Columbia University Arrests Student Pro-Palestinian Protesters

The police arrested more than 100 students demonstrators at a tent encampment set up on the campus of Columbia University in New York City.

How a New Reparations Effort Changed an Expert’s Understanding of History

Don Tamaki was integral to getting redress for Japanese Americans. He says serving on a California task force transformed his view on racism in America.

At Columbia, the Protests Continued, With Dancing and Pizza

Will more stringent tactics subdue protests? Or fuel them?

Trump on Trial vs. Biden on the Trail: An Unusual 2024 Stretch Begins

President Biden’s push to transform the race into a binary choice between him and Donald Trump has been aided by blanket coverage of Mr. Trump’s courtroom appearances.

Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads

Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

Biden Administration Releases Revised Title IX Rules

The new regulations extended legal protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students and rolled back several policies set under the Trump administration.

Johnson Turns to Democrats to Bring Up Ukraine Aid Bill in the House

Democrats, who stepped in late Thursday to save a resolution paving the way for the foreign aid package to be considered, will have to do so again on Friday in a critical vote on the House floor.

No Bias Found in F.B.I. Report on Catholic Extremists

Republicans claimed the bureau’s memo was evidence of an anti-conservative strain among F.B.I. ranks, but an internal investigation failed to uncover any “malicious intent.”

Judge in Documents Case Rejects Dismissal Motions by Trump Co-Defendants

Judge Aileen M. Cannon denied requests by Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira to have the charges against them dropped.

Major Delays at Sacramento Airport After AT&T Cable Is Slashed

The authorities said the cable had been cut intentionally, halting check-in services for at least two major airlines for several hours.

Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million

Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a beating that took place during a 2017 protest where he was undercover.

‘We Have Our Jury’

After a rocky morning in which two jurors were dismissed, a full panel of 12 was seated. Opening statements could start Monday.

Here’s How Johnson’s Jigsaw Puzzle of a Foreign Aid Plan Would Work

The speaker, facing resistance from fellow Republicans, has devised a strategy for steering aid to Ukraine and Israel through the House. The key vote will take place before any of it hits the floor.

Judge Rejects Trump’s Effort to Delay Jan. 6 Civil Cases

The former president had sought to have lawsuits against him put on hold until after his federal criminal trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.

Kennedy Family Endorses President Biden

At a campaign rally in Philadelphia, members of the Kennedy family endorsed President Biden, rejecting one of their own, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate.

Johnson Has a Tough Job. McCarthy’s Concessions Are Making It Tougher.

The Republican speaker’s problems spring from his predecessor’s efforts to placate the far right as he grasped for the gavel. Now they are seeking to use the leverage they won then to get their way on the foreign aid bill.

U.S. Restarts Deportation Flights to Haiti

The Biden administration had paused deportations of Haitian migrants in recent months as their home country was wracked by violence.

Heat-Related E.R. Visits Rose in 2023, C.D.C. Study Finds

As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.

No, John Mellencamp Did Not Promote Biden Onstage

Hecklers disrupted a concert in Ohio — and online critics pounced to say, falsely, that it started because the liberal singer had expressed support for the president.

R.F.K. Jr. Received $2 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan

The infusion of cash into his presidential campaign came a day after he announced Ms. Shanahan, a wealthy Silicon Valley lawyer, as his No. 2.

Colleges Warn Student Demonstrators: Enough

After years of tolerating unruly protests, some schools are starting to suspend and expel students, raising questions about where they should draw the line.

Fake Priest Who Targeted Churches Across U.S. Is Arrested, Sheriff Says

Law enforcement agencies had been on the lookout for a serial burglar who was posing as a priest and called himself Father Martin, the sheriff’s office in Riverside, Calif., said.

Biden Seeking to Appeal to Key Constituencies With Targeted Policies

The president’s campaign has featured initiatives aimed at young people, union workers and environmentalists, but it is not clear that they will be sufficient to rekindle support in those groups.

Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate Ahead of Friday Expiration

Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a measure to extend a warrantless surveillance law, but skeptics in both parties were still pushing to make substantial changes before a final vote.

Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda

The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.

Anaheim Approves Biggest Redesign of Disneyland in 30 Years

Disney plans to spend at least $1.9 billion to develop and reimagine the park over the next decade.

The Latest Impeachment Is History, but the Political Repercussions Will Live On

Republicans say the quick dismissal of charges against Alejandro Mayorkas sets a dangerous precedent. Democrats say the mistake would have been to treat the case seriously.

The Question of Fairness in the Trump Trial

In a historic case against a polarizing former president, jury selection in Donald J. Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial has so far focused on whether anyone can judge him fairly.

What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?

Senators are under pressure to reject amendments to a House-passed bill so it can become law before a statute expires Friday night. But the program would continue after any such lapse — with some caveats.

Elections Have Gotten More Accessible for Disabled Voters, but Gaps Remain

A report to the Election Assistance Commission from researchers at Rutgers University found that disabled voters’ turnout lagged non-disabled voters’ by 11 percentage points, down from 17.

Sick of Your Blue State? These Real Estate Agents Have Just the Place for You.

Agents in South Carolina, the fastest growing state in the country last year, say that many newcomers are Republicans eager to leave the Northeast and West Coast.

War in Gaza Causes Surprising Rift Within Japanese American Group

Activists in the Asian American community are pressuring organizations to re-evaluate their partnerships and to call for a cease-fire.

Widespread 911 Outages Are Reported in Four States

Residents in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas and Nevada were unable to call the emergency number, officials said. Service was later restored in Las Vegas, Nebraska and South Dakota.

School Board Cancels Gay Actor’s Anti-Bullying Talk Over His ‘Lifestyle’

Maulik Pancholy was scheduled to give a talk on anti-bullying at a Pennsylvania school next month. School board members scrapped it, citing concerns about his activism and “lifestyle.”

Justice Dept. Nears Settlement Over F.B.I.’s Failure to Investigate Larry Nassar

The deal, which could be announced in coming weeks, would bring an end to one of the last major cases stemming from a horrific sports scandal.

Trump Demands a Cut of Donations From Campaigns That Use His Name

The Trump campaign said that candidates using his brand should turn over at least 5 percent of donations and encouraged them to send more than the minimum.

Guantánamo Bay Opens an Extra Courtroom

Planners added the national security courtroom for pretrial hearings and to prepare for the possibility of a Sept. 11 trial.

Barbara Joans, Anthropologist Who Studied Biker Culture, Dies at 89

In her 60s, she hit the open road on a hulking Harley-Davidson and found a new area of academic research: bikers, and in particular, women bikers.

Is Trump’s Trial Really About ‘Hush Money’?

Both the prosecutors and defense are trying to frame it differently.

N.R.A. to Overhaul Charity It’s Accused of Using as a ‘Piggy Bank’

The gun group settled with the District of Columbia’s attorney general, who said it had misused tax-deductible donations. The N.R.A. denies all wrongdoing in the case.

China Could Threaten Critical Infrastructure in a Conflict, N.S.A. Chief Says

Gen. Timothy Haugh, who is also the head of the U.S. military’s Cyber Command, said Beijing was “sending a pretty clear signal.”

Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas Without a Trial

Democrats quickly swept aside the articles of impeachment accusing the homeland security secretary of refusing to enforce immigration laws and breach of public trust, calling them unconstitutional.

Biden, Competing With Trump to Be Tough on China, Calls for Steel Tariffs

Speaking to the United Steelworkers union in Pittsburgh, the president urged major increases to some tariffs on steel and aluminum products from China.

Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After W.N.B.A. Draft

President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa basketball star, was selected first in the W.N.B.A. draft.

‘Bone Valley’ Podcast Subject Is Granted Parole 37 Years After Wife’s Murder

Leo Schofield has maintained innocence all along in his wife’s murder in 1987, and another man has since confessed to the killing.

Boeing Whistle-Blower Details His Concerns to Congressional Panel

Sam Salehpour, an engineer at Boeing for over a decade, testified that the company introduced production shortcuts in an attempt to address bottlenecks.

Supreme Court Backs Police Officer in Job Bias Case

The officer, Jatonya Muldrow, said she had been transferred to a less desirable position based on her sex. Lower courts ruled that she had failed to show concrete harm.

Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote

The embattled Republican speaker said he expected Saturday votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, as well as fresh sanctions on Iran.

Read Nemat Shafik’s Opening Remarks

In her prepared opening statement, Nemat Shafik, the president of Columbia University, laid out ways the university has been responding to antisemitism on campus.

Read Virginia Foxx’s Opening Remarks

Representative Virginia Foxx, who chairs the House Education and the Workforce Committee, listed the reasons for calling Wednesday’s hearing on campus antisemitism in her prepared opening remarks.

Woman Admits Killing Pregnant Teenager for Her Baby

Clarisa Figueroa, 51, of Chicago, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Prosecutors say she strangled the young mother and tried to pass the baby off as her own.

Biden, in Pennsylvania, speaks to the United Steelworkers.

Californians Share Their Pandemic Silver Linings, Four Years After Lockdowns

Readers submitted small ways that the pandemic shifted their thinking for the better, or introduced a new joy into their life.

Biden to Run Ads Across Pennsylvania Attacking Trump on the Economy

Winning the state, where he narrowly defeated Donald J. Trump in 2020, is crucial to his re-election strategy.

Prosecutions of Fake Electors for Trump Gain Ground in Swing States

Georgia, Michigan and Nevada have already brought charges against people who posed as electors for Donald Trump, and Arizona and Wisconsin have active investigations.

Women Talk Through Their Abortions on TikTok

At a time of heightened confusion and legal battles over access to abortion, women are looking to social media for answers.

