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  1. Trump Says Smithsonian Focuses Too Much on ‘How Bad Slavery Was’ U.S., Today

    The remark, made as the president has ordered a wide-ranging review of museum exhibits, added to his pattern of minimizing Black history.

  2. Trump’s White House Joins TikTok U.S., Today

    The move continues a remarkable turnabout toward the app for President Trump, who tried to ban TikTok in his first term.

  3. For Trump, Flashy Summits Come First. Grunt Work Comes Next. U.S., Yesterday

    Diplomats scrambled to come up with detailed proposals for security guarantees and other sticking points following two high-level summits in Alaska and Washington.

  4. At Hamptons Fund-Raiser, Cuomo Predicts Help From Trump Is on the Way New York, Yesterday

    Andrew M. Cuomo, who trails in the polls for New York City mayor, is said to have told a crowd of donors that he believed President Trump would help smooth his path to victory.

  5. What’s Next for the Ukraine Peace Talks? U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump says President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has agreed to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, but Mr. Putin has not confirmed.

  6. Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Accuse Justice Dept. of Vindictive Prosecution U.S., Yesterday

    It was the second time that Mr. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have sought to hold the Trump administration accountable over its handling of his expulsion to El Salvador and its aftermath.

  7. Read Abrego Garcia’s Motion Interactive, Yesterday

    Lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the immigrant at the center of a legal maelstrom after he was wrongfully expelled to El Salvador in March, accused the Justice Department on Tuesday of vindictively bringing a criminal case against him in retaliation for trying to hold the Trump administration accountable for his mistaken deportation.

  8. Putin Won’t Even Say Zelensky’s Name. So Will He Sit Down With Him? World, Yesterday

    The Kremlin is keeping its options open, but analysts said the Russian leader would probably only meet with his Ukrainian counterpart to accept a capitulation.

  9. Ukraine Diplomacy Reveals How Un-American Trump Is Opinion, Yesterday

    Trump doesn’t feel any gut need to bring Ukraine into the West or understand that Putin’s invasion of that country was just his latest march to break up the West.

  10. Yesterday’s Trump Zelensky Ukraine Russia live blog included three standalone posts:
  11. Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 37 Former and Current Officials U.S., Yesterday

    The move is the latest effort by the Trump administration to shift the public’s attention to the 2016 election.

  12. Adams Asks Trump Administration to Stop Courthouse Migrant Detentions New York, Yesterday

    Federal prosecutors dropped charges against Mayor Eric Adams of New York so that he could help with deportations. But the administration and the city have been jousting in court.

  13. Trump Wants Universities to Show Him the Money, or No Deal U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump has personally stipulated that hefty financial penalties be part of agreements his administration is negotiating with the elite universities. Critics call it extortion.

  14. How Europe Learned to Speak So Trump Would Listen World, Yesterday

    The leaders of Germany, France, Britain and other supporters of Ukraine have come together in exceptional ways to help sway the U.S. president.

  15. Trump Says He’s Ended 6 (or 7) Wars. Here’s Some Context. World, Yesterday

    President Trump has cast himself as a global peacemaker. His interventions have calmed some conflicts, while in others his role is less clear.

  16. National Guard Troops in Washington Stick to Tourist Areas U.S., Yesterday

    The number of troops in the city is expected to grow. But Army officials appear to be trying to keep them on the sidelines of President Trump’s mission.

  17. Who’s in Charge of Trump’s Cultural Realignment? Here Are Key Players. Arts, Yesterday

    These five people are among those leading the president’s efforts to put his stamp on national cultural institutions, buildings and policies.

  18. ‘I Want to Try and Get to Heaven’: Trump Gets Reflective on ‘Fox & Friends’ U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump cast his effort to broker peace in Ukraine in existential terms.

  19. Tennessee Becomes Latest Republican-Led State to Send National Guard to D.C. U.S., Yesterday

    The chair of the Democratic Governors Association, however, warned Republican governors against supporting “a dangerous, politically motivated agenda.”

