Here Are 5 Key City Council Races to Watch in the N.Y.C. Primary

In two bitterly contested races in Brooklyn, Democratic candidates have clashed over Gaza, while in Manhattan Anthony Weiner is trying to return to the Council.Read More
Democrats Elect Robert Garcia for Top Oversight Post in House

The second-term congressman and former mayor of Long Beach, Calif., prevailed over an older and more experienced member to take on the high-profile job on one of the House’s most contentious panels.Read More
2025 NYC Mayoral Race: Photos From the Campaign Trail

The Democrats running in New York City’s mayoral primary have crisscrossed the five boroughs over several months to make their case to voters in person.Read More
Powell Reiterates Fed’s Wait-and-See Approach Before Cutting Rates

The Fed chair will tell lawmakers that the central bank can wait to see how President Trump’s tariffs affect the economy before lowering borrowing costs.Read More
Justice Dept. Leader Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says

Emil Bove III, a Trump judicial nominee, voiced his intent to disobey court orders as others stonewalled and misled judges, according to a complaint.Read More
Iran’s Capital Tehran Endures Intense Attacks Before Cease-Fire With Israel

Large flames illuminated the night sky as airstrikes pummeled the Iranian capital, residents said. Later on Tuesday morning, state television said a cease-fire had been agreed to with Israel.Read More
Uncertain Peace

We explain the state of the cease-fire.Read More
Can Iran, Israel and the U.S. Now All Claim to Have Won?

Iran’s response to the attacks on its nuclear facilities killed no Americans and each nation has a victory narrative. But an hour-old cease-fire appeared fragile and President Trump lashed out at Israel and Iran over the state of the truce.Read More
What to Watch for at the NATO Summit

An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.Read More
Trump Asks NATO to Spend More but Is Quiet About Why

The “why” is Russia. But at a summit focused on keeping President Trump happy, discussion of that is expected to be muted.Read More