Democrats Oppose Stopgap Bill, Raising Odds of a Shutdown

After allowing a stopgap spending bill to move forward earlier this year, Democrats are under intense pressure not to do so again.

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A mother’s recognition led to a quiet end to the feverish hunt for Kirk’s assailant.

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Oklahoma Schools Were Instructed to Hold a Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk

Public and private entities have been criticized over decisions to honor the right-wing activist, or their choice not to.

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G.O.P. Again Cedes Power on Tariffs to Avoid Crossing Trump

House Republicans extended a maneuver they engineered earlier in the year that effectively strips Congress of the power to disapprove of President Trump’s tariffs.

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Federal Courts Want More Money From Congress for Security

The judiciary’s leadership met in Washington, emphasized their budgetary needs and said that threats against judges remained a problem.

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Europe’s Extreme Summer Weather Could Cost It Billions

Heat waves and flooding could cost the European Union $50 billion in damage to buildings and crops as well as a loss of productivity, a new study found.

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Israeli Ground Forces Move Into Gaza City, Sowing Chaos

The long-anticipated military assault is aimed, the Israelis said, at routing the militants of Hamas, but it deepened the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

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How Do Times Health Reporters Choose Experts?

A few basic guidelines help us ensure we’re finding and interviewing the right sources for health and wellness news.

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Pig Organ Transplants May Pose a Dilemma for Some Jews and Muslims

The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.

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Social Platforms Duck Blame for Inflaming Divisions Before Charlie Kirk’s Death

After authorities said Mr. Kirk’s suspected shooter had been “radicalized” online, Meta, Reddit, TikTok and other platforms have stayed quiet — though not Elon Musk, who owns X.

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