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King Charles III Cracks Jokes and Wins Over Congress
Charles III’s address at a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday sprinkled well-crafted jokes among carefully chosen references to the United States and Britain’s shared history.
F.B.I. Searches Businesses Around Minneapolis as Part of Fraud Inquiry
Investigators obtained nearly two dozen search warrants to collect evidence as part of a fraud investigation in a state that has become a top concern of the Trump administration.
One Person Who Appears to Be Missing From King Charles’s U.S. Itinerary: Prince Harry
On a state visit designed in part to repair U.S.-British relations, King Charles’s schedule does not include plans to see his younger son, who lives in the United States with...
Democrats Pitch ‘New Affordability,’ Looking to Widen Midterm Appeal
Progressives who expect their party to take control of Congress are putting forth a slate of bills aimed at helping lower costs for Americans, financed by tax increases on the...
Trump’s Face Will Appear on Limited-Edition U.S. Passports, State Dept. Says
The department said it planned to release “a limited number of specially designed” U.S. passports that feature a picture of the president to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary in July.
Donald W. Riegle, Representative Who Switched Parties, Dies at 88
Elected to Congress in 1966 as a Republican from Michigan, he grew disenchanted with his party during the Nixon presidency and became a progressive Democratic senator.
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.
Texas Lawmakers Question Camp Mystic’s Owners Over Deadly Flood
The owners of the camp, where 28 people died, faced four hours of questions in which some lawmakers said the camp should not open this summer.
King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Trumps Trade Gifts
King Charles III gave President Trump a framed, high-quality reproduction of the 1879 design plans for the Resolute Desk, which is still in the Oval Office.
Offbeat Obituaries Celebrate Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)
Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.
Civil Rights Cases Slow at Education Dept. Amid Trump’s Overhaul
Data obtained by The New York Times shows that the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.