With Democrats’ Sweep, Congress Is Set to Reassert Power to Check Trump

President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress’s prerogatives.Supporters of Senator Jon Ossoff reacting as he is projected to win his re-election on Tuesday night. Democrats are set to ta

C Carl Hulse

Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries

The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised in Brooklyn, is a moderate who is cautious by nature and loves a hip-hop reference.

A Annie Karni

On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family

When a new Congress is sworn in, it will have the power to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, prompting one representative to advise White House officials and others to “lawyer up.”President Trump at the site of the White House ballroom on Wednesday. An AP exit poll found that government corruption

B Ben Protess, Michael Gold and Andrew Duehren

Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock

President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.President Isaac Herzog may push for a broad, unity government after the fractious election, analysts say.

I Isabel Kershner

CVS to Split Off Drugstore Business, Ending Its Bigger-Is-Better Era

In a breakup planned for 2028, CVS Health intends to keep together its insurance and pharmacy benefits divisions and create a separate company for its pharmacies.CVS Health will spin off its drugstores, mail-order business and in-store medical clinics.

R Rebecca Robbins and Reed Abelson

Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Move Forward with Pied-à-Terre Tax

The court reversed a judge’s order that had said New York erred in its rollout of the tax, granting Mayor Zohran Mamdani a victory over a key piece of his agenda.The administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani appealed a ruling blocking the rollout of a tax on high-end second homes in New York City.

M Mihir Zaveri

Key Part of Jet in Deadly Florida Crash Found Far From Impact Site

The mechanism that controls the vertical angle of the plane was found in three pieces, including one nearly four miles away. All nine people aboard were killed.Investigators examined the site where a Learjet crashed to the ground, killing all nine people aboard, in Greenacres, Fla.

K Karoun Demirjian and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs