Donald J. Trump Is the Oldest President to Take the Oath, Again

Before Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in 2021, Donald J. Trump held the record for the country’s oldest commander in chief. He reclaimed the record on Monday.

Scores of Senior Diplomats Are Leaving Posts as Trump Takes Office

The departures are common when a transition takes place, but it is now happening more quickly and on a larger scale than under previous administrations, a U.S. official said.

Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On.

Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be hyperbole.

Biden to Spend a Last Day as President in Charleston

President Biden will spend his final full day in office in Charleston, S.C., where five years ago he revived his flailing campaign.

A Trump Oligarchy Is Moving to Washington, and Buying Up Prime Addresses

Billionaires and multimillionaires are flocking to a city where power has been more important than money, but is now deeply intertwined with it.

Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser, Reflects on China Policy

President Biden and his team saw China as the one nation with the intent and capability to displace American primacy — and crafted policies to defend U.S. power.