For Trump, Elon Musk Is a Liability, but Still Useful for Now
Elon Musk has become a valuable heat shield for a president who avoids blame at any cost.
Senate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support
A measure to cancel some Canadian tariffs is all but certain to stall in the House. But with a handful of Republicans in favor, the vote sent a signal of opposition to the levies.
In Gaza, ‘Psychic Scars of Fear and Rage’
Protests against Hamas are encouraging, but prolonged and unnecessary killing still seems likely.
Some Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Were Shot Multiple Times, Officials Say
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that nearly all of the 15 bodies recovered had gunshot wounds.
After Briefly Disappearing, TikTok Went Back to Normal. Or Did It?
TikTok’s future is in limbo as another deadline looms. For some users, nothing has been the same since those 14 hours in January anyway.
‘White Lotus’ Theme Song Composer Won’t Return for Season 4
Cristóbal Tapia de Veer’s music was one of the breakout stars of HBO’s vacation thriller. But in an exclusive interview, the composer revealed that he had ooh’ed his last loo-loo.
What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?
After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.
Right-Wing Group Used Photos of Emily Ratajkowski and Male Model to Lure Voters to the Polls
Before Wisconsin’s election, a right-wing group rallied for voters’ attention with unauthorized photos of Emily Ratajkowski and a shirtless man holding a dog.
Amazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S.
The e-commerce giant put in a last-minute offer for the popular video app, according to three people familiar with the talks. TikTok faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.
A Pristine Family Photo. Then Barack Obama Strolls By.
The former president was taking a morning walk just as two young siblings posed with the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms serving as a perfect backdrop.
Milbank Is the Latest Law Firm to Reach a Deal With Trump
Milbank, based in Manhattan, agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to causes supported by the president and the firm.
Wisconsin Republicans Hit Their Vote Target, but Democrats Blew Past Theirs
The liberal candidate in the state’s Supreme Court race benefited from outsize Democratic turnout as counties swung left across the state.
Lawyers for Maryland Man Erroneously Deported to El Salvador Assail Trump Administration
The case has raised questions not only about how the man could have ended up on a plane to El Salvador, but also about why the administration has apparently not moved to correct its mistake.
Inside the C.D.C., a Final ‘Love Letter’ Before Mass Layoffs
The agency’s injury center was among the departments that were largely gutted in Tuesday’s wave of dismissals. Read a staff member’s letter to colleagues while they awaited their fates.
Val Kilmer Brought a Wonderfully Weird Sensibility to Every Role
Even his choice of parts could be eccentric. In the end, he’s best thought of as a character actor trapped in a leading man’s body.
What to Know About Israel’s Expanded Offensive in Gaza
A top official said “large areas” of the enclave would be seized, suggesting that Israel intended to hold on to more territory.
5 Train Stations Where You Can Get a Great Meal
We found restaurants (and one amazing sausage stand) in stations in Paris, New York, Kyoto and beyond, where travelers can eat well before or after their journeys.
Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.
Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.
What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
Beijing’s message to America: We’re not afraid of you. You aren’t who you think you are — and we aren’t who you think we are.
