The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% annual rate in the first quarter, easing off 2017's pace. The full year is expected to be stronger.

In the suit, Paul Manafort argued that the charges against him are unrelated to the special counsel’s primary task of investigating whether any of President Trump’s associates assisted Russia’s campaign to disrupt the election. https://nyti.ms/2FnDlGw

The issue emerges at a delicate time for Republicans, who are already facing significant headwinds in the coming midterm elections. A public clash between Southern evangelical Republicans and Northern Catholics could play to the advantage of Democrats.

Dr. Robert R. Redfield, who became the director in March, is receiving $375,000 a year, a substantially higher salary than the heads of many other government agencies.

President Trump has a chilly relationship with the German leader, and her understated arrival in the White House driveway was a sharp contrast to the elaborate state visit to which Trump treated President Emmanuel Macron of France this week.

President Trump said he would not be fooled by North Korea the way his predecessors had been.

The sudden resignation of Rev. Patrick J. Conroy shocked members of both parties. In an interview, Father Conroy was categorical: His departure was not voluntary.

"This mission means a lot to the United States of America," Mike Pompeo, the new secretary of state, said in Brussels.

Kim Jong-un apologized to Moon Jae-in for disturbing his sleep with missile tests.

In a tweet, President Donald J. Trump called James Comey "either very sick or very dumb."

A House panel released its report on Russian election meddling, saying it found no evidence the Trump campaign was involved. Democrats dissented.

Federal officials are beginning to worry the economy is too good. But workers still feel left behind.

Obama created DACA. President Trump canceled it. Some judges revived it. Politicians negotiated deals to save it — but none of them closed. Here’s a glimpse at the ups and downs, and what's next.

Proximity to President Trump has been crushing for many aides who joined the White House with stellar careers. Their fates are cautionary tales.

The generic ballot, the president’s approval rating, recent special elections and a seat-by-seat look all point to a modest edge for Democrats.