Elections

The batteries offer an affordable system for those who lack reliable power and the money to buy their own solar panels. More

Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which had banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles. More

The Justice Department’s investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis. More

A federal judge ordered agents not to retaliate against people “engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity” in the state and not to stop drivers who are not “forcibly obstructing” officers. More

Mr. Caruso had the potential to shake up the contests for Los Angeles mayor or California governor. More

A federal judge ruled in favor of protesters in the state. More

With tensions high between the White House and the state, the ruling temporarily halted plans to withhold over $129 million in funding. More

Two conversations this week confirmed that President Trump backs the remnants of Nicolás Maduro’s regime over the Venezuelan opposition seeking to hold elections. More