as Washington Disrupters?

Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have defended a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach.

Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New U.S.-Ukrainian Peace Plan

The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. This version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says.

The Trump administration has sought to move away from the model, which supporters call “evidence based” but opponents consider overly permissive.

A Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says

Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of violating the law mandating that the files be released by last Friday.