As Lahaina Burned, Fire Crews Waited an Hour for Equipment

A new analysis of the August inferno on the island of Maui in Hawaii describes heroic efforts by firefighters. But it also finds many ways the town could have been better prepared.

Arizona Republicans Splinter Over Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban

The State Senate introduced a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban dating back to the Civil War, while the House blocked an effort to do so.

Biden to Call for Tripling Tariffs on Chinese Steel Products

In a speech to union steelworkers in Pittsburgh, the president will announce several new measures meant to raise new barriers against floods of Chinese imports.

Johnson Needs Democrats on Ukraine, Handing Them Power to Shape Aid Plan

The Republican speaker’s elaborate strategy for passing a foreign aid package over his party’s objections will require the cooperation of Democrats to push it through — and possibly save his job.

Blinken Arrives in Italy for Talks on Israel and Ukraine at G7 Meeting

The U.S. secretary of state and his counterparts are gathering as world leaders try to contain the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war.

Debunking Trump’s Misleading and False Claims About His Court Cases

Linda Qiu, a fact check reporter for The New York Times, analyzes some of Donald Trump’s false and misleading statements about his ongoing court cases.

What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War

On campus, the debate over free speech and antisemitism has only become more charged.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases

The former president has trotted out a host of false and misleading claims to defend his conduct, attack judges and prosecutors and portray himself as a victim of political persecution.

Inside the Late-Night Parties Where Hawaii Politicians Raked In Money

After the state passed a law barring government contractors from donating to politicians, fund-raising parties showed just how completely the reform effort failed.

Heavy Rain and Floods Kill 19 in Oman and Disrupt Dubai Airport

A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates, bringing cities to a standstill.

Bob Graham, Former Florida Governor and Senator, Dies at 87

After the 9/11 attacks, Mr. Graham became an outspoken critic of President George W. Bush’s response and voted against invading Iraq.

Alabama Runoff Elections Set Field in Newly Competitive House District

Shomari Figures, a Democrat who worked in the Justice Department, and Caroleene Dobson, a Republican newcomer, advanced in the state’s Second Congressional District.

Michigan Democrats Reclaim Full Control of Statehouse With Special Election Wins

The departure of two Democratic representatives who won suburban mayoral posts last fall evenly split the Michigan House.

Defendant Trump Heads to Harlem to Rail Against Crime, and Alvin Bragg

After a day in court, Donald Trump visited a bodega in Harlem where a clerk stabbed a man in 2022 and was charged by Alvin Bragg, who also leveled felony charges against the former president.

Kari Lake Urges Supporters to Arm Themselves Ahead of Election

“We are going to put on the armor of God,” the Arizona Republican candidate for Senate said to cheering supporters. “And maybe strap on a Glock on the side of us just in case.”

Buttigieg Teams Up With State Attorneys General to Investigate Airline Complaints

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general that aims to improve protections for air travelers.

Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Kidnapping F.B.I. Worker

Juan Alvarez-Sorto and two other people were on a drug trafficking trip in 2022 when they carjacked an S.U.V. belonging to a crime victim specialist, federal prosecutors said.

Trump Holds Series of Meetings With Foreign Leaders

The former president has had several private interactions with foreign heads of state and their emissaries. He plans to meet Wednesday with Poland’s president.

Biden Digs at Trump During His Pennsylvania Hometown Visit

In a speech about his tax plan, President Biden compared Scranton, Pa., to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago to highlight the different economic and social values between America’s middle class and its wealthy.

Johnson’s Plan for Ukraine Aid Meets Republican Pushback, Muddying Its Path

The Republican speaker’s strategy for moving foreign aid measures for Israel and Ukraine through the House has outraged many in his own party, increasing calls for his ouster.

Biden Bashes Trump as a Pawn of Billionaires as He Lays Out His Tax Plan

Speaking in Scranton, Pa., his hometown, the president used a speech about economic fairness as a new avenue of attack against his Republican rival, who was in a courtroom two hours away.

Americans Are More Vulnerable to Foreign Propaganda, Senator Warns

Senator Mark Warner, the chairman of the Intelligence Committee, said the United States was more susceptible to Russian influence operations than it was during the 2020 elections.

Trump’s Jan. 6 Case Could Go On Even if Court Limits Use of Obstruction Law

The federal indictment of Donald Trump for plotting to overturn the 2020 election relies in part on the law that the Supreme Court weighed on Tuesday, but was built to survive without it.

4 in ‘God’s Misfits’ Group Charged in Disappearance of 2 Kansas Women

The four arrested on murder and kidnapping charges were from Oklahoma and, according to a relative, were members of an anti-government group by that name, the authorities said.

A Wealthy Democratic Representative Is Among Top Self-Funders in Senate Primary History

Representative David Trone of Maryland was spending millions from his personal fortune even before his recent use of a racial slur drew criticism.

House Delivers Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas, Calling for a Trial

Republicans are demanding a full trial of the homeland security secretary, but Democrats have made it clear they will try to dismiss the charges quickly and with little fanfare.

California Man Gets 9 Years in Firebombing of Planned Parenthood Clinic

The clinic, which provided abortion, birth control and other health services in Costa Mesa, Calif., was the target of a “brazen attack” in 2022, a prosecutor said.

U.S.C. Cancels Valedictorian’s Speech After Pro-Israel Groups Object

The university cited security concerns at the graduation. But the student, who is Muslim, said the school was “succumbing to a campaign of hate meant to silence my voice.”

Cotton Urges Citizens to Forcibly Confront Pro-Palestinian Protesters

The Republican senator from Arkansas said citizens should “take matters into your own hands” against demonstrators who have stepped up their civil disobedience to protest Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Melania Trump Avoids the Courtroom, but Is Said to Share Her Husband’s Anger

Melania Trump has long referred to the hush-money case involving Stormy Daniels as her husband’s problem, not hers. But she has privately called the trial a “disgrace” that could threaten his campaign.

Capitol Attack Prosecutions Have Ensnared Over 1,380 People

Prosecutors have suggested that a total of 2,000 or 2,500 people could ultimately face indictment for their roles in the attack.

Secret Rift Over Data Center Fueled Push to Expand Reach of Surveillance Program

Privacy advocates are raising alarms about a mysterious provision the House added to a surveillance bill last week. The Senate is likely to vote on the bill later this week.

Why Is California Called California?

Probably because of a griffin-riding warrior queen.

U.S. Limits Deadly Mining Dust as Black Lung Resurges

Federal regulation capping toxic airborne silica has been decades in the making. The delay has cost miners dearly.

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Using Obstruction Law to Charge Jan. 6 Rioters

The justices considered the gravity of the assault and whether prosecutors have been stretching the law to reach members of the mob responsible for the attack.

In Pennsylvania, Biden slams Trump as he calls for a fairer tax code.

In Scranton, his hometown, the president discussed tax policy in terms of economic fairness, arguing that Donald Trump’s tax cuts benefited billionaires.

5 Takeaways From a Year of Medicaid Upheaval

In the year after a pandemic-era policy preserving Medicaid coverage lapsed, more than 20 million people were dropped from the program at some point.

The House Republican Going After Universities on Antisemitism

Representative Virginia Foxx is a blunt partisan. But her life in rural North Carolina informs her attacks against these schools, starting with whether Harvard is truly “elite.”

Supreme Court’s Review of Jan. 6 Charge Has Already Freed Some Rioters

Federal judges have agreed to release about 10 defendants who were serving prison terms because of their convictions under an obstruction law.

A Diplomatic Victory of Uncertain Staying Power

President Biden successfully assembled a coalition to defend Israel against Iran’s aerial attack, but the cycle of retaliation could continue, challenging the White House’s efforts to avert a sustained conflict.

Trump, Trailing Biden in Cash, Relies on Big Donors to Try to Catch Up

Major Republican donors have begun to open their checkbooks for Donald Trump now that he is the presumptive nominee, as he struggles to keep pace with President Biden.

Under Pressure From Trump, Arizona Republicans Weigh Response to 1864 Abortion Ban

Liberal activists are proposing a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state Constitution. Republicans in the State Legislature are considering plans to undermine it.

Audit Questions Purchase of $19,000 Lectern by Arkansas Governor’s Office

The legislative audit found several ways that the heavily scrutinized purchase potentially violated state law. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders criticized the findings.

Park Rangers Search for 2 Vandals Who Toppled Ancient Rocks at Lake Mead

After a video was widely shared online of two men pushing over a rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, the authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify them.

Johnson Says House Will Vote on Stalled Aid to Israel and Ukraine

The speaker, who has delayed for months amid G.O.P. opposition to funding for Kyiv, said he would bring up foreign aid legislation along with a bill aimed at appeasing Republican skeptics.

Bidens Report Earning $620,000 and Paying $181,000 in Taxes in 2023

The couple’s tax return showed a 7 percent jump in income from 2022, a result of higher taxable interest income this year.

Donald Trump, the Defendant

Trump has tried to project strength and confidence around his New York trial, but it might not be easy.

Federal Officials to Shut Women’s Prison After Years of Sexual Abuse

About 600 inmates housed at the troubled facility in the San Francisco Bay Area will be transferred to other federal institutions.

Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud

Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado funeral home, the couple now face federal charges that they fraudulently obtained $880,000 in relief funds.

Supreme Court Clears Way, for Now, for Idaho to Ban Transgender Treatment for Minors

The Idaho attorney general had asked the justices to move swiftly to let the state law, which would ban gender-affirming medical care for minors, go into effect.

A Historic Day

Trump arrived this morning at Criminal Court in Lower Manhattan, as jury selection began in the first criminal trial of a former president.

Supreme Court Poised to Cut Back Scope of Anti-Corruption Law

The question for the justices was whether a federal law prohibits not only before-the-fact bribes but also after-the-fact rewards.

