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  1. Trump Administration Moves to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel, Bypassing Some Lawmakers Washington, Today

    President Biden announced the arms sales at the end of his administration, and President Trump is pushing it soon after his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

  2. Advocate of Jan. 6 Rioters Now Runs Office That Investigated Them Washington, Today

    Ed Martin, a loyal Trump soldier, oversees the U.S. attorney’s office, which is likely to help turn the investigative powers of the government on several of the president’s perceived enemies.

  3. Yesterday’s Trump Administration Updates live blog included one standalone post:
  4. Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States Climate, Today

    Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.

  5. Trump Administration Flips U.S. Position in Supreme Court Transgender Case Washington, Yesterday

    An administration lawyer said a Tennessee law barring some medical treatments for transgender youths is constitutional and urged the justices to say so.

  6. ¿Cuánto pueden lograr 10.000 militares mexicanos en la frontera? En español, Yesterday

    Para evitar los aranceles estadounidenses, México acordó desplegar 10.000 soldados en su frontera norte. Analistas y exfuncionarios cuestionan que estos puedan detener el flujo de fentanilo con eficacia.

  7. How Much Can 10,000 Mexican Troops Achieve at the Border? Foreign, Yesterday

    To stave off U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border. Analysts and former officials question whether they can effectively stop the flow of fentanyl.

  8. Your Parents Deserve More From Their Nursing Home Op Ed, Yesterday

    New rules requiring increased staffing and care are under attack.

  9. This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk Op Ed, Yesterday

    Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

  10. ‘The Damage to the Party Is Profound’: Three Opinion Writers on What Happened to the Democrats Op Ed, February 6

    How do Democrats build trust and faith in them and effectively counter Trump?

  11. Justice Dept. Says It Will Not Bring Charges in Investigation of Project Veritas Washington, February 6

    Prosecutors in New York had spent years pursuing a case against the conservative group over its role in the theft of a diary kept by Ashley Biden.

  12. What We Know About Trump’s New Executive Order on Trans Athletes Washington, February 5

    The order, called “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” is based on the Trump administration’s interpretation of Title IX.

  13. Trump and Netanyahu Leave Little Daylight Between Them Washington, February 5

    Even aside from his stunning Gaza proposal, President Trump gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel nearly everything he wanted, signaling a renewal of their close alliance.

  14. ‘Pandemonium’: Palestinian Americans React to Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan Metro, February 5

    In interviews, Palestinian Americans said that it was surreal and horrifying to hear the president talk about expelling millions of people from the Gaza Strip and placing it under U.S. control.

  15. Trump’s Gaza Notion Sets Off Democratic Infighting and G.O.P. Doubts Politics, February 5

    The president’s far-fetched proposal to take over the enclave caused a new wave of recriminations after an election in which the Mideast war tore Democrats apart and pushed some voters to the right.

  16. The Dangerous A.I. Nonsense That Trump and Biden Fell For Op Ed, February 5

    This is not a Sputnik moment. It’s way past that.

  17. Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for Review of U.S. Funding and Ties to U.N. Foreign, February 5

    The move cast uncertainty on the leadership role of the United States in the global body. The president also withdrew from the U.N.’s Human Rights Council and stopped funding UNRWA.

  18. West Bank? No, Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say. Foreign, February 4

    President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda.

  19. How Trump’s Trade War Could Affect Climate Change Climate, February 4

    President Trump’s tariffs could threaten supply chains in the renewable energy industry and disrupt oil and gas markets.

  20. Goodbye, for Now Op Ed, February 3

    After three and a half years, my newsletter is wrapping up.

  21. U.S. Considers Sending Israel 24,000 Assault Rifles Held Back Under Biden Washington, January 31

    Democratic lawmakers had expressed concerns to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the rifles possibly going to settler militias or being misused by the police.