  20. How Zelensky Made Progress With Trump Video, Yesterday

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a remarkably different White House visit on Monday than the ambush he walked into six months ago. Michael Schwirtz, the global intelligence correspondent for The New York Times, explains how President Zelensky courted President Trump and managed to put the ball back in Vladimir V. Putin’s court.

  21. Amid Threats From Trump, Adam Schiff Forms Legal Defense Fund U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump suggested this month that his Justice Department should investigate Mr. Schiff, who served on the Jan. 6 committee.

  22. TV Giant Nexstar Agrees to Acquire a Rival, Tegna, for $6.2 Billion Business, Yesterday

    To close the deal, Nexstar will need approval from the Federal Communications Commission, which could cement its position as the biggest provider of local TV in the U.S.

  23. Trump Wants to End Mail-In Voting, Again Video, Yesterday

    President Trump vowed on Monday to lead a movement to eliminate the use of mail-in ballots, continuing his legally dubious crusade against the nation’s voting rules, which he has long attacked and falsely blamed for his 2020 election loss. Nick Corasaniti, a Times political reporter, explains.

  24. 5 claves de la reunión de Trump con Zelenski En español, Yesterday

    El presidente Donald Trump, el presidente de Ucrania, Volodímir Zelenski, y líderes europeos se reunieron en un esfuerzo cordial pero poco definitivo para poner fin a la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania.

  25. How One American Brand Stays Ahead of Trump Tariff Whac-a-Mole Business, Yesterday

    Keen Footwear has limited its exposure to supply chain trouble and opened a plant in Kentucky. But the trade upheaval has strained its adaptive strategy.

  26. Russia Plays Down the Prospect of a Putin-Zelensky Meeting U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump had suggested a meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders could be a potential next step on the path to peace. Russian state news media barely mentioned the idea.

  27. Europa corteja magistralmente a Trump en la Casa Blanca En español, Yesterday

    El presidente de Ucrania, Volodímir Zelenski, y otros líderes europeos han aprendido un par de cosas sobre cómo negociar al estilo de Trump. También Vladimir Putin.

  28. Macron Calls Putin a ‘Predator’ and an ‘Ogre’ World, Yesterday

    The remarks were a considerable shift for France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, who called Moscow a potential threat for many European countries.

  29. In Battle Over D.C. Police, Federal Prosecutors Open Inquiry Into Crime Data U.S., Yesterday

    The same U.S. attorney’s office that praised a drop in crime in the capital in April has begun an investigation into the Police Department resisting President Trump’s takeover.

  30. Trump May Expand His Revision of U.S. Capitalism Business, Yesterday

    The White House’s deliberations about taking a stake in Intel could upend the technology sector — and further redefine how Washington deals with business.

  31. Trump Caught Whispering to Macron About a Possible Deal on Ukraine Video, Yesterday

    Before a roundtable of European leaders in Washington, President Trump was overheard on an open microphone talking to President Emmanuel Macron of France about discussions with the Russian president on the war in Ukraine.

  32. Relief in Ukraine as Zelensky Avoids Disaster in Washington World, Yesterday

    Ukrainian analysts watching their president’s return to the White House were braced for a “nightmare.” They took cautious encouragement from what they saw instead.

  33. Russia Attacks Ukraine Hours After White House Meetings U.S., Yesterday

    Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks came after European leaders met with President Trump to try to find a path toward peace.

  34. A United Front? Briefing, Yesterday

    We look at what happened during Ukraine peace talks at the White House.

  35. Europe’s Leaders Headed Off Giveaway to Putin, but Emerged Without a Clear Path World, Yesterday

    The leaders dropped everything to travel to Washington to ensure President Trump didn’t force a bad deal on Ukraine. A road map for peace remains elusive.

  36. Why Zelensky and European Leaders Are Still Pushing for a Cease-Fire in Ukraine U.S., Yesterday

    Ukraine and its European allies are seeking to persuade President Trump that a cease-fire is a prerequisite for peace talks with Russia.

  37. Securing Postwar Ukraine, Even With Trump’s Pledge to Help, Is Complex World, Yesterday

    Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.

