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.

Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.

The administration has downplayed concerns, including mass job losses, as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.

Pro-Trump Influencers Stay Conspicuously Quiet About the Epstein Files

Zelensky Opens Way to Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace

The offer was the closest President Volodymyr Zelensky has come to addressing the territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.

A Father, a Son and Their $108 Billion Push for Media Moguldom

Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.

A ‘60 Minutes’ Report Was Pulled Off the Air. Now It’s on the Internet.

At the last minute, CBS News held a segment about Venezuelan men who were deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador. It surfaced anyway.

More Epstein Files Are Released and Include Some References to Trump

The Justice Department released another batch of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation — a wide mix of emails, tips and records from his death.

The Pentagon and A.I. Giants Have a Weakness. Both Need China’s Batteries, Badly.

As warfare is reinvented in Ukraine and Silicon Valley races to maintain its A.I. lead, China’s battery dominance is raising alarms beyond the auto industry.8 min read

Why the A.I. Rally (and the Bubble Talk) Could Continue Next Year

Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts

A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return

The Times analyzed more than $500 million in donations from 346 donors. Some have received pardons, jobs, access to President Trump and other valuable gains.

As Conservatives Fight Over Bigotry, Vance Criticizes ‘Purity Tests’

Vice President JD Vance’s plea for a big-tent coalition at a conservative gathering belied the cracks in his party over racism and conspiracy theories.

Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast

The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.

What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela

A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest in the U.S. pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s leadership.

U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.

Land Grab: Israel’s Escalating Campaign for Control of the West Bank

Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands, often brutally, has accelerated, raising doubts about the prospects of a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Website, Including One of Trump

Sixteen photos were taken down from the website the Justice Department created, including one containing an image of the president.

Bill Clinton, a Main Character in the Epstein Drop, Just Can’t Escape Scandal

How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters

Hundreds of thousands of Americans could see their votes rejected if the court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.

Redactions and Unanswered Questions: First Look at the Epstein Files

The Justice Department released more than 13,000 files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with more expected. Read six takeaways about what the files did and did not divulge.

Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files

U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard

Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.

How Democrats Used One Word to Turn the Tide Against Trump

Both parties are now preparing for “affordability” to play a major role in the midterm elections next year. How did it emerge so quickly?

Inside a ‘Turn and Burn’ Immigration Crackdown and the Chaos It Unleashes

A video analysis of one early morning raid in Los Angeles revealed the vast web of consequences brought by aggressive new Border Patrol tactics.