Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics
2/7/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.
Fake Post About Racist Video Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social
2/7/2026 1:56 PM Open Story
The post, which spread widely, appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.
Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up
2/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.
Files Detail Epstein’s Dealings With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
2/7/2026 3:59 PM Open Story
Mr. Lutnick had claimed to have distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein even before the disgraced financier was convicted of a sex crime in Florida.
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
2/7/2026 6:06 PM Open Story
His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.
Top ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts
2/7/2026 12:57 PM Open Story
Jim Stolley, the chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, has left as government prosecutors grapple with a crush of cases.
A Month After Renee Good’s Killing, Her Partner Makes First Public Appearance at Memorial
2/7/2026 5:58 PM Open Story
Becca Good attended a memorial for Renee Good, offering words of compassion and resilience to the crowd gathered in a snow-covered Minneapolis park.
A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
2/7/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
A who’s who of celebrities will join them. Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.
Thousands in Mississippi Remain Without Power Two Weeks After Winter Storm
2/7/2026 2:12 PM Open Story
A majority of those who lost service have had their power restored. But thousands in more rural areas remain in darkness, according to a local utility.
NYC Is Still Covered in Grimy Snow and Ice. Will It Ever Melt?
2/7/2026 9:41 AM Open Story
Ah, those first wondrous hours of a snowstorm in New York. Two weeks later, the sidewalks are sooty and treacherous, and the parked cars are frozen in surrender.
What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend
2/7/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Cold-weary New Yorkers will get hit by another blast of frigid weather. Here’s what to expect, and what the city is doing to protect the vulnerable.
What if the Valedictorians in America’s Schools Were the Cool Kids?
2/7/2026 5:42 PM Open Story
Lessons for America from Asia.
It’s Quieter Now. People Are Afraid.
2/7/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
Queens echoes with a quiet carved out by mass deportation.
Savannah Guthrie, in New Video Message, Promises to Pay for Return of Her Mother
2/7/2026 6:01 PM Open Story
The “Today” show anchor, in a message on social media with her siblings, said the return of their mother Nancy “is the only way we will have peace.”
In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image
2/7/2026 5:56 PM Open Story
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.
Brad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47
2/7/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
He wrote the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” in a high school math class, and would go on to be nominated for three Grammy Awards.
Japan’s Leader Makes a Bold Election Bet. Here’s What to Know.
2/7/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles.