Jerome Powell Dismisses Idea of Trump Firing Him
Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the central bank, has been a frequent target of the president-elect, who appointed him in 2018.
Dozens Killed as Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon, Health Ministry Says
The deadliest strikes hit the Bekaa Valley, in and around the historic city of Baalbek, overnight.
What to know about the Fed meeting.
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut rates by a quarter point, as uncertainty about a second Trump presidency looms large.
What Is the Worst Version of a Second Trump Administration?
Opinion columnists break down what the worst version of a second Trump administration would be.
Man Shoots Another Man Before Fleeing Into Manhattan Subway Station
The gunman was still at large, the police said, and the victim was in stable condition. The episode left New Yorkers sheltering on subway cars and led to delays across…
Most of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Accusers Are Unnamed. Can They Stay That Way?
The argument over anonymity in civil and criminal sex abuse cases weighs the principle of a fair trial with the desire to protect accusers’ privacy.
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Tariff Threats
The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.
Why the Australian Ambassador Deleted Tweets Critical of Trump
The envoy, Kevin Rudd, said that he had removed the posts “out of respect for the office of the president.” But it was a sign of broader anxiety over Donald…
Kamala Harris Was the Establishment in an Anti-Establishment Election
It was the wrong time to be the defender and champion of the country’s governing establishment.
Democrats Begin the Blame Game, and What Happens to Trump’s Legal Woes
Plus, pickleball’s Super Bowl.