New Migrants Get Work Permits. Other Undocumented Immigrants Want Them, Too.

Long-term undocumented immigrants — and their employers — are feeling left out by Biden administration policies allowing most who just crossed the border to work legally.

Transgender Veterans Sue V.A. Over Gender-Affirming Surgeries

The lawsuit, brought by the Transgender American Veterans Association, said the Veteran Affairs department’s decision not to offer the procedures was discriminatory.

With Nuclear Deal Dead, Containing Iran Grows More Fraught

The U.S., Europe, Russia and China worked together on a 2015 deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. The arrangement’s unraveling and the spike in superpower tensions make this a dangerous moment.

Biden and His Allies Are Likely to Stay Quiet on Trump’s Manhattan Trial

The president’s campaign and other Democrats believe that the court proceedings will do their work for them and that messaging should focus on Mr. Biden’s record.

We’re Adding to Our California Movie List

“Harold and Maude,” “The Grapes of Wrath” and more.

Pentagon Reviews Events Before Attack That Killed 13 U.S. Troops in Kabul

A team conducted new interviews to address lingering questions about the bombing in the final days of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.

Severe Storms Expected in the Plains and Midwest

Large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are expected on Monday in the Plains before moving into the Midwest on Tuesday.

A Show of Might in the Skies Over Israel

Iran’s retaliation for Israel’s killing of senior military leaders was a highly choreographed spectacle. But fears of a wider war still loom.

U.S. Awards Samsung $6.4 Billion to Bolster Semiconductor Production

The federal grants will support Samsung’s new chip manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas, along with the expansion of an existing site in Austin.

Questions About Assassinations Test the Limits of Trump’s Immunity Claim

Three Supreme Court briefs from former military leaders and intelligence officials explore whether presidents may be prosecuted for ordering unlawful killings.

In the 2024 Race, Trump’s Trial Is About to Take Center Stage

The race for president will shift much of its focus to a Manhattan courtroom. “This looks like no other presidential campaign in the history of the country,” one Republican pollster said.

What’s Killing Endangered Sawfish in Florida?

First, fish off the Florida Keys started swimming in spirals or upside down. Then, endangered sawfish started dying. Scientists are racing to figure out why.

Sununu Says Trump ‘Contributed’ to Insurrection, but Still Has His Support

The New Hampshire governor, who has been critical of the former president and supported Nikki Haley in the primary, said he wanted a Republican in the White House.

Johnson Says the House Will Vote on an Israel Bill in the Coming Days

Speaker Mike Johnson left unclear whether the vote on the security package, coming after Iranian attacks on Israel, would also include aid for Ukraine.

Four Years Out, Some Voters Look Back at Trump’s Presidency More Positively

A new poll by The New York Times and Siena College finds that voters think highly of the former president’s record on the economy, but memories of his divisiveness largely remain intact.

How Women at One Arizona Clinic Are Grappling With the Abortion Ruling

Inside Acacia Women’s Center, patients described a mix of fear, anger and anxiety after the State Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate a law that bans nearly all abortions.

As Trump Ponders V.P. Contenders, He Asks: Can They Help Me Raise Cash?

Donald Trump’s concerns about money may have entered his vice-presidential calculations, along with political considerations and which contenders he likes the look of.

Jan. 6 Obstruction Case at Supreme Court Could Help Trump and Many Others

The justices will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case that could alter hundreds of prosecutions for the assault on the Capitol and help define its meaning.

This Prosecutor Pledged to Change George Floyd’s City. Her Critics Are Circling.

Mary Moriarty, a former chief public defender, became the top prosecutor in Minneapolis, promising an overhaul. Now she faces criticism, including from fellow Democrats.

In Final Rally Before New York Trial, Trump Again Casts Himself as Political Victim

Campaigning in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Donald J. Trump once more falsely asserted that his criminal charges were an attempt by Democrats to keep him from the White House.

What Happened to Damages That O.J. Simpson Owed to the Victims’ Families?

In 1997, a jury in a civil trial awarded the families of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson $33 million. Today, the amount still owed has more than tripled.

Inside Donald Trump’s Embrace of the Jan. 6 Rioters

The former president initially disavowed the attack on the Capitol, but he is now making it a centerpiece of his general election campaign.

Four South Dakota Tribes Bar Gov. Kristi Noem, Trump V.P. Contender, From Lands

The tribes barred the Republican governor from their reservations after she told lawmakers that Mexican drug cartels had a foothold there and were committing murders.

State Dept. Is Sending Its Top Diplomat for East Asia to China

The announcement comes days after President Biden met jointly with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines to discuss Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.

Election Workers Face Flood of Threats, but Charges Are Few

The Justice Department has a task force focused on the thousands of threats against state and local officials who oversee voting, but most are protected by the First Amendment.

Lawmaker Presses Luxury Designer After Reports of Exploiting Indigenous Workers

A freshman congressman is demanding answers from the fashion house Loro Piana, which sources wool from his native Peru and faces accusations of exploiting workers there.

Wyoming Democratic Caucus Results

Get live election results and maps from the 2024 Wyoming Democratic presidential caucus.

Cross-Tabs: April 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide

Donald Trump leads Joe Biden, 46 percent to 45 percent, among registered voters.

Toplines: April 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide

Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,059 registered voters from April 7 to 11, 2024.

Cross-Tabs: April 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate

Donald Trump leads Joe Biden, 47 percent to 46 percent, among the likely electorate.

Biden Shrinks Trump’s Edge in Latest Times/Siena Poll

The president’s popularity has ticked up slightly, though voters still view Donald J. Trump more favorably and have dour views of the economy.

O.J. Simpson Trial Served as a Landmark Moment for Domestic Violence Awareness

His acquittal in the infamous trial involving Nicole Brown Simpson’s death prompted powerful backlash that helped change the perception around domestic violence.

The Landline’s Not Dead (at Least at the Masters)

Augusta National Golf Club has long forbidden cellphones for almost anyone at its hallowed tournament, but patrons delight in making free calls the old-school way.

You Ask, We Answer: How The Times/Siena Poll Is Conducted

The New York Times/Siena College Poll has earned a reputation for accuracy and transparency. But as with any poll, there are limits to just how much you can derive.

Pittsburgh Reopens Bridge After 26 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River

The barges, some carrying coal, damaged a marina. One barge, which likely sank, remained missing on Saturday, an official said.

Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test

Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that could detect Covid-19 in 15 seconds. His lawyer said he had put “genuine effort” into developing such a test.

Judge Rejects Hunter Biden Claim of Selective Prosecution in Gun Case

Judge Maryellen Noreika declined to dismiss the charges against the president’s son, saying Mr. Biden’s lawyer failed to show prosecutors had been motivated by animus.

Johnson Floats Voting on Senate Ukraine Bill, With Conservative Policies as Sweeteners

The Republican speaker has weighed bringing up a $95 billion Senate-passed bill to aid Ukraine and Israel in tandem with a separate package geared toward mollifying G.O.P. critics.

What Is the Powerful Surveillance Law That Divided Lawmakers?

Under Section 702, the government is empowered to collect, without a warrant, the messages of Americans communicating with targeted foreigners abroad.

Trump Co-Defendants Argue for Dismissal of Charges in Documents Case

The judge did not rule on motions by lawyers for Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, who are accused of helping the former president obstruct government efforts to recover classified material.

Harris Blasts Trump on Abortion at Arizona Campaign Stop

At a rally in Tucson, Ariz., days after the state’s top court upheld a near-total ban on abortion, Vice President Kamala Harris placed the blame directly on former President Donald J. Trump.

Harris Blasts Trump on Abortion in Arizona

During a campaign rally, Vice President Kamala Harris blamed former President Donald J. Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold a near-total ban on abortion.

Governing the Ungovernable

House Speaker Mike Johnson has problems in Washington. Trump can help, and hurt.

Republican Women Are Divided on Abortion as Bans Spread

Across the country, fractures are emerging among conservative and centrist women, as they confront a steady drumbeat of new abortion restrictions and court rulings.

Former U.S. Ambassador Is Sentenced to 15 Years for Acting as Cuban Agent

Manuel Rocha pleaded guilty to two charges, including conspiring to defraud the United States as a foreign agent, under an agreement with the U.S. government.

Bennett Braun, Psychiatrist Who Fueled ‘Satanic Panic,’ Dies at 83

He diagnosed dozens of patients with what he said were suppressed memories of being tortured by cults. He later lost his license.

Pennsylvania and West Virginia Brace for More Flooding

Up to four inches fell in less than 24 hours across broad sections of both states, and officials were watching rising waterways warily.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Complicate Democrats’ Ability to Campaign

Lisa Lerer, a political correspondent for The New York Times, explains how protests over the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war are disrupting the activities of Democratic officials from city halls to Congress to the White House.

1 Killed and 13 Injured in ‘Intentional’ Truck Crash Into Building in Texas

The authorities said that a man driving a semitrailer truck crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, after he had been denied a commercial driver’s license.

At Berkeley, a Protest at a Dean’s Home Tests the Limits of Free Speech

Pro-Palestinian supporters disrupted a dinner for law students. There was a tussle over the microphone and conflicting claims of harm.

Campaign Puts Trump and the Spy Agencies on a Collision Course

As president, Donald Trump never trusted the intelligence community. His antipathy has only grown since he left office, with potentially serious implications should he return to power.

Biden Wipes Out Another $7.4 Billion in Student Loan Debt

President Biden is hoping to shore up support with young voters who are disproportionately affected by soaring education costs. So far, he has canceled $153 billion in debt.

