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  1. Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America World, Today

    Chosen by a British TV station to give an “alternative” to the king’s speech, Jimmy Kimmel said it had been a great year for the U.S. “from a fascism perspective.”

  2. Honduran Candidate Claims Fraud After Trump-Backed Opponent Is Declared Victor World, Today

    After officials called the presidential race for Nasry Asfura, his rival, Salvador Nasralla, disputed the result and expressed ire over the U.S. role.

  3. El espacio aéreo cerrado trajo una Navidad solitaria para muchos en Venezuela En español, Today

    Durante las festividades, un gran número de venezolanos de la diáspora suele regresar a casa. Pero este año, después de que las líneas aéreas internacionales interrumpieran casi todos sus servicios, muchas personas están solas y con los nervios de punta.

  4. Trump Has a New Auto Loan Tax Break. Here’s Who Could Benefit. U.S., Today

    Many Americans can take advantage of President Trump’s deduction on auto loan interest, but the tax break will provide only modest savings.

  5. Estonia’s Man on Capitol Hill Is on a Charm Offensive U.S., Today

    The Baltic nation’s congressional liaison is using candy, an American flag outfit and “Die Hard” jokes to make friends in Congress as the Trump administration turns against Europe.

  6. The Risks and Rewards of Christian Faith Opinion, Today

    Readers reflect on a column by David French on religious belief. Also, A Trump order bullies states on A.I.

  7. With Airspace Closed, a Lonely Christmas for Many Venezuelans World, Today

    The holidays usually bring home huge numbers from the Venezuelan diaspora. But this year, after international airlines halted almost all service, many people are spending Christmas alone and on edge.

  8. Republicans Who Backed Afghan Visas Are Mum as Trump Halts Them U.S., Today

    After a fatal shooting, the Trump administration froze a visa program for Afghans that Republicans in Congress had championed. The G.O.P. has not objected.

  9. ¿Cómo hizo el DOGE para perturbar tanto y ahorrar tan poco? En español, Today

    El grupo de Elon Musk no cumplió su promesa: reducir el gasto federal en 1 billón de dólares antes de octubre. Bajo la supervisión del departamento, el gasto federal de EE. UU. no se redujo.

  10. Para Stephen Miller, los migrantes son un problema, y su descendencia también En español, Today

    Mientras busca poner fin a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento, el gobierno de Trump sostiene que los migrantes traen problemas que se prolongan durante generaciones. Los datos muestran lo contrario.

  11. Artesanos italianos añaden figuras de Trump a los nacimientos En español, Today

    En Nápoles, los artesanos llevan generaciones construyendo escenas del nacimiento de Jesús, y a veces incluyen figuras de celebridades. Este año, Trump es una de las más populares.

  12. Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New U.S.-Ukrainian Peace Plan World, Today

    The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

  13. Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building U.S., Today

    Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, said he canceled his annual concert after President Trump’s name was affixed to the Washington building’s facade.

  14. Honduras declara ganador de las elecciones presidenciales a un candidato respaldado por Trump En español, Yesterday

    Nasry Asfura, exalcalde de Tegucigalpa, fue declarado el presidente electo del país centroamericano tras un recuento de votos prolongado después de una contienda reñida.

  15. Lewis Berman, Veterinarian to the Stars, Is Dead at 90 New York, Yesterday

    He served a New York clientele with names like Kennedy, Kissinger, Fonda, Bacall and Trump by making sure Chappy, Buzzy, Spike and other cherished pets stayed healthy.

  16. Honduras Declares Trump-Backed Candidate Winner of Presidential Election World, Yesterday

    Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election. His opponent, Salvador Nasralla, said he would not accept the results.

  17. A Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says U.S., Yesterday

    Democratic lawmakers, who had criticized the Justice Department’s release of the material, accused the Trump administration of violating the law mandating the release of the files.

  18. The Strange Death of Make America Great Again Opinion, Yesterday

    Trump has begun to recede from the movement he created.

  19. El despliegue prolongado de portaaviones en el Caribe proyecta la fuerza de EE. UU., y acarrea costos En español, Yesterday

    El USS Ford lleva seis meses desplegado, ahora en el Caribe, como parte de la campaña de presión del presidente Trump sobre Venezuela.

