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In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law
The United States has never seen an effort to expand presidential authority at the sca…
Here’s What 7 Americans Think of Trump’s First 100 Days
Here’s what a variety of voters who made their choices in November’s election with som…
What to Know About Trump’s Crypto Company
President Trump’s cryptocurrency firm has eroded the boundary between private enterpri…
Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts
Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as …
A Lengthy Legal Battle in North Carolina Could Show How to Flip an Election
Even as Republicans suffer setbacks in their fight to overturn a loss in a State Supre…
19 States Sue the Trump Administration Over Its D.E.I. Demand in Schools
The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from states that did n…
Who’s Speaking at College Graduations Across the U.S.?
As colleges face increased scrutiny from the federal government, they are taking diver…
In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville
Tesla’s sleek electric vehicles used to be a status symbol in liberal Mill Valley, Cal…
Trump Says U.S. Could Lead Military Action Against Iran if Talks Collapse
The president said he would be “leading the pack” against Iran if it did not agree to …
Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities, Analysts Say
The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, i…
After Black Enrollment Fell, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis
Amherst was known for its diverse student population. Now it is trying to save that le…
D.N.C. Will Send More Cash to Red States, Aiming to Strengthen Party’s Reach
A 50-state program announced by the Democratic Party seeks to build on past efforts an…
Jewish Democrats demand answers from Trump on his university crackdown.
Five Jewish Democrats in the Senate decried what they argued were “extralegal” attacks…
D.N.C. Will Send More Cash to Red States, Aiming to Strengthen Party’s Reach
A 50-state program announced by the Democratic Party seeks to build on past efforts an…
After Pope Francis, Progressive Christians Feel Vulnerable
Catholics and Protestants who saw Pope Francis as a guiding moral figure are losing th…
In California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence
The jails of Riverside County are plagued with unusually high murder rates and recurri…
Can Harvard Withstand Trump’s Financial Attack?
The world’s richest university may have enough money to survive a battle with the most…
After Trump Spares Apple, Other Businesses Want a Tariffs Break
Retail executives huddled with the president amid fears that tariffs could result in h…
As L.A. Emerges From Wildfires, Can Its Mayor Recover, Too?
Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been h…
Same-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway.
State efforts to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider same-sex marriage have not advan…
How Texas Officials Invited the Rigging of the State Lottery
Texas lottery executives blessed a scheme that ensured one player would win a $95 mill…
Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department
The draft executive order to be signed by President Trump would eliminate Africa opera…
The Next Stage of Rebuilding the Palisades Is Here: Burned Lots for Sale
As Pacific Palisades residents clear debris from January’s wildfires, they’re wrestlin…
WrestleMania? In Los Angeles, It’s LuchaMania.
Lucha libre, the Mexican version of professional wrestling, is thriving in Los Angeles…
White House of Worship: Christian Prayer Rings Out Under Trump
Evangelical leaders are relishing the new atmosphere at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — and…
Can the Menendez Brothers Get Parole?
The Menendez brothers were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of paro…
Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program
The Texas House approved the plan, part of a push by President Trump’s allies to offer…
Unions Form Pro Bono Legal Network for Federal Workers Targeted by Trump
Organized labor has taken a leading role in challenging the Trump administration’s dow…
California Is Preparing to Sue Trump to Stop His Tariffs
State officials argue in a lawsuit that the U.S. Constitution expressly gives the auth…
The Impact of the L.A. Fires Was Felt Far From the Burn Zone, Poll Shows
The new U.C.L.A. survey found that many adults in Los Angeles County had lost jobs or …
How the White House Press Briefing Is Changing
The Trump administration is considering taking control of the seating in the White Hou…
JD Vance Predicts Trump Will Make Trade Deal With UK
The vice president did not offer details, but his comments may offer British leaders s…
Astoria the Wild Turkey Returns to Midtown Manhattan
Is she seeking excitement? Danger? A date? The birders who look after her just want he…
Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale
The White House will soon move to rapidly repeal or freeze rules that affect health, f…
Who Are the Venezuelan Deportees Sent to El Salvador?