D.N.C. Helped Pay Biden’s Legal Bills in Special Counsel Investigation

The money spent paled in comparison to the amount Donald J. Trump has used in supporters’ donations to pay his own legal bills, but it was laid out even as aides for Mr. Biden attacked Mr. Trump for the practice.

Ocasio-Cortez Never Steered Money to a Key Arm of Her Party. Until Now.

Her contribution to the campaign arm of House Democrats is a symbolic moment in the New York lawmaker’s own evolution inside the Democratic Party.

House Passes 2-Year Surveillance Law Extension Without Warrant Requirement

Speaker Mike Johnson scaled back the measure to two years from five after Donald J. Trump had urged Republicans to “kill” it. An effort to require warrants to search for Americans’ messages failed on a tie.

Speaker Johnson Gets Lifeline From Trump Amid Threat to His Job

Mr. Johnson met with former President Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where they found common cause in stoking unfounded fears of election fraud.

Angelenos Reflect on a ‘Big Moment in American History’

The murder trial of O.J. Simpson was a defining part of a turbulent era in Los Angeles.

Mistaken Autopsy Report Compounds Grief After a Balloon Pilot’s Death

The pilot, Cornelius van der Walt, died in a crash in Arizona that also killed three others. While the autopsy found he had ketamine in his system, it had been administered by medics after the crash.

Fatal Shooting of Driver by Chicago Police Is Under Investigation

Chicago police officers stopped Dexter Reed Jr. last month and fired 96 shots after he fired first and wounded an officer, investigators said.

The O.J. Simpson Trial: What Happened to the Main Figures

Some, like Marcia Clark and Mark Fuhrman, gained fame in other arenas. Others lived quieter lives.

Democratic Coalition Sends Biden a Demand on Military Aid to Israel

In a letter, a dozen groups and labor unions called on the president to enforce a law that bars military support from going to any nation that restricts the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Kamala Harris, Traveling to Arizona, Will Slam Trump Over Abortion

The vice president is set to lean into a partywide attack on Donald Trump and fellow Republicans, who are newly on the defensive over the issue.

Where Kamala Harris Lives, a Little-Known History of Enslavement

The vice president’s official residence is in a quiet Washington enclave once home to 34 enslaved people. Ms. Harris has sought to reconnect the property to its Black heritage.

With State Bans on D.E.I., Some Universities Find a Workaround: Rebranding

Welcome to the new “Office of Access and Engagement.” Schools are renaming departments and job titles to try to preserve diversity programs.

How the War in Gaza Mobilized the American Left

As the death toll in Gaza climbed, the pro-Palestinian movement grew into a powerful, if disjointed, political force in the United States. Democrats are feeling the pressure.

In Los Angeles, the O.J. Simpson Case Defined a Turbulent Era

From the car chase to the verdict, the murder case became an inextricable part of Los Angeles history in the 1990s, and Angelenos to this day still ponder what happened.

Kari Lake Backs G.O.P. Effort to Drop 1864 Abortion Law in Favor of 15-Week Ban

The Senate candidate and Donald Trump ally is supporting a handful of state Republicans who have backed away from a near-total ban that was upheld by the State Supreme Court this week.

Trump, Who Tried to Repeal Obamacare, Says He Is ‘Not Running to Terminate’ It

After repeated attacks from Democrats, Donald Trump, who has often vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, said that if elected he would only improve it, without offering specifics.

Share Your Story About the Organ Transplant System

We want to hear from patients as well as doctors, nurses, technicians, medical residents and any others with experience in the system.

Kennedy Campaign Fires Consultant Who Sought to Help Trump Win

The Kennedy campaign said the consultant, Rita Palma, had falsely identified herself as its New York state director.

Texas Surgeon Is Accused of Secretly Denying Liver Transplants

A Houston hospital is investigating whether a doctor altered a transplant list to make his patients ineligible for care. A disproportionate number of them have died while waiting for new organs.

Trump to Meet an Embattled Johnson, Putting Their Tortured Ties on Display

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee and the G.O.P. speaker, at odds over many issues, are making common cause on “election integrity.”

New Trump Super PAC Says It Has $27 Million After Its First Major Event

The group’s biggest donor is Isaac Perlmutter, the former Marvel Entertainment chief executive who supported the organization when it formed weeks ago.

Woman Who Stabbed Childhood Friend to Impress ‘Slender Man’ Won’t Be Released

A judge denied Morgan Geyser’s request for release on Thursday, nearly a decade after the attack by a pair of 12-year-olds against their friend stunned residents of Waukesha, Wis.

Democrats Hammer a Simple Attack on Abortion: Donald Trump Did This

The party is unifying around a blunt message that Vice President Kamala Harris pushed for privately ahead of her Friday trip to Arizona, where Democrats hope to keep Republicans reeling.

Evan Stark, 82, Dies; Broadened Understanding of Domestic Violence

He and his wife wrote pioneering studies; he used the term “coercive control” to describe psychological and physical dominance by abusers.

Trump’s Co-Defendants in Documents Case Seek to Dismiss Charges

Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, who still work for the former president, will be in federal court in Florida on Friday asking a judge to throw out charges that they helped obstruct the investigation.

Finally, a Case Goes to Trial

Jury selection begins Monday in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.

Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, whose term ends in July 2025, said she will not seek re-election. The race to replace her will decide whether the court has a liberal or conservative majority.

Dish Soap to Help Build Planes? Boeing Signs Off on Supplier’s Method.

An F.A.A. audit found Spirit AeroSystems using Dawn soap and a hotel key card in the manufacturing process. The company says its techniques were inventive, not careless.

John Bolton, Former Trump Adviser, Says He Will Vote for Dick Cheney

The diplomat, a fixture in multiple Republican administrations who now opposes Mr. Trump, said he also voted for the former vice president in 2020.

The Life of O.J. Simpson: A Timeline

He was a football star, actor, commercial pitchman, and a defendant in a gruesome double murder whose trial gripped the nation.

Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor to Face Inquiry for Role as Fake Trump Elector

Fani T. Willis, the district attorney of Fulton County, Ga., had been disqualified from pursuing the case against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, but another prosecutor said he would now take it over.

How Voters Describe the 2024 Election in One Word

To dig into the complex views voters have about the upcoming rematch, we asked poll respondents to describe their feelings in their own words.

Harvard and Caltech Will Require Test Scores for Admission

The universities are the latest highly selective schools to end their policies that made submitting SAT or ACT scores optional.

The Joys and Challenges of Caring for Terrance the Octopus

The Clifford family of Edmond, Okla., tracked down an octopus for their son Cal, 9, who has been infatuated with the sea animals for years. What they didn’t expect were the 50 hatchlings.

Richard Lyons, Former Business School Dean, Will Be U.C. Berkeley’s New Chancellor

The appointment comes as Berkeley and college campuses across the country are facing turmoil over free speech, racial and political diversity, and affordability.

‘Save Democracy’ Democrats Look to Win Primaries on Anti-Trump Sentiment

In two races in Maryland and Virginia, candidates are turning political fame into campaigns, and a Pennsylvania race is focused on a congressman’s role in Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 loss.

Biden Aims to Project United Front Against China at White House Summit

President Biden discussed security in the South China Sea with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines at the White House.

Biden Administration Approves Expansion of Background Checks on Gun Sales

The new rule, which is likely to face legal challenges, is an attempt to regulate a fast-growing shadow market of weapons that has fueled gun violence.

Tracing Charleston’s History of Slavery, From a Burial Ground to a DNA Swab

A quest to find living descendants of 36 enslaved people has transformed into a project that gives Black residents new clues to their ancestry, wherever it may lead.

Before Teacher Was Shot, Assistant Principal Was Warned First Grader Had a Gun

A Virginia grand jury found that the administrator had not acted on reports from staff members that the 6-year-old had brought a firearm to Richneck Elementary.

Read the Special Grand Jury Report

A special grand jury found that the shooting of an elementary teacher by a 6-year-old student in Newport News, Va., last year was preceded by a “shocking” series of lapses by the school’s assistant principal at the time.

Biden’s State Dinner for Japan Was Heavy on Symbolism (and Yes, Cherry Blossoms)

The event’s musical guest, Paul Simon, even learned a little Japanese for the occasion.

City of Miami Racially Gerrymandered Voting Districts, Judge Finds

The federal judge threw out the city’s voting map, rejecting the rationale that city commissioners have used for more than 20 years.

A Gold Medal for America’s Rosies, the Women on the Home Front

Rosie the Riveters, American women who filled a crucial labor shortage during World War II and reshaped the work force, were honored at the Capitol.

How the G.O.P. Molded the Arizona Court That Upheld the Abortion Ban

Arizona’s former governor, Doug Ducey, expanded the court to seven justices. All solid conservatives, they upheld a 160-year-old abortion ban that presents a political risk to Republicans.

What Biden and Kishida Agreed To in Their Effort to Bolster Ties

As they look to contain an increasingly aggressive China, the United States and Japan announced dozens of new agreements, including on military, economic, climate and space matters.

Two Imperfect Messengers Take On Abortion

Neither side of the abortion divide would probably design the exact candidate they have in 2024.

The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Japan

The Bidens invited more than 200 guests, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Robert De Niro, Jeff Bezos, Masayoshi Son, Tim Cook and Kristi Yamaguchi.

Trump Again Insults Jews Who Support Biden

Speaking to reporters in Atlanta on Wednesday, former President Donald J. Trump said that any Jew who “votes for Biden should have their head examined.”

Cornel West Picks a Black Lives Matter Activist as His Running Mate

Melina Abdullah, a racial justice activist in Los Angeles and professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University, joins the independent presidential ticket.

Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic Bishop and a Progressive Voice, Dies at 94

He was arrested protesting war and clashed with fellow bishops in supporting gay marriage and the ordination of women and championing victims of sex abuse by priests.

