U.S. Politics
Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program
The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats
The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.
In Marjorie Taylor Greene’s District, a Trump-Backed Candidate Advances
Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.
Democrats Demand Hegseth and Rubio Testify on Iran War
Senate Democratic leaders called on President Trump to dispatch the senior cabinet officials to make the case to Congress and the American public for the war in Iran.
Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say
Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region.
Trump Tries to Sidestep Blame for Any Civilian Deaths in Iran
The president and the Pentagon have cast blame on Iran for the mounting toll. More than 1,800 people have died in the war, including many civilians.
ChatGPT, Other Chatbots Approved for Official Use in the Senate
New guidelines said Senate aides could use A.I. tools for official work, including research, drafting and editing documents, and preparing briefings and talking points for lawmakers.
U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs in Most Intense Strikes of the War, Pentagon Says
Iranians cowered under the barrage as Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, said the U.S. aimed to wipe out Iran’s capacity to obtain nuclear weapons “forever.”
When Will the War End? Trump’s Responses Are All Over the Place.
Now 11 days into an expanding military campaign, President Trump and his officials have given conflicting indications on how long the United States intends the war to last.
Senate Moves Toward Passing Sweeping Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
The legislation’s progress is all the more surprising because it addresses an issue that is shaping up to be the main battleground of the midterm elections: affordability. The effort could still stall.
D.C. Bar Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ed Martin
A new legal filing accused Mr. Martin, a senior Justice Department official, of an unethical pressure campaign against Georgetown University.
Higher Oil Prices Could Put the Fed in a Bind as Labor Market Softens
Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.
Smartmatic Says It’s a Target of Vindictive Prosecution by Trump
The voting technology company’s new court filing signals how far-reaching the legal fights over elections will be in 2026.
After Venice Biennale Fallout, Artist Representing U.S. Signs With Mega-Gallery
Alma Allen has joined Perrotin, months after two other galleries dropped him over his selection to represent the United States at the “art world Olympics.”
Democrats Sue to Find Out if Trump Will Send Armed Officers to Election Sites
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the D.N.C. sought to compel the government to say whether it plans to deploy armed federal officers in this year’s elections.
Elections in Mississippi and Georgia Will Provide Clues to Both Parties’ Future
It’s Primary Day in Mississippi, where a younger Democrat is trying to oust a House veteran, and in Georgia, where Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former seat is up for grabs.
Unlike Past U.S. Conflicts, Iran Attack Is Opposed by Most Americans
While the public has historically backed military intervention initially in international conflicts, deep polarization has left the latest strikes against Iran with record-low support.
U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.
Trump Seeks to Calm Energy Markets but Says War Will Go On for Now
The president said the U.S. could accompany tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary to keep oil flowing. “We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough,” he said.
Two Supreme Court Justices Debate Handling of Trump Emergency Cases
In a rare joint appearance, Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Brett M. Kavanaugh offered sharply different views on how the court should handle emergency requests.
Trump’s War in Iran, and Rising Gas Prices, Collide With Midterm Agenda
The attack on Iran has led to a surge in energy prices at a moment when the cost of living is a major issue heading into the fall elections.
Trump Again Suggests Without Evidence That Iran Struck Elementary School
After a video showed a Tomahawk missile hitting a naval base next to the school, President Trump claimed Iran possesses such weapons. But the U.S. developed the missile and has sold it only to a few close allies.
After Turning Away Refugees, Trump Presses to Protect Iranian Soccer Team
The dissonance between the president’s hard-line immigration policies and his offer of asylum to the athletes was striking. Australia took in five players.
After Global Economy Shudders, Trump Zigzags on Whether War Will End Soon
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”
