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Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

© Anna Rose Layden for The New York Times

Journalists watched from the White House briefing room on Saturday night as President Trump addressed the nation from the East Room.

Trump Quizzes Workers at the White House: ‘Any Illegal Immigrants?’

President Trump decided to check the immigration status of a work crew installing a new flagpole at the White House.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

A worker tended to a fountain outside of the White House earlier this month.

Republicans Are Divided Over Iran. Will Trump Pick a Side?

President Trump is trapped between the “America First” isolationists and others in his party who are cheering on Israel’s strikes against Iran.

© Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

President Trump had several times this year dissuaded Israel from launching an attack, but afterward he called the strikes “excellent.”

Republicans Are Divided Over Iran. Will Trump Pick a Side?

President Trump is trapped between the “America First” isolationists and others in his party who are cheering on Israel’s strikes against Iran.

© Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

President Trump had several times this year dissuaded Israel from launching an attack, but afterward he called the strikes “excellent.”
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