Democrats Frame Trump’s Friends as Foes
Some Democrats see Elon Musk as an ideal foil. But not everyone agrees.
United States Politics and Government
U.S. to Deploy ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Avoid Default on Jan. 21
Janet L. Yellen, the outgoing Treasury secretary, urged lawmakers to raise the debt limit and protect the full faith and credit of the United States.
C.I.A. Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Documents About Israel
The analyst was charged with two counts of violating the Espionage Act and faces up to a decade in prison for disclosing sensitive information about Israel’s response to an Iranian attack.
What Biden’s Move on the Equal Rights Amendment Could Actually Do
Presidents have no direct role in approving constitutional amendments. So what could President Biden’s pronouncement recognizing a new one actually do?
Jan. 6 Cases Grind On, Days Before Trump Re-enters the White House
It is unclear what Donald J. Trump intends to do with the Jan. 6 investigation, the largest single criminal inquiry the Justice Department has undertaken in its 155-year history.
World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms
A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.
Crackdown Bill Exposes Democratic Rift on Immigration as Trump Takes Power
A G.O.P. measure to deport immigrants accused of minor crimes has spotlighted a divide among Democrats over how to position themselves on immigration, with some already shifting to the right.
Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the management of atomic weapons.
Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Governor
The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign.
DeWine Names Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Fill JD Vance’s Senate Seat
Vivek Ramaswamy, who was also seen as a possible replacement for the vice president-elect, is widely expected to run for governor of Ohio instead.