  22. Education Dept. Tells Schools to Change Sexual Misconduct Rules Washington, January 31

    The guidance bolsters the rights of students accused of sexual misconduct and scraps Biden-era rules extending protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students.

  23. Trump Is Already Failing. That’s the Key to a Big Democratic Rebound. Op Ed, January 31

    The party needs to seize the opportunity to present fresh vision and leadership.

  24. How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze Foreign, January 31

    President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.

  25. Trump Dissolves Arts Committee Previously Restored by Biden Culture, January 30

    The disbanding of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities came amid a flurry of executive orders touching on art, culture and history.

  26. Trump’s First Two Weeks Have Thrown U.S. Climate Spending Into Chaos Climate, January 30

    Executive orders and announcements by President Trump have put billions of dollars in U.S. climate commitments into question.

  27. Patel Repeatedly Dodges Answering Whether Biden Won the 2020 Election Washington, January 30

    Under three minutes of questioning from Senator Peter Welch, a Vermont Democrat, Kash Patel conceded only that Joe Biden was “certified” as the president.

  28. U.S. Economy Finished the Year on Strong Note, but Faces Hurdles Business, January 30

    Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.

  29. What Will Israel’s Ban of a U.N. Aid Agency Mean for Palestinians? Foreign, January 30

    Legislation that goes into effect on Thursday bars UNRWA from operating in the country. That will affect aid delivery to Gaza and beyond.

  30. Why We Got Kash Patel and a ‘Gangster Government’ Op Ed, January 30

    What does it means to have someone apparently handpicked for loyalty to head an institution as important, and potentially dangerous, as the F.B.I.?

  31. Trump’s Retribution Continues With Removal of General Milley’s Security Detail Washington, January 29

    Early in his first administration, President Trump noted the general’s “brilliance and fortitude.” And then the president got angry.

  32. El gobierno de Trump amenaza las protecciones migratorias de los venezolanos en EE. UU. En español, January 29

    El gobierno de Biden había ampliado las protecciones para más de 600.000 venezolanos. La cancelación de la prórroga podría exponerlos a la deportación en los próximos meses.

  33. Transportation Secretary Seeks Rollback of Biden’s Fuel Economy Standards Washington, January 29

    The order is the latest Trump administration effort against Biden-era initiatives that intended to promote electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  34. Trump Officials Revoke Biden’s Extension of Protections for Venezuelans Washington, January 29

    The Biden administration had extended protections for more than 600,000 Venezuelans. The cancellation of the extension could open them up to deportation in the coming months.

  35. White House Says F.A.A. Authorized N.J. Drones: ‘This Was Not the Enemy’ Metro, January 28

    The remarks from Karoline Leavitt, the new White House press secretary, echoed earlier remarks by the Biden administration about the sightings.

  36. Do China’s A.I. Advances Mean U.S. Technology Controls Have Failed? Washington, January 28

    DeepSeek’s A.I. models show that China is making rapid gains in the field, despite American efforts to hinder it.

  37. Las interacciones previas entre Trump y Putin revelan una agenda que va más allá de Ucrania En español, January 27

    Todo parece indicar que ambos líderes planean examinar a fondo la relación entre Moscú y Washington. Esto podría incluir la reanudación de las conversaciones sobre armamento nuclear.

  38. Oil Companies Embrace Trump, but Not ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Business, January 27

    Oil and gas executives welcomed President Trump’s early moves on energy policy, but many said they did not plan to increase production unless prices rose significantly.

  39. E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees. Business, January 27

    States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.

  40. Lindsey Graham Says Trump Was Wrong to Pardon Violent Jan. 6 Rioters Washington, January 26

    The South Carolina Republican told CNN that he “did not like” how Trump pardoned people who “beat up cops,” and suggested he would be open to curtailing the presidential pardon power.

  41. ‘People Will Be Shocked’: Trump Tests the Boundaries of the Presidency Washington, January 26

    Even more than in his first term, President Trump has mounted a fundamental challenge to the norms and expectations of what a president can and should do.

