Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS
5/29/2026 3:17 PM Open Story
The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.
Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund
5/29/2026 8:48 AM Open Story
A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June.
Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel
5/29/2026 3:21 PM Open Story
Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.
Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House
5/29/2026 11:33 AM Open Story
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits?
5/29/2026 12:09 PM Open Story
Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation.
Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold
5/29/2026 7:30 AM Open Story
Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.
Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
5/29/2026 10:10 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
5/29/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.
How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings?
5/29/2026 8:03 AM Open Story
Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies?
Gretchen Whitmer’s Approach to Trump Was Working With the President
5/29/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country’s most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party is split on that approach.
The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
5/29/2026 7:56 AM Open Story
The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.
Judge Tosses Citizenship Law Aimed at New Voters in New Hampshire
5/29/2026 12:57 PM Open Story
The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit.
After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates
5/29/2026 8:53 AM Open Story
The Trump administration ejected a Chinese journalist amid fresh concerns about Beijing’s growing pressure on foreign correspondents.
Vietnam’s Leader Warns Asia About the Risks of Superpower Conflict
5/29/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish swallowing the small fish.”
What’s Next for Blue Origin After Rocket Explosion
5/29/2026 2:51 PM Open Story
Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Thursday’s rocket explosion on a launchpad creates a major setback.
For Wall Street, the Only Thing Worse Than SpaceX Flopping Is Missing Out
5/29/2026 11:53 AM Open Story
Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophecy for the massive public offering: Make investors feel that the risks of passing it up outweigh those of buying into it.
Sky-High I.P.O. Pricing Isn’t Great for Real People
5/29/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been poor.
A Hidden Treasure of Rare Snake Specimens
5/29/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In the foothills of the Ecuadorean Amazon, a 101-year-old farmer and a young scientist turned an amateur collection into a scientific survey of one of the most diverse snake habitats on Earth.
In ‘Fallen Angels,’ Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne Get Laughs Getting Sloshed
5/29/2026 7:48 AM Open Story
The Tony-nominated stars of “Fallen Angels” demonstrate how to act drunk onstage and have a hilarious hangover.
Is Spencer Pratt for Real?
5/29/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
The former reality star’s dark visions of Los Angeles are resonating in a heated mayoral race, even if they’re far from the truth.
Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.
5/27/2026 6:53 AM Open Story
What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.
Uber to Offer Shuttles for Fans Leaving World Cup Matches
5/29/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
Soccer lovers frustrated by public transportation will have another option to return to Boston, Dallas, Miami and New York from hard-to-reach stadiums.
‘Backrooms’ Is Part of a Boomlet in Movies From YouTube Creators
5/29/2026 11:47 AM Open Story
“Backrooms,” a psychological horror flick opening this weekend, is part of a wave of breakout films from fledgling directors who honed their instincts on YouTube.
Kane Parsons: From YouTube Sensation to A24’s Youngest Director
5/29/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Now 20, the viral creator Kane Parsons is releasing “Backrooms,” a feature-length expansion of his web series.
Hungary Showed How to Defeat an Autocrat
5/29/2026 8:53 AM Open Story
Eleven lessons America must learn
Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?
5/29/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.
Strict Monitoring Could Delay Homecoming of Hantavirus Ship Passengers
5/29/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
Trump administration officials want local health authorities to constantly monitor the 18 passengers for another three weeks, a requirement that far exceeds typical protocols.
How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida
5/29/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.
Can New Technology Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales?
5/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Innovative systems to keep ships from hitting North Atlantic right whales are coming into use. The Trump administration is weighing whether they can replace a bedrock protection.
Woman With No Right Hand Is Pulled Over for Using Phone in Her Right Hand
5/29/2026 9:52 AM Open Story
Her case was, of course, dismissed.