Here’s what happened during Trump’s ninth week in office
President Donald Trump signed an order to upend the Department of Education, battled judges, and spoke to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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New polls reveal what Americans think about Trump months into his second term
The latest polls gauge President Donald Trump's standing among Americans two months in to his second tour of duty in the White House.
How Elon Musk is Reshaping Politics
Elon Musk is seemingly everywhere, dominating the news out of Washington and beyond. The tech billionaire’s increasing influence in the White House has raised complicated questions about how he could reshape U.S. politics.
How Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Leave a Vacuum That China Can Fill
The Department of Government Efficiency is shuttering organizations that Beijing worried about most, or actively sought to subvert.
Here’s What 6 Voters Think of Trump’s Latest Actions
The first months of President Trump’s second term have been characterized by a flurry of activity. The New York Times talked with several voters about their reactions to some of the latest measures.
What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.
The Department of Government Efficiency described in court filings bears little resemblance to the no-holds-barred approach taken by Elon Musk and praised by President Trump.
Trump’s Attempts to Resolve Global Conflicts Quickly Face Diplomatic Reality
Allies say the foreign policy version of “flood the zone” is working. But critics argue that the hurry-up approach in Israel, Ukraine and Iran may not lead to stable, durable solutions to conflicts around the world.
Elon Musk Returns to His Trump Playbook in a Big Wisconsin Race
The billionaire, now a White House official and no longer a private citizen, is spending millions of dollars to elect a conservative judge, and making himself a main character in the race.
Inside the Turmoil at the V.A. Mental Health System Under Trump
A chaotic restructuring ordered by DOGE threatens to degrade services for veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Trump admin pulling legal status for more than 530K migrants
The Trump administration will revoke the temporary legal status of more than half a million legal migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.