  38. Zelensky Survives Second Oval Office Meeting The Daily, Yesterday

    Almost six months after a stormy encounter with President Trump, the Ukrainian president returned for high-stakes talks bringing allies and a new approach.

  39. A Brief Note on the Difference Between Negotiation and Extortion Opinion, Yesterday

    And while we’re at it, let’s think about the phrase “land swap.”

  40. In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms U.S., Yesterday

    Edward R. Martin Jr.’s conduct is part of a pattern in which top administration officials try to use the vast powers of the government to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump’s enemies.

  41. The Politics of Crime Are Perilous for Left and Right Alike U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump has latched on to concerns about crime, as liberals point to its decline. The politics often flip when it comes to mass shootings.

  42. I’ve Seen What Happens When a Country Messes With Data. America, Beware. Opinion, Yesterday

    Tampering with official statistics leads to bad situations.

  43. Economic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn’t Mean a Crash Is Near. Business, Yesterday

    Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain.

  44. El plan de Trump para combatir la delincuencia en Washington D. C. incluye a las fuerzas de migración En español, Yesterday

    Los migrantes que viven y trabajan en la ciudad dicen que quieren que se reduzca la delincuencia violenta, pero temen que los esfuerzos de ICE puedan empeorar la situación.

  45. Marco Rubio presentó hace unos años un escrito a favor de la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento En español, Yesterday

    Rubio, hijo de inmigrantes y ahora secretario de Estado, respondía a una demanda de 2016 que cuestionaba su elegibilidad para la presidencia.

  46. The Man Who Saw the Future of Africa Opinion, Yesterday

    As the world’s powers turn away from the continent, Kwame Nkrumah’s vision for Africa may hold the key to realizing its potential today.

  47. 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky and European Leaders U.S., Yesterday

    The leaders presented a relatively united front and appeared to agree on the next steps in the effort to halt the fighting between Ukraine and Russia. But much remained unresolved.

  48. At White House Summit, a Master Class of Diplomacy. In Courting Trump. U.S., Yesterday

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders have learned a thing or two about negotiating, Trump-style. So has Vladimir Putin.

  49. Can Zelensky Trust Trump? Ukraine’s Fate May Depend on the Answer. U.S., Yesterday

    President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.

  50. In Surprise Move, Trump Taps Missouri Attorney General to Help Run F.B.I. U.S., Yesterday

    The move appears to diminish the authority of the current deputy director, Dan Bongino, whose tumultuous tenure has included a pitched argument over files related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

  51. Zelenski se viste de traje para Trump En español, Yesterday

    Al igual que los primeros ataques de Trump a Zelenski (y a su vestimenta) parecían una escena guionizada para la televisión, la disposición de Zelenski a cambiar de traje puede haber sido tomada por Trump como una señal de que él dirigía el espectáculo.

  52. Trump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel Technology, August 18

    Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.

  53. The Fight With Democrats That Trump Wants Now U.S., August 18

    Crime is tricky territory for Democrats and President Trump knows it.

  54. Trump Just Reminded Me of Why I’m Still a Neocon Opinion, August 18

    By putting the interests of what Trump calls “peace” ahead of the interests of freedom, we are all-but guaranteeing that Ukraine will lose both.

  55. Zelensky, European Leaders Push Trump for Security Guarantees Video, August 18

    President Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and several other European leaders on Monday to discuss the terms for a potential cease-fire with Russia. Mr. Trump also spoke with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, although it was unclear if he would directly participate in talks with Mr. Zelensky.

  56. What ‘Security Guarantees,’ in the Form of Troops, Could Look Like in Ukraine World, August 18

    President Trump has not committed to adding American forces to the mix in Ukraine. No one has detailed publicly what form defenses would take, but there are several options.

  57. Yosemite Biologist Who Hung Trans Pride Flag From El Capitan Is Fired U.S., August 18

    The National Park Service terminated Shannon Joslin over the May 20 demonstration, which it said took place in a prohibited area and lacked the required permits.

  58. Manhattan Judges Approve Trump’s Choice for U.S. Attorney New York, August 18

    Jay Clayton, whose Senate confirmation was stalled, could serve for the rest of the Trump presidency. He faced criticism after a prosecutor in his office was fired by the administration.

