State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas

American officials, including in the C.I.A., are concerned about mass closures hampering national security work. And China has overtaken the United States in global diplomatic footprint.

Trump Suspends Tariffs on Mexico for a Month

Goods trading under the rules of the North American trade pact, or the vast majority of products, would be exempt from tariffs, the president said. The levies have caused stock markets to sink.

Trump’s Decision to Halt Aid to Ukraine Could Reorder the Battlefield

Officials have suggested that the pause in weapons shipments and intelligence sharing could be relatively short-lived if Ukraine’s president bends to White House demands.

C.I.A. Director Says U.S. Has Paused Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine

Trump administration officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.

In the Trump Era, King Charles Has a New and Very Delicate Role to Play

As he welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Canada to his country estate this week, the king was sending a message to the world.

What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech

For many reluctant Trump voters, there was a mixture of confidence, anxiety, hope and frustration — along with some anger directed at Congressional Democrats.

Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs

The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.