Who are the 238 Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration without due process t…
What We Know About the Arson Attack on the Governor’s House in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro was forced to evacuate with his family. The authorities have charged…
DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. …
How an Arkansas City Became an Epicenter of the Biking World
Buoyed by the interests of the family behind Walmart, Bentonville has become an unexpe…
Greg Norman Talks LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and the Masters
The founding LIV Golf commissioner talked with The Times soon after stepping down as c…
As the Menendez Brothers Seek Freedom, Will Their Good Behavior in Prison Help?
More than 35 years after they killed their parents in Beverly Hills, Lyle and Erik Men…
To Escape the Grind, Young People Turn to ‘Mini-Retirements’
Some young people are spending their savings on an extended break earlier in their car…
Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot by L.A. Police and Is Charged With Attempted Murder
Jillian Lauren Shriner, an author who is married to a member of the band Weezer, was c…
Trump Repeals Biden-Era Limit on Water Flow in Shower Heads
President Trump, who signed an executive order about the definition of “shower head,” …
Gun Owners Are Preparing for When All Hell Breaks Loose
Once thought of as a fringe mind-set, the prepared citizen movement is gaining tractio…
National Park Service Restores Harriet Tubman Material to Underground Railroad Web Page
The page had been edited to remove material about the antislavery leader. Other govern…
Trump Administration Fires Another Female U.S. Military Leader
Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield has joined a list of several leaders who have been purged…
The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground
For years, the country’s lowest-scoring students were steadily improving on national t…
Canada Drops the Gloves in Tariff Spat, Makes Its Case on U.S. Billboards
The tariffs-are-a-tax messages are targeting residents in places like Pittsburgh that …
Trump Administration Revokes Visas of South Sudanese in Clash Over Deportees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was making the move because the transitional go…
Understanding Tariffs and Their Consequences
This week, President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, dismantli…
Trump’s National Security Firings Come as He Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses
The firing of the head of the National Security Agency was only the latest move that h…
After the Fires, Rick Caruso Aspires to a New Role: Shadow Mayor of Los Angeles
The businessman has won supporters and detractors as he considers running for mayor or…
Senate Approves G.O.P. Budget Plan After Overnight Vote-a-Thon
Republicans pushed through their blueprint for tax and spending cuts after Democrats f…
In Texas, Misdemeanor Defendants Routinely Face Charges Without an Attorney
In some parts of the state, misdemeanor defendants routinely face charges without repr…
What Does Eric Adams’s Exit From the Democratic Primary Mean for Voters?
Democratic primary voters won’t see the mayor’s name on the ballot in June. He plans t…
Laura Loomer Pushes Trump to Fire National Security Officials in Oval Office Meeting
During the 30-minute meeting, Laura Loomer excoriated National Security Council offici…
Insulin Test Used to Convict Lucy Letby of Murder Was Unreliable, Experts Say
A new report by neonatal and toxicology experts casts doubt on the validity of the tes…
A Gunman Returns to El Paso. So Does the Hateful Rhetoric That Inspired Him.
The lawyer of the white supremacist who slaughtered 23 people in 2019 said his client …
Israel Says It Will Cancel Tariffs on U.S. Imports Ahead of Trump Announcement
The move was an apparent bid to ensure that Israel is exempt from new tariffs that Pre…
Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored
The restoration, which is temporary, came after nonprofit groups challenged the govern…
A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn
In an interview, the Texas attorney general attacked Senator John Cornyn as out of tou…
‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections
The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than…
Cory Booker Slams Trump’s Policies in Marathon Senate Floor Speech
The New Jersey senator criticized the president’s plans for Social Security, education…
Trump’s Mantra from Schools to FEMA: ‘Move it Back to the States’
President Trump justifies his plan to shutter the Education Department by saying that …
As Republicans Target Colleges, Harvard Cower
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do mor…
Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says
Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of t…
Colman Domingo on his Emmy win, Oscar nod, and starring in "The Madness
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and di…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Steps Onto a Wider Stage
The progressive lawmaker is taking a larger role in Democratic politics, s…
Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says
Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of t…