  20. How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling U.S., Yesterday

    Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more aggressive tactics.

  21. Esto es lo que contiene el plan de paz de 20 puntos para Ucrania En español, Yesterday

    El proyecto abarca una amplia gama de cuestiones, como el territorio, las garantías de seguridad y la reconstrucción de posguerra. Pero Rusia ha mostrado poca disposición a poner fin al conflicto.

  22. Trump’s Seizures of Oil Tankers Challenge Maritime Rules and Customs Business, Yesterday

    Recent U.S. actions against ships near Venezuela may embolden other countries to seize or detain ships, legal experts said.

  23. Long Carrier Deployment Projects U.S. Strength, and Carries Costs U.S., Yesterday

    The U.S.S. Ford has been deployed for six months, now in the Caribbean as part of President Trump’s pressure campaign on Venezuela. Maintenance woes and strains on sailors will likely mount.

  24. The Photos That Defined Business and the Economy in 2025 Business, Yesterday

    Our photojournalists and others have captured images of how major changes from Washington and elsewhere rippled across the world.

  25. Inside the Oval Office Briefing, Yesterday

    Today we take a look at President Trump’s interior design.

  26. Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine World, Yesterday

    The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.

  27. Americans Say They Want One Thing, Then Vote a Different Way. Here’s Why. Opinion, Yesterday

    Voters keep resolving to change our country and yet we are increasingly disappointed in those we elect.

  28. Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I. U.S., Yesterday

    The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.

  29. ICE Sweeps Into Ohio, Stirring Fear Among Somalis and Other Immigrants U.S., Yesterday

    After Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus said that its policy prohibited local cooperation on immigration enforcement, Elon Musk called him a “traitor.”

  30. A Christmas Argument That Ended in Harmony Opinion, Yesterday

    Standing together on behalf of those who flee oppression is a very Christmas thing to do.

  31. Ousted and in Exile, Generals Secretly Plot Insurgency in Syria World, Yesterday

    Hacked communications and a social media analysis reveal how former regime leaders are trying to arm fighters and exert influence as far away as Washington.

  32. Mail Carriers Keep Making the Rounds, Despite a Murky Future Style, Yesterday

    As the much-derided agency loses billions, postal workers quietly, and sometimes heroically, serve their communities.

  33. Zelensky Opens Way to Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace World, Yesterday

    The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.

  34. Judge Blocks Conditions Imposed on States Seeking FEMA Grants U.S., Yesterday

    The Trump administration had sought to require states to account for population losses tied to deportations in order to receive emergency preparedness grants.

  35. New Jersey Lawmaker Returns to Migrant Center Where She Was Arrested New York, Yesterday

    Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat, called on immigration officials to close Delaney Hall in Newark, calling detainees’ food and medical care inadequate.

  36. Un reportaje de ‘60 Minutes’ fue retirado del aire. Ahora circula en internet En español, Yesterday

    A último momento, CBS News detuvo un segmento sobre hombres venezolanos deportados por el gobierno de Donald Trump a una prisión en El Salvador. Aun así, el reportaje terminó apareciendo en línea.

  37. Las incautaciones de buques realizadas por EE. UU. estancan la industria petrolera venezolana En español, Yesterday

    Los puertos de Venezuela se están llenando de petroleros, ya que las autoridades temen sacarlos en aguas internacionales y ponerlos en el punto de mira de Estados Unidos.

  38. U.S. Is Adding to Its Military Buildup in the Caribbean U.S., December 23

    Over the past week, C-17 heavy-lift cargo planes, which usually transport troops and equipment, flew to Puerto Rico at least 16 times, according to flight tracking data reviewed by The New York Times.

  39. National Guard Troops to Arrive in New Orleans U.S., December 23

    The troops will join an existing wave of Border Patrol agents, months after Gov. Jeff Landry first suggested that the National Guard could help tamp down on crime in Louisiana.

  40. Trump’s Tanker Crackdown Paralyzes Venezuelan Oil Exports World, December 23

    Oil exports, the country’s financial lifeblood, have plummeted after the United States took action against three ships that have been used to carry its crude.