  59. Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say World, August 18

    Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.

  60. The August 18 Trump Zelensky Ukraine Putin live blog included one standalone post:
  61. Immigration Enforcement Takes Key Role in Trump’s D.C. Crime Crackdown U.S., August 18

    Immigrants who live and work in the city say they want violent crime lowered but fear that ICE efforts could make it worse.

  62. Housing Agency to Offer Material Only in English, Official Says U.S., August 18

    The change at the Department of Housing and Urban Development could make it hard for speakers of other languages to access federal services.

  63. Republican Bid to Help Trump Move Past Epstein Falls Flat U.S., August 18

    Republicans in Congress managed to recess for the summer without voting on the issue, but it has continued to dog them and awaits them when they return.

  64. Censoring the Smithsonian, and History Opinion, August 18

    Readers condemn the Trump administration’s plans to remove some Smithsonian exhibits. Also: Secrets of aging well.

  65. At White House Meeting, Zelensky Is Likely to Ask What Russia Is Willing to Concede U.S., August 18

    President Trump is expected to press Ukraine to make concessions to end the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky will likely ask what, if anything, Russia is offering in return.

  66. El gobierno de Trump minimiza los documentos de la cumbre con Putin que dejaron en el hotel En español, August 18

    Los papeles, que describen la secuencia de los acontecimientos e incluyen los números de teléfono de varios funcionarios, fueron encontrados el viernes y enviados a NPR por un huésped del hotel.

  67. Zelensky Hopes for a Less Fiery Oval Office Discussion U.S., August 18

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was ambushed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance in March. This time, he is bringing backup.

  68. Zelenski llegará a la Casa Blanca con refuerzos tras la reunión entre Trump y Putin En español, August 18

    Para Europa, la preocupación más profunda es mantener a Estados Unidos del lado de la OTAN.

  69. Melania Trump Appeals to Putin to Protect Children U.S., August 18

    In a letter posted online by President Trump, the first lady wrote to Russia’s leader of the “duty” to safeguard children, but didn’t mention Ukraine.

  70. Oil and Gas Prices Are Falling, a Boon for Drivers, and Trump Business, August 18

    Plentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success.

  71. An Ohio City Faces a Future Without Haitian Workers: ‘It’s Not Going to Be Good’ U.S., August 18

    Springfield faced a crisis after Donald Trump falsely claimed Haitians were eating pets. Now his policies are driving out workers like Wilford Rinvil, who left for Canada.

  72. Seven European Leaders Rush to Join Zelensky at the White House U.S., August 18

    The leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Italy are among those who flew to Washington, D.C. on short notice to attend meetings with President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.

  73. Trump Says He Wants to Get Rid of Mail-In Ballots U.S., August 18

    President Trump has claimed mail voting was a source of fraud during the 2020 presidential election, although his former attorney general said his assertions of widespread fraud couldn’t be proven.

  74. The Bull and Bear Cases for Another Market Rally Business, August 18

    Stocks are still flying high. But doubts are creeping in about the S&P 500’s run, as some analysts have flashbacks to valuations during the dotcom boom.

  75. Russian Attacks Kill 10 in Ukraine, Hours Before Zelensky Visits White House U.S., August 18

    Ukrainian officials said the deadly strikes were a further sign that Russia had no intention of halting hostilities.

  76. Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House, and Why Young Firefighters Are Getting Sick The Headlines, August 18

    Plus, selling your likeness for $750.

  77. Putin’s Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky World, August 18

    In Alaska, the Russian leader proposed that Ukraine hand over the remainder of the Donbas region to Moscow to stop the fighting.

  78. For D.C.’s Homeless, Strained Lives Become More Unstable U.S., August 18

    Some on the street have been forced to move, while others are fearful they could be next. Many face an even more uncertain future.

  79. Give Trump a Nobel! And an Emmy. And an Oscar … Opinion, August 18

    If we bedeck him more, maybe he’ll bedevil us less.

