Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump

It is unclear whether moves targeting the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey and the former C.I.A. director John O. Brennan will lead to charges.

President Threatens Brazil With Tariffs in Letter Assailing Prosecution of Bolsonaro

X Chief Says She Is Leaving the Social Media Platform

Linda Yaccarino, whom Elon Musk hired to run X in 2023, grappled with the challenges the company faced after Mr. Musk took over.

How a Single Overdose Unraveled an Empire of Heroin

A man’s death after using “Flow” in a small Vermont city exposed a drug operation that spanned continents and sent a New York prosecutor on a heartbreaking journey.

Opinion | If Zohran Mamdani Wins, Then What?

He would become the leftist others look to, either as a savior or as a villain.

Putin, Undeterred by Trump’s Words, Escalates His War Against Ukraine

The Russian leader is convinced that Moscow’s battlefield superiority is growing, and that Ukraine’s defenses may collapse in the coming months, according to people close to the Kremlin.

In Gaza, ‘They’re Prepared to Die for a Bagful of Rice’

A British surgeon described what she saw in the territory, treating people who’d been shot trying to get food and children with life-changing injuries from Israeli bombs.

South Korea Arrests Impeached Ex-Leader for a Second Time

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already ​accused of insurrection, faced additional ​criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation into his ill-fated declaration of martial law.

Tensions Escalate in San Francisco Over Immigration Enforcement

Videos captured a scuffle between protesters and immigration agents outside a courthouse. No injuries were immediately reported, the police said.

Measles Cases Hit Highest Total Since U.S. Eliminated the Disease

Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.

Rivers Are the Soul of the Texas Hill Country, and a Source of Heartache

The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.

Trump Tariffs Aim to Settle Scores With Countries, No Matter Their Size

The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even smaller trading partners will face tariffs.

Comey Tracked by Secret Service After Post Critical of Trump

After the former F.B.I. director put a picture on Instagram of seashells arranged to say “86 47,” law enforcement tailed his car and tracked his cellphone, steps usually reserved for serious threats.

Immigration Officials Used Shadowy Pro-Israel Group to Target Student Activists

A senior Homeland Security official testified in court on Wednesday that his department had relied in part on an anonymously compiled list to identify foreign academics for investigation.

Trump Says He’s Making America More Competitive. Is He?

Experts fear that the president’s economic policies could increase costs and stifle innovation.

Ford Says Battery Plant’s Tax Break Survived Republican Attacks

Slight changes to the big policy bill left the factory’s tax credits intact, according to the carmaker, which will use the batteries to make more affordable electric vehicles.

Fed Minutes Underscore Divisions Over Pace of Interest Rate Cuts

The U.S. central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady in June was unanimously supported, but officials were starting to splinter over the path forward.

The ‘Trump Pump’: How Crypto Lobbying Won Over a President

The industry’s courtship of Donald J. Trump resulted in one of the great lobbying free-for-alls in recent Washington history.

Tesla Is Days Away From Violating a Texas Law. What’s Going On?

A group of state treasurers and investors is complaining that the company, facing falling sales, is about to miss a legal deadline to hold a shareholder forum.

Head of S.E.C.’s Crypto Task Force Says ‘Tokenized’ Stocks Are Securities

Hester M. Peirce said in a statement Wednesday that digital versions of stocks are still subject to federal securities laws.

How the Women of ‘Too Much’ Made the Rom-Com Just Right

Lena Dunham wanted to open up the world of romantic comedies with her new Netflix series. In interviews, she and the stars Megan Stalter, Janicza Bravo and Emily Ratajkowski discuss how they did it.

Gilberto Gil Steps Away From the Stage, Vowing ‘My Music Will Continue’

At 83, the lauded Brazilian singer and songwriter whose career in music and politics has encompassed six decades is on a farewell tour.