  41. Looking Back at a Historic Year of Dismantling Climate Policies Climate, December 23

    The Trump administration has aggressively pulled America away from its global role in climate and environmental research, diplomacy, regulation and investment.

  42. Supreme Court Refuses to Allow Trump to Deploy National Guard in Chicago U.S., December 23

    President Trump ordered state-based troops to Portland, Ore.; Los Angeles; Washington; and Chicago over the objections of state and local officials.

  43. ‘60 Minutes’ Report Was Pulled Off the Air. Now It’s on the Internet. Business, December 23

    At the last minute, CBS News held a segment about Venezuelan men who were deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador. It surfaced online anyway.

  44. Pro-Trump Influencers Stay Conspicuously Quiet About Epstein Files U.S., December 23

    Their silence contrasted with the uproar made over the weekend when the Justice Department’s first release focused on former President Bill Clinton.

  45. ‘He’s a Maximalist’: Inside Trump’s Gilded Oval Office Interactive, December 23

    Take a 3-D tour of the president’s office, where he covered more than a third of wall space with gold.

  46. Student Loan Borrowers in Default Could See Wages Garnished in Early 2026 Business, December 23

    Starting the week of Jan. 7, the Dept. of Education will begin sending notices about paycheck deductions to about 1,000 of five million borrowers in default.

  47. Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem U.S., December 23

    As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise.

  48. In Epstein Files, Administration Officials Point to Clinton, and Away From Trump U.S., December 23

    The Justice Department initially removed, then restored, a photograph that included an image of President Trump, and issued a statement calling mentions of him “untrue and sensationalist claims.”

  49. Trump Administration Delays Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors U.S., December 23

    An investigation ruled that China’s inroads into the chip industry had hurt the United States. The administration delayed tariffs until 2027 amid a fragile truce between the countries.

  50. The December 23 Trump News live blog included one standalone post:
  51. Federal Prosecutor Was Surprised by Trump’s Flights on Epstein’s Jet U.S., December 23

    A 2020 email noted that Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet at least eight times from 1993 to 1996.

  52. How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little? U.S., December 23

    The group’s biggest claims were largely incorrect, a New York Times analysis found. And its many smaller cuts added up to few savings.

  53. More Epstein Files Are Released and Include Some References to Trump U.S., December 23

    The Justice Department released another batch of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation — a wide mix of emails, tips and records from his death.

  54. The December 23 Epstein Files Trump live blog included one standalone post:
  55. The Origins of Jeffrey Epstein The Daily, December 23

    A Times investigation revealed the truth of how Mr. Epstein, a college dropout, clawed his way to the pinnacle of American finance and society.

  56. Trump’s Greenland Strategy, and the New Promise of Weight-Loss Pills The Headlines, December 23

    Plus, the biggest lottery jackpots ever.

  57. Trump’s War on Public Health Is a Battle to the Death Opinion, December 23

    The MAHA pipe dream is going to hurt MAGA the most.

  58. Trump’s TikTok Deal Won’t Protect National Security Opinion, December 23

    Trump’s deal preserves many of the ties to China that the law was designed to sever.

  59. Trump May Give 775 Acres of a Federal Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX Climate, December 23

    In exchange for the land in Texas, the rocket and satellite company would give the government some of its own property nearby, documents show.

  60. The Three Forces Deranging the Economy in 2025 Opinion, December 23

    Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, the hosts of the economics podcast “Odd Lots,” walk through how Trump’s tariffs, A.I. and the vibecession are making for a strange close to the year.

  61. Wise Man? King? In Naples, Trump Joins Jesus in Nativity Displays. World, December 23

    For generations, Italian craftspeople have built scenes depicting Jesus’ birth, sometimes including figures of celebrities. This year, some are adding statuettes of President Trump.

  62. Tariffs and a Christmas Reckoning for Canadian Shop Owners World, December 23

    Small businesses across Canada have lost out on sales because of the trade war, and many worry about their future.

