White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants
The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast swath of federal programs.
Politics and Government
Denmark and Other Nations Under Pressure Seek Lobbyists With Trump Ties
The president’s confrontational foreign policy has created opportunity for his allies on K Street who are willing to take on clients he has targeted.
As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges
President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.
In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started
A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures.
Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at Defense Department
The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.
How Trump’s Second Term Is Already Different From His First
The new president’s advisers have become masters of the government bureaucracy they have promised to upend.
From Fires to Mudslides, Catastrophe Has Defined Newsom’s Tenure
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces what may be his greatest political test and leadership challenge. He planned to greet President Trump upon his arrival in Southern California on Friday.
Trump Revels in a Presidential Perk: The Omnipresent Press Pool
His volubility in his first few days back in office underscores that President Trump is in charge of his own show.
Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show
The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Trump, who has warned of retaliation against governments he sees as acting against U.S. interests.