Without More Aid, Ukraine Could Lose the War, U.S. General Says

The United States gives Ukraine’s military most of two critical munitions that are in shortest supply: artillery shells and air-defense interceptors.

Man Charged With Detonating Explosive Outside Alabama Attorney General’s Office

The authorities said that the suspect in the February episode had acknowledged on social media that he had “violent impulses” and espoused antigovernment views.

At Least 3 Injured in Shooting at Philadelphia Eid Celebration

The shooting took place on Wednesday afternoon in West Philadelphia, where 1,000 people were gathered to mark the end of Ramadan.

Johnson to Join Trump at Mar-a-Lago for ‘Election Integrity’ Announcement

The meeting comes at an awkward moment in the relationship between the speaker and the former president, who are at cross purposes on an intelligence bill and Ukraine.

Japan Gives Washington 250 Cherry Trees as Replacements

The trees will replace 140 that will be torn up as part of a restoration project. The capital’s first Japanese cherry trees were a gift from the mayor of Tokyo in 1912.

Student Aid Woes Stalk Education Secretary in Appearance on Capitol Hill

In two hearings, House lawmakers scrutinized Miguel Cardona’s record over persistent problems with the new FAFSA form.

Severe Weather Slams Gulf Coast States

Several cities faced torrential rain and tornado threats as a powerful storm system moved across the South.

In Arizona’s Crucial Senate Race, a Liberal Fighter Courts the Center

Ruben Gallego has long embraced his progressive background. Now, with his state newly in the spotlight over abortion politics, he’s getting tough on the border and targeting swing voters.

Biden Says U.S. Is Considering Dropping Its Case Against Assange

The WikiLeaks founder has been held in London as he has battled extradition to the United States on charges related to his publication of classified documents.

Arizona Republicans Thwart Attempts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democrats in both houses of the Legislature were blocked from advancing bills to roll back the reinstated ban on nearly all abortions in the state.

Joining Texas, Iowa Enacts Law for State Immigration Enforcement

Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, signed the bill on Wednesday and accused the Biden administration of failing to secure the border.

Trump Says He Wouldn’t Sign a Federal Abortion Ban, Criticizing Arizona Ruling

Days after he said that abortion policies should be left to the states, former President Donald J. Trump criticized an Arizona court ruling that upheld an 1864 law.

Trump Criticizes Arizona Abortion Ban

During a campaign stop in Atlanta, former President Donald J. Trump said that the Arizona abortion ruling went too far, adding that it will be “straightened out.”

Biden Hosts Japan’s Prime Minister at the White House

President Biden called the United States and Japan “the closest of friends” during a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Board Member Says Group Declined to Honor Liz Cheney for Fear of Trump

David Hume Kennerly, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, resigned from the board of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation over what he said was a snub.

After Trump Broadside, Surveillance Bill Collapses in the House

Right-wing lawmakers blocked a move by Speaker Johnson to extend a key foreign intelligence surveillance tool after former President Donald J. Trump urged lawmakers to “kill” the law underlying it.

Senate Leaders Look to Curb ‘Judge Shopping’ but in Different Ways

Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell don’t think the federal judiciary is doing enough, and each is introducing a bill to address the issue.

Kari Lake Called Arizona’s Abortion Ban a ‘Great Law,’ but Now She Denounces It

In her 2022 race for governor, Ms. Lake delivered a strict anti-abortion message. Now running for Senate, she is retreating from that position.

A Makeover for a Beloved Tourist Destination

Visitors make Hollywood Boulevard one of their first stops in Los Angeles. But when they arrive, the reality may not match the fantasy.

Biden and Kishida Agree to Tighten Military and Economic Ties to Counter China

President Biden is hosting Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, for a state visit as part of a broad diplomatic outreach.

See Maps of Where Eclipse Seekers Flocked and the Traffic That Followed

Movement data shows which towns were destinations for the eclipse and how travelers caused hourslong delays on roads near the path of totality.

Trump Allies Have a Plan to Hurt Biden’s Chances: Elevate Outsider Candidates

The more candidates in the race, the better for Donald J. Trump, supporters say. And in a tight presidential contest, a small share of voters could change the result.

Tornadoes and Floods Batter Gulf Coast States

Storms were moving east, setting off numerous warnings and watches from Texas to Florida. There were reports of tornadoes in Louisiana and Texas, with one person killed in a Mississippi storm.

U.S. Postal Service Proposes Raising Stamp Prices Again

If a regulatory body approves, a nearly 8 percent rise in postage will take effect in July. It would be the latest of several price hikes since 2021.

Arizona Ruling Spurs Strong Reactions, but Election Impact Is Unclear

Some in the battleground state said they would still vote for former President Donald J. Trump even if they were frustrated by the reversal of abortion rights.

Biden’s State Dinner for Japan to Feature Paul Simon and Celebrate Spring

An elevated California roll and steak with sesame sabayon will be among the dishes presented to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at the state dinner on Wednesday.

What We Know About the Arizona Abortion Ban

The state’s highest court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. Here’s what to know about the ruling.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Lawyers From Naming Witnesses in Documents Case

The special counsel had asked that the names of about two dozen government witnesses be redacted from a public version of a court filing to protect against potential threats or harassment.

Ex-Assistant Principal at School Where 6-Year-Old Shot Teacher Is Indicted

A former administrator at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Va., where a first-grade teacher was shot last year, has been charged with eight counts of child abuse and neglect.

Former Trump Fund-Raiser Drops Suits Over Hack of Emails

Elliott Broidy had filed lawsuits against a former C.I.A. officer and three lobbyists accusing them of helping Qatar engineer the theft and distribution of his communications to discredit him.

Rev. Cecil Murray, Leader Amid Los Angeles Riots, Dies at 94

He used his church, First African Methodist Episcopal, as a base to address the social ills that confronted the city’s Black population.

Bill in Congress Would Force Action on U.S. Troops’ Blast Exposure

The Pentagon would be required to modify weapons, update safety guidelines, train medical staff and track individual troops’ exposure to repeated blasts that can injure their brains.

More Funding Needed to Prosecute Pandemic Fraud, Justice Dept. Says

The Justice Department said more than $1.4 billion in stolen relief funds have been seized or forfeited. But estimates of the total stolen run into the tens of billions.

Biden Courts Caregivers, Pledging to Expand Support if He Is Re-elected

The president called for 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave, large investments in preschool for 4-year-olds and the extension of a child tax credit.

Biden Condemns Arizona’s Abortion Ban as ‘Cruel’ and ‘Extreme’

President Biden, who promised to continue to fight for the restoration of Roe v. Wade, said the ban was first enacted “well before women had secured the right to vote.”

Read the Arizona Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling

The state’s highest court on Tuesday upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions.

Abortion Jumps to the Center of Arizona’s Key 2024 Races

Democrats quickly aimed to capitalize on a ruling by the state’s highest court upholding an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions.

Capitol Police Hire Special Prosecutors to Handle Rise in Threats Against Congress

The police department charged with protecting lawmakers has brought in new attorneys specially responsible for prosecuting people who make violent threats against members of Congress.

Woman Sentenced to Month in Prison Over Theft of Ashley Biden’s Diary

Aimee Harris sold the diary to Project Veritas, a right-wing group, in what prosecutors said was a brazen plot to damage Joseph R. Biden Jr. in the 2020 election.

Food Aid Program for Mothers and Children Will Provide More Fruits and Vegetables

The Agriculture Department updated the WIC program to more closely align with nutrition guidelines. The changes also reduce assistance for milk and juice.

More Voters Shift to Republican Party, Closing Gap With Democrats

The trend toward the Republican Party among white voters without a college degree has continued, and Democrats have lost ground among Hispanic voters, too.

Arizona Reinstates 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban

The state’s highest court said the law, moribund for decades under Roe v. Wade, was now enforceable, but it put its decision on hold for a lower court to hear other challenges to the law.

Swing-State Republicans Embrace Trump’s New Abortion Stance

Several of the party’s candidates, particularly those in battleground states, said they favored letting states regulate the procedure instead of having a national ban.

Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions Abroad but Draw Cheers in Swing States

The president’s efforts to restrict Chinese imports and block a Japanese steel merger have pleased labor unions and sent a message to rival Donald J. Trump.

F.A.A. Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner

The whistle-blower, an engineer, says that sections of the plane’s body are being assembled in a way that could weaken the aircraft over time. Boeing says there is no safety issue.

Another Red-Blue Divide: Money to Feed Kids in the Summer

Congress passed bipartisan legislation to provide families that rely on subsidized school meals with help buying food over the summer. Nearly half of Republican-led states have yet to sign on.

A day after Trump’s abortion statement, Arizona awaits a key ruling.

California Is in Bloom Again

Wildflowers are beginning to spring to life across the state after another wet winter.

Greene Escalates Threat Against Johnson, Making the Case for His Ouster

In a letter to Republicans, the far-right lawmaker from Georgia said the speaker had presided over a “complete and total surrender” to Democrats and President Biden, and must change course or be unseated.

Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced to 10 to 15 Years in Prison

Jennifer and James Crumbley, whose son killed four people, each faced up to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter convictions.

Election Officials Continue to Face Violent Threats

The New York Times received a file containing hundreds of violent messages against the Colorado secretary of state. Nick Corasaniti, a politics reporter for The New York Times, found that election officials across the country are facing a barrage of threatening messages.

As Kushner’s Investment Firm Steps Out, the Potential Conflicts Are Growing

Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners has invested more than $1.2 billion, much of it in firms abroad, drawing new scrutiny as his father-in-law, Donald Trump, again seeks the presidency.