  42. C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid’s Origins Washington, January 25

    A new analysis that began under the Biden administration is released by the C.I.A.’s new director, John Ratcliffe, who wants the agency to get “off the sidelines” in the debate.

  43. Israel Gives UNRWA Six Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem Foreign, January 25

    The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.

  44. Trump Administration Tells Embassies That ‘Activist’ Flags Won’t Fly Express, January 24

    The State Department has ordered that diplomatic outposts fly only U.S. flags.

  45. Hegseth Confirmation on the Line With Senate Vote Outcome Uncertain Washington, January 24

    With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for that post in modern times.

  46. Trump amplía las deportaciones expeditas a los beneficiarios de programas de la era Biden En español, January 24

    Un memorando parece permitir a los funcionarios del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas centrarse en los dos programas que dejaron entrar a más de un millón de personas.

  47. Trump 2.0: Bans, Purges and Retribution Video, January 24

    Maggie Haberman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David Sanger join us for a roundtable discussion about Trump’s first week in office. They’ll delve into the ramifications of his mass Jan. 6 pardons, examine how he’s reshaping the government through personn...

  48. La Casa Blanca envía al personal de carrera a sus casas, mientras rediseña la burocracia En español, January 24

    Mike Waltz, asesor de seguridad nacional, sugirió a principios de este mes que nada importa más que el apoyo de su personal a las políticas de Trump.

  49. Trump Officials Move to Quickly Expel Migrants Biden Allowed In Temporarily Washington, January 24

    A memo appears to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to target programs that let in more than a million people.

  50. John Ratcliffe Confirmed as C.I.A. Director Washington, January 23

    He has offered a vision for a more aggressive spy agency, and his focus on the threat from China is widely shared by Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

  51. The Dissonance of Climate Promises at Davos Climate, January 23

    C.E.O.s, policymakers and billionaires at the World Economic Forum’s conference have long pledged to fight climate change. Has it done any good?

  52. F.B.I. Pick Pushed False and Misleading Claims About Trump Investigations Washington, January 23

    Kash Patel, Donald J. Trump’s choice to run the bureau, has made a series of spurious assertions about the Russia, Jan. 6 and classified documents inquiries.

  53. Donald Trump Is Running Riot Op Ed, January 23

    Anyone wondering whether the president was going to pick up from 2017 or 2021 can stop wondering.

  54. China Will Be Thrilled if Trump Kills America’s Green Economy Op Ed, January 23

    President Trump seems poised to roll back the very incentives that are reviving American manufacturing.

  55. White House to Old Staff: Go Home. Don’t Call Us. We’ll Call You. Washington, January 23

    President Trump is taking dramatic steps in seeking to place his stamp on the federal bureaucracy.

  56. What’s Next for D.E.I. With Trump Back in Office? Express, January 23

    Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. had emphasized diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government.

  57. Prosecutors Attack Adams’s Claims That Biden Targeted Him as Payback Metro, January 23

    In a filing, they said the investigation into the mayor began more than a year before he criticized the former president’s response to the migrant crisis.

  58. Justice Department Orders a Halt to Civil Rights Work Washington, January 23

    It also signaled it could seek to back out of Biden-era agreements with police departments that engaged in discrimination or violence.

  59. Border, Asylum, Citizenship: Trump Kicks Off Vast Immigration Changes Washington, January 23

    More is coming, but many directives will take time to be implemented or will face political, legal or practical obstacles.

  60. Five Ways Trump Made It Suddenly Harder to Face Climate Risks Climate, January 22

    From national security to home insurance, the president has quickly changed America’s climate adaptation policies in important ways.

  61. Why Deportations Were Higher Under Biden Than in Trump’s First Term Graphics, January 22

    A record number of border crossers and the continuation of a Trump-era policy were factors.

