Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.
United States Politics and Government
Trump Seeks Prompt Supreme Court Review of His Power to Fire Officials
The justices ruled last week that the president could not, for now, remove a government lawyer who leads the watchdog agency that protects whistle-blowers.
Trump Administration Cuts Nearly 10,000 Foreign Aid Programs
In a court filing, administration lawyers also said the government would miss the judge’s deadline to restart funding that has been on pause since January.
Trump’s First Cabinet Meeting Was a Display of Deference to Elon Musk
President Trump’s first cabinet meeting was a display of deference to Elon Musk.
F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots
The cancellation plays into fears among scientists who worry that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will use his position as health secretary to sow doubts about vaccines.
Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black
At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. Trump.
Trump to Revoke an Oil License in Venezuela
President Trump appears to be revoking a license that the Biden administration gave Chevron in 2022, potentially hurting the company and Venezuela.
What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Is Trump Seizing Control of It?
The administration’s changes to the pool come at a moment when the White House is chipping away at the ability of major news organizations to cover it.
How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries
China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.
Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees
President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.