Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote ‘American Greatness’ in Executive Order
The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”Read More
Flying to Greenland, Vance Is Visiting a Place That Doesn’t Want Him
Vice President JD Vance’s trip to an island that President Trump wants to “get” is a scaled-back version of the original White House plan. “He’s not welcome,” one Greenlander said.Read More
Jenner & Block Sues to Stop Trump’s Executive Order Against Law Firm
President Trump has targeted big law firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system.Read More
What We Know About the Earthquake in Myanmar
The death toll is expected to rise after the 7.7-magnitude quake was felt across Southeast Asia in densely populated cities. At least 20 people were reported dead in Myanmar, and three in Thailand.Read More
Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending
Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.Read More
In Photos: An Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand
The 7.7-magnitude quake caused widespread damage in a country already in chaos because of civil war.Read More
Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia
At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan.Read More
Musk’s Secretive Team Goes on TV, and RFK Jr. Hires a Vaccine Skeptic
Plus, what we didn’t know about sharks.Read More
Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America
Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.Read More
Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts
As President Trump and Elon Musk slash deeper into federal programs and the work force, G.O.P. lawmakers are leveraging their connections to try to insulate themselves and their voters.Read More