  62. Susie Wiles Is Trump’s Best Hope Op Ed, January 22

    The incoming White House chief of staff may well represent the thin line between the president and disaster.

  63. Esto es lo que significa la emergencia que declaró Trump en la frontera En español, January 22

    El presidente dispone de facultades que le permiten eludir al Congreso a fin de liberar fondos federales para las operaciones en la frontera.

  64. A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution Washington, January 21

    The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.

  65. Documenting a Historic Return: Photos of Trump’s Day 1 Washington, January 21

    A New York Times photographer followed President Trump for more than 18 hours on Inauguration Day. Here’s what he saw.

  66. Trump Revokes John Bolton’s Secret Service Protection Washington, January 21

    President Joseph R. Biden Jr. had granted Bolton and another Trump national security adviser protection in 2021 after threats from Iran.

  67. On Capitol Hill, Only a Handful of Republicans Object to Jan. 6 Pardons Washington, January 21

    Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.

  68. Trump Just Pardoned Himself Op Ed, January 21

    Because presidents exercise such unfettered discretion in granting clemency, these actions provide useful insights into their true character.

  69. President Trump’s Dark New Beginning Letters, January 21

    Readers react to President Trump’s Inaugural Address, his clemency toward Jan. 6 rioters and more. Also: Joe Biden’s last pardons as president.

  70. 3 of the Most Important Trump Executive Orders on Climate Climate, January 21

    President Trump’s wave of executive orders yesterday sent an undeniable signal to the world about the United States’ role in fighting climate change.

  71. Trump’s Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback and Doubt Business, January 21

    Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.

  72. Los últimos indultos de Biden buscan frustrar la campaña de represalias que Trump prometió En español, January 21

    Los indultos fueron un notable epílogo para la carrera política de medio siglo de Biden, subrayando la desconfianza y el enfado que el mandatario siente hacia Trump, el hombre que le precedió y le sucederá en el cargo.

  73. 2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap Washington, January 21

    In exchange, the Biden administration released an Afghan man convicted on narcotics charges in 2008.

  74. Trump Moves to End Entry Program for Migrants From 4 Nations Washington, January 21

    The president sought to end a program that allowed migrants fleeing Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti to fly into the United States and remain in the country for up to two years.

  75. Trump declared an emergency at the southern border. Here’s what that means. Washington, January 21

    Invoking presidential emergency powers gives the president the ability to go around Congress and unlock federal funding to crack down at the border.

  76. Trump Signs Two Orders to Dismantle Equity Policies Washington, January 21

    The administration will take steps to roll back federal support for racial equity and protections for transgender people.

  77. Trump Has Everyone Just Where He Wants Them Op Ed, January 21

    A boast and a warning as the 45th president becomes the 47th.

  78. Trump’s Opening Act of Contempt Editorial, January 21

    To open his term with such an act of contempt toward the legal system is audacious, even for Mr. Trump.

  79. Trump Demands Search for Political Bias in Justice Dept., Other Agencies Washington, January 21

    His ‘weaponization’ executive order begins with a list of misleading accusations against the Biden administration.

  80. In Dueling Pardons, an Intensified Fight Over the Meaning of Jan. 6 Washington, January 21

    President Trump’s grant of clemency to those who assaulted the Capitol in his name four years ago clashed with his predecessor’s decision to shield from retribution those who had sought to hold him to account.

  81. Pardoned Biden Family Members Were Targets of Republicans Washington, January 20

    The relatives who were granted clemency in the final minutes of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidency had not been charged with wrongdoing, but some had drawn scrutiny.

  82. Biden Ends a Half-Century in Public Life on a Somber Note Washington, January 20

    “We’re not leaving the fight,” he told supporters and members of his staff as he prepared to leave Washington.

  83. The January 20 Thepoint live blog included one standalone post:
  84. Portrait of General Milley Is Removed From Pentagon Washington, January 20

    The decision was an early salvo by the new administration against a military that President Trump has assailed for a variety of perceived offenses.

