Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race
9/9/2026 3:46 PM Open Story
The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities.
Election Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan
9/9/2026 2:23 PM Open Story
As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.
How Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Would Work
9/9/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
The plan, which two dozen states have challenged as unconstitutional, puts in place new requirements about who can receive mail ballots.
Fight Over Missouri House Map Returns to U.S. Supreme Court
9/9/2026 3:17 PM Open Story
The appeal came as the Missouri Supreme Court weighed whether to hold the state’s top election official in contempt.
Fetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention
9/9/2026 5:02 PM Open Story
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is “always going to reject the extremes in socialism.”
Trump’s Midterm Pitch Clouded by Iran War and Canada Tariffs
9/9/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
A worsening trade war and a spike in oil prices could create new economic risks as the president prepares to rally Republicans for the midterms.
Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention
9/9/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
No nominations or formal party business will be happening, as they would at a traditional presidential convention. But the made-for-TV speeches will look much the same.
Bond Market Rebuffs Treasury’s $6 Billion Plan to Reduce Borrowing Costs
9/9/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
The 10-year yield rose to its highest level in three years, suggesting investors were underwhelmed by the details of a move to buy back government bonds.
60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality
9/9/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.
A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship
9/9/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.
He’s Seen Images of 9/11 From Just About Every Angle. Except This One.
9/9/2026 6:51 AM Open Story
The 9/11 completist community wants to know and see everything. The Holy Grail? Pictures from inside the twin towers.
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999
9/9/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
At the company’s annual September product event, Apple also demonstrated its work on artificial intelligence and other new devices.
Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements
9/9/2026 10:13 AM Open Story
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements
9/9/2026 4:48 PM Open Story
The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Lost at the U.S. Open? Find the Super-Cheerful People in Straw Hats.
9/9/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
No matter the problem, the U.S. Open ambassadors are here to help.
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
9/9/2026 2:09 PM Open Story
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say
9/9/2026 12:34 PM Open Story
The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.
Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration, Warning of Threat to Humanity
9/9/2026 5:12 PM Open Story
Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.
Lucien Smith, Art-World Star Whose Career Abruptly Turned, Dies at 37
9/9/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
A phenom in his 20s, he became the poster child for Zombie Formalism before abandoning the gallery frenzy for Montauk.
Trump Is Sabotaging the Midterms. The Supreme Court Must Stop Him.
9/9/2026 2:55 PM Open Story
The country has built a system in which Americans can have confidence. President Trump is trying to wreck it.
I Worked on Safety at OpenAI. The Fix Isn’t Hard.
9/9/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Even without government regulation, private companies can act on their own to address A.I. safety concerns.
How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo
9/9/2026 12:43 PM Open Story
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.