Trump Strengthens Grip on Capitol Hill as He Presses Toward Nomination

The former president’s opposition has all but killed the prospects for a bipartisan border deal, reflecting how his influence in Congress has grown as he gains ground in the Republican primary.

Inside Trump’s Cutthroat Conquest of Iowa and New Hampshire

The former president’s victories in Iowa and New Hampshire were the product of a win-or-else ethos, a fractured opposition and his power to make the party stand for whatever he stands for.

Ukraine Searches for Answers on Russian Plane Crash

Moscow has accused Ukraine of downing the craft, which it says carried 65 Ukrainian P.O.W.s. The claims cannot be independently verified. Kyiv says Russia is exploiting the episode for propaganda.

An Olympic Dream Falters Amid Track’s Shifting Rules

Track and field’s decision to bar intersex athletes from women’s events has raised questions about fair play and inclusion ahead of the Paris Games.

New Hampshire and Iowa Reveal Broader Weaknesses for Trump

As Donald J. Trump pivots to a general election, early results point at the rough road ahead with critical independent voters.

Modi Opens a Giant Temple in a Triumph for India’s Hindu Nationalists

The temple inaugurated by the prime minister is on the disputed site of a centuries-old mosque destroyed in a Hindu mob attack that set a precedent of impunity in cases of violence against Muslims.

After Early Primary Victories, Republicans in Congress Fall in Line Behind Trump

The former president’s win in New Hampshire has melted away much of the remaining opposition to him among Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Biden Receives Endorsement from United Automobile Workers Union

The group, which endorsed President Biden in the 2020 election, made the self-described most “pro-union president in history” work for its official approval.

Trump’s Win Adds to Air of Inevitability as Haley Sharpens Edge

The former president’s victories in Iowa last week and in New Hampshire on Tuesday leave his main Republican rival, Nikki Haley, with an uphill battle.

Stripped, Beaten or Vanished: Israel’s Treatment of Gaza Detainees Raises Alarm

A U.N. office said Israel’s detention and treatment of detainees might amount to torture. It estimated thousands had been detained and held in “horrific” conditions. Some were freed wearing only diapers.

Israeli Soldiers Clearing Buffer Zone in Gaza Die in Blast

On the deadliest day for Israelis since the ground invasion against Hamas began, about 20 soldiers were killed as they prepared to level buildings near the border.

Haley Gets a Trump Matchup, but Now Faces the Trump Machine

As Nikki Haley celebrated Ron DeSantis’s departure from the Republican primary, Donald J. Trump turned his firepower toward his final rival

Haley Mounts Last Stand in New Hampshire Against an Ascendant Trump

On the last day of campaigning before the New Hampshire primary, Nikki Haley dashed from event to event. Tuesday could be her final chance to prevent Donald J. Trump from securing the Republican nomination.

Americans Feel Better About the Economy. Will That Help Biden?

The White House is embracing a nascent uptick in economic sentiment. It is likely good news — but how it will map to votes is complicated.

Israel-E.U. Meeting on Gaza’s Future Yields Division and Confusion

Europeans, insisting on Palestinian statehood, are frustrated by Israel’s opposition and lack of a postwar plan for the devastated Gaza Strip.