  85. Trump Signs Orders to Promote Fossil Fuels and End Climate Policies Climate, January 20

    The president said he’d declare an energy emergency, increase drilling and end support for electric cars. His pivot to oil and gas follows the hottest year in recorded history.

  86. Words Used in Donald Trump’s Second Inaugural Address Interactive, January 20

    Frequently mentioned words in historic speeches from Donald J. Trump to George Washington.

  87. Trump Is the Oldest President to Take the Oath, Again Washington, January 20

    Before Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in 2021, Donald J. Trump held the record for the country’s oldest commander in chief. He reclaimed the record on Monday.

  88. Joe Biden indulta a 5 familiares en sus últimos minutos en el cargo En español, January 20

    El presidente saliente subrayó que no creía que su familia hubiera hecho nada malo, pero temía los ataques políticos de Donald Trump.

  89. Scores of Senior Diplomats Are Leaving Posts as Trump Takes Office Washington, January 20

    The departures are common when a transition takes place, but it is now happening more quickly and on a larger scale than under previous administrations, a U.S. official said.

  90. Biden Pardons 5 Members of His Family in Final Minutes in Office Washington, January 20

    Mr. Biden emphasized that he did not believe his family did anything wrong, but he feared political attacks by Donald J. Trump.

  91. Cómo ver la toma de posesión de Donald Trump En español, January 20

    Tenemos a más de dos decenas de reporteros y periodistas gráficos cubriendo los acontecimientos en tiempo real.

  92. Biden in Final Hours Pardons Relatives and Others to Thwart Trump Reprisals Washington, January 20

    President Biden used his executive clemency power to protect people targeted by Donald J. Trump, including five members of his family as well as Liz Cheney, Anthony S. Fauci and Mark A. Milley.

  93. Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On. Washington, January 19

    Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be untrue.

  94. Biden Pardons Five More, Including the Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey Washington, January 19

    Civil rights advocates and lawmakers have long said that Mr. Garvey’s 1923 conviction for mail fraud was unjust, arguing that he was targeted for his work.

  95. Checking In on America’s Vibes as Trump Takes the Stage Interactive, January 19

    After Trump won, Americans seem to have traded anger for hope.

  96. On His Last Day in Office, Biden Urges Supporters in Charleston to ‘Hold on to Hope’ Washington, January 19

    President Biden reflected on the “faith and friendship” he found in South Carolina during several critical moments in his life and career.

  97. Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser, Reflects on China Policy Washington, January 19

    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.

  98. Biden Made a Global Push to Constrain China. What Will Trump Do? Washington, January 19

    Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said in an interview that “we’ve just stuck with our theory, which is managed competition.” Trump and Xi Jinping might have other plans.

  99. Defiance Is Out, Deference Is In: Trump Returns to a Different Washington Washington, January 19

    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.

  100. The One Thing Americans Remember About Biden Interactive, January 19

    A survey of more than 2,000 people offers an early look at his legacy.

  101. Trump Aims to Cut the Federal Work Force. It’s Already Historically Low. Business, January 19

    The Biden administration expanded the government payroll at the fastest pace in decades, but it is near a record low as a share of overall employment.

  102. A Veteran Photographer Still Wants to Improve on Inauguration Day Summary, January 19

    Doug Mills has photographed every presidential swearing-in ceremony since 1985. “I’ve learned a lot from all of them,” he said.

  103. Get Your Scorecards: Global Opportunities for Trump the Deal Maker Washington, January 19

    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.

  104. Virginia Governor Criticizes Biden for Commuting Sentences of 2 Men Washington, January 19

    The men had been acquitted by a jury of the murder of a police officer, but the judge had concluded that they had been involved and sentenced them to life in prison.

  105. Becerra, With No Regrets, Defends Vaccine Mandates and Misinformation Fight Washington, January 18

    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.

