Trump’s Two Minds on China Sow a Chaotic Few Days
The president’s bellicose vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach.Read More
As Hostages and Prisoners Return Home, Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ in Mideast
With Hamas freeing the last 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel releasing some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, President Trump proclaimed an ‘end’ to the war, but big questions about Gaza’s future remain.Read More
Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions
The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsmax and others said their journalists would not agree to the Defense Department’s policies on news gathering ahead of a Tuesday deadline.Read More
North Carolina Republicans Plan to Redraw Congressional Map to Add a Seat
The Trump administration has pushed Republican leaders to redraw House district maps before the midterm elections next year. His party already holds 10 of North Carolina’s 14 congressional seats.Read More
Doug Lebda, LendingTree C.E.O. and Founder, Dies in ATV Accident
Mr. Lebda died on Sunday following an all-terrain vehicle accident on his family’s North Carolina farm, a company spokeswoman said.Read More
Dozens Are Dead and Dozens More Missing as Catastrophic Rains Devastate Mexico
Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.Read More
Cheering Crowds Greet Palestinian Prisoners Freed by Israel
“We were happy for our prisoners — and for the Israelis, too,” one Gaza resident said. “We love peace and the truce.”Read More
The Return of Israel’s Living Hostages From Gaza Signals a Time to Heal
With the releases, Israelis basked in a joyous moment of unifying national redemption after months of agonizing, polarizing war.Read More
Trump Takes a Victory Lap, but Avoids Questions About What’s Next
Except for brief references, President Trump did not talk about what it would take to rebuild Gaza or the future of the Palestinian people.Read More
Gazans See Little to Celebrate Even Though the Bombs Have Stopped
The cease-fire in Gaza has taken hold. Hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. But amid the utter devastation of two years of war, a sense of gloom pervades.Read More