  63. Untangling a Year of Upheaval Inside the Justice Department Times Insider, December 23

    Two Times journalists interviewed more than 60 attorneys to understand the department’s tumultuous transformation, and the sweeping implications.

  64. What We Get Wrong About Christian Nationalism Opinion, December 23

    The irony of our secular age is that theology is more powerful than ever.

  65. Justice Dept. Sues Illinois Over Law Limiting Immigration Enforcement U.S., December 23

    The Justice Department said the law illegally regulates federal law enforcement by barring courthouse arrests and allowing residents to sue immigration agents.

  66. Israel Needs to Get Out of Trump’s Way Opinion, December 23

    President Trump should press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ease military pressure on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria for the sake of his own policy.

  67. Trump Announces Construction of New Warships Video, December 23

    President Trump announced on Monday the construction of new warships for the U.S. Navy he called a “golden fleet.” Navy officials said the vessels would notionally have the ability to launch hypersonic and nuclear-armed cruise missiles.

  68. Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts U.S., December 23

    A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

  69. White House Invitees Are Asked About Donations to Trump’s Ballroom U.S., December 23

    Senator Richard Blumenthal is requesting information from an architect hired to oversee the ballroom design and people invited to a donor dinner with the president.

  70. Trump Announces New ‘Trump Class’ of Warships U.S., December 23

    The president said development of the vessels would help maintain military superiority and improve the industrial base, but analysts suggested they were the wrong approach to current threats.

  71. Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump’s Name From the Kennedy Center U.S., December 23

    Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, argues that only Congress is authorized to rename the D.C. performing arts institution.

  72. Trump Officials Sue to Loosen D.C.’s Gun Laws U.S., December 23

    The Justice Department challenged laws aimed at popular rifles including the AR-15 in the nation’s capital.

  73. Read the document Interactive, December 23

    Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, sued President Trump on Monday seeking to force the removal of his name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

  74. Judge Orders Administration to Share Plans for Deportees to El Salvador Prison U.S., December 22

    The judge said the administration had to decide by Jan. 5 whether it wanted to “facilitate” the men’s return to the United States or let them challenge their initial removals in the federal courts.

  75. Trump Administration Declares Foreign-Made Drones a Security Threat U.S., December 22

    Americans won’t be able to buy new models from DJI, the Chinese maker of most of the world’s drones. But U.S. pilots can keep the drones they have.

  76. U.S. Tanker Seizures Begin to Draw International and Domestic Scrutiny World, December 22

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the ship seizures were meant to force Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro from power.

  77. El cambio de paradigma en favor de Trump ha muerto En español, December 22

    Hace un año no dejábamos de oír que Trump ahora era “cool”. ¿Alguien lo dice ahora?

  78. Inside the Deportation Machine Interactive, December 22

    An analysis of data on every ICE arrest, detention stay and deportation reveals the complexity and reach of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

  79. Canada Announces Former BlackRock Executive as Ambassador to U.S. World, December 22

    Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation with Washington at a critical moment.

  80. EE. UU. intercepta buques con petróleo de Venezuela: esto es lo que sabemos En español, December 22

    Un buque que navegaba hacia Venezuela huyó tras rechazar un intento de la Guardia Costera de detenerlo, el giro más reciente en la escalada de la campaña de presión estadounidense contra el gobierno de Maduro.

  81. La Guardia Costera de EE. UU. persigue a un petrolero vinculado a Venezuela En español, December 22

    El buque más reciente en la mira de Estados Unidos en su campaña de presión sobre Venezuela enviaba señales de socorro mientras se dirigía al noreste desde el Caribe hacia el Atlántico.

  82. Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks to Keep Justice Dept. From Steering Case to Favored Judge U.S., December 22

    The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge Aileen Cannon, who has repeatedly decided in President Trump’s favor.

  83. How U.S. Defense Industry Dodged a Rare-Earth Shortage After China’s Curbs Business, December 22

    America’s ability to make precision-guided missiles was threatened during Trump’s tariff war. But experienced players have rescued the supply chain, for now.

  84. How Trump’s First Year Reshaped U.S. Energy and Climate Policy Climate, December 22

    The sweeping changes have affected everything from coal plant retirements to international diplomacy over shipping emissions.

