China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West

By working with Russia to hold talks with Iran, China is conveying a contrast with the United States in its approach to resolving the nuclear issue, said Shen Dingli, a…

Kremlin Says Putin Met With Trump’s Envoy, Steve Witkoff

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia met with Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy, in Moscow late Thursday and now expects to talk to President Trump about a possible cease-fire…

Trump to Deliver Speech to Justice Dept. After Triumph in Battles Against It

In June 2023, Donald J. Trump’s lawyers arrived at Justice Department headquarters, grimly scooped up visitors badges and were ushered upstairs to ask prosecutors for details about Mr. Trump’s imminent…

Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office

It was not even three months ago when it seemed like Canadians couldn’t wait for an end to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long stint as their leader. On Jan.…

Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity doctor, is expected to face a tense confirmation hearing on Friday, with Democratic senators planning to question how he would oversee Medicare and Medicaid…

Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors

A contracting firm called Leidos took in more than $16 billion in revenue last year, most of it through contracts with federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs. So…

How Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Won Trump’s Praise

With a trade war brewing, President Trump gave the Mexican president a sign of grudging respect: “You’re tough,” he told her in a phone call last month, according to four…

Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

The Republican-led Congress isn’t just watching the Trump administration gobble up its constitutional powers. It is enthusiastically turning them over to the White House. G.O.P. lawmakers are doing so this…

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

The leader of the U.S. Postal Service said in a letter to lawmakers on Thursday that he had reached an agreement with Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team allowing it to help…

Chrystia Freeland Eyes Justin Trudeau’s Job as Canada’s Liberal Party Leader

The protester leaped on to the stage, lunged at Chrystia Freeland and screamed within inches of her face. She didn’t flinch. Her January campaign launch for leadership of the Liberal…