The Wall Street Journal

Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid

EU leaders discuss whether the continent could plug any funding gap

Trump Picks Musk, Ramaswamy for Government Efficiency Effort

Tesla CEO endorsed the president-elect’s White House bid and campaigned with him

Amsterdam Struggles to Quell Unrest Days After Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans

Violent assaults set off charged debate over antisemitism and migration in the Netherlands

Head of Church of England Resigns Over Alleged Failure to Deal With Prolific Abuser

Justin Welby came under pressure over failure to follow up on allegations against a serial child abuser

Trump Expected to Nominate Rubio for Secretary of State, and Picks Waltz as National Security Adviser

Waltz has echoed Trump’s no-tolerance on illegal immigration, skepticism of America’s support for Ukraine

Harris’s Loss Triggers Soul-Searching, Recriminations Within Democratic Party

Failure to defeat Trump for second time in three elections will prompt calls for party to shift directions

Trump to Renew ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign Against Iran

Ties with Tehran, which sought to assassinate president-elect and other former U.S. officials, are likely to be even worse this time around

In One Day, Two of the Biggest Brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu Disappeared

Israeli prime minister is expecting a freer hand from Washington as it pursues conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and with Iran

Calls for ‘Jew Hunt’ Preceded Attacks in Amsterdam

Wave of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans followed calls to hunt them down on popular messaging apps

The Sandwich Generation Is Stressed Out, Low on Money and Short on Time

As millennials start to hit middle age—and boomers near their 80s—the number of Americans caring for both older and younger generations is poised to surge

How Donald Trump Won—By Being Donald Trump

He promised to fix the economy and the border, but credit for Trump’s victory also goes to an unbroken habit of speaking whatever is on his mind

Deals and Deterrence: Trump’s Foreign Policy in a Dangerous World

The president-elect is expected to showcase U.S. economic and military might, seeking to instill fear in adversaries and extract greater accommodation from allies

Trump Made Big Gains in Wealthier Places, Too. We Crunched the Numbers.

President-elect made deep inroads with voters in prosperous communities long considered Democratic strongholds

Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer

The resulting company would easily be the world’s second-biggest crude producer, after Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, pumping almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil

A Mayor’s Beheading Shows Who Runs This Mexican City: The Gangs

The grisly death in Chilpancingo challenges the new federal government’s pledge to fight organized crime

Trump’s Win Cemented It: New Media Is Leaving the Old Guard Behind

Podcasts are exploding, TikTok is a news source, and traditional media is shrinking in reach and influence

The Scramble Is On to Fill Out Trump’s Cabinet

President-elect’s transition team sorts through spreadsheets as allies float names

Trump Taps Campaign Co-Manager Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

Longtime Florida political operative was vital to running a more disciplined campaign

Fed Cuts Rates Again, This Time by a Quarter Point

Trump’s election ignited market ebullience and sent long-term rates higher, reshaping the growth outlook

Trump Win Marks a Blow to Biden’s Legacy

Democratic critics say president’s delay in deciding not to run again helped return Trump to power