Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.
9/19/2026 5:37 PM Open Story
The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.
News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters
9/19/2026 2:48 PM Open Story
Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country as Court Battles Continue
9/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Here are the states that have sought to limit access to some of the most lethal firearms, as gun restrictions face new legal challenges.
Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms
9/19/2026 10:37 AM Open Story
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.
Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues
9/19/2026 7:39 PM Open Story
A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party’s focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.
California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads
9/19/2026 3:59 PM Open Story
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital
9/19/2026 1:43 PM Open Story
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, and on Saudi oil facilities.
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
9/19/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’
9/19/2026 5:19 PM Open Story
The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.
The Rise of A.I. Is Raising Threats From Drones, Police Group Warns
9/19/2026 8:35 PM Open Story
The leaps being made in artificial intelligence and the plunging costs of drones pose dangers to cities across the United States, according to the Police Executive Research Forum.
A.G. Sulzberger: The Story of America, Told in 15 Million First Drafts of History
9/18/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
The Times has witnessed the country’s transformation. It will keep its eyes open.
Share the Times Pages You Couldn’t Throw Away
9/17/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
The New York Times has been publishing for 175 years. Some of that history may be sitting in a shoe box under your bed.
Aaron Sorkin Goes Off Script
9/19/2026 5:15 AM Open Story
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and surprises us with the revelation of why he is so drawn to uplift and romance.
We’re Not Losing Control of A.I. We’re Giving It Away.
9/19/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Letting A.I. patrol its own frontier is like asking Jesse James to patrol the Wild West.
The End of American Exceptionalism?
9/19/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Liberal democracy is in worldwide retreat, including in its birthplace — the United States.
Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore is Dropped From Tour
9/19/2026 8:17 PM Open Story
The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”