  85. In Congress and at Home, Omar Faces Trump’s Anti-Somali Attacks U.S., December 22

    Representative Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, has long been a target of racist insults by the president. Now her whole community faces an immigration crackdown.

  86. Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast Climate, December 22

    The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.

  87. Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office Interactive, December 22

    Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.

  88. What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela U.S., December 22

    A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest twist in the escalating U.S. pressure campaign against the Maduro government.

  89. Trump lleva la ‘presidencia imperial’ estadounidense a un nuevo nivel En español, December 22

    En su primer año de regreso a la Casa Blanca, el presidente Trump ha ampliado enormemente el poder ejecutivo, al tiempo que ha adoptado los atavíos de la realeza de un modo nunca visto en la era moderna.

  90. A Conspicuous Gap May Undermine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan U.S., December 22

    A historical review shows lawmakers without certain familial records went unchallenged as citizens when the 14th Amendment was adopted. The finding appeared to undercut the president’s claims on birthright citizenship.

  91. Susie Wiles and the Intoxication of Power Opinion, December 22

    There are no wallflowers in Trump’s White House.

  92. How We Can Reclaim the ‘Best Thing About America’ Opinion, December 22

    The columnist Michelle Goldberg believes reclaiming the narrative on immigration should be America’s next story.

  93. Are Trump’s Actions Unprecedented? We Asked Historians (Again). Interactive, December 22

    An examination of whether recent moves have no precedent, are relatively common or somewhere in between.

  94. Their Death Sentences Were Commuted by Biden. They Could Face Execution Again. U.S., December 22

    At least four of the 37 men whose sentences were commuted last year could face the death penalty at the state level after a push from the Trump administration.

  95. The U.S. Must End China’s Rare Earth Dominance Opinion, December 22

    The world’s democracies cannot depend on the most powerful authoritarian state — and an increasingly aggressive one — for critical minerals.

  96. Trump Photo Removed Then Reposted in Epstein Files Video, December 22

    An image containing a photo of President Trump was removed from a Justice Department website that housed files related to the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. The department said it reposted the image on Sunday after it was found to not feature Epstein’s victims.

  97. U.S. Coast Guard Is Chasing an Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela U.S., December 21

    U.S. forces had boarded a different tanker on Saturday. The actions signaled a crackdown on such vessels.

  98. Blanche Says Mentions of Trump in Epstein Files Won’t Be Removed U.S., December 21

    In an interview with NBC, the No. 2 official at the Justice Department denied that officials were protecting the president from what has been disclosed.

  99. Trump Takes America’s ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level U.S., December 21

    In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty in ways not seen in the modern era.

  100. How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters U.S., December 21

    Hundreds of thousands of Americans in rural and urban areas alike could see their votes rejected if the court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.

  101. Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult U.S., December 21

    Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, is among the latest politicians to be tagged with the term, raising the question: What did theater kids do to deserve such scorn?

  102. Estafas, robos y mentiras: así construyó Jeffrey Epstein su fortuna En español, December 21

    Durante años circularon rumores sobre el origen de su riqueza. Una investigación del Times revela sobre cómo un universitario que abandonó los estudios se abrió camino hasta la cúspide de las finanzas y la sociedad de EE. UU.

  103. Cómo Venezuela pasó de ser el aliado petrolero de EE. UU. al objetivo militar de Trump En español, December 21

    Alguna vez la relación entre ambos países trajo beneficios mutuos. Pero ahora el gobierno de Trump ha cambiado las reglas del juego.

  104. 329 Days of Trump, Trump, Trump Interactive, December 21

    President Trump dominates our collective consciousness. The Times broke down how he has relentlessly pursued attention in the first 329 days of his second term.

  105. Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Government Website, Including One of Trump U.S., December 20

    A total of 16 photos were taken down at some point on Saturday from the website that the Justice Department created. One featured an open drawer containing other photos, including at least one of President Trump.

  106. First Batch of Epstein Files Provides Few Revelations Video, December 20

    The Justice Department, under pressure from Congress to comply with a law signed by President Trump, released more than 13,000 files on Friday arising from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.

