DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.
United States Politics and Government
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.
Rosie O’Donnell on Ireland, Trump and Her New Hulu Documentary
She’s moved to Ireland. She’s befriended a Menendez brother, and she’s making documentaries. What’s next?
Musk’s Latest Fraud Finding Isn’t What It Seems
His team found cases of seemingly fake people receiving unemployment benefits. But that fake data exists for a reason.
Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump
The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.
Trump’s Tariff and Immigration Policies: A Second-Term Power Play
After a week of court challenges — and market swings — The New York Times journalists Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Hamed Aleaziz and Jonathan Swan discuss how President Trump is consolidating power in his second term.
How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia
What explains the Trump administration’s radical reversal toward Moscow?
Bees Are Under Threat from Climate Change, the Trade War and Doge
For beekeepers, the problem isn’t just climate change and extreme weather: It’s also DOGE, the trade war and the immigration crackdown.
What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
The two sides are set to negotiate on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough are modest, and distrust high.