Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff

President Trump is planning to gut the work force while trying to turn the I.R.S. into a more political agency.

Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress

Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.

Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk

The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies.

Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home

Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.

Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency

Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal government.