Comey, Unsettled by Trump, Is Said to Have Wanted Him Kept at a Distance

The former F.B.I. director described being dismayed by the president’s attempts to build a personal relationship with him amid the Russia investigation.

Congress Opens Battle to Reshape Taxes, and the Goal Isn’t Perfection

House Republicans warned against letting the perfect be the enemy of the good, and Democrats denounced “trickle down” policies and a lack of bipartisanship.

Trump Sends Nafta Renegotiation Notice to Congress

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS May 18, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday gave Congress official notice that it plans to renegotiate Nafta, but provided only the vaguest of hints about modest changes President Trump would seek to an...

Economic Trends: What the Tea Leaves Tell Us About Trump’s Trade Agenda

Economic Trends By NEIL IRWIN May 12, 2017 The Trump administration trade agenda took a big leap forward Thursday when the president’s nominee for the job of lead negotiator was confirmed by the Senate. Now we will start to find out what the Trump...

Health Care Briefing: House Passes G.O.P. Bill to Repeal Obamacare

Suspense remains as to whether Republicans have the votes to pass a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but whatever the result, more fits and starts are likely.