Elon Musk Promises a New Political Party if Republicans Pass Trump’s Policy Bill

The billionaire and former Trump adviser suggested that if the domestic policy bill passed, he would swiftly form a new “America Party” and back primary challenges to Republicans.Read More
California Democrats Agree to Roll Back Landmark Environmental Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom had demanded changes to address the state’s housing crisis, a philosophical shift for Democratic leaders.Read More
The Republicans in Congress Who Are Opting to Self-Deport From Washington

Feeling out of step with President Trump’s G.O.P., Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Don Bacon are deciding to retire.Read More
Suspect in Idaho Murders Accepts Plea Deal

Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, was set to go on trial this summer in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.Read More
Canada’s Digital Tax U-turn Highlights Trump and Carney’s Tariff Negotiation Tactics

After President Trump suspended trade talks with Canada over its controversial digital services tax, Ottawa scrapped it to get back to the negotiating table.Read More
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria

The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.Read More
‘The Bear’ Season 4: Here Are the Cameos

“The Bear” returned for its fourth season this week with high-stakes restaurant drama and high-wattage cameos.Read More
Could a Michelin Star Actually Save the Restaurant in ‘The Bear?’

In Season 4 of the hit FX show, accolades are on the mind of Carmy Berzatto and his staff. But how much do they help real businesses?Read More
‘The Bear’ Is Back, but Where’s the Beef?

The restaurant’s business challenge in Season 4 — balancing comfort food and haute cuisine — is also a metaphor for the show’s creative issues.Read More
Appeals Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

The case is likely to be the first to reach the Supreme Court on the substantive issue of the president’s invocation of a rarely used wartime law.Read More