Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service has long struggled with its finances. President Trump and Mr. Musk have both suggested it should be privatized.

Jack Teixeira, Who Pleaded Guilty in Leaked Documents Case, Asks Trump for Leniency

In pleading guilty during his military-court martial, Jack Teixeira made a direct appeal to President Trump, reflecting a tactic being employed by an increasing number of convicted criminals and their lawyers.

Trump’s Large-Scale Layoffs Plans So Far: What to Know

Federal agencies were given a Thursday deadline to submit their plans for reductions in force, but many have not publicly released details.

As Trump’s Untested Emissary to Putin, Witkoff’s Role May Bring Risk

The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.

Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken

Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.

A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.