Senate Democrats Block G.O.P. Effort to Criminalize Some Abortion Providers

The bill would require that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection as any newborn baby, and threaten medical providers with prison time for failing to resuscitate them.

Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife

A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His attorney denied her account.

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.

Trump Returns to White House With More Deferential Allies and Foes

As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.

Support for Trump’s Policies Exceeds Support for Trump

A new poll found the public is sympathetic to the president-elect’s plans to deport migrants and reduce America’s presence overseas.