Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call

It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.Read More
Senate Narrowly Passes Trump’s Policy Bill Amid Deep G.O.P. Divisions

Party leaders were able to muscle through considerable internal rifts, but the bill’s fate in the House was uncertain.Read More
New Yorkers May Vote on Curbing Council’s Power to Block New Housing

The City Council can block the development of new housing. A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to let voters weigh in on reducing the Council’s power.Read More
How Zohran Mamdani Stunned New York and Won the Primary for Mayor

Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.Read More
Zohran Mamdani Wins Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor

Mr. Mamdani, a state assemblyman and democratic socialist, won by a 12-point margin. He was declared the winner on Tuesday after ranked-choice tabulations were run.Read More
An Offhand Remark About Gold Bars, Secretly Recorded, Upended His Life

Brent Efron’s “boring” Tinder date wanted to hear all about his work at the Environmental Protection Agency, so Mr. Efron talked. If only he’d seen the hidden camera.Read More
Republican Bill Puts Nation on New, More Perilous Fiscal Path

Among the most expensive pieces of legislation in years, the Republican legislation could reshape the country’s finances for a generation.Read More
Thought Markets Were Volatile in the First Half? Watch Out.

Stocks have rebounded, but the dollar is in a deep slump. Here’s what could go right (and very wrong) for investors.Read More
Differences Over Policy Bill Reignite the Trump-Musk Feud

President Trump ratcheted up his rhetoric against Elon Musk, at one point suggesting that he could be interested in attempting to deport him.Read More
Senators Work All Night on Trump’s Bill, Breaking a Record and Twisting Arms

Voting for over 24 hours, senators donned fluffy blankets in the frigid chamber, gobbled fast food and recorded behind-the-scenes tours of the Capitol as Republicans struggled to pass their sweeping policy bill.Read More