Trump Calls Concern Over Hegseth’s 2nd Signal Chat Episode ‘Waste of Time’
The president said he had confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after The New York Times reported that he had shared details about a military strike in another group chat.Read More
Government Watchdog Drops Inquiries Into Mass Firings of Probationary Workers
Experts in federal employment law said the Trump administration’s justifications to end the investigations were baffling at best.Read More
For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death
The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.Read More
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away
The mistakes, miscommunications and flip-flops are piling up after an early run defined by a flood of major policy changes that were rolled out at breakneck speed.Read More
An Easter Bunny, Colorful Eggs and a Second Signal Group Chat
At the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could not avoid the news about another chat that involved sensitive details about forthcoming military strikes.Read More
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.Read More
Watchdog Group Asks Judge to Preserve Signal Chats by Top Trump Officials
The request by American Oversight came after revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on upcoming strikes in more than one group chat.Read More
Vance’s Visit to India Sparks Hopes for Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Pause
Those tariff clouds? Indians wish them away as they welcome Vice President JD Vance for a four-day visit.Read More
Harvard University Sues Trump Administration
Harvard’s lawsuit comes after the administration sought to force the university to comply with a list of demands by cutting billions in federal funding the school receives.Read More
What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.Read More