U.S.-Iran Deal’s Vague Language Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts
6/27/2026 10:07 AM Open Story
The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take.
In Strait of Hormuz, Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery
6/27/2026 10:03 AM Open Story
The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.
Trump Picks Lance Schroyer as New ICE Director
6/27/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
The president said he was nominating Lance Schroyer, an adviser to Markwayne Mullin, the D.H.S. secretary, to lead the high-profile agency.
Now It’s Fireworks and a Fence Keeping Tourists From the Reflecting Pool
6/27/2026 12:40 PM Open Story
Chain-link fencing now surrounds the pool in preparation for a Fourth of July celebration. It has not stopped people from gawking.
How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job
6/26/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.
Volunteers Are Risking Their Lives to Stop Ebola. They Aren’t Always Welcome.
6/27/2026 12:09 PM Open Story
Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk not just infection, but the anger of terrified communities.
Riding Into 2028: On the Midterms Trail, Andy Beshear Eyes a Bigger Prize
6/27/2026 9:09 AM Open Story
The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.
What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff
6/27/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Saturday’s election will be the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.
Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets
6/27/2026 12:11 PM Open Story
The comedian and actor says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now.
Trump Is Turning Journalists Into Criminals
6/27/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
The product of journalism enjoys substantial protection under the First Amendment. But what about the process?
Why Was Keir Starmer So Disastrously Ineffective?
6/27/2026 6:25 AM Open Story
His great achievement was to restore the Labour Party to government. His lack of conviction made him ineffective once he got there.
At Least 4 Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says
6/27/2026 4:40 PM Open Story
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said emergency crews were rescuing people from flooded homes and vehicles on Saturday. Rain was expected to continue into the night.