Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:45:26 +0000)

President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain.

Donors to Trump’s Transition Revealed a Year Later

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:05:26 +0000)

A 46-person list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to positions of power.

Democrats Say F.B.I. Is Investigating Them Over Illegal Orders Video

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:45:11 +0000)

The move came one day after the Pentagon said it was investigating Senator Mark Kelly for his participation in the video.

Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Tourists at National Parks

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:22:48 +0000)

The price increases comes as more and more international travelers are choosing to stay away from the United States and amid turmoil at the National Park Service.

Market Volatility Underscores Epic Buildup of Global Risk

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:50:11 +0000)

Some experts see a dangerous combination of factors reminiscent of practices that led to previous financial crises.

Trump’s Retribution Push Has Expanded Even as It Hits Legal Barriers

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:17:31 +0000)

A judge dismissed indictments against two of the president’s foes, but a new Pentagon investigation of a prominent Democrat shows how he is using a whole-of-government approach to punish those who cross him.

The ‘Wild Card’ in the Comey and James Cases: Will Judges Pick the Next Prosecutor?

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:45:53 +0000)

The dismissal of indictments that President Trump sought against his perceived foes opens the door for federal judges to pick a new U.S. attorney to replace a Trump loyalist.

Republicans Fight With Trump’s Team Over Ukraine Talks

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:03:59 +0000)

Senator Mitch McConnell and several other lawmakers have accused President Trump’s team of appeasing the Kremlin, warning that doing so would not lead to lasting peace.

The 2026 Putin Calendar Is Here: ‘ A Man for Every Season’

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:37:01 +0000)

January shows the Russian leader astride a snowmobile. For February, he flips a judo partner. In August, he offers advice: “My recipe for energy: Sleep little, work a lot and don’t whine.”

Robert Irwin Wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:03:59 +0000)

His story began with loss, but the lessons of his “Crocodile Hunter” father helped Irwin spread a message of love as he won Season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars.”

Pope Leo to Visit Turkey and Lebanon

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:01:03 +0000)

Leo XIV will meet political and religious leaders in Turkey and Lebanon, providing an early test of his geopolitical mettle. Here’s what to know.

Hamas Says It Returned Body of Another Hostage From Gaza

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:13:49 +0000)

Israel confirmed the remains belonged to Dror Or, 48, who was abducted during Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks. The bodies of two captives are believed to be still in Gaza.

‘You Start Getting Desperate’: How It Feels to Be Young and Jobless in Britain

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:01:10 +0000)

Rising youth unemployment is one of the challenges that will affect the success of the British chancellor’s economic approach as she unveils a crucial budget on Wednesday.

A Major Moment for the British Economy: What to Watch in the U.K. Budget

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:06 +0000)

Rachel Reeves, the top economic official in an increasingly unpopular government, will appear in Parliament to present tax and spending plans.

The ‘New’ Solution for the N.Y.C. Housing Crisis: Single-Room Apartments

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:46:07 +0000)

There is a push to revive single-room occupancy housing, where kitchens and bathrooms are shared among apartments as small as 100 square feet each.

Will Dressing Up Fix Flying?

(Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:04:18 +0000)

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has introduced a campaign meant to encourage civility.

Sean Duffy Wants Healthier In-Flight Snacks Along With Better-Dressed Travelers

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:07:27 +0000)

Sean Duffy, who has been promoting greater decorum among air travelers, said he would like to see choices besides salty pretzels and buttery cookies.

Boston Mayor Wu Questions Mamdani’s Approach to Meeting With Trump

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:33:11 +0000)

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won praise for his meeting with President Trump. But Michelle Wu, the like-minded mayor of Boston, said “flattery is not the way.”

In City Hall Housecleaning, Mamdani Asks 179 Adams Staff Members to Quit

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:35:57 +0000)

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1. His request for resignations targeted political appointees.

Indiana Lawmakers Are Poised to Vote on Redistricting After All

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:48:37 +0000)

Republican leaders in the legislature backtracked and said they would vote on a new congressional map that President Trump wants, though support remained uncertain.

Fears About A.I. Prompt Talks of Super PACs to Rein In the Industry

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:49:43 +0000)

As artificial intelligence companies prepare to pour money into the midterm elections, some in the A.I. world are hatching plans of their own to curb the industry’s influence.

Joan Branson, Richard Branson’s Wife of 35 Years, Dies at 80

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:26:24 +0000)

Mr. Branson, the Virgin Atlantic founder, announced her death in an Instagram post.

It’s Time to Build Nuclear Power Plants Again

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:05 +0000)

California and eight other states have outdated restrictions on building nuclear power plants.

Thanksgiving Is a Celebration of American Rebirth

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:10:19 +0000)

An opportunity for families and friends and, by extension, communities, states, and the country itself to have a national reset.

Seth Meyers Bastes Trump for His Rambling Turkey Pardon

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:45:29 +0000)

The president spent so much time talking that Meyers thinks the turkeys would have preferred to be put out of their misery.

Prosecutors Prepare to Try Suspect in Etan Patz Case for the Third Time

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:18:58 +0000)

The defendant, Pedro Hernandez, was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping the 6-year-old, who disappeared in 1979 in SoHo.

Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:43:10 +0000)

President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.

Violence Is Driving Catastrophic Hunger in Nigeria, U.N. Report Says

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:12 +0000)

Africa’s most populous nation was already facing one of the world’s biggest hunger crises. It’s getting much worse.

Penny Oleksiak, Canadian Swimmer, Faces 2-Year Ban Over Antidoping Testing Rules

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:18:00 +0000)

Penny Oleksiak, 25, who has won seven Olympic medals, was sanctioned under antidoping rules. Her suspension ends before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.