Secret Vetting and Blocked Promotions: Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity

A Black admiral fixed one of the Navy’s worst messes. Mr. Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway.

Trump’s Wall of American Heroes

For a touring exhibition, Trump appointees chose 51 people who shaped our nation’s history. Among them: icons from the baby boomer era, Christians, wealthy industrialists and P.T. Barnum.

Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Office Needed?

The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it.

ICE Protester Says He Was Shackled in Hospital for Days After Agents’ Attack

The story of one progressive activist arrested in Minnesota in January shows what critics say is the aggressive nature of the Trump administration’s response to those who have protested its immigration crackdown.

‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

A Missing Ingredient in Ukraine’s Barrages on Russia: Ballistic Missiles

Ukrainian drone attacks have achieved breakthroughs, but only ballistic missiles can push Russia to reconsider its war objectives, military experts and officials say.

Back After Vanishing for 2 Weeks, Russian Banker Tries to Project Calm

The central bank leader Elvira S. Nabiullina reappeared for a news conference after a gap that highlighted deep tensions in the country’s political and economic elite.

In Britain, a Rival’s Stunning Victory May Force Starmer’s Last Stand

Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.

Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.

Week 3: Host a ’90s-Style Hangout

Your phone is not invited.

Did Movies Ruin Everything?

How the film writer David Thomson found himself in a lover’s quarrel with cinema — and America.

Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump

President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.

‘We Need Plot Twists’: Behind the Scenes of Trump’s Second Term

In “Regime Change,” two New York Times journalists offer a riveting chronicle of the weird fusion of reality and show business in the White House.

Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It

Is the Iran war an early sign of “superpower suicide"?

San Francisco Film Patrons Are Found Dead on Side of Highway

Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of an Oscar-winning director, and her husband, Wylie, 86, were traveling to Oregon on a hot day. Their deaths are under investigation.

New York’s Dive Bars Have a Rich Past. Do They Have a Future?

Dive bars face an uncertain future with rising costs and changing social patterns.

Joan Cusack and Jessie Take the Lead in ‘Toy Story 5’

After 27 years, the beloved cowgirl doll voiced by Cusack is finally in charge, but the actress played an important role in shaping the character early on.

‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Machines Have Come for the Children

In this latest installment of the popular franchise, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back and must contend with Bonnie’s mesmerizing new toy.

Trump Put His Own Interests Above All in the Iran Deal

The Iran deal wasn’t about peace but answering Trump’s personal needs.

I Keep Telling People We’re Living in This Dystopian Novel

The 2010 novel “Super Sad True Love Story” foreshadowed our current world. So I asked its author, Gary Shteyngart, how he sees the world today and how we might find pleasure in it.

Strikes in Moscow

Are You a Recent College Graduate Who Moved Back Home? We Want to Hear From You.

If you lived with your parents for nine months or more after graduation, please tell us how you came to the decision and whether the job market influenced your thinking.

How the Nashville Zoo Became the Latest Face of Data Center Opposition

Outcry over plans to build a large data center next to the zoo has energized support for new restrictions in Nashville.