In North Carolina, the Border Patrol’s Presence Divides a Swing State

Images of federal agents chasing immigrants have rattled many. Others see evidence of an effective crackdown. It remains to be seen whether the operation might sway voters next year.Read More
U.S. and Ukrainian Officials to Meet Again on U.S. Peace Plan

In the Trump administration’s latest effort to pressure Ukraine into accepting a 28-point peace plan, officials from the two countries will hold talks in Geneva.Read More
The Aftermath of a Deadly Strike in Western Ukraine

At the site of an apartment building in western Ukraine where a Russian strike killed dozens of people, the New York Times reporter Kim Barker heard reactions to a 28-point U.S. proposal to end the war.Read More
G20 Leaders Push Back on Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan

In a joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine, which faces the prospect of losing American support if it rejects the latest proposal.Read More
As Democrats Look to a New Generation, John Larson Hangs On

The 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat is facing primary challenges from people who say he’s too old and has been around too long. He says his age and experience are his strength.Read More
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Hints at Divisions in Trump’s Movement

As the president forced a onetime loyalist from Congress, her defiant departure signaled a coming debate over Republican identity in a post-Trump era.Read More
Ukrainians Wait in Pain as Hope to Find Strike Survivors Fades

Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in Ternopil this week, far from the war’s front line. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed.Read More
In the House, Censures Proliferate, Reflecting a Poisonous Climate

Formal reprimands, once rare, dominated the chamber’s agenda this week, prompting lawmakers in both parties to call for changes to the way the House handles such actions.Read More
The Federalist Society Is Torn Between Its Legal Philosophy and Trump’s Demands

Guided by Leonard Leo, the society built a pipeline for traditional conservative judges. But that might not be enough for President Trump in his second term.Read More
Trump Offers a Ukraine Peace Plan the Kremlin Can Love

While President Trump at times suggested he was willing to bolster support for Ukraine, he has repeatedly accommodated Russia’s demands.Read More