  106. Who Is Coming to the Inauguration — and Who Isn’t Washington, January 18

    Billionaires, foreign leaders and celebrities including Mike Tyson and Carrie Underwood will appear at the inauguration. Some prominent Democrats are taking a pass.

  107. A días de la toma de posesión de Trump, la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos está en calma En español, January 18

    El número de migrantes ha disminuido de forma constante en los últimos meses. El descenso se ha atribuido en gran medida al endurecimiento de las restricciones introducidas por el gobierno de Biden y las autoridades mexicanas y panameñas.

  108. Trump Brings a Chill to Washington Op Ed, January 18

    A more seasoned Trump prepares to work his will in a more biddable D.C.

  109. The January 18 Israel Hamas Gaza Ceasefire live blog included one standalone post:
  110. Trump Vowed a Crackdown on the Mexican Border, but It’s Already Quiet Foreign, January 18

    Ahead of the inauguration, migrant shelters south of the Rio Grande are far from full, a reflection of the tougher measures imposed on both sides of the border.

  111. U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War Washington, January 18

    As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

  112. Trump Has Promised Another Immigration Crackdown. Here’s a Primer on His First. National, January 18

    The hard-line policies in his first term were a significant shift that reframed the national conversation on immigration and helped return him to the White House.

  113. How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War Washington, January 18

    President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

  114. The Art of the Image: Trump as His Own Executive Producer Politics, January 18

    The once and soon-to-be president takes advantage of the blurry lines between appearance and perception, between reputation and reality.

  115. Biden and Trump Weigh In as TikTok Threatens to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday Business, January 18

    The Chinese-owned company said it would cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they would not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.

  116. Who Are the Millions of Immigrants Trump Wants to Deport? Interactive, January 18

    Trump wants to end several programs that offered new arrivals temporary relief. Millions of others without legal status may also be vulnerable to deportation.

  117. What the Cease-Fire Deal Really Means Op Ed, January 17

    After initial celebrations, challenges will be enormous as the terms of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire progress.

  118. ‘La Migra!’ A Glimpse of Trump’s Promised Deportation Storm Investigative, January 17

    Sweeps by Border Patrol agents in California have stoked fears among undocumented migrant workers on the eve of Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration.

  119. Can He Do That? Here’s What Biden’s Move on the Equal Rights Amendment Means. Washington, January 17

    Presidents have no direct role in approving constitutional amendments. So what could President Biden’s pronouncement recognizing a new one actually do?

  120. Oracle May Hold TikTok’s Future in Its Hands Business, January 17

    The company is one of the app’s leading server providers, managing the data centers where billions of 40-second videos are stored.

  121. Fed Quits Global Climate Risk Group Ahead of Trump Presidency Washington, January 17

    The central bank said it had decided to leave the network after the group’s work “increasingly broadened in scope.”

  122. Kennedy Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout Science, January 17

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.

  123. How Biden’s Inner Circle Protected a Faltering President Washington, January 17

    “Your biggest issue is the perception of age,” Mike Donilon, the president’s longtime strategist, told him in 2022, according to people who heard him.

  124. From the Renegade to the Supreme Court: A Timeline of TikTok’s Rise and Fall Styles, January 17

    What started as “the dance app” spawned countless memes, launched lucrative careers and shaped entire industries. Here’s how it got here.

  125. Here Are Key Dates in the Equal Rights Amendment’s 100-Year History Washington, January 17

    President Biden says he believes the amendment has met the requirements to be enshrined in the Constitution. Its history has been long and complex.

  126. La Corte Suprema de EE. UU. respalda la ley que obliga a vender o prohibir TikTok En español, January 17

    La empresa argumentaba que la ley violaba sus derechos de libertad de expresión y los de sus 170 millones de usuarios estadounidenses.

