As the U.S. Hurtles Toward a Debt Crisis, What Does McConnell Want?

Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, has a long record of tying debt ceiling increases to policy demands. But this time, he has made none.

As the U.S. Hurtles Toward a Debt Crisis, What Does McConnell Want?

Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, has a long record of tying debt ceiling increases to policy demands. But this time, he has made none.

Opinion | Biden and the Democratic Standoff Over Spending Bills

Readers offer different perspectives on who’s at fault and how Democrats should come to agreement. Also: The Supreme Court's task.

Opinion | What’s Wrong With Kyrsten Sinema?

There’s a difference between being a maverick and being a narcissist.

Biden Accuses Republicans of Being ‘Reckless’ Over Debt Limit Increase

The president warned Republicans “not to use procedural tricks to block us from doing the job.”

One Justice Missing and Only One Masked, the Supreme Court Returns

As a term packed with major cases begins, much has changed since the last in-person arguments took place in March 2020.

Opinion | On Very Serious People, Climate and Children

Why don’t those who used to obsess over debt seem to care about the future?

Biden Officials End Ban on Abortion Referrals at Federally Funded Clinics

The change reversed a policy meant to deter abortions under the Trump administration.

With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance, Lobbying Kicks Into High Gear

Business interests are using ads and other efforts to cajole Democrats to change or kill a $3.5 trillion social policy bill.

Andrew Yang Says He Left Democratic Party to Become Independent

Mr. Yang, who ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020 and for mayor of New York this year, said he could be more “honest” about politics if he were not a Democrat.

Biden Accuses Republicans of Being ‘Reckless’ Over Debt Limit Increase

The president warned Republicans “not to use procedural tricks to block us from doing the job.”

In a Memoir, the Impeachment Witness Fiona Hill Recounts Her Journey From ‘Blighted World’ to White House

“There Is Nothing for You Here” recounts the story of Hill’s coal-mining family and her unlikely path to serving in the administrations of three American presidents.

Johnson & Johnson to Seek F.D.A. Authorization for Booster Shot

The request, expected this week, comes after a study found the company’s vaccine was only 71 percent effective against hospitalization from Covid-19.

Johnson & Johnson to Seek F.D.A. Authorization for Booster Shot

The request, expected this week, comes after a study found the company’s vaccine was only 71 percent effective against hospitalization from Covid-19.

Hungary’s Leader Fights Criticism in U.S. via Vast Influence Campaign

Viktor Orban, the country’s far-right prime minister, has spent millions on lobbying, support for think tanks and cultivating allies in Washington.

Opinion | What’s a Little Disagreement Among Factions?

Everything is going just the way Biden dreamed it up. 

U.S. Signals No Thaw in Trade Relations With China

The Biden administration said it would not immediately remove the Trump administration’s tariffs and would require that Beijing uphold its trade commitments.

Vietnamese Americans, Once Displaced Themselves, Mobilize to Help Afghans

For many who made it to the United States, watching the chaotic exit from Afghanistan evoked memories of their own harrowing experiences.

Blinken Faces an Awkward Visit to Paris, His ‘Second Home’

The secretary of state’s close ties with France will be valuable in smoothing over the diplomatic spat last month over a U.S. submarine deal with Australia.

Progressives Stand Firm on Priorities as Infrastructure Debate Continues

Liberals rejected demands from moderate Democrats to shrink President Biden’s domestic policy agenda by more than half, though they said they were willing to compromise.