After Month of War, Pete Hegseth Says Iran Retains Ability to Strike

The defense secretary conceded that the conflict had not thwarted Iran’s missile capabilities. He said only President Trump could decide when to end the war.

Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran

President Trump wants a negotiation, but the Iranians say they are refusing until a cease-fire is declared. The risks are escalating.

Justices Reject Colorado Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors

Colorado and 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of clients under the age of 18.

Average Gasoline Price Hits $4 in U.S., a ‘Headache’ for Drivers and Trump

A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up.

New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows

The Pentagon used missiles untested in combat in an attack that struck civilian sites near a military compound on Feb. 28, according to video examined by The Times and weapons experts.

Trump Claims Progress in Talks to End War, Then Again Threatens Attacks

President Trump warned that if a deal was not struck, the U.S. would respond by “completely obliterating” Iranian energy infrastructure targets.

Private-Credit Wobbles Could Prove Perilous for Trump

The Trump administration is poised to broaden access to risky investments that are showing signs of strain.

U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade

The tanker full of crude oil could reach its expected destination today, providing a lifeline to the island amid intense U.S. pressure.

A Toothless Iran? Missile and Drone Strikes Show It Can Still Inflict Pain.

A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days showed that Iran had not lost the capacity to retaliate.

Israel Strikes Tehran as Regional Diplomats Gather in Pakistan

Officials from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey were meeting in Pakistan in hopes of finding a way to end the war.

5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings’ Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up

The war in Iran was a galvanizing force, but plenty of protesters focused on President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Senate candidates joined the crowds.

‘This Is One of the Ways We Can Say We’re Fed Up’

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Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War

President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.

Iran-Backed Houthis Enter War With Missile Attack on Israel

The attack by the militant group in Yemen appeared to open another front in the spiraling war in the Middle East.

Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say

House Vote Sets Up Clash With the Senate on D.H.S. Funding, Prolonging Shutdown

Republicans revolted over a Senate measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security, dimming the chances of a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.

With Cuba Under Pressure, the Castro Dynasty Is Making a Comeback

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”

Senate Votes to Fund Most of D.H.S. in Bid to End Airport Crisis

The bill excludes funding for ICE and the Border Patrol but restores it for federal airport security workers. The House could consider the package today.

Gulf States Crack Down on Videos of Iranian Attacks Posted Online

The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks.

Standoff With Iran Raises Fresh Doubts About Trump’s Freestyle Diplomacy

A jumble of emissaries — a friend, a family member, a dove and a hawk — on the Iran crisis reflects President Trump’s improvisational approach.

Hegseth Strikes Two Black and Two Female Officers From Promotion List

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly unusual decision to remove officers from a one-star promotion list has spurred allegations of racial and gender bias.

Trump’s Signature Is Going on U.S. Paper Currency. No President Has Done That.

His signature is set to start adorning new U.S. dollars later this year, a change that the Treasury Department said was in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Israel Says It Killed Iranian Naval Commander as Trump Pressures Tehran

Israel said an airstrike killed a key player in Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned Iran to consider his peace proposal “before it is too late.”

War Will Push U.S. Inflation Above 4 Percent This Year, O.E.C.D. Says

Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Children’s Online Safety

A pair of verdicts held social media companies accountable for harming young users, highlighting a backlash as Congress struggles to pass legislation.

Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies

Israel Strikes Tehran; Pakistan Offers to Host U.S.-Iran Talks

The Pentagon said it was sending 2,000 airborne troops to the Middle East. It was unclear whether Iran and Israel supported a U.S. peace plan.

The Choking of Hormuz: How Oil’s Journey Has Been Upended by War

Trade is trickling through the vital strait connecting the Persian Gulf and the world, creating an economic shock thousands of miles away.

Ukraine Finally Got Battlefield Momentum. Now Comes a Russian Offensive.

Moscow’s forces are intensifying their attacks in southern Ukraine after Kyiv made rare gains along the front.

House Committee to Hold Hearing on D.H.S. Shutdown

Senate Republicans sent Democrats a plan to reopen the department that would separate funding for the parts of ICE involved in the deportation crackdown.

T.S.A. Tipped Off ICE Agents Before Arrests at San Francisco Airport

Saudi Crown Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls

Mohammed bin Salman sees a “historic opportunity” to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.

Tehran Fires New Barrages After U.S. Claims Progress on Talks

Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says

How Pakistan Is Trying to Reshape Its Image Abroad

New, friendly media operations and expanded state-run television are pushing Pakistan’s message while independent news outlets face repression.

Republicans Consider Compromise Plan to Fund Homeland Security Dept.

A day after President Trump said he did not want a compromise, Republicans were exploring breaking off ICE funding so the rest of the agency could reopen.