New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
7/9/2026 5:47 PM Open Story
Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.
Mexican Man Fatally Shot by ICE Wasn’t the Intended Target
7/9/2026 8:08 PM Open Story
Officials say agents believed a passenger resembled one suspect, but the encounter quickly escalated into a fatal shooting.
What We Know About the ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
7/9/2026 6:48 PM Open Story
Mr. Araujo was a father, a husband and a business owner who had moved to the United States 35 years ago from Mexico.
Bombing Iran, Then a Tentative Accord Didn’t Work. Does Trump Have a Plan C?
7/9/2026 6:05 PM Open Story
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.
The U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Again. Is the Cease-Fire Over?
7/9/2026 7:23 PM Open Story
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.
As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises
7/9/2026 2:03 PM Open Story
American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had responded by firing at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Kirk Killing Suspect Confessed and Voiced Regret, Former Partner Says
7/9/2026 4:52 PM Open Story
Tyler Robinson came home on the day of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and anxiously paced the floor, Lance Twiggs told investigators in an interview that was played in court.
Volkswagen Is Cutting Production as Sales in China Plunge
7/9/2026 6:01 PM Open Story
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.
China, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data Centers
7/9/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
State actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology.
A $3.2 Trillion Deal-Making Frenzy Is Spurred by the A.I. Economy
7/9/2026 8:52 AM Open Story
This year’s boom includes the most spent on global deal-making in a six-month period in a decade. But questions persist about whether it can continue.
As Workers Shore Up Midtown Building, Developer Reassures Investors
7/9/2026 3:58 PM Open Story
Crews installed “temporary shoring” on more floors in the building, and the developer of the project has reassured investors that the project will be completed on time.
Inspector of Buckling Midtown Building Cited for Missing Problems at Other NYC Sites
7/9/2026 9:41 AM Open Story
A New York Times review of city records shows that the firm, Domani Inspection Services, was repeatedly accused of breaking New York City rules.
Graham Platner’s Exit Sets Off Scramble for New Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine
7/9/2026 1:24 PM Open Story
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
Maine Democrats Hope to Replace Platner as Senate Nominee. Has That Ever Worked?
7/9/2026 1:04 PM Open Story
Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.
Grocery Stores Lower Prices as Consumers Pare Spending
7/9/2026 11:11 AM Open Story
While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall.
This Summer, Midtown Manhattan Is Taking Center Stage
7/9/2026 9:27 AM Open Story
Midtown, with its high-rise office buildings and tourist hotels, isn’t hip, but it has become the site of a series of dramatic spectacles this year.
MAGA’s Birthright Meltdown Is in Full Effect
7/9/2026 12:24 PM Open Story
Is the right giving up on America?
‘There’s No Graham Platner Without Donald Trump’: 3 Writers on the Fiasco in Maine
7/9/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
How much have the rules of politics changed?
Can Trump’s Arch Be So Tall? A Panel Led by His Allies Tentatively Says Yes.
7/9/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
The proposed 250-foot arch would violate a height limit on Washington structures under the traditional reading of the law. But a planning commission gave it preliminary approval anyway.