To Choose the Menu, Just Win the Masters

The winner of the most hallowed event in professional golf gets to design the menu (and pay) for the next year’s champions dinner. Jon Rahm, the 2023 winner, supplied a recipe from his grandmother.

On Abortion, Trump Chose Politics Over Principles. Will It Matter?

With his video statement on Monday, Donald Trump laid bare how faulty a messenger he had always been for the anti-abortion cause.

Prosecutors Ask Supreme Court to Reject Trump’s Immunity Claim in Election Case

The filing was the main submission from Jack Smith, the special counsel prosecuting the former president. The case will be argued on April 25.

What to Know About Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan

The proposal would affect nearly 30 million people and would target groups that have had hardships in repaying their loans.

College Towns Usually Lift Democrats. Is the Picture More Complicated in 2024?

An enthusiasm gap among young voters and anger on campuses over Gaza has some Democrats wary.

Georgia Trump Prosecutor Urges Appeals Court to Decline Disqualification Case

The prosecutor, Fani Willis, defended a judge’s recent ruling that she could continue leading the election interference case against Donald J. Trump.

Biden Campaign Ad Blames Trump for Near-Death of Woman Who Was Denied Abortion

The ad encapsulates the strategy by the president’s campaign to seize on anger about the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., Belated Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 97

One of the Army’s most highly decorated servicemen, he received the military’s supreme tribute for valor, for his actions in the Korean War — 71 years after the fact.

France Bracing for Cyberattacks During Summer Olympics

French officials are visiting Washington for cybersecurity consultations as President Emmanuel Macron predicts Moscow will try to target the Games.

Lawyer Kills His Son’s Ex-Wife and Her Current Husband at Las Vegas Law Firm

The police said that the shooting had happened during a deposition in a child custody case.

Missouri Governor Denies Clemency for Death Row Inmate Who Got Support From Guards

Dozens of correctional workers urged Gov. Mike Parson to commute the death sentence of Brian Dorsey, who pleaded guilty in the murders of Ben and Sarah Bonnie.

Putting Abortion Question to Florida Voters Is Unlikely to End Court Fights

Though the Florida Supreme Court allowed a ballot question on expanding abortion rights, it also laid out a way for anti-abortion groups to challenge such an expansion.

Biden Announces New Plan for Student Debt Relief

President Biden announced a large-scale effort to help pay off federal student loans for more than 20 million borrowers.

The Eclipse Across North America

What people in the path of totality were seeing and saying as the eclipse unfolded across the continent.

Pence Attacks Trump’s Abortion Statement as a ‘Slap in the Face’

Mike Pence, an evangelical Christian who embraced abortion restrictions at the federal level shortly after Roe was overturned, called Mr. Trump’s statement a “retreat” on the matter.

Biden and Other Democrats Tie Trump to Limits on Abortion Rights

The former president said he supported leaving abortion decisions to states, but political opponents say he bears responsibility for any curbs enacted.

In California, Half an Eclipse Is Better Than None

Californians in the Bay Area and in Southern California braced for a favorable view of the partial eclipse as clouds dissipated on Monday morning.

Dr. Bob, 75, Knows Aging’s Toll. He Wonders if Biden and Trump Do.

Dr. Bob Ross cares for the aging residents of Ortonville, Minn, even as he wonders whether he, and the presidential candidates, are up to all their tasks.

How Abortion, and I.V.F., Flipped an Alabama State House Seat

Marilyn Lands’s victory in a special election provided an early blueprint for Democrats who are eager to make reproductive rights central to their campaigns.

Leading Anti-Abortion Group Says It Is ‘Deeply Disappointed’ in Trump’s Comments

The president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America said she was “deeply disappointed” in Donald J. Trump’s position that states should decide abortion rights.

Democrats in Pennsylvania Urge Biden to Branch Out Beyond Philadelphia

Vice President Kamala Harris will stop in the city on Monday to promote efforts to forgive student debt. Some local officials are calling for greater outreach in more rural areas.

Why a Savory English Pastry Is Beloved in a California Town

The popularity of the Cornish pasty, a meat pie eaten by hand like a sandwich, is a legacy of the gold rush.

Trump Says Abortion Restrictions Should Be Left to the States

After months of mixed signals, Donald Trump said that whatever states decide “must be the law of the land,” adding that he was “strongly in favor of exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother.”

Containers Are Being Removed From Ship That Hit Key Bridge

Workers are unloading the 4,700 containers on the ship, a crucial step in moving the vessel and reopening the channel in the Port of Baltimore.

Biden Announces Student Debt Relief for Millions in Swing-State Pitch

During an appearance in Wisconsin, President Biden said 10 million borrowers could see debt relief of at least $5,000. The plan could help rally support among young voters.

TSMC Will Receive $6.6 Billion to Bolster U.S. Chip Manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plans to build an additional factory and upgrade another planned facility in Phoenix with the federal grants.

Democratic Group Aims to Spend Heavily in Wisconsin Legislative Races

After Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ordered new legislative maps, Democrats are gearing up to try to flip the State Assembly — and give President Biden a boost.

Ex-Officials Urge Curbing Presidential Power to Deploy Troops on U.S. Soil

The bipartisan group says the point is not about Donald J. Trump’s desire to invoke the Insurrection Act, but rather that current law gives all presidents too much unfettered power.

The Method Behind Trump’s Mistruths

A close examination of every public word from the former president during a crucial week of his campaign.

J Street Seeks a Middle Path on Gaza. Is That Possible Anymore?

The center-left Jewish lobby group has lost some staff members and donors who worry the organization has not been quick enough to call for a cease-fire and is alienating younger generations.

Trump, at Fund-Raiser, Says He Wants Immigrants From ‘Nice’ Countries

At rallies, Donald Trump frequently laments migrants from a list of countries from Africa, Asia and the Middle East as he stokes fears around the surge at the border.

Democratic Group to Spend $186 Million Aiming to Win Back House Majority

In an interview on Sunday, the House Majority PAC president described the group’s investment as part of “an offensive strategy” for this election year.

Man Arrested After Fire Set Outside Bernie Sanders’s Vermont Office

Prosecutors and the police did not identify a possible motive for the fire, which was started on Friday. No one was injured.

In Milwaukee, Restaurants and Venues Worry of Seeing Limited R.N.C. Boost

In Chicago, venues are booking fast for the Democratic convention in August. But Milwaukee, host of the Republican convention, is wondering if customers will come.

Princess Reema, Bandar’s Daughter, Navigates Rough Waters in Washington

The Saudi ambassador to the United States, the daughter of a storied figure in the kingdom’s diplomacy, is trying to steer relations at a difficult time.

How Gaza Protesters Are Challenging Democratic Leaders

From President Biden to the mayors of small cities, Democrats have been trailed by demonstrators who are complicating the party’s ability to campaign in an election year.

Our Reporter on a Hidden Health Insurance Alliance

A little-known data firm helps health insurers earn more when less of an out-of-network claim gets paid. Patients can be on the hook for the difference.

Gazing Skyward, and Awaiting a Moment of Awe

Millions of people making plans to be in the path of the solar eclipse on Monday know it will be awe-inspiring. What is that feeling?

Health Insurers’ Lucrative, Little-Known Alliance: 5 Takeaways

A private-equity-backed firm has helped drive down payments to medical providers, drive up patients’ bills and earn billions for insurers.

Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill.

A little-known data firm helps health insurers make more when less of an out-of-network claim gets paid. Patients can be on the hook for the difference.

In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides

As medical practices owned by private equity firms fuel overbilling, a payment tool also backed by such investors helps insurers boost their profits.

Inside an Insurer’s Debate About Fees

Internal emails show UnitedHealthcare employees grappling with complaints about high fees. When one executive suggested limiting the amount charged New England Motor Freight, a colleague resisted.

Fact Check: An Explanation of Benefits

Insurers sometimes suggest that a medical provider agreed to a lower payment, even when it’s not so. This patient was billed the amount that Cigna identified as savings.

Trump Fund-Raiser Rakes In More Than $50.5 Million, Campaign Says

The event, hosted at the Palm Beach home of the hedge-fund billionaire John Paulson, follows a concerted effort by the Trump campaign to close the money gap with Democrats.

Dozens of Major Bridges Lack Shields to Block Wayward Ships

The collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore has prompted a reassessment of critical bridges around the country that may be similarly vulnerable to a ship strike.

Hillary Clinton Returns to Wellesley, but the Homecoming Is More Complicated

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations surrounded an appearance at a new research center named after the former secretary of state and presidential nominee at her alma mater.

High Winds Create ‘Critical’ Fire Risk in Parts of Central U.S.

Millions of people across the West were under high wind warnings or fire danger alerts. Powerful winds in Oklahoma and Colorado fueled fires.

Daniel P. Jordan, Monticello Leader in Changing Times, Dies at 85

He expanded the educational mission of Thomas Jefferson’s plantation. He also embraced research that showed Jefferson had fathered the children of one of his slaves.

Battle for the House: These Are the Races to Watch

Democrats are targeting incumbent Republicans in a number of districts President Biden won in 2020 — but the general rule is, as goes the presidential race, so go House races.

Biden Reports Major Cash Haul in March as Trump Looks to Catch Up

The president and Democrats brought in more than $90 million in March and have more than double what Donald J. Trump and Republicans have on hand.

Gaza War Turns Spotlight on Long Pipeline of U.S. Weapons to Israel

President Biden sends arms to Israel under an Obama-era $38 billion aid agreement that runs until 2026. Israel’s purchases include the types of bombs dropped in Gaza.

Biden Waves His First-Term Résumé at a Skeptical America

With increasing urgency, the president is trying to impress upon voters that he has accomplished quite a bit — even if they don’t see it in their lives yet.

