Trump Takes America’s ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty in ways not seen in the modern era.In his first year back in office, Mr. Trump has unabashedly adopted the trappings of royalty just as he has asserted power to tr

P Peter Baker

U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.

N Nicholas Nehamas, Anatoly Kurmanaev and Christiaan Triebert

Bill Clinton Photos in Epstein Files Show He Can’t Escape Scandal

The Republican-led Justice Department’s release of photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein will introduce yet another generation to his flaws and controversies.Former President Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein in one of the photos released by the Justice Department on Friday. Information

L Lisa Lerer

How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters

Hundreds of thousands of Americans in rural and urban areas alike could see their votes rejected if the court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.Ballots being sorted at a processing center in Los Angeles County this year.

N Nick Corasaniti and Christine Zhang

Mamdani Inauguration to Usher in ‘New Era’ With Broadway Block Party

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s new mayor on Jan. 1, alongside a party spanning seven blocks that will accommodate 40,000 spectators, his transition team said.“This inauguration is a celebration of the movement we built, the mandate we won and the city we are prepared to lead,” Ma

D Dana Rubinstein

Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult

Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, is among the latest politicians to be tagged with the term, raising the question: What did theater kids do to deserve such scorn?A stage production of “High School Musical” in Sydney in 2008. Theater kids became an indelible part of the culture when “High Scho

S Sopan Deb

How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take?

Politics and border hassles have chased away foreign visitors, costing businesses billions. Some fear next year’s World Cup won’t be enough to bring tourists back.A big drop in tourists from Canada has affected businesses in warm-weather U.S. destinations like Key West, Fla.

C Christine Chung

Steakhouse Woes

We examine how rising beef prices have stressed restaurant owners this holiday season.At Halls Chophouse.

J Julie Creswell