  80. Trump Wants to Fight Democrats on Crime. They’re Treading Cautiously. U.S., August 18

    Democrats see the federal takeover of Washington as a way for President Trump to stoke fear for political gain. But they are mindful that issues of public safety continue to resonate with their own supporters.

  81. Marco Rubio Once Filed a Brief Embracing Birthright Citizenship U.S., August 18

    Rubio, a son of immigrants and now secretary of state, was responding to a 2016 lawsuit questioning his eligibility for the presidency.

  82. All Russia Needs to Do Is Go Home Opinion, August 18

    The meeting was a stark reminder of a simple truth: That the real barrier between President Trump and peace in Ukraine is Vladimir Putin.

  83. Trump Wants to Let A.I. Run Wild. This Might Stop Him. Opinion, August 18

    The president wants to unleash American artificial intelligence companies on the world, but Europe can still stand in his way.

  84. Zelensky Calls for ‘Lasting’ Peace, and Warns of Russia’s Intentions U.S., August 18

    Ahead of a meeting with President Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine noted that Russia’s 2014 seizure of Ukrainian land became “a springboard for a new attack.”

  85. Putin ve la guerra en Ucrania a través del lente de la gloria perdida de Rusia En español, August 18

    Tras la cumbre del viernes, el presidente Putin volvió a insinuar que la guerra tiene que ver con el estatus disminuido de Rusia desde la caída de la Unión Soviética.

  86. Trump’s Tariffs Will Crush India’s Exporters, Threatening Livelihoods Business, August 18

    New U.S. taxes on American imports, even at 25 percent, will hurt many Indian businesses and may put vast numbers of people out of work.

  87. Trump Is Pushing India Back Toward China World, August 18

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.

  88. Eric Cartman se une (por ahora) a la resistencia En español, August 17

    Durante décadas, ‘South Park’ ha sido vulgar, cínico e inmaduro. Puede que eso sea lo que lo hace perfecto para este momento.

  89. Pence Welcomes Trump’s D.C. Deployment of National Guard U.S., August 17

    Former Vice President Mike Pence said he wished President Trump “would have done more” on Jan. 6, but supported the recent decision to deploy troops to Washington.

  90. Trump Officials Hint at Possible Concessions by Putin U.S., August 17

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, an envoy for President Trump, suggested that a peace deal was still distant.

  91. Trump and Putin Find Common Ground on One Issue: Biden U.S., August 17

    The Alaska summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders showcased their mutual animosity for the former president.

  92. Trump Administration Minimizes Summit Papers Left in Hotel U.S., August 17

    The papers, laying out the sequence of events and including the phone numbers of several officials, were found around 9 a.m. on Friday and sent to NPR by a guest of the hotel.

  93. Putin’s Ukraine Proposal Backed by Trump Centers on Donbas. Here’s Why. World, August 17

    The traditionally Russian-speaking area is at the heart of what the Russian president calls the “root causes” of the war, and taking it over is near the top of his list of territorial and political demands.

  94. Farmers Are Turning on MAHA Opinion, August 17

    Farmers thought they’d benefit greatly under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goals for American health. They’re not so sure anymore.

  95. European Leaders to Join Zelensky for Meeting With Trump U.S., August 17

    After the Trump-Putin summit, European leaders said they would accompany President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to the White House on Monday.

  96. Ukraine Weighs Trump’s Offer of Security Guarantees With Caution World, August 17

    President Trump offered security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. But the offer was vague, prompting Kyiv to seek clarity.

  97. The Insidious Creep of Trump’s Speaking Style Opinion, August 17

    The fact that we’re talking like Donald Trump could mean that we’re starting to think like him as well.

  98. Trump’s Domestic Deployments Are Dangerous. For the Military. Opinion, August 17

    The nation’s most trusted institution must not be reduced to a political tool.

  99. Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Attacks Say the Alaska Summit Was an Insult World, August 17

    Evacuees at a shelter in eastern Ukraine reacted angrily to talk that land that has long been theirs could be given to Russia in exchange for peace.

  100. Trump’s Selective Stance on Justice: Redemption for Some, Scorn for Others U.S., August 17

    President Trump, himself a felon, has shown particular leniency to criminals he seems to identify with — people who are white or wealthy, or who rioted in his name on Jan. 6, 2021.