Fierce Races Loom With Wisconsin’s New Political Maps

The new legislative maps reflect a near split between Republican- and Democratic-leaning districts. For more than a decade, earlier maps had helped Republicans hold power.

A Frozen Pond and a New Way to Experience an Ancient Jewish Ritual in Maine

Students from Colby College helped harvest ice from a pond for a new mikvah, or ritual bath, at a synagogue in Waterville.

Sickened by U.S. Nuclear Program, Communities Turn to Congress for Aid

In St. Louis and around the country, people harmed by the drive for an atomic bomb have been shut out of a federal law enacted to help such victims.

Our Reporter on a Case of Glaring Neglect on Rikers

In 2019, eight correction officers and a captain at Rikers Island stood by for seven minutes and 51 seconds as Nicholas Feliciano, an 18-year-old, was hanging in a jail cell, video footage obtained by The New York Times shows. Feliciano suffered severe brain damage and requires round-the-clock care. New York City paid more than $28 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Feliciano.

Man Set Fire Outside Bernie Sanders’s Vermont Office, Police Say

The authorities are trying to identify an arsonist who struck outside the U.S. senator’s office in Burlington, Vt. No one was injured, and the senator was not there.

When Food, War and Politics Collide

It is usually an afterthought in politics, but the power of food was made clear this week.

R.F.K. Jr. Calls to Investigate Potential Wrongdoing Against Jan. 6 Rioters

Mr. Kennedy’s campaign again expressed sympathy for the “harsh treatment” of those who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, after retracting a similar statement a day earlier.

An Overlooked Championship Team’s Final Stop: The White House

The all-Black Tennessee A&I basketball team won three back-to-back national championships at the height of the Jim Crow era, but were never invited to the White House. That changed on Friday.

In Threatening Israel, Biden Hopes to Avoid a Rupture

The president has put Israel’s leader “on probation,” as a veteran diplomat put it. The threat is not idle, aides said, but he wants to force a course correction rather than follow through.

Should You Stand in a Doorway During an Earthquake? (Probably Not.)

Mayor Eric Adams urged New Yorkers to take cover under a piece of furniture or in a doorway during an earthquake. But experts say doorways are not the best option.

Earthquake Rattles New York and New Jersey, but Does Little Damage

An earthquake struck the Northeast on Friday, rippling from Philadelphia to Boston.

Trump-Kennedy 2024? Trump, at Least, Is Intrigued by the Idea.

The former president has privately floated the idea of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a running mate. Those close to him do not see it as a serious possibility, however, and Mr. Kennedy said he would not consider it.

Longtime Journalist Bob Schieffer Bares His Soul in a New Art Exhibition

Mr. Schieffer, the former CBS newsman, has taken up painting in his retirement. His work will be seen at the American University Museum in Washington.

Biden Will Try Again to Wipe Out Student Loan Debt for Millions of Borrowers

The Supreme Court blocked President Biden’s first attempt at large-scale student debt relief last summer.

How Much Damage Might a Big Earthquake Do to N.Y.C. Buildings?

The earthquake on Friday may have felt like a few light shakes to city residents. It most likely would have been much different if the epicenter was closer.

Why did New York City’s earthquake alert take 26 minutes?

The administration of Mayor Eric Adams received criticism for taking nearly thirty minutes to send its first alert.

An Effort to End ‘Judge-Shopping’ Turns Into a ‘Political Firestorm’

A policy meant to prevent plaintiffs from steering their cases to sympathetic judges has drawn widespread attention, with both Republicans and Democrats accusing each other of politicizing the judiciary.

Near the Epicenter, the Earthquake Rattled Plates and Nerves

Some drivers said they were on the road and initially thought they were having car trouble; others said it felt like a bomb.

Outrage Over Slain Aid Workers Deepens Democratic Resistance to Arming Israel

There is strong bipartisan support for aiding Israel in Congress, but the concerns among Democrats could further bog down an already stalled security aid package for Ukraine and Israel.

Body of Third Victim in Bridge Collapse Is Recovered, Officials Say

Divers found the body of Maynor Yasir Suazo Sandoval, one of the six workers who went missing in the collapse. Three others remain unaccounted for.

A Look at How Earthquakes Are Measured

Earthquake strength is registered on the moment magnitude scale, which measures how much energy was released when the rocks along a fault moved during the quake.

In New York City, earthquakes are generally tiny, and unnoticed.

The magnitude-4.8 earthquake recorded in Whitehouse Station, N.J., that shook buildings across the New York City region on Friday morning, though, was an unsettling reminder of the fault lines that run through the area.

What to Know When You’ve Felt an Earthquake

And what else to be aware of when the Earth moves.

Melania Trump Plans to Appear at a Mar-a-Lago Fund-Raiser This Month

The former first lady is set to attend an event for the Log Cabin Republicans, marking a return of sorts to the political arena.

What to Know About R.F.K. Jr. and His Threat to Biden and Trump

Mr. Kennedy has become the most prominent independent or third-party presence in the 2024 race.

Opposition to Muslim Judicial Nominee Leaves Biden With a Tough Choice

Adeel Mangi would be the first Muslim American to be a federal appeals court judge, but has faced vitriolic attacks from the G.O.P. The president could run out of time to fill the seat.

Lou Whittaker, Mountain Adventurer and Entrepreneur, Dies at 95

While his identical twin was the first American to summit Everest, he was best known for his devotion to Mount Rainier, the peak of their youth.

A’s Move to Sacramento Puts the City in an Unfamiliar Sports Role

The Major League Baseball team says it will move to the capital region from Oakland for at least three years.

Harlem Was No Longer the Same After This Dinner Party

Harlem was synonymous with the arts. But what I didn’t know was how that had come to be.

Thousands in New England Still Without Power After Spring Snowstorm

A nor’easter that dumped more than a foot of snow across the region, causing blackouts and flight cancellations, is expected to weaken on Friday, the National Weather Service said.

Biden Tells Baltimore: ‘Your Nation Has Your Back’

President Biden took an aerial tour of the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and met with the families of the six victims. The authorities later announced the recovery of a third body.

Baltimore Shipping Channel Will Partially Reopen by End of April, Officials Say

The Army Corps of Engineers plans to reopen the channel at full capacity by late May, as officials scramble to resume operations at one of the nation’s busiest ports.

Chief Justice Extols Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor

In remarks at an award ceremony, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. described his colleague as a trailblazing and civic-minded presence on the Supreme Court.

Jonathan Levin, Dean of Business School, Is Stanford’s New President

Dr. Levin faces the challenge of guiding the university through politically fraught times.

Progressive Candidate Could Upend the San Francisco Mayor’s Race

The contest has been dominated by Mayor London Breed and her moderate challengers. Supervisor Aaron Peskin seeks to change that.

R.F.K. Jr.’s Campaign Expressed Sympathy for Jan. 6 Rioters, Then Retracted It

In an email urging the United States to drop espionage charges against Julian Assange, the Kennedy campaign grouped the WikiLeaks founder with Edward Snowden and “J6 activists” in a D.C. jail.

Jack Smith Gets a Bit of What He Wanted

The judge in the documents case rejected for now Donald Trump’s central argument to escape prosecution.

Under Half of Illegal Gun Cases Tracked by A.T.F. Were Involved in Black Market Sales

The report, part of an effort by the Biden administration to make public previously undisclosed data, offered a portrait of the country’s growing illegal firearms market.

Richard Benedick, Negotiator of Landmark Ozone Treaty, Dies at 88

He played a key role in securing the Montreal Protocol, an international environmental pact to protect the ozone layer by reducing the use of certain chemicals.

Judge Rejects Trump Dismissal Effort in Classified Documents Case

Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that the former president cannot escape prosecution by arguing that the Presidential Records Act allowed him to claim secret government material as his own property.

Septic Installer Is Sentenced to 7 Years for Urging Jan. 6 Mob With Megaphone

Taylor James Johnatakis, 40, coordinated rioters to rush a police barricade at the Southwest stairs to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

California Congressional Primary Has a Rare Tie for a Runoff Spot

Never before has California’s primary system resulted in a three-way runoff for a congressional seat.

No Labels Abandons Effort to Field a Presidential Candidate

The centrist group laid out grand ambitions of running a third-party candidate in a Biden-Trump contest, but the most prominent figures it courted all said no.

Florida Court Rulings Pose Risks for House Republicans on Abortion

The twin decisions have all but guaranteed that voters will have the issue on their minds in November, bringing potential risks for two anti-abortion Republicans in the state whose districts aren’t solidly red.

Republican Jewish Coalition Takes on Indiana Republican

Most of the battles over Israel play out in Democratic primaries. But a G.O.P. group is putting up $1 million for ads against John N. Hostettler, who is running for Congress.

Georgia Judge Rejects Effort to Dismiss Trump Case on Free Speech Grounds

The defense had argued that some of the charges were based on statements Donald Trump and his co-defendants made in 2020 that were constitutionally protected.

G.O.P. Congressman’s Wild Claim: F.B.I. Entrapped Jan. 6 Rioters

More than three years after the attack on Congress, a Republican subcommittee chairman offered a series of baseless and disproved claims about it, reflecting an effort on the right to falsify what occurred.

Inside a G.O.P. Plan to Encourage Early Voting Despite Trump’s Attacks

Donald Trump’s falsehoods about mail voting have created a strategic disadvantage for Republicans, who must rely on Election Day turnout. The group Turning Point Action has a $100 million plan to change voters’ habits.

John Sinclair, 82, Dies; Counterculture Activist Who Led a ‘Guitar Army’

His imprisonment for a minor marijuana offense became a cause célèbre. He was released after John Lennon and Yoko Ono sang about him at a protest rally.

