Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The New York Times.

By Tony Romm and Lazaro Gamio

Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

Federal layoffs and an end to diversity initiatives have weakened a historically strong labor market for Black workers.

By Lydia DePillis

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This Summer’s Stunning Electric Bill

For at least a fifth of U.S. households, the increases have likely been financially burdensome.

By Vince Dixon

Zohran Mamdani Has Ambitious Plans. How Much Will They Cost?

Mr. Mamdani’s signature plans aim to make New York City more affordable. Here’s how he intends to pay for them and why they could be difficult to implement.

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Martín González Gómez

The Future of New York

New York Is Going to Flood. Here’s What the City Can Do to Survive.

Adaptation is a matter of survival, and the city may have to throw every solution available at a worsening situation.

By John Surico and Nick Underwood