U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities

Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.Missile displays in Tehran in 2024. According to classified U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran retains

A Adam Entous, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan

Trump and Xi Enter China Summit Distracted by Iran War

The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.President Trump meeting with President Xi Jinping of China in Busan, South Korea, last year. The two leaders are set to mee

D David E. Sanger

Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China

Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arriving to testify before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense.

E Eric Schmitt

Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Say

Work on the iconic National Mall basin appears behind schedule. President Trump initially said he had picked the contractor, then said he did not know it.About 35 percent of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s surface had been fully coated as of Sunday, according to a government document. The rep

D David A. Fahrenthold and Maxine Joselow

Marty Makary, Trump’s F.D.A. Commissioner, Resigns After Weeks of Pressure

The agency’s top food official will step in to the role after Dr. Makary privately said he opposed the administration decision to approve flavored vapes.Dr. Marty Makary at times tried to advance his own principles alongside the administration’s goals, which at times were at odds with the powerful f

C Christina Jewett

How Mamdani and Hochul Are Solving New York City’s Budget Crisis

A generous influx of state resources from Gov. Kathy Hochul and a new tax on luxury second homes will help Mayor Zohran Mamdani balance a $125 billion budget.In his executive budget, Mayor Zohran Mamdani dropped his threat to raise property taxes in New York City.

S Sally Goldenberg, Dana Rubinstein and Benjamin Oreskes

The South Carolina Republican Who Defied Trump on Redistricting

Politicians are fighting viciously for power, said Shane Massey, leader of the State Senate. “To what end?” he asked, warning of eroding fundamental American values. “I’m voting no.”Shane Massey said on Tuesday that defying President Trump was a political risk he was willing to take.

E Eduardo Medina and Nick Corasaniti

South Carolina Lawmakers Halt Redistricting Efforts

Some Republicans had worried that carving up the district held by Representative James E. Clyburn, the state’s only Democratic congressman, could backfire on them.In South Carolina, where Republicans have a stronghold in state government, the push to redistrict has not been as full-throated as in ot

E Eduardo Medina

Is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Really a Cybersecurity Risk?

Anthropic said that Claude Mythos was too dangerous to release to the public. That claim has reopened an old debate over cybersecurity.Anthropic shook up the tech world with the limited release of its Claude Mythos A.I. model.

C Cade Metz and Kate Conger

YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars

The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.Kareem Rahma, the host of the popular Instagram and TikTok series “Subway Takes.”

J John Koblin

Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions

As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.From streaming services to car features, more companies are moving toward a model that turns customers into lifelong subscribers.

S Sopan Deb

Storming Scientology Buildings: TikTok Trend or Hate Crime?

The police in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney and elsewhere are responding to incidents related to a TikTok trend involving running through Scientology churches.A group of teenagers broke a locked door at a Church of Scientology in Midtown Manhattan, the New York Police Department said. It’s part of w

M Madison Malone Kircher