Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time

By: Devlin Barrett — 5 August 2026 at 17:35

The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, said that President Trump “has every right to be extraordinarily frustrated with the damage done to our national monuments in this city and elsewhere.”

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Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool

By: Madaleine Rubin and David A. Fahrenthold — 1 August 2026 at 02:12

A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false.

David Hearn, center, pleaded not guilty this month to a felony charge of vandalism. Prosecutors had accused him of ripping the Reflecting Pool’s lining.

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How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman

By: Ezra Klein and Jack McCordick — 31 July 2026 at 17:32

The New York Times correspondent says 70 percent of the president’s mind is dedicated to White House renovations.

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‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.

By: Vivian Wang — 17 July 2026 at 09:03

In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his surprise release after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri at his home near Washington on Thursday. His release from jail was a rare concession by China after President Trump raised his case.

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At State Dinner, King Charles Charms the Court of Trump

By: Shawn McCreesh — 29 April 2026 at 11:46

King Charles III presented President Trump with a golden bell. “Should you ever need to get hold of us,” the king said, “well, just give us a ring!”

President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, welcomed King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday evening for a state dinner.

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Investigators in Trump Assassination Attempt Look Through Bluesky for Suspect’s Motive

By: Amy Qin and Aric Toler — 27 April 2026 at 23:11

Federal authorities are looking into whether Cole Tomas Allen posted on Bluesky as “coldforce,” who wrote and promoted liberal views that did not stand out on the left-leaning platform.

Federal authorities searched a house connected to Cole Tomas Allen in Torrance, Calif.

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Republicans Push for Trump’s White House Ballroom After Gala Attack

By: Carl Hulse and Michael Gold — 27 April 2026 at 23:10

The attack on a press dinner in Washington, which is being called an attempted assassination of President Trump, has also renewed the fight over reopening the Homeland Security Department.

An aerial view of the construction site for President Trump’s planned ballroom.

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King Charles Visits Trump’s Washington After Chaos From Press Dinner Shooting

By: Katie Rogers and Michael D. Shear — 27 April 2026 at 22:50

Presidents use state visits to show off all that is appealing about American culture. But the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner has cast a shadow over the visit.

President Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Monday.

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Officials Release Design for 250-Foot Arch in Washington, as Trump Seeks Another Imprint

By: Luke Broadwater — 10 April 2026 at 19:17

The president has proposed the arch, which would rise on a Washington roundabout across from the Lincoln Memorial, as a way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

A rendering released by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts of plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington.

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Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center

By: Adam Nagourney — 10 January 2026 at 05:46

The opera, which has performed at the arts center since 1971, was concerned about declines in attendance and donations during President Trump’s second term.

Washington National Opera officials contend that exiting the Kennedy Center would also give it more control over programming decisions.

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After President’s Capture, U.S. and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties

By: Annie Correal — 10 January 2026 at 04:38

The move embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship.

The United States Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2019.

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How Our White House Photographer Finds New Angles on the Oval Office

By: Jodi Rudoren and Doug Mills — 9 January 2026 at 17:25

Doug Mills, winner of three Pulitzers, sits, crawls and hoists cameras high in the air to bring viewers fresh perspectives. He was at it again this week during our marathon interview with President Trump.

Doug Mills, left, photographing President Trump after an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday.

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Trump Unveils Presidential ‘Walk of Fame’ With Jabs at Biden and Obama

By: Chris Cameron — 18 December 2025 at 01:04

The White House unveiled plaques near the Oval Office that describe U.S. presidents with varying levels of accuracy, depending on President Trump’s opinion of them.

The presidential walk of fame, the latest addition to the White House, seen at the White House on Wednesday.

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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

By: Chris Hippensteel — 5 October 2025 at 09:01

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

Grand Canyon National Park will remain open to the public during the shutdown.

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How Washington Became a Testing Ground for ICE

By: Hamed Aleaziz， Brent McDonald and Amogh Vaz — 1 October 2025 at 18:15

A series of arrests captured on video reveal how immigration officers have worked with other law enforcement agencies to identify migrants during stops for minor infractions.

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Trump Administration to Put F.B.I. Agents on Night Patrol in Washington

By: Devlin Barrett — 11 August 2025 at 12:06

The move is part of President Trump’s pledge to crack down on street crime in the nation’s capital.

Federal Park Police performed a traffic stop in Washington on Friday. President Trump has ordered federal law enforcement to help fight crime in the capital.

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Trump Says He Fired Kim Sajet, National Portrait Gallery Director

By: Zachary Small — 30 May 2025 at 21:24

Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian museum for more than 12 years, has tried to bring in more contemporary artists.

Kim Sajet at the National Portrait Gallery in 2022. It is unclear if President Trump has legal grounds to fire her.

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Trump Drops Nominee for U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin, After Republicans Balk

By: Glenn Thrush， Alan Feuer， Maggie Haberman and Devlin Barrett — 8 May 2025 at 17:13

The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.

Ed Martin has used his authority to upend the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, as well as dismantle and delegitimize the Jan. 6 inquiry.

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Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

By: Jack Ewing — 20 February 2025 at 15:41

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

Elon Musk during President Trump’s inauguration parade held last month inside Capital One Arena in Washington. Mr. Musk’s political activities and reduced presence at Tesla are stirring dissatisfaction within the company.