Biden Takes Aim at SpaceX’s Tax-Free Ride in American Airspace

President Biden wants companies that use American airspace for rocket launches to start paying taxes into a federal fund that finances the work of air traffic controllers.

Trump Venues Bank on Golf, With Help From Saudi Arabia

The focus of the former president’s hotel business is shifting from big cities to his golf resorts, which are benefiting from a relationship with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf tournaments.

Shohei Ohtani’s Arrival Reflects Diversity of Dodgers Fans, and Los Angeles

Around Camelback Ranch, the Dodgers’ spring training home in Phoenix, fans of all backgrounds were wearing Ohtani jerseys and many spoke Japanese and Spanish.

Nebraska Lawmakers Block Trump-Backed Changes to Electoral System

The state awards an electoral vote to the winner of each congressional district. Former President Donald J. Trump and allies want a “winner take all” system, which may have another chance to pass.

Here’s How Congress Can Use Leverage on Weapons Sales to Prod Biden on Israel

Congress has oversight over American weapons sales to allies. Some Democrats say lawmakers should try to delay or even block them until Israel agrees to conditions on its offensive in Gaza.

Our Reporter on Voters’ Age Concerns

President Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are the oldest people ever to run for president, and many voters believe that both men are too old to serve. Michael D. Shear, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, says that the lack of medical information about each candidate makes it hard for voters to make their assessments.

Welcome to Raleigh, the New Epicenter of College Basketball

Students at Duke and U.N.C., both basketball powerhouses, have long labeled North Carolina State their “little brother.” But little brother — and sister — are off to the Final Four.

Anxiety, Bedtime and Mating: How Animals May React to the Eclipse

When the total solar eclipse happens on Monday, animals at homes, farms and zoos may act strangely. Researchers can’t wait to see what happens when day quickly turns to night.

What Are We Told About the Health of Biden and Trump? They Decide.

President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump are the oldest people ever to seek the presidency, challenging norms about what the public should know about candidates’ health.

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Big Sur Urged to Evacuate as Another Storm Approaches

Officials are advising people to leave one of the nation’s most scenic coastal stretches before rain washes away more of Highway 1.

Trump Spoke Recently With Saudi Leader

It is not clear what the former president discussed with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but news of their call came amid Biden administration negotiations with the Saudis over a Middle East peace plan.

Hospital at Center of Alabama Embryo Ruling Is Ending I.V.F. Services

The hospital cited a “lack of clarity” in recent state legislation meant to shield I.V.F. providers as a factor in its decision. A separate fertility clinic at the site said it would relocate.

Texas National Guard Member Charged With Migrant Smuggling

The arrest marked at least the second time in the last year that National Guard members in Texas had been caught trying to transport migrants from the border.

Has the FAFSA Delay Changed Your Decisions Around College?

We want to hear from readers about how they’re choosing their schools while waiting for financial aid packages.

U.S. and China Continue to Talk, but Economic Divide Remains Wide

Election-year rancor will make it difficult for Washington and Beijing to find areas of cooperation on trade and investment.

Abortion and the Florida Fakeout

Will the state sit the presidential election out, like a retiree watching pickleball?

Biden Is ‘Outraged.’ But Is He Willing to Use America’s Leverage With Israel?

President Biden, at least in public, has limited his responses to Israel’s war in Gaza to ever more indignant declarations.

How Biden’s White House Gathering for Ramadan Unraveled Over Gaza

Some Muslim community leaders said it would be wrong to attend an iftar meal with President Biden while Gaza is under siege.

‘Stop It Now’: Jill Biden Privately Urges an End to Conflict in Gaza

The president recounted the first lady’s concerns as he was pressed about the war at a meeting with Muslim community members.

100,000 Live Salmon Spilled Off a Truck. Most Landed in a Creek and Lived.

A tanker carrying young salmon crashed. But most of the fish flopped into a creek and “hit the water running,” a wildlife official said.

Another Poll Shows Biden Trailing in Key States

The findings from the Wall Street Journal’s poll of seven battleground states echo other recent surveys.

Son of Dominican Republic Politician Is Fatally Shot in Houston, Police Say

Luis Alfredo Pacheco Rojas, 34, son of Alfredo Pacheco, the president of the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic, was killed on Monday in a drive-by shooting, the authorities said.

Many Democrats Are Worried Trump Will Beat Biden. This One Isn’t.

Simon Rosenberg has spent the past two years telling Democrats they need to calm down. His Biden-will-win prediction is his next big test.

Contradicting Trump, Ruby Garcia’s Sister Says He Never Contacted Family

The former president held up the death of a young Michigan woman at a campaign rally as an example of what he calls “migrant crime,” and claimed to have spoken to her family.

Everybody Wants a Piece of South Carolina’s $1.8 Billion Surplus. Is It Real?

Whom does it belong to? How did it get there? Why? The more legislators dig, the murkier things seem to get.

He’s on Death Row for Murders. Prison Workers Say He Should Be Spared.

Brian Dorsey, who pleaded guilty to murder in the 2006 killings of Sarah and Ben Bonnie, is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday unless Missouri’s governor or the courts step in.

For Red State Holdouts Like Kansas, Is Expanding Medicaid Within Reach?

As Southern states reconsider Medicaid expansion, Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas is pushing her own plan meant to appeal to conservatives. So far, success has been elusive.

Trump and R.N.C. Announce a $65.6 Million Haul in March

The new numbers help the former president narrow the financial gap with President Biden, who had amassed $155 million with the Democratic Party at the end of February.

Nebraska Republicans Renew Push for ‘Winner Take All’ Electoral System

In 2020, Joseph R. Biden Jr. won one electoral vote in a state that divides its votes by congressional district. Donald J. Trump has supported the stalled effort to change the system.

Lauren Boebert Has Blood Clot Removed After Hospitalization for Leg Swelling

The far-right firebrand from Colorado, who is part of a slim Republican majority in the House, is expected to make a full recovery, her campaign said.

How California’s Fire Season Might Shape Up This Year

It’s been a rainy winter, but that won’t necessarily mean fewer wildfires.

Storm Brings Heavy, Wet Snow and Strong Winds to New England

The storm system disrupted travel across much of the region and left more than 500,000 utility customers without power on Thursday.

How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado

A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.

Storm Leaves Trail of Destruction in the Midwest

Severe weather toppled campers and trees in Ohio and Kentucky as parts of West Virginia were placed under tornado watch.

Frustrated Prosecutors Ask Trump Documents Judge to Act on Key Claim

The push for a quick decision on one of the former president’s most far-fetched claims is an unusual and risky move in a case Judge Aileen Cannon has allowed to become bogged down.

Election Takeaways: Trump and Biden Win Primaries, but Voters Express Their Discontent

Nikki Haley drew a notable slice of Republican voters in four states, while protest votes against the president over his support for Israel continued.

The U.S. Is Rebuilding a Legal Pathway for Refugees. The Election Could Change That.

President Biden is restoring resources and staffing for the refugee program, which was gutted during the Trump administration.

Wisconsin Voters Approve Bans on Private Aid for Election Offices

Wisconsin’s Republican-led Legislature proposed changing the State Constitution to restrict private funding and staffing of election offices.

U.S. Intelligence Warning to Moscow Named Specific Target of Attack

The C.I.A. told Russia that Islamic State terrorists were plotting an attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue.

With Abortion on the Ballot, Trump Says He’ll Address the Issue ‘Next Week’

Two rulings on abortion by the Florida Supreme Court shook up the race in Donald Trump’s home state and present a potential new vulnerability for his campaign.

Biden Administration Presses Congress on $18 Billion Sale of F-15 Jets to Israel

The deal, which would be one of the largest U.S. arms sales to Israel in years, awaits congressional approval as criticism of the war in Gaza rises.

Tougher Security Measures Are Causing Upset at Guantánamo Prison

An effort to unshackle a detainee during legal meetings has put a spotlight on simmering tensions in the Pentagon’s secretive prison.

Late Winter Storms Spare California From Drought Pain, for Now

A rush of precipitation lifted the state to its second straight year with above-average snowfall, though Gov. Gavin Newsom warned residents not to grow used to it.

Trump Again Invokes ‘Blood Bath’ and Dehumanizes Migrants in Border Remarks

The former president has tried to stoke fear around immigration and border security throughout his 2024 campaign, as he has done in the past.

Trump Denies Elections and Praises Rioters, but R.F.K. Jr. Says It’s Biden Who Threatens Democracy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who founded his political career on conspiracy theories, condemned efforts to curtail misinformation on social media and said the Biden administration’s efforts to do so are anti-democratic.

Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Revive Washington State Voting Map Said to Hurt Hispanics

A federal judge ruled that a state voting district diluted the ability of Latino voters to elect their preferred candidates.

U.S. Finalizes Rule Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains

The regulation ensures that the nation’s largest freight railroads will not be able to reduce the number of workers aboard their trains from today’s status quo.

Biden Assails ‘Outrageous’ Florida Abortion Ruling as His Campaign Blames Trump

The president’s campaign moved to pin responsibility squarely on Donald Trump after the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for a six-week ban.

Gunfire From Deputies Killed Teen Who Had Been Reported Kidnapped, Video Shows

Savannah Graziano, 15, was fatally shot a day after an Amber Alert was issued for her in September 2022. Newly released video and recordings show that she was killed by deputies.

Wisconsin Question 2 Results

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Wisconsin Question 1 Results

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Key Races to Watch: April 2

See results and maps from the night’s most-watched races in New York, Wisconsin, Mississippi and more.

Georgia Election Official Responds to Critical ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Plotline

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sent a tongue-in-cheek letter to Larry David, the show’s creator and star.