  107. Bill Clinton, a Main Character in the Epstein Drop, Just Can’t Escape Scandal U.S., December 20

    The Republican-led Justice Department’s release of photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein will introduce yet another generation to his flaws and controversies.

  108. U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil U.S., December 20

    The vessel, which was flying a Panamanian flag, was not on a list of tankers under U.S. sanctions.

  109. 6 puntos clave del primer lote de los archivos Epstein En español, December 20

    Muchos de los documentos están ampliamente censurados, y rara vez se menciona al presidente Trump. La Casa Blanca también intentó sacar provecho político de la publicación de fotos de Bill Clinton.

  110. EE. UU. y Venezuela bloquean el GPS en el Caribe, poniendo la aviación en peligro En español, December 20

    La tensión militar entre Donald Trump y Nicolás Maduro ha provocado un aumento de la guerra electrónica en la región.

  111. Donald Trump Is Very Unhappy With You Opinion, December 20

    It’s all over but the shouting.

  112. From A.I. to Tariffs, 14 Charts That Explain 2025 Business, December 20

    President Trump’s trade policy, inflation and climbing stock prices shaped business and the economy this year.

  113. U.S. Strikes on Syria Underscore Scale of Challenge for Its President World, December 20

    The Syrian government did not comment directly on the extensive American strikes targeting the Islamic State on Friday, but said it was intensifying its own efforts to fight the group.

  114. Marco Rubio Is Winning the Trump Era Opinion, December 20

    The secretary of state has somehow avoided becoming either a media fixation or a major player in the right’s unfolding psychodrama.

  115. Was 2025 the End of ‘Teflon Trump’? Opinion, December 20

    Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French convene to discuss the year that was.

  116. When Judges Are Attacked, You Suffer Video, December 20

    When a judge has to ask if one ruling is a “safer choice for their family” than another, is it still justice? New Jersey judge Esther Salas explains how political attacks have threatened the foundation of the U.S. judiciary.

  117. Trump Administration Pushes Asylum Seekers to Apply in Other Countries U.S., December 20

    In immigration courts, U.S. lawyers have filed thousands of requests to dismiss asylum cases and force people to pursue asylum elsewhere.

  118. Koch Political Operation Spent Nearly $550 Million During 2024 Cycle U.S., December 20

    The huge sum shows that while the Koch network may not hold significant power at high levels of the Republican Party, it remains a financial juggernaut.

  119. How Democrats Used One Word to Turn the Tide Against Trump The Upshot, December 20

    Both parties are now preparing for “affordability” to play a major role in the midterm elections next year. How did it emerge so quickly?

  120. U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard World, December 20

    Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.

  121. ‘El mejor amigo de Don’: cómo Epstein y Trump compartieron su afición por las mujeres En español, December 20

    El presidente ha intentado minimizar su amistad, pero documentos y entrevistas revelan una relación intensa y complicada. Perseguir mujeres era un juego de ego y dominio.

  122. A Timeline of How the Trump Administration Released and Withheld Epstein Files U.S., December 20

    A year of political pressure and partial disclosures preceded the release of long-sought records on Jeffrey Epstein.

  123. 6 Takeaways From the First Batch of the Epstein Files U.S., December 20

    Many of the Justice Department documents were heavily redacted, and President Trump’s name was rarely mentioned. The White House also sought to make political hay of the release of photos of Bill Clinton.

  124. Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Homeless Aid Plan U.S., December 20

    The proposal would have required recipients to get treatment for addiction or mental illness as a condition of receiving housing funds. The administration has said it will try again.

  125. Elise Stefanik Tried Everything to Please Trump. He Still Jilted Her. U.S., December 20

    The G.O.P. congresswoman who ran as a moderate but became an “ultra MAGA” Trump acolyte ultimately found herself undermined by the president and politically adrift.

  126. Justice Dept. Will Appeal Dismissal of Comey and James Indictments U.S., December 19

    The Trump administration had vowed to fight a judge’s decision to dismiss unrelated criminal charges against James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, and Letitia James, the attorney general of New York.

