Uncovering evidence of alien life would be “the biggest discovery ever made by humanity,” one expert said. But so far, there’s a lot of blurry photos and unconfirmed reports.

The Justice Department had fired Roger Rogoff as part of a larger maneuver to install its preferred judicial appointees and circumvent Senate confirmation.

The White House TV pool went dark this past week amid a standoff between CNN and the president. Network leaders, however, believe an indefinite suspension may be untenable.

Experts in sexual assault cases said it may not be easy to win a conviction on the rape allegations that Jane Doe has made against fraternity members.

The factors pushing up yields, including the war in Iran and high government debt levels, are unlikely to dissipate soon.

The average 30-year, fixed-rate home loan rose to 7.28 percent, up from 6.34 percent a year ago. More buyers are now turning to adjustable-rate mortgages.

Ms. Noem, a former homeland security secretary and governor of South Dakota, filed court papers there seeking to end her marriage to Bryon Noem, an insurance salesman.

A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

Three campaigns left their positions unclear, and two said they would not join the president on the trail.

Ken Paxton, one of the party’s top Senate candidates and a Trump loyalist, said that “everybody’s numbers dropped” after the event, according to audio obtained by The Times.

A seating chart of the meeting illustrated growing divisions within the artificial intelligence industry and how it is viewed by the White House.

Democrats amplified statements from America.gov that frequently contradict the president on tariffs, election fraud and other topics.

Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanct...

The move marked the final step in the administration’s efforts to dismantle policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles.

A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

The president is recasting the U.S. government as an instrument of prejudice.

Voters are showing a growing determination to repudiate his presidency.

A voter enthusiasm gap provides another signal that Democrats are favored this fall, though Republicans still have key advantages.

A voter enthusiasm gap provides another signal that Democrats are favored this fall, though Republicans still have key advantages.

If Democrats can embrace what affordability is really about, they might do even more than win elections.

The longtime Democratic insider has emerged as a behind-the-scenes force in his party’s push to win back Congress. After that, he’ll think about the next presidential race.

Black voters largely rejected James Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Recent interviews suggest the hard feelings may be wearing off.

It’s Sept. 28 — 36 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

In the eastern city of Xalapa, what started as a joke among friends over two decades ago has become a vibrant annual tradition that highlights creativity and absurdity with melons.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of potential hybrid attacks from Russia on European countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland.

The administration is brokering deals in a notoriously corrupt industry, including one with a company that the United States deems a security threat.

With polls tightening and Republicans nationally facing increasing public anger over high gas and grocery prices, experts say there is a path for Democratic success this year, though it is far from a ...