What We Know About the Shooting of National Guard Troops

Two National Guard members are in critical condition after a man shot them near the White House on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Live Updates: Death Toll From Hong Kong Apartment Fire Rises to 55

Firefighters were still trying to fully extinguish the blaze, a day after it engulfed several towers in the complex. Many people were still trapped in the buildings.

‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed

In a podcast interview, Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about the crushing demands of a job that he joked was his in name only.

Leaked Transcript of Witkoff Call Shows U.S. Deference to Russia

The White House envoy’s conversation suggests that President Trump is determined to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine, even if it is mostly on Russia’s terms.

Heading to the Mideast, Pope Leo May Show ‘Who He Really Is’

The pontiff begins a trip to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday — the first foreign voyage of his papacy, and his biggest test yet.

Britain Raises Taxes by More Than $30 Billion in Push for ‘Stable Economy’

In announcing the measures, Rachel Reeves, the top economic official in an increasingly unpopular government, cited the forecasts for slower growth and the need to hold down debt.

What Is Operation Allies Welcome, the Program That Gave Some Afghans Entry to the U.S.?

The Biden administration set up the initiative after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021 for those who assisted U.S. troops.

ICE Detains Woman With Family Ties to White House Press Secretary

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of a nephew of the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, was pulled over and arrested on her way to pick up her son from school, Ms. Ferreira’s lawyer said.

Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Agents are arresting foreign-born spouses when they report for the final step to obtain permanent residency, and charging them with visa violations that could result in deportation.

Trump Vows Crackdown on Immigration and Orders More Troops to D.C. After Shooting

The president described the shooting as an “act of terror” and “a crime against humanity” and called the suspect, an Afghan national, an “animal.”

Supreme Court Defers Ruling on Trump’s Effort to Oust Copyright Official

An appeals court panel had said that Shira Perlmutter, the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, could remain in her role as an adviser to Congress.

Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump

The president has now seen three criminal cases against him dissolve since he was re-elected last year.

Can Disney Animation Reclaim Its Magic?

Jared Bush is trying to make the heart of the media empire beat more consistently. “Zootopia 2” will be a test.

Campbell’s Says Executive Accused of Offensive Remarks Has Left the Company

The comments came to light after an audiotape was released, tied to a lawsuit filed by a former employee.

Retail Earnings Show Shoppers’ Resilience, but Some Stores Struggle

Companies said they managed tariff pressures in the latest quarter as consumers focused on discounts and high quality.

The Disaster to Come: New York’s Next Superstorm

Heavy rain would make a hurricane catastrophic. See the neighborhoods that could face the worst flooding.

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 99th edition of the New York parade will feature performances from Cynthia Erivo and Busta Rhymes, as well as dozens of floats and balloons.

New York Sues Over Rule Barring Thousands of Immigrants From SNAP

The Trump administration says refugees and asylum seekers can never get food stamps, but attorneys general from New York and nearly two dozen other states say that is unlawful.

For the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Broadway Hits the Streets

We tagged along to a late-night rehearsal for performers from “Just in Time,” “Buena Vista Social Club” and “Ragtime.”

A Speedy Art-Career Rise Fueled by a Descent Into Our Modern Abyss

Contemporary life, speculative fiction, Asian futurism and social documentary all meet in Ayoung Kim’s videos at MoMA PS1. And are they fun to watch!

‘The Secret Agent’ Review: Carnival in the Face of Carnage

Wagner Moura takes cover in this knockout from the filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho that is largely set in 1977 during Brazil’s miliary dictatorship.

Easy, Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes

These Two-Ingredient Mashed Potatoes Are Pure Magic

You Deserve a Thanksgiving Cocktail