  127. Trump’s Name Is Rarely Mentioned in New Epstein Files U.S., December 19

    The files that The Times initially reviewed on Friday included only a handful of references to or images of Mr. Trump.

  128. Trump Picks New Leader for Southern Command as Venezuela Pressure Grows U.S., December 19

    Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, a Marine general with expansive experience in special operations and the Middle East, would take over after the abrupt departure of the previous commander.

  129. A Memorial to Kennedy? It’s Trump’s Now, Too. U.S., December 19

    The Kennedy Center installed President Trump’s name on the facade of the arts center, which had been designated as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

  130. The December 19 Epstein Files Release live blog included one standalone post:
  131. U.S. Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria U.S., December 19

    American forces struck dozens of suspected ISIS sites, making good on President Trump’s vow to avenge two American soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter killed by the group last week.

  132. Trump’s Name Joins Kennedy’s on Performing Arts Center’s Facade U.S., December 19

    Workers hauled up large letters spelling out Mr. Trump’s full name to add to the white marble face of the building on Friday morning.

  133. Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress New York, December 19

    Ms. Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman and staunch ally of President Trump, abruptly ended her bid to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul and said she would not seek another House term.

  134. Trump Announces Pricing Deals With Nine Drugmakers Health, December 19

    The companies agreed to sell most of their drugs to Medicaid at the prices they charge in European countries and to sell drugs directly to consumers through a planned TrumpRx website.

  135. Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Free Speech Lawsuit From Immigration Judges U.S., December 19

    The case, brought by the union representing immigration judges, could have implications for other workplace claims brought by government officials.

  136. Weighing Politics and Morality in the Israel Debate Opinion, December 19

    Readers respond to an essay criticizing U.S. Democrats’ failure to resolve the conflict in Gaza. Also: Trump’s Kennedy Center rebrand; blaming immigrants after the Brown shooting.

  137. He Said He Was Not Close With Epstein. His Emails Suggest Otherwise. New York, December 19

    Andrew Farkas, a New York City real estate mogul, had assured investors that his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was for business only.

  138. Spit and Sulfur: How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target U.S., December 19

    Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.

  139. EE. UU. ataca otras 2 embarcaciones que presume traficaban drogas En español, December 19

    En el ataque murieron 5 personas. Esta es la operación letal número 27 desde que el presidente Trump autorizó la acción militar contra los cárteles de la droga.

  140. ICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City New York, December 19

    The immigration agency had barred elected officials from the holding facilities. A federal judge this week said they must be given access.

  141. Rail Giants Aim to Prove Benefits of Coast-to-Coast Network Business, December 19

    Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.

  142. U.S. Attacks Another Boat Believed to Be Trafficking Drugs U.S., December 19

    The attack killed 5 people, the latest known fatalities since the attacks began in September. The Trump administration has accused those on the boats of ferrying narcotics but provided little proof.

  143. Justice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files U.S., December 19

    Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late.

  144. Another Trump Financial Conflict, This Time With Nuclear Power Business, December 19

    Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway.

  145. Insultos, gritos y ataques: el desinhibido segundo mandato de Trump En español, December 19

    A muchos de los seguidores de Donald Trump les encanta su estilo de liderazgo de lucha libre profesional. Pero algunos de sus recientes ataques han provocado repulsión incluso en sus propios aliados.

  146. La economía global se enfrenta a un futuro próximo lleno de incertidumbres y tensiones En español, December 19

    Una reordenación de las reglas del comercio, sumada a un cambio transformador en la tecnología, la demografía y el clima, está rehaciendo el empleo, la política y la vida.

  147. Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for 2028 U.S., December 19

    The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.

  148. Kennedy Center Board Votes to Add Trump to Its Name Video, December 19

    President Trump’s handpicked board of trustees announced that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts would be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, a change that may need Congress’s approval.

  149. What Trump’s Push Into Nuclear Means for the Sector (and His Net Worth) Business, December 19

    The president’s paper wealth soared on news that the company behind Truth Social has agreed to merge with a fusion start-up. But China is way ahead in the funding race to commercialize the technology.

  150. Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria World, December 19

    The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.