Trump Praises Burnham as ‘Natural Business Person’ After First Meeting

Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain met with President Trump for the first time on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday.Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, leaving for the United States on Monday. Mr. Burnham and President Trump had talked

M Michael D. Shear

Trump Cites National Security as He Faces Pushback on Press Ban, D.C. Arch and More

The president is increasingly invoking the rationale while facing legal challenges to his plans, even in more curious cases like his triumphal arch, which he says will now include snipers and drones.A replica of the proposed 250-foot triumphal arch at the Great American State Fair in June. What was

L Luke Broadwater, John Ismay, Emily Badger and Junho Lee

Chris Wright Sells Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Vision

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is pitching a future of fossil fuel abundance. It’s not always an easy sell while war drags on and oil prices surge.Chris Wright, the Energy Secretary, speaking before the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Abundance in Houston last week.

B Brad Plumer

The Big Beautiful Bill Is Starting to Bite Before the Election

The tax cuts in President Trump’s signature achievement were the Republicans’ answer to voters’ economic struggles, but its health care and food assistance cuts are taking a toll.A free grocery store in Newark could help people cut off from food assistance by the Republicans’ signature achievement,

A Audra D. S. Burch

Dispute Over Missouri’s Congressional Map Again Returns to Supreme Court

A federal appeals court sided with Republicans seeking to use district boundaries redrawn last year to give the G.O.P. an advantage in the upcoming midterms.The Supreme Court has twice cleared a path for Missouri to hold its general election under an older map that would likely help Democrats retain

A Ann E. Marimow and Mitch Smith

A Nor’easter Could Slam the East Coast This Week (or Not)

A nor’easter in September is unusual. As its forecast took shape, there was still uncertainty over what it would do.A storm could bring heavy rain to New York this week, but forecasters warned the exact path was still very uncertain.

N Nazaneen Ghaffar

As Computers Take the Driver’s Seat, Experts Worry About Safety

Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.Hands-free driving in a Rivian. The automaker is among those offering systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on certain roads.

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Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations

Ms. Parton’s manager requested a restraining order against her nephew and former security provider, accusing him of threats and intimidation.Dolly Parton’s death last month was announced by her nephew Bryan Seaver in a social media post.

E Emily Cochrane and Julia Jacobs

Why Germany’s Leader Merz Is Struggling to Sway Voters

As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany at a party meeting in Berlin on Tuesday. One of his biggest problems is explaining to voters, esp

J Jim Tankersley

Seth Meyers Prefers Trump Without Audio

“We don’t need to hear what he’s saying,” Meyers said after the president’s first event without the White House press pool. “He’s either bragging or lying, let’s just lose the sound.”

T Trish Bendix

$1 Billion Donation to University of Oregon Makes History

The gift from Phil Knight, the Nike co-founder, is the largest known donation to a flagship university. It will fund a new engineering college.The University of Oregon hopes the donation will attract students as higher education faces demographic pressure.

A Alan Blinder