Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years
4/30/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.
Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval
4/30/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
The defense secretary testified on the eve of the 60-day mark of the war, a major statutory deadline for the president to withdraw forces or seek approval from Congress to continue the fight.
Takeaways From Hegseth’s Second Day of Testimony on the Iran War
4/30/2026 6:30 PM Open Story
The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat.
Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
4/30/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel New Era of Redistricting Wars
4/30/2026 12:56 PM Open Story
The expected flood of new congressional maps is likely to produce fewer competitive districts, fewer ways for voters to hold elected officials accountable and more polarized politics.
How Conservatives on the Supreme Court Weakened the Voting Rights Act
4/30/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
The Supreme Court just overturned Louisiana’s congressional voting map, landing the latest blow to the landmark Voting Rights Act. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the court for The New York Times, explains.
What Peak Gerrymandering Could Look Like Now
4/30/2026 1:13 PM Open Story
The redrawing of America’s congressional districts is sure to escalate after the Supreme Court’s decision, with some maps that would have seemed laughable a year ago.
Here’s What States Might Do After the Voting Rights Decision
4/30/2026 3:31 PM Open Story
The effect of the Supreme Court’s ruling could be as little as one House seat in Louisiana in 2026, but pressure is building on Tennessee and South Carolina Republicans to act.
FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem
4/30/2026 6:12 PM Open Story
The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup.
Comey Indictment Shows Justice Dept. Got the Message From Bondi’s Firing
4/30/2026 3:46 PM Open Story
In naming only an interim successor as acting attorney general, President Trump has established even greater incentives to execute his most extreme demands, current and former officials say.
House Passes DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown
4/30/2026 2:21 PM Open Story
Republicans were forced to use a special maneuver to steer around opposition in their own party and speed the measure to the floor, relying on Democratic cooperation to push it through.
Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss
4/30/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
Royal watchers in Britain called the visit of King Charles III to America a master class in understated criticism.
Last on King Charles’s U.S. Tour: A Potluck and a Win for Scottish Whisky
4/30/2026 7:18 PM Open Story
King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a ceremonial farewell at the White House before attending a block party in Front Royal, Va.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: A Rhapsody in Cerulean
4/30/2026 10:52 AM Open Story
In this sequel, Andy (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda (Meryl Streep) encounter a series of crises that set the stage for a larger, existential catastrophe.
Paraguay Says It’s Not Abandoning Taiwan. China Has Other Plans.
4/29/2026 5:51 PM Open Story
Beijing is trying to unravel an unlikely long-distance relationship that has endured for decades. Could Paraguay be tempted to stray?
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
4/30/2026 11:34 PM Open Story
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
4/30/2026 11:33 PM Open Story
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
Even Mainers Who Love Janet Mills Are Relieved to See Her Leave Race
4/30/2026 6:13 PM Open Story
Voters who watched Gov. Janet Mills struggle to gain traction in the Democratic Senate primary said they were unsurprised — and in many cases, ready — to see her exit.
Schumer and Platner Talk After Mills Suspends Her Campaign
4/30/2026 6:05 PM Open Story
The top Senate Democrat and the Maine contender had what was described as a cordial conversation despite Schumer’s backing of his primary opponent.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Possible Suicide Note Hidden From Public View
4/30/2026 2:55 PM Open Story
An inmate said he discovered the note after Mr. Epstein was found injured in his jail cell, weeks before his death. It’s now locked in a courthouse.
Epstein Victims’ Pursuit of Justice Finds a New Venue: Albany, N.Y.
4/30/2026 9:52 AM Open Story
Two victims of Jeffrey Epstein will testify at the State Capitol next week in support of a bill that would enable them to seek punitive damages from his estate.
Sheinbaum’s Dilemma in Mexico: Defy the U.S. or Arrest an Ally
4/30/2026 1:34 PM Open Story
The Trump administration wants President Claudia Sheinbaum to arrest a Mexican governor. She is faced with few good options in response.
Chonkers the ‘Food-Motivated’ Sea Lion Plops Into San Francisco
4/30/2026 1:21 PM Open Story
Wildlife experts have been tracking the Steller sea lion since he appeared last month at a popular tourist spot near the end of Fisherman’s Wharf.
India Is Prototyping a Dangerous New Model of Web Censorship
4/30/2026 10:38 PM Open Story
The Modi administration’s systematic throttling of free speech sets a dangerous precedent for the world.
Trump Is the One Without the Cards at the Poker Table
4/30/2026 10:37 PM Open Story
A.I. will drastically increase the power of small states and groups in conflict with the great powers.
Seth Meyers Gives Trump an Earful About Ear Jokes
4/30/2026 11:00 PM Open Story
The “Late Night” host expressed secondhand embarrassment after the president referred to the “beautiful ears” and “super hearing” of a NASA official.
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
4/30/2026 11:28 PM Open Story
Police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.
New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London
4/30/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.
California Police Can Start Ticketing Driverless Cars
4/30/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
The Department of Motor Vehicles says it could suspend or revoke permits for Waymo taxis and other driverless cars for continued violations.