Pope Francis Had a Restful Night, Still in Critical Condition The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.

They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.

Trump Appointees Fire Hundreds at U.S.A.I.D. Working on Urgent Aid The firings added to doubts about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the agency’s acting head, supports lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as he has said he does.

The Death of Competition in American Elections A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump The second-term senator from Connecticut is eschewing caution and throwing out the traditional political playbook as he seeks a broader audience for his critiques of the president and his agenda.

MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.

As U.S. and Ukraine Haggle Over Minerals, Russia Attacks With Drones President Trump stepped up pressure on Kyiv to agree to a deal at talks. Russia later launched more than 250 drones at Ukraine, Kyiv said.

German Federal Election: What to Watch For What Germans decide in national elections that are likely to produce a new chancellor will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates relations with the Trump administration.

Trump Uses Lies to Lay the Groundwork for Radical Change Condoms for Gaza? Ukraine started the war with Russia? The president’s manipulations of the truth lay the groundwork for radical change.

Censoring Games What China’s influence over Marvel Rivals reveals about censorship.

Israel and Hamas Trade Accusations of Violating Fragile Cease-Fire Hamas criticized Israel’s decision to delay the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, amid growing tensions and concerns for the future of the truce in Gaza.

Amid Regional Diplomatic Furor, Sudan’s Paramilitaries Forge a Rival Government The Rapid Support Forces said it was paving the way to an end to the civil war. Critics called it an audacious gambit by a group that the United States has accused of genocide.

Hezbollah Stages Show of Strength at Hassan Nasrallah’s Funeral The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group held an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.

The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

U.S.A.I.D. Appointees Fire Hundreds Working on Urgent Humanitarian Aid The firings added to doubts about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the agency’s acting head, supports lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as he has said he does.

Hamas Frees 6 Hostages as Israel Delays Palestinian Prisoner Release The six Israelis were the last living captives set to be released in the first phase of the cease-fire. The agreement, strained for weeks, has an uncertain future.

Colorado Snowboarder Becomes Fourth Avalanche Victim in a Week The victim was traveling on a terrain feature known as The Nose near Silverton, Colo., when the avalanche occurred on Thursday, officials said.

At CPAC, Trump Revels in Political Payback Speaking to a crowd of supporters that included pardoned Jan. 6 rioters, the president gleefully recounted his efforts to purge the government of his political enemies.

Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages? Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.