Biden to Spend a Last Day as President in Charleston
President Biden will spend his final full day in office in Charleston, S.C., where five years ago he revived his flailing campaign.
United States Politics and Government
A Trump Oligarchy Is Moving to Washington, and Buying Up Prime Addresses
Billionaires and multimillionaires are flocking to a city where power has been more important than money, but is now deeply intertwined with it.
Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser, Reflects on China Policy
President Biden and his team saw China as the one nation with the intent and capability to displace American primacy — and crafted policies to defend U.S. power.
Trump Returns to White House With More Deferential Allies and Foes
As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.
How Washington Went From Resistance to Resignation
President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn into office on Monday. Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what makes this time around so different from the start of Trump’s first term.
The Federal Work Force Grew Briskly Under Biden. It’s Still Historically Low.
Government agencies that shrank in President-elect Trump’s first term have mostly bounced back, and some have become even larger.
Ahead of Day 1, Trump’s Team Works to Temper Expectations on Immigration
The president-elect’s immigration advisers have warned Republicans that it will take time and money from Congress to carry out the mass deportation effort he has promised to execute immediately.
First Lady Fashion at Inaugurations, in Photos
From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.
What Trump Could Do on Ukraine, Iran, China and Crises Around the Globe
President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.
Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts
In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.