I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family
5/19/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.
The IRS Thought it Could Fight Trump’s Lawsuit, but it Struck a Deal Anyway
5/19/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump’s suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating a compensation fund.
Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
5/19/2026 7:36 AM Open Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.
As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
5/19/2026 11:04 AM Open Story
With the upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupting oil and gas supplies, Russia is looking to deepen its energy ties to China.
Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
5/19/2026 9:12 AM Open Story
President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.
Worried About War’s Impact, Bond Investors Push Rates to Highest Level Since 2007
5/19/2026 11:45 AM Open Story
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
Manager at Trump’s N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs
5/19/2026 10:13 AM Open Story
David Schutzenhofer, a Trump Organization employee, reached out to one of the vendors the government later hired for the iconic site near the Lincoln Memorial, documents show.
Sean Duffy to Testify Amid Questions About Road Trip YouTube Series
5/19/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
The transportation secretary’s reality-show-like series is meant to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday but has faced questions about its funding.
Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals
5/19/2026 12:09 PM Open Story
After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.
A Generational Fracture Emerges for Republicans Over Foreign Policy
5/19/2026 11:45 AM Open Story
Younger Republicans are less likely to support overseas interventions and aid, a Times/Siena poll shows.
Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
5/19/2026 12:13 PM Open Story
News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Kentucky, Georgia and Beyond
5/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A prominent Republican critic of President Trump is trying to hang on in Kentucky, and other states are also holding primaries that will test Mr. Trump’s power over his party.
The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: Sensitive Strippers and Regretful Moms
5/19/2026 9:59 AM Open Story
This season “Saturday Night Live” found new ways to satirize the Trump administration and said goodbye to one of its most valuable cast members.
Before the San Diego Mosque Shooting, a Fearful Mother’s Phone Call Set Off a Frantic Search
5/18/2026 8:03 PM Open Story
San Diego police arrived to find three people dead. Nearby, they found two teenagers, the attackers, dead in a car. The violence shattered an idyllic Southern California city.
San Diego Mosque Shooting: What to Know About the Suspects and What Happened
5/19/2026 11:37 AM Open Story
Three men were killed in the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Two teenage suspects were found dead in a car nearby, police said.
Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny
5/19/2026 6:24 AM Open Story
Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks.
How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani
5/19/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It’s a big promotion.
‘The Future of Truth’ Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I.
5/19/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation after The New York Times asked about the fake quotes.
China Wants A.I. to Flourish, but Not at the Expense of Jobs
5/19/2026 7:45 AM Open Story
A series of precedent-setting rulings signals that Chinese courts are being enlisted to shield workers from displacement by artificial intelligence.
Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
5/19/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
Using a new Gemini A.I. model, the tech giant is overhauling its search box dimensions to answer longer queries, adding a video-generation tool and simplifying online shopping.
How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
5/19/2026 12:41 PM Open Story
Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.
Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan
5/19/2026 12:07 PM Open Story
The woman had parked her S.U.V., then got out and plunged 10 feet into the uncovered hole managed by Con Edison, prompting an investigation.
Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Could Last Months, W.H.O. Says
5/19/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 513 cases, a sharp rise since the outbreak was identified on May 15 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak as Cases and Deaths Rise
5/19/2026 8:50 AM Open Story
More than 130 deaths and over 500 cases are suspected. The United States restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries after a global health emergency was declared.
Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
5/19/2026 7:27 AM Open Story
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
Amazon E-Bikes Take Root in Manhattan and Brooklyn
5/19/2026 11:11 AM Open Story
Small companies that handle the final delivery are relying on them to skirt New York City traffic. Amazon plans to try the bikes elsewhere, too.
Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
5/19/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
5/19/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.
Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America
5/19/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.
How to End the Gerrymandering Doom Loop Forever
5/19/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The political scientist Lee Drutman argues that we should switch to a system of proportional representation and put an end to our “trench warfare politics.”
Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
5/19/2026 10:58 AM Open Story
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.
Twist in FIFA Corruption Case: 2 Fugitives Emerge, Seeking a Plea Deal
5/19/2026 12:50 PM Open Story
Federal prosecutors are negotiating with Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, a father and son from Argentina, who after more than a decade suddenly agreed to meet in Brooklyn.