Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Ousted After 5 Days
Ms. Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.
U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump’s Cost Cutting
Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.
What Measures Keep Students Safe? Prevention, Not Defenses, Experts Say
The gunman who killed four in Bend, Ore., entered an elementary school by shooting through a locked door, raising questions about what more schools can do to protect children.Three children and a teacher were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., by an armed attacker on Thursday.
Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters
One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.American officials say they have identified similar influence campaigns by Russia and others in years past, all trying to create discord over contentious topics.
$137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms
Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.
A Guide to Nathan Fielder’s Work Before Watching ‘You Can See Everything’
The comedian may be an unexpected choice for a documentary about the disgraced Theranos founder, but his TV shows suggest why he’s a good fit.
‘You Can See Everything’ Review: The Slippery Mind of Elizabeth Holmes
The disgraced tech entrepreneur and the comic Nathan Fielder chat and joust in a dizzying movie about truth, reality and the contours of knowledge.
Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More
Power companies shut off tens of thousands of homes and businesses preemptively on Friday.A firefighting helicopter dropping water as the Bryson Fire, burned in the hills east of Malibu, Calif., on Thursday.
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and Washington Post Journalist in West Bank
In the latest surge of violence, settlers targeted Palestinians during the olive harvest, a cultural touchstone and economic lifeline in the Israeli-occupied area.Israeli settlers gathering as Palestinians harvested olives in the West Bank, on Friday.
The Rupturing Trump-Zelensky Relationship Stands to Hurt Ukraine and Its European Allies
Where the two presidents’ war of words will end is anybody’s guess. But if it continues, it could threaten the crucial operational help that Ukraine still gets from the United States.President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida in December.
What Life Is Like in Kyiv as Russia Tries to Make It Unlivable
A day in the Ukrainian capital, a new kind of battlefield far from the front, where daily life means assessing — and accepting — deadly risks.A destroyed garage on Oct. 7 after an attack on an industrial complex that killed two security guards in Kyiv.
Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege
Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir V. Putin to make a plea for Oleshky, where mines and drones have trapped some 2,000 people who are at risk of starvation.Pope Leo XIV entering a hospital in Rome before his surgery, on Tuesday.
Young Voters Say They Are Turning Their Backs on Trump and His Party
One of the biggest surprises of 2024 was the swing of young voters, particularly men, away from Democrats to Donald Trump. Now they are swinging back.“I’m sure you know who Andrew Tate is,” said Suzanna Bridges, a conservative Catholic who sees misogyny laced into Trump world. “This administration i
Is Anyone Actually in Charge of the Democratic Party? And Does It Matter?
This year’s midterm elections are a test of whether a party can be a success and a failure at the same time.
Terry Tao Is on the Front Lines of the Debate Over AI and the Future of Math
The Fields Medalist and celebrated mathematician is on the front lines of a debate about artificial intelligence and the future of his field.Terence Tao's celebrated status has made him an unofficial spokesman for mathematics, a job that for now is consuming most of his time.
A Bitter White House Feud, Even by Trump-Era Standards: Alina Mildon and Richard Grenell
Two Trump allies — Alina Habba Mildon and Richard Grenell — are locked in a raging dispute that has its roots in the battle for a share of the spoils in Venezuela.President Trump had appointed himself chairman of the Kennedy Center.
Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar Is Another Leap Toward the Abyss
This is more than just another persecution of one of the president’s political enemies.
Is There an A.I. Bubble? A Debate.
Azeem Azhar and Paul Kedrosky debate whether A.I. will make the economy crash.
Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound.
Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a nod to the disproportionate share of household tasks in Japan that fall to women.Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said her all-male team of aides has had trouble adapting to her schedule.