Trump’s Midterm Pitch Clouded by Iran War and Canada Tariffs
9/9/2026 10:59 AM 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.
Bond Market Rebuffs Treasury’s $6 Billion Plan to Reduce Borrowing Costs
9/9/2026 10:37 AM 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.
Will Trump’s Midterm Convention Help or Hurt Republicans? 5 Things to Watch.
9/9/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
At an unusual gathering in Dallas, some of the party’s top candidates will be forced to decide just how tightly to tether themselves to an unpopular president.
Dallas Protests Planned as Trump, Republicans Gather for RNC Convention
9/9/2026 8:13 AM Open Story
City officials erected barricades, mapped out street closures and coordinated with federal agencies as protesters planned anti-Trump marches and demonstrations near the convention venue.
Trump’s PAC Unloads War Chest, With $47 Million Headed to Key Midterm Races
9/9/2026 10:50 AM Open Story
A recently created Republican group tied to the president’s super PAC is pumping cash into half a dozen key midterm races, with the largest amounts going toward Senate contests in Michigan and Ohio.
Texas Republicans Are Turning Against Data Centers. Will It Matter in November?
9/9/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
The industry’s rapid expansion has scrambled traditional political alliances and forced G.O.P. leaders to respond to a backlash from some of their most reliable rural voters.
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
9/9/2026 5:04 AM Open Story
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes
9/9/2026 10:03 AM Open Story
With few good options for safely shipping oil, Saudi Arabia’s exports have plunged to a 13-year low.
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
9/9/2026 5:15 AM Open Story
The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.
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.
Film and TV Portrayals of A.I. Go Beyond Science Fiction
9/9/2026 10:48 AM Open Story
Plots involving some kind of artificial intelligence are even part of soap operas. Here’s how they’ve evolved over the decades.
Trump Doled Out $45,000 Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp and Other Aides Last Year
9/9/2026 10:03 AM Open Story
The money, listed as “cash gift for the holidays,” was detailed in financial disclosure forms released by the administration.
U.S. Takes Aim at New Target in Deadly Boat Strike Campaign
9/9/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.
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.
Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
9/9/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.
Missouri Supreme Court Sets Contempt Hearing in Fight Over House Map
9/9/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
Amid conflicting rulings, Missouri’s highest court ordered the secretary of state to respond to claims that he violated an order on redistricting.
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.
As He Backs ICE Crackdown, Nebraska Governor Employs Undocumented Workers
9/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Gov. Jim Pillen’s family business is one of the nation’s largest pork producers. As he seeks re-election, he has aligned himself with President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda even though his farms have taken on undocumented laborers.
Salvadorans to Keep Temporary Protected Status for Now, Trump Officials Say
9/9/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador was set to expire on Wednesday. The Trump administration said it would make an announcement about the program’s future at the “appropriate time.”
Why California Is Reconsidering Its Decision to Shun Nuclear Power
9/9/2026 9:39 AM Open Story
The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
Blame Ronald Reagan
9/9/2026 10:39 AM Open Story
We are suffering the consequences of the conservative revolution that began in the 1980s.
Roy Cohn: ‘The Evil Forrest Gump of the 20th Century’
9/9/2026 6:25 AM Open Story
A new book reveals how the infamous lawyer helped shape Donald Trump.
Germany’s Right Turn
9/9/2026 3:53 AM Open Story
We take stock of the AfD’s success.
New Accuser Sues Foundations With Ties to Cesar Chavez
9/9/2026 9:36 AM Open Story
The lawsuit, the first of its kind since revelations against the union leader emerged this year, accuses two foundations of failing to prevent “abusive, rogue and inappropriate” behavior.