Vatican Excommunicates Its Former Ambassador to the U.S.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who was informed of his excommunication on Friday, has long been a vocal critic of Pope Francis.
Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Republican-Backed Abortion Regulations
The rulings were the latest blow for abortion opponents in Kansas, where abortion protections in the State Constitution have vexed Republicans for years.
Biden Can Ad-Lib and Deliver a Speech. It’s Still Not Enough.
In Wisconsin, he remembered the governor’s name. But can he deliver a better future?
Britain’s Conservative Party Was Routed
Plus, President Biden says he’ll stay in the race.
Frailty Explains What’s Happening to President Biden
The president is a classic aging case playing out for the country to watch.
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Revive After Weeks of Deadlock
The negotiations had been stalled for weeks until Hamas announced on Wednesday that it had exchanged some ideas with mediators on a new way forward.
U.S. Job Growth Extends Streak, but Signs of Concern Emerge
A gain of 206,000 in June exceeded forecasts. Hiring was concentrated in a few parts of the economy, however, and unemployment rose to 4.1 percent.
What to Know About Michael Rubin’s White Party in the Hamptons
Michael Rubin, the billionaire e-commerce mogul, hosted a celebrity-filled, Independence Day bash at his beachfront mansion on Long Island.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Ballot Drop Boxes Can Again Be Used
The decision by the court’s liberal majority, delivered four months before the November election, reverses a ruling by conservative jurists two years ago.
Organizers Say Abortion Access Is Headed to the Ballot in 3 More States
Arkansas is the third state this week where organizers said they had collected enough support for a petition to enshrine some abortion access in the State Constitution.
Labour Won a U.K. Landslide. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like That?
Keir Starmer’s party won a huge majority in parliament. But the new prime minister faces a fractious and volatile public.
What June Jobs Report Could Mean for Interest Rates
As unemployment ticks up and wage growth cools, Federal Reserve officials are watching for signs that the job market is about to crack.
New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.”
Does America Need a President?
Why subordinates or the “deep state” can’t substitute for a vacuum at the top.
Independence Days
How do people celebrate around the world?
How Biden Might Be Thinking About the Decision Ahead of Him
Does Biden run? Does he step aside? His recurring considerations are family, legacy and, yes, his age.
Kamala Harris Has Stepped Up. If Biden Falters, Can She Lead?
Vice President Kamala Harris has spent the past year trying to quiet her doubters. Now, with President Biden’s candidacy on the line, Democrats are assessing whether she is up to being the nominee.
Map Predicts Future Chance of Power Outages From Hurricanes
A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid.
Kazakh Journalist’s Killing Sends Chill Through Exiles in Ukraine
Aidos Sadykov, an opposition activist whose YouTube channel often criticizes Kazakhstan’s government, was shot in Ukraine, where he was living in exile.
One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.