Cassidy Loses His Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes Another G.O.P. Foe
Senator Bill Cassidy last month.
7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.
Senator Bill Cassidy’s defeat means no more than two of them will be left in Congress next year.Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, voted to convict Mr. Trump in his second impeachment trial.
Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, at the state banquet in Beijing on Thursday
Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill
Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.Crews continued work on the White House ballroom on Friday.
China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President TrumpPresident Trump said Friday that he had not discussed U.S. tariffs on imports from China, a key issue going into the summit wi
Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S.
The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, stay in power.Alex Saab, center, in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2023, was once among key allies of the deposed Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro.
How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes Second
Five countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway.Dara, center, won the competition after topping both the jury and audience votes by large margins.
Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
The charges against Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States have raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.The funeral of a commander from the Kataib Hezbollah paramilitary group in Baghdad in 2024. The group is backed by Iran, and its fighters ha
Hamas’s Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group’s military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas officials confirmed Mr. al-Haddad’s death in an Israeli attack.
Navy Aircraft Carrier Completes Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrives at Souda Bay naval base on the island of Crete, Greece, in March.
Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Cancellation and the Fall of CBS
In shutting down a 33-year late-night franchise, CBS is assenting to its own diminishment.
How the Jerks I Grew Up With in Long Island Took Over the Country
I noticed that a lot of TV villains come from the town I grew up in. I wasn’t surprised.
Car Plows Into Pedestrians in Northern Italian Town, Injuring at Least 8
Four of the injured were in serious condition, the mayor of Modena said, praising residents who rushed to stop the car’s driver from escaping on foot.The police patrolling the scene after a car crashed into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, on Saturday.
Woman Gives Birth in Brooklyn Courtroom
A woman who was nine months pregnant was in court on low-level charges, raising questions about why she was discharged from a hospital before the hearing.Organizations including the Legal Aid Society called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a woman going into labor in a courtro
Mamdani’s Nakba Day Social Media Post Marks Shift for N.Y.C. Mayors
Pro-Palestinian New Yorkers celebrated Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to post about the Palestinians’ day of remembrance, but the move was criticized by some Jewish leaders.Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday posted on social media a four-minute, documentary-style video that featured an interview with a