  101. North Carolina Confederate Monument Goes Too Far, Lawsuit Says U.S., August 17

    A long battle over the pro-slavery words on a Tyrrell County statue intensifies as the Trump administration reclaims Confederate imagery.

  102. A Modern Shout-Out to the Old ‘Gray Lady’ Times Insider, August 17

    A cardboard placard from a rally for press freedoms in 2017 sits in the Museum at The Times.

  103. How to Keep Up With President Trump Times Insider, August 17

    A White House reporter discusses the pressures that come with covering a ‘fire hose’ of information.

  104. China’s Biotech Is Cheaper and Faster Opinion, August 17

    China’s biotechnology sector has established a bright future by focusing not on breakthrough cures and treatments but on speed and efficiency.

  105. Putin Sees Ukraine Through a Lens of Grievance Over Lost Glory World, August 17

    Speaking after Friday’s summit, President Putin again implied that the war is all about Russia’s diminished status since the fall of the Soviet Union.

  106. Protesters Against National Guard Deployment Flood D.C. Streets U.S., August 17

    A largely peaceful march filled downtown Washington with chants and whistles.

  107. U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Right-Wing Outcry U.S., August 16

    The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

  108. Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting U.S., August 16

    Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

  109. Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin World, August 16

    President Trump’s break from a strategy agreed to with European allies could give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia an edge as talks to end the fighting continue.

  110. Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions U.S., August 16

    The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.

  111. West Virginia to Send Hundreds of State National Guard Troops to D.C. U.S., August 16

    Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state would send 300 to 400 troops to Washington to support Mr. Trump’s “initiative to restore cleanliness and safety” to the city.

  112. Cumbre Trump-Putin: 6 conclusiones En español, August 16

    Aunque no se anunció ningún acuerdo, el líder ruso obtuvo algunas victorias y se marchó en buenos términos con el presidente estadounidense.

  113. The August 16 Trump Putin Meeting Alaska live blog included two standalone posts:
  114. National Guard Detained Man Who Assaulted a Park Police Officer, Authorities Say U.S., August 16

    It was the first such action by the Guard since its deployment in Washington.

  115. Ukraine Tries to Understand Why Trump Suddenly Abandoned Idea of Cease-Fire World, August 16

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will go to Washington on Monday seeking answers.

  116. After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine World, August 16

    The U.S. president’s latest statements are a reversal of much of what he seemed to have agreed to with European allies this past week.

  117. Criminal Fights Crime Opinion, August 16

    Democrats should remember: “It’s the crime, stupid!”

  118. The Real Danger of Trump’s Macho Act Opinion, August 16

    It’s been a summer full of Trump’s overreach. Our round table convenes to discuss.

  119. After Summit, Trump Heaps Praise on Putin in Fox News Interview World, August 16

    President Trump offered Sean Hannity few details of what he had discussed with President Vladimir V. Putin about Russia’s war in Ukraine, but talked up their personal connection.

  120. No Deal Briefing, August 16

    President Trump came home empty-handed.

  121. After Alaska Summit, Europeans Worry Trump Will Pressure Ukraine World, August 16

    With no strategy of their own for ending the war, the continent’s leaders are anxious that President Trump will force Kyiv to accept terms that favor Russia too much.

  122. This World-Renowned Negotiator Says Trump’s Secret Weapon Is Empathy Magazine, August 16

    Chris Voss on our “dealmaker in chief” and the benefit of approaching life as a deal waiting to be made.

  123. In a Wider Redistricting War, Republicans Have an Advantage Interactive, August 16

    Republicans have a clear advantage over Democrats in the total number of states that could redraw their maps.

  124. Eric Cartman, Welcome (for Now) to the Resistance Arts, August 16

    For decades, “South Park” has been crude, cynical and childish. That may be what makes it perfect for this moment.

  125. Where D.C. Crime Is Bad, Residents Question Trump’s Motives U.S., August 16

    The president might have found allies in Southeast Washington, where violent crime has long vexed residents. But when he described the city as “disgusting,” with “roving mobs,” his remarks left those looking for help cold.

