What People in China Say of Trump
Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.President Trump at the state banquet in Beijing on Thursday.
China’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu
A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes.President Trump during the State Banquet on Thursday.
China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.President Trump with Xi Jinping, China’s leader, on Thursday in Beijing.
Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot
Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy heir who is running to represent much of Manhattan in Congress, has churned through campaign staff at an unusual pace.
South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision to call back the state legislature came a day after the State Senate voted to block a resolution to do so.
Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges
Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”
In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.A liquefied natural gas production facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City. Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of L.N.G., but Iranian attacks have cri
Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.In public, Gen. Dan Caine has avoided discussing with lawmakers the broader U.S. military strategy.
Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, during a committee hearing. She previously opposed similar resolutions.
How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character
For Nathan Lane, Taraji P. Henson, Daniel Radcliffe and other actors, it can take wigs, group hugs or banishing ghosts to make the transformation.
Ishmael Reed Is Writing a Play About Elon Musk
Ishmael Reed, provocateur and playwright, has a few words for the billionaires of Silicon Valley.Ishmael Reed, 88, an author who has frequently challenged American political culture, at his home in Oakland, Calif. He is writing a play about Elon Musk and other tech billionaires.
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance said that California had failed to combat fraud in Medicaid.
Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers
The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, accused the D.C. Bar, which handles complaints of lawyer misconduct, of acting as a “blatantly partisan arm of leftist causes.”
Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns
A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.Mr. Duffy has insisted that the department’s career ethics and budget officials reviewed and approved his participation i
Wes Streeting Resigns, Setting Stage for Possible UK Leadership Challenge to Starmer
After days of speculation, the British health secretary said Thursday that he was resigning from the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Wes Streeting walking on Downing Street, London, where he had a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Wednesday.
Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.A Honda dealership in Osaka, Japan.
Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor
After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.
Cecilia Flores Became the Voice of Mexican Mothers
One of the most prominent activists for Mexico’s disappeared recently found the remains of one missing son. Now she has turned her attention to finding the other.Cecilia Flores during a search for her missing son, Alejandro Guadalupe Islas Flores, in Juan José Ríos, Sinaloa, Mexico.
Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.
How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.
Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak
The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.A sign shows information on hantavirus at a hospital in Bariloche, Argentina. A patient with no known connection to the cruise ship is hospitalized there with hantavirus.
In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future
A bleak job market. Rising rents. Huge debt. In New York and other cities, traditional milestones of adulthood feel further away for some 20- and 30-year-olds.Soban Ali moved to New York eager to make his way in a new city. Like so many other young adults, he discovered hardship and disappointment.
Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined
New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.Austin, Texas, grew to have one million residents, but overall, the growth of midsize cities outpaced that of the larger