  127. The January 17 Trump Confirmation Hearings News live blog included two standalone posts:
  128. Remote Work Became a Washington Way of Life. Is That About to Change? Business, January 17

    Federal employees and others in the capital have grown attached to work-from-home arrangements. But hybrid work may disappear in the second Trump era.

  129. A Legacy in Biden Blue Styles, January 17

    Joe, Jill and the look of the last four years — what will we remember?

  130. Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned Washington, January 17

    The company argued that the law, citing potential Chinese threats to the nation’s security, violated its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million users.

  131. Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Has Passed, but Does Not Force Certification Washington, January 17

    The remarks were largely a symbolic gesture of support for a century-long campaign to enshrine gender equality in the Constitution. But advocates said they could add heft to a future legal fight.

  132. Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs Science, January 17

    The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.

  133. TikTok Makes Last-Minute Push as Supreme Court Is Poised to Rule on Ban Business, January 17

    With the court signaling it will release a decision on Friday, lobbyists for the app pushed lawmakers to shift course.

  134. U.S. Reveals Once-Secret Support for Ukraine’s Drone Industry Washington, January 17

    The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.

  135. Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 Drug Offenders Washington, January 17

    The action, aimed at inmates who received harsher sentences based on old disparities in drug laws, is the broadest commutation of individual sentences ever issued by a U.S. president.

  136. How Democrats Drove Silicon Valley Into Trump’s Arms Op Ed, January 17

    Marc Andreessen explains the newest faction of conservatism.

  137. Democrats Are Losing the War for Attention. Badly. Op Ed, January 17

    The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.

  138. ‘I’m Urging You Not to Run’: How Schumer Pushed Biden to Drop Out Washington, January 17

    The New York senator, who swallowed concerns for months and then stalled for time on sharing them with President Biden, ultimately told him he risked going down as one of the “darkest figures.”

  139. Biden Says He Urged Netanyahu to Accommodate Palestinians’ ‘Legitimate Concerns’ Foreign, January 17

    President Biden said in an MSNBC interview that he pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent civilian deaths during the Gaza war. He also defended his steadfast support for Israel.

  140. Biden y Trump dejan a un lado su enemistad para alcanzar el alto al fuego en Gaza En español, January 17

    La extraordinaria colaboración entre el presidente saliente y el entrante no impidió que ambas partes se atribuyeran el mérito.

  141. The January 16 Trump News Hearings live blog included one standalone post:
  142. State Attorneys General Ask Courts to Preserve Biden-era Gun Control Measures National, January 16

    Days before Trump returns to office, the legal fight with Democratic state officials over his agenda has begun.

  143. Biden Administration Creates Final Limits for Oil Drillers in Alaska Climate, January 16

    Republicans said they were seeking ways to quickly reverse the restrictions in the state’s North Slope region.

  144. Biden Tightens Cybersecurity Rules, Forcing Trump to Make a Choice Washington, January 16

    The president’s latest executive order accelerates the move to mandatory compliance by software providers. It may run afoul of the Trump mandate to deregulate.

  145. Biden’s ‘Bittersweet’ Farewell Address Letters, January 16

    Readers offer both praise and criticism of the outgoing president. Also: Greenland’s rights; resilience amid trauma; near-death experiences.

  146. A Cease-Fire in Gaza N Y T Now, January 16

    Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to a truce.

  147. What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal Business, January 16

    Rules for a $7,500 tax break for electric vehicle purchases and leases recently changed, but more far-reaching changes are expected when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

  148. El legado presidencial de Biden: una era de cambio, marcada para siempre por Trump En español, January 16

    La gestión de Biden estará en los libros de historia como un interregno entre dos mandatos de Donald Trump, una pausa en medio de un periodo caótico de cambio, para bien o para mal.

  149. Biden Delivers Farewell Address Packed With Warnings to Americans Video, January 16

    Speaking from the Oval Office, the president warned of a rising oligarchy, a potential tech-industrial complex and the threat of the climate crisis in his farewell address to the nation.