  126. Congressman’s Stock Trades Draw More Scrutiny After Key Votes U.S., August 16

    Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. has traded stocks that could be affected by his work in Congress, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

  127. Environmental Groups Face ‘Generational’ Setbacks Under Trump Climate, August 16

    As President Trump dismantles the country’s efforts to fight climate change, environmental groups are back on their heels.

  128. No Deal, but No Consequence for Putin U.S., August 16

    President Trump’s failure to reach an accord on Ukraine only made his warm welcome for the Russian leader more striking.

  129. At Nationals Park, It Was Game Time as Usual U.S., August 16

    A warm and muggy Friday night seemed to have a typical ballgame atmosphere in Washington.

  130. 6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Putin U.S., August 16

    While no deal was announced, the Russian leader secured some wins and left on good terms with the U.S. president.

  131. What Was the Trump-Putin Meeting Even About? Opinion, August 16

    Few East-West meetings have ended with less clarity than Friday’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. What was clear, though, was that Vladimir Putin was well satisfied.

  132. Trump and Putin Put on a Show of Friendship but Come Away Without a Deal U.S., August 16

    President Trump gave President Vladimir Putin a warm public reception, effectively ending his diplomatic isolation over the past three years for his invasion of Ukraine. But Mr. Putin did not agree to stop the war.

  133. Trump Leaves With No Ukraine Deal After Meeting With Putin Video, August 16

    President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said they had made “progress” during their nearly three-hour meeting, but did not reach a cease-fire deal on the war in Ukraine.

  134. California Lawmakers Release a Proposed House Map Favoring Democrats U.S., August 16

    The plan would help Democrats flip five seats, offsetting the gains Republicans hope to make by redrawing maps in Texas.

  135. The August 15 Trump Putin Meeting Alaska live blog included two standalone posts:
  136. Two Decades of Putin Playing the West Video, August 15

    For more than 20 years, Western leaders have played right into Putin’s hands — and given one a shake.

  137. 4 Takeaways From the Week Trump Took Control of D.C.’s Police U.S., August 15

    The administration’s grip on the city has only tightened as the week has worn on, while pushback has begun to intensify.

  138. D.C. Police Chief Retains Control of City Police After Court Hearing U.S., August 15

    After a federal judge threatened to block an order federalizing Washington, D.C.’s police, the Justice Department agreed to clarify that the city’s police chief remains in charge, for now.

  139. Trump Welcomes Putin With a Jet Fighter Escort and Red Carpet U.S., August 15

    President Trump clapped for his guest, Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, as he stepped foot in the United States for the first time in a decade.

  140. False Flags, Fake Flags: Propaganda Muddles the Trump-Putin Meeting World, August 15

    The summit in Alaska between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has unleashed a wave of propaganda and disinformation from Russian state media and online conspiracy theorists.

  141. Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for Summit Video, August 15

    President Trump arrived in Alaska on Friday for a meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, hoping to broker a cease-fire in the Ukraine war.

  142. Por qué Rusia vendió Alaska a EE. UU. En español, August 15

    La cumbre entre Trump y Putin se celebra en una antigua colonia rusa que Estados Unidos compró por 7,2 millones de dólares en 1867. ¿Cómo se fraguó el acuerdo y por qué su legado es importante?

  143. Zelensky Condemns Continuing Strikes by Russia as Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska World, August 15

    The Ukrainian leader sounded off on social media before the summit in Anchorage from which he was excluded.

  144. Officers Clear More Homeless People from Sites Around Washington U.S., August 15

    Local police now under federal oversight dismantled encampments, discarding tents and other belongings.

  145. Trump Is Testing D.C.’s Home Rule. What Is It? The Upshot, August 15

    The city’s limited self-governance has set the stage for the president’s police takeover.

  146. La economía de China se desacelera, aunque las exportaciones siguen en aumento En español, August 15

    Las autoridades culparon al “proteccionismo” de EE. UU., pero es probable que la razón sea el sector inmobiliario y las nuevas políticas destinadas a frenar las inversiones en fábricas.