Trump Uses Support for Israel to Revive Travel Ban Talk His remarks echoed the type of anti-Muslim rhetoric that he successfully tapped into during his 2016 presidential run.

Nikki Haley Raises $11 Million, Battling With DeSantis to Take on Trump The former South Carolina governor has made gains in recent months — in fund-raising and polling — that have helped her compete for the No. 2 spot in the primary field.

Scalise, a McCarthy Rival, Seeks to Unite Republicans in Taking His Place The second-ranking Republican, who was cut out of major decisions by the previous speaker, is pitching himself as uniquely positioned to unify the deeply divided House G.O.P.

U.S. Continues Push for Saudi-Israel Ties Even After Hamas Assault As Israel prepares an offensive in Gaza, President Biden and his aides are gauging whether Saudi officials remain interested in opening up diplomatic relations.

After Hamas Attack, U.S. to Send Weapons and Warships to Support Israel The moves were designed by the Biden administration to reassure Israelis of the United States’ commitment, despite months of tension between Mr. Biden and Israel’s prime minister.

McCarthy Allies Criticize Far Right for Leaderless House as Israel Is Attacked Several Republicans fumed at the rebels in their ranks for rendering Congress impotent at a time when legislation and additional funding could be needed to help Israel.

Biden’s Hopes for the Middle East Imperiled by Eruption of Violence The Hamas attack on Israel could narrow the chances for the president’s efforts to negotiate a new alignment in the region by normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

GOP Candidates Use Israel-Gaza to Hit Biden on Foreign Policy Republicans renewed their opposition to President Biden’s decision to unfreeze $6 billion for humanitarian purposes as part of recent hostage release negotiations.

Once a Labor Leader, Butler Angered Unions by Consulting for Uber The new California senator was part of the gig company’s push to avoid having to classify its drivers as employees.

A Curious Censorship Issue at the Guantánamo Court A prisoner’s PTSD was discussed in open court, and was central to a ruling that he was unfit for trial. National security censors redacted it.

Presley Highlights Medicaid in Campaign to Unseat Mississippi’s G.O.P. Governor Brandon Presley is using Medicaid expansion as a wedge issue in his challenge to Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi.

Former U.S. Soldier Is Accused of Trying to Give Classified Secrets to China Joseph D. Schmidt, who served in a military intelligence battalion, had access to classified information. He was arrested this week in San Francisco after living in Hong Kong since 2020.

Senator Chuck Schumer Leads Bipartisan Trip to China Among the issues the Senate majority leader said he hoped to address with top Chinese officials were economic reciprocity and fentanyl.

What RNC Members Say About Trump’s Calls to Cancel Debates Many members of the Republican National Committee say they are giving little weight to the Trump campaign’s appeal.

The Mystery of What Happened to a 9/11 Suspect’s Sons A psychologist working for the C.I.A. had threatened while interrogating Khalid Shaikh Mohammed to kill one of his preteen sons. But they were never in U.S. custody.

Trump’s Fraud Trial and McCarthy’s Ouster Show How Chaotic the GOP Has Become A revolt in Congress. Insurgent candidacies in swing states. A likely nominee on trial. This week showed how the party has turned more insular, antagonistic and repellent to general-election voters.

Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy? A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.

I.R.S. Puts Lien on Giuliani’s Palm Beach Condo for $550,000 Tax Debt The action by federal tax officials is the latest sign of Rudolph W. Giuliani’s growing financial troubles.

Feinstein Didn’t Retire Before Health Decline. Will It Damage Her Legacy? The senator faced calls to step down as her health declined, amid concerns about the effectiveness of an aging Senate.

Flying on the Same Plane, Lake and Gallego Clash Over Border Politics The confrontation happened just days after Kari Lake filed to run for the seat, which is now held by Kyrsten Sinema.