Treasury Secretary Says Trump Accounts Could Pave Way to Privatizing Social Security
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about the safety net program ventured onto the so-called third rail of American politics.
What Kamala Harris’s Decision for Governor Means for 2028
A Harris ally says “all options are on the table” but cautions against reading too much into the former vice president’s choice to skip the California governor race.
Bill Barring Stock Trading for Congress Advances With Trump Carve-Out
The bill passed the committee with the support of every Democrat and only one Republican, its sponsor, who modified it to shield President Trump from a divestment requirement.
Hawaii Cruise Ships Leave Passengers Behind Amid Tsunami Warnings
In Hawaii, ships were directed out to sea by officials, but some guests who were on shore excursions couldn’t make it back in time to get aboard.
Park Avenue Killer Bought Rifle for $1,400 From His Casino Boss
The man who gunned down four people at a Park Avenue office building left anti-psychotic medication in his Las Vegas apartment, and a note.
Brennan and Clapper: The Trump Administration Is Rewriting History of Russia and 2016
We want to set the record straight and also sound a warning.
Horst Mahler, 89, Dies; Voice of the German Far Left, Then the Far Right
As a young lawyer and a Communist revolutionary, he helped start the violent Red Army Faction. Later, he went to prison as a Nazi apologist and Holocaust denier.
This Is the Moment Democrats Have Been Talking About for Years
The party establishment is missing its chance to prove there is more to it than just outrage and opposition.
How a Chinese Brand Reshaped Hong Kong’s Food Delivery Scene
Meituan, the Chinese food delivery giant, tested its global expansion in Hong Kong, where its Keeta service displaced a rival before moving to other markets.
Wednesday’s Earthquake Could Be One of the Largest on Record
It is the most powerful quake since the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a 50-foot tsunami and the nuclear disaster at Fukushima.
Hawaii Declares Emergency After Earthquake Off Russia Causes Tsunami
Gov. Josh Green urged people in coastal areas to seek higher ground, with waves expected to reach the state within hours. “Do not wait,” he said.
Top F.D.A. Official Resigns Under Pressure
After turning down several new drugs and restricting use of another, Dr. Vinay Prasad drew the ire of the right-wing influencer Laura Loomer and others.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Get a Table for 2, Inviting a Serving of Speculation
The former Canadian prime minister had dinner on Monday night with the newly single American pop star in Montreal, spurring intrigue over how they ended up meeting.
Senate, Rejecting Whistle-Blower Alarms, Confirms Bove to Appeals Court
The Trump loyalist was narrowly approved as Republicans brushed aside concerns about his conduct as a senior Justice Department official.
Even New York’s Strict Gun Laws Couldn’t Prevent the Midtown Shooting
New York City has some of the toughest gun laws in the nation. But Monday’s mass shooting showed their limits, security experts said.
Grassley Spurns Whistle-Blowers in Bove Confirmation Fight
The senator’s treatment of whistle-blowers detailing allegations against Emil Bove, the Trump loyalist and appeals court pick, has had a chilling effect, critics say.
Trump Bypasses Congress to Keep Interim Prosecutors in California and Nevada
A similar approach in New Jersey has led to cancellations of court proceedings, as judges question whether the president’s designee for U.S. Attorney has any authority.
Booker Accuses Democrats of Being ‘Complicit’ With Trump in Heated Exchange
When a pair of Democrats sought to win quick approval of a bipartisan package of policing legislation, a third rose to object, saying the party must take every opportunity to challenge President Trump.
Trump Admits Financial Penalties on Russia ‘May or May Not’ Work
President Trump’s threats have raised questions about how much leverage the United States has left with Moscow.
University of California Settles With Jewish Students Over U.C.L.A. Protests
Jewish students and a professor said the university had allowed a hostile protest. After the settlement was announced, the Department of Justice separately said it had found the university violated civil rights laws.
