Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team
Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.
United States Politics and Government
Trump Seeks to Assert More Control Over California’s Water
The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.
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.
Trump Wants to Impose 25% Tariffs on Colombia. Here’s What Could Cost More.
Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.
U.K. Prime Minster Keir Starmer Thanks Trump for Role in Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The prime minister’s office said the two leaders agreed to meet soon and discussed trade, the economy and the Middle East.
Vance Offers Fierce Endorsement of Trump’s First Week
In his first television interview as vice president, JD Vance defended President Trump on a variety of policies, including some he had previously second-guessed.
Republican Senators Call on Trump to Rethink Revoked Security Details
Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton said that the former Trump aides faced continuing threats from Iran and that the decision could affect how current officials do their jobs.
Senior Justice Department Official in Chicago to Oversee Immigration Crackdown
Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, is in Chicago to observe the Trump administration’s stepped-up deportation efforts.
Hiring Freeze Creates Confusion and Concern at F.B.I.
President Trump’s directive is supposed to exempt national security and public safety positions, but the F.B.I. has put an immediate hiring freeze in place.
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.