Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound

Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.The United States and Iran have signed a framework agreement for ending the war, but neither side has published the full text and its details remain unknown.

T Tony Romm

In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It

Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, said that he had not yet seen the deal but said he expected the administration to convene

R Robert Jimison and Michael Gold

Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife

Aides to Gov. Gavin Newsom of California say several people associated with the couple have been contacted by federal agents in the past week. He criticized the move as politically motivated.Gov. Gavin Newsom of California and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, at a news conference in November.

L Laurel Rosenhall, Devlin Barrett and Maggie Haberman

Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress

In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution.An Interior Department spokeswoman called President Trump’s triumphal arch “a project that all

L Luke Broadwater

Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies

The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a House hearing in April. Last June, he fired all 17 members of a vaccine advisory comm

A Apoorva Mandavilli

The Best TV Shows of 2026, So Far

The first half of the year had few big, buzzy hits. But there were some nice surprises (“Widow’s Bay”) and returning favorites (“The Comeback”).

T The New York Times

How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet

With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.Bottles of Feel Free, a kratom product produced by Botanic Tonics, displayed at a smoke shop in Oklahoma City last mont

K Kenneth P. Vogel and Christina Jewett

The Pain of Caring for a Parent Who Abused You

The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them.Carole with her father, Andre, on May 29.

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Montana Democrats Are Divided Over How to Win a Republican-held Senate Seat

A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.Three candidates are vying for a Senate seat in Montana: Alani Bankhead, a Democrat, Seth Bodnar, an independent, and Kurt Alme, a Republ

K Kellen Browning and Jack Healy

Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot

Republicans had accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters by boosting a candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator.Alaska’s director of elections ruled Monday that Dan J. Sullivan must be removed from the ballot for Alaska’s Senate race. The decision can be appealed to

K Kellen Browning