How Trump Deflected His Base’s Wrath Over Jeffrey Epstein, at Least for Now

By tapping into other grievances, President Trump managed to turn one of the most fractious moments for some of his supporters into a unifying one.

An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files

A former Jeffrey Epstein employee said that she told the F.B.I. in 1996 and 2006 about what she considered a troubling encounter with Donald Trump.

2 Deadly Shootings in 2 Days Highlight Dangers of Aid Distribution in Gaza

Israeli soldiers shot Palestinians near a food site and, the next day, near a U.N. convoy. Both incidents were symptoms of broader problems.

Trump Administration and Harvard Face Crucial Court Test

A hearing in Boston today is expected to shape the future of negotiations between the White House and the nation’s oldest university.

Parties, Young Women and a Private Jet: Inside the Trump-Epstein Friendship

For nearly 15 years, Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein socialized in New York and Florida before a falling out that preceded Mr. Epstein’s first arrest.

G.O.P. Push Behind Trump Agenda Has Congress in an Uproar

Shouting matches, walkouts and bitter fiscal fights have led to a series of legislative meltdowns, with big spending clashes ahead.

As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out

The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China as President Trump angles for a Chinese trip later this year.

A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk

Patients across the U.S. have endured rushed or premature attempts to retrieve their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

The Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Records: What Comes Next?

The records are at the center of President Trump’s effort to manage fallout from the Epstein case. Unsealing them is complex and requires a judge to sign off.

Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for Article on Note to Epstein

More Than 100 People Are Still Missing in Texas, 2 Weeks After the Floods

The number of people unaccounted for dropped this week but was stubbornly high as some searchers were losing hope of finding them.

A Pain So Vast It Makes Texas Feel Small

Conservatives Get the PBS and NPR Cuts They’ve Wanted for Decades

The cuts speak to President Trump’s grip on his party but also to the sweeping changes in the media.

Where Congress’s Cuts Threaten Access to PBS and NPR

Bondi Expected to Ask Court to Release Epstein Grand Jury Material

Pam Bondi is set to ask a judge to release grand jury testimony. But President Trump’s request falls short of calls for all the files in Jeffrey Epstein’s case.

House Republicans Hint They’re Open to Vote on Epstein Files

Senate Approves Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Public Broadcast Funds

The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated legislative power.

Even With Trump’s Backing, Epstein Case Leaves Bondi’s Future in Question

The sustained backlash to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has exposed the hazards of her focus on courting President Trump.

What Are President Trump and His Supporters Saying About the Epstein Case?

Their actions range from pressuring the administration to release more information to spinning additional conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein.

President Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing the Fed Chair Could Push Them Higher.

Investors, who control long-term rates, might demand higher returns if Jerome Powell is fired and the central bank’s independence comes into question.

Can Trump Fire Powell? He Most Likely Lacks a Case, Legal Experts Say.

Supreme Court Keeps Ruling in Trump’s Favor, but Doesn’t Say Why

In a series of terse, unsigned orders, the court has often been giving the green light to President Trump’s agenda without a murmur of explanation.

Vance Breaks Tie as Senate Moves to Claw Back Foreign Aid and Broadcast Funds

Despite Dire Warnings, the U.S. Economy Is Holding Up. Can That Last?

Economists say it will take time for the effects of trade policies to show up in economic data — but acknowledge they aren’t sure how long.

Republicans in Congress Shift to Backing Ukraine, Matching Trump’s Reversal

After years pressing to end Ukraine aid, many Republicans have changed positions now that President Trump is supporting the country against Russian aggression.