World Leaders Brace for Trump

Global politicians are descending on Washington for the NATO summit, but their focus is on the Republican presidential contender

Supreme Court Deals Blow to Trump’s Prosecution, Ruling He Has Broad Immunity

Decision further hamstrings federal case alleging Trump illegally attempted to overturn 2020 election results

Biden Crashes in First Clash With Trump—and Other Takeaways From the Debate

The president appeared unsteady while Trump mostly kept his composure

Why Democrats Keep Losing the Battle for Small-Town America

Voters in rural North Carolina reflect the mounting challenges facing President Biden in swing states, voicing discontent with the economy, illegal immigration and inflation

One Family Was All In on Biden. Now They’re Divided Over Gaza.

U.S. support for Israel’s war effort and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza have added a new dimension to the presidential election

Biden’s Alliance-Building Tested by Trump at Home and Abroad

The president and other G-7 leaders are coping with unhappy voters, some of whom crave strongman politicians with inward-looking policies

Donald Trump Joins TikTok Years After Trying to Ban the App

More than 170 million Americans use the short video platform, according the company

Donald Trump Convicted in New York Hush-Money Case

Jury finds former president Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records

Old Leaders Run the World—and They’re Not Going Anywhere

A decade ago, just one of the world’s 10 most populous countries had a leader 70 or older. Today, eight do.

The Challenge to U.S. Leadership on Ukraine Comes From Home

Domestic politics, not Russia’s Putin, pose the greatest threat to the U.S. role abroad

Can Loose Lips Sink an Alliance?

As Trump sows doubt about U.S. commitment to NATO, allies warn deterrence is fraying

Get Ready for the Longest Presidential Campaign Ever, Featuring the Oldest Candidates

If GOP primary contest ends quickly, the Biden-Trump face-off would present an endurance challenge for both candidates

Trump’s Sweeping Iowa Victory Leaves Little Room for Foes

Former president won Republicans of all stripes in caucuses, including suburban voters whom Nikki Haley had courted heavily

Trump’s Second-Term Plans: Anti-‘Woke’ University, ‘Freedom Cities’

Former president wants more active government, upending GOP orthodoxy

Alarm Grows Over Weakened Militaries and Empty Arsenals in Europe

Budget cuts and an eroded weapons industry have hollowed out armed services; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reveals risks

Biden Keeps Talking About the Old Days. Young Voters Don’t Like It.

The president, who turned 81 on Monday, is losing support from millennials and Gen Z