Trump Praises Manafort for Refusing to ‘Break,’ Unlike CohenPresident Trump said Paul Manafort, his ex-campaign chairman, was “brave,” and implied that Michael Cohen, his former fixer, was a bad lawyer.The president’s comments appeared to be a reminder to others who might consider implicating him that he highly values loyalty.Share Article: "Trump Praises Manafort for Refusing to ‘Break,’ Unlike Cohen"
A Presidency’s Fate Rests With CongressFor now, the Republican Party continues to stand by Mr. Trump. But voters will soon decide whether to hand Congress to the Democrats.Share Article: "A Presidency’s Fate Rests With Congress"
How Mueller Could Benefit From Trump Aides’ Legal PerilTwo cases, tangential for now to the Russia inquiry, could still have significant implications for the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III.Share Article: "How Mueller Could Benefit From Trump Aides’ Legal Peril"
Fall of Once-Trusted Aides Leaves Trump Newly VulnerableIn two courtrooms on Tuesday, President Trump’s attempts to dismiss the criminal investigations that have engulfed his White House all but collapsed, our correspondents write in an analysis.The conviction of Paul Manafort and a plea deal by Michael Cohen could split Capitol Hill and expose Mr. Trump to the possibility of impeachment.Share Article: "Fall of Once-Trusted Aides Leaves Trump Newly Vulnerable"
Everyone Who’s Been Charged as a Result of the Mueller InvestigationThirty-three people have faced criminal charges that stem from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.Share Article: "Everyone Who’s Been Charged as a Result of the Mueller Investigation"
Mr. Manafort was convicted of eight counts of fraud.Share Article: "Manafort Is Convicted on 8 Fraud Counts"
Cohen Pleads Guilty, Implicating the PresidentMichael Cohen said President Trump told him to pay off an adult film star and a former Playboy model, and that the payments were “for the principal purpose of influencing the election.”Mr. Cohen made the claim as he pleaded guilty to tax evasion, bank fraud and campaign finance violations in federal court.Share Article: "Cohen Pleads Guilty, Implicating the President"
6 Takeaways From Michael Cohen’s Guilty PleaHere’s what we learned from the disclosures by federal prosecutors in the investigation into Mr. Trump’s former lawyer.Share Article: "6 Takeaways From Michael Cohen’s Guilty Plea"
If what Mr. Cohen said is true, Mr. Trump committed serious crimes. What do prosecutors do now?Share Article: "Cohen Implicates Trump. What Do Prosecutors Do Now?"
D.N.C. Says Hackers Targeted Its Voter DatabaseThe Democratic National Committee said it was alerted to an attempted hack of its voter database this week and has contacted law enforcement.A cyberattack on the D.N.C. during the 2016 election led to the release of thousands of emails embarrassing to Democrats.Share Article: "D.N.C. Says Hackers Targeted Its Voter Database"
Facebook Says New Campaign Tried to Spread Global DiscordThe social network found and removed hundreds of fake accounts and pages, some of which originated in Iran and Russia, said people briefed on the influence campaign.Share Article: "Facebook Says New Campaign Tried to Spread Global Discord"
Bull Market Hits Milestone: 3,453 Days. Most Americans Aren’t at the Party.By one measure, stocks crossed a major threshold on Wednesday. But the financial gains of the decade-long run have been concentrated among the already wealthy.Share Article: "Bull Market Hits Milestone: 3,453 Days. Most Americans Aren’t at the Party."
A Brief History of Bull Markets, From Postwar Boom to Housing BustBy one measure, the current stock market rally is now the longest in history. Here’s how it stacks up to the other major bull markets.Share Article: "A Brief History of Bull Markets, From Postwar Boom to Housing Bust"
Trump’s New Pollution Rules Still Won’t Save the Coal IndustryMore than 200 coal plants have shut down since 2010, and virtually no new coal plants are being built today. At best, the Environmental Protection Agency’s new proposal could help a few plants stave off retirement for a short while longer.Share Article: "Trump’s New Pollution Rules Still Won’t Save the Coal Industry"
A Plan to Unlock Billions of Barrels of Oil From Utah’s SandsBackers say their method will avoid the environmental toll incurred in Canada’s oil sands and will yield profits at half the current price of crude.Share Article: "A Plan to Unlock Billions of Barrels of Oil From Utah’s Sands"
Air pollution is shortening your life. Here’s how much.Share Article: "Air Pollution Is Shortening Your Life. Here’s How Much. "
The Editorial BoardAll the President’s CrooksOne of them, Mr. Trump’s own lawyer, has now accused him, under oath, of committing a felony.Share Article: "All the President’s Crooks"
Sahil Chinoy, Jessia Ma and Stuart A. ThompsonTrump’s Growing Obsession With the ‘Witch Hunt’The president responded to new charges and plea deals with more “witch hunt” claims.Share Article: "Trump’s Growing Obsession With the ‘Witch Hunt’"
Celeste Sloman for The New York TimesAsk Us Your Indoor Cycling QuestionsStacey Griffith, a founding senior master instructor at SoulCycle and author of “Two Turns From Zero,” is answering your questions about indoor cycling.
Plácido Domingo, Opera Superstar, Achieves the Unthinkable: 150 RolesThe 77-year-old singer will reach a virtually unheard-of milestone when he sings his 150th role at the Salzburg Festival in Austria.MusicShare Article: "Plácido Domingo, Opera Superstar, Achieves the Unthinkable: 150 Roles"
At 59, a Gutsy Chef Makes Her Restaurant DebutYou won’t necessarily find kebabs at Sofreh, Nasim Alikhani’s new restaurant in Brooklyn, but a bold, modern take on Persian cuisine.FoodShare Article: "At 59, a Gutsy Chef Makes Her Restaurant Debut"