After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic. Read full article

After a New York Times report found five deaths and several injuries among prisoners who walked along a remote highway after their release, county officials are weighing a range of safety options. Read full article

The Trump administration approved a first of its kind waiver for Nebraska, allowing a ban on soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, starting next year. Read full article

The project has been a priority for President Trump since he took office, having promised during the campaign to build a defense system against foreign threats similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. Read full article

Administration officials have suggested suspending a legal principle that protects against unlawful detention, and struggled to accurately define it. Read full article

Recent technology outages, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and runway construction have caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about passenger safety. Read full article

The judge ordered a Justice Department lawyer to track down the plane apparently carrying a Burmese migrant and see whether it could be turned around midflight. He also threatened officials with contempt. Read full article

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s office pushed back on speculation that there had been a coverup around the illness. Read full article

The defense secretary’s decision to select his chief spokesman to lead the inquiry into the chaotic end of the war was highly unusual. Read full article