Trump’s Cease-Fire Effectively Collapses as He Vows to Restart Blockade and Tolls
7/13/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.
Judge Denounces Trump’s I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing
7/13/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
The decision also recommended disciplinary action against the lawyers involved, including the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche.
Trump Sharply Cuts the Size of Two National Monuments in Utah
7/13/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
Native American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
Trump Administration Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?
7/13/2026 11:18 AM Open Story
Some tech executives are nervous that the administration’s recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand for an ownership stake.
Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court
7/13/2026 1:23 PM Open Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will “dismantle” the international court that tries grave crimes “brick by brick, if necessary.”
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term After Trump’s Backing
7/13/2026 4:27 PM Open Story
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone to replace Mr. Graham, who died on Saturday.
How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player
7/13/2026 9:48 AM Open Story
He initially called Donald Trump a “kook” who was “unfit for office,” only to join the new president’s Mar-a-Lago circle. “I’m still in the game,” Mr. Graham once explained of his much-analyzed turnabout.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
7/13/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Chased the American Dream for 35 Years Before Fatal ICE Shooting
7/13/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo hoped to obtain legal status, his family said. He was killed last week by an immigration agent who was looking for a different man.
ICE Shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Through Open Passenger Window in Houston, Witnesses Say
7/13/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
A congresswoman and a lawyer relayed witness accounts that diverge from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s version of the fatal encounter.
ICE Agent Kills Person in Vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, State Officials Say
7/13/2026 4:46 PM Open Story
The fatal shooting was the second in a week involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent firing into a vehicle. It is unclear whether the driver was the person ICE was looking for.
D.O.J. Turns Over Evidence in Minnesota D.H.S. Shootings
7/13/2026 4:59 PM Open Story
Investigators had for months refused to share information with their state counterparts about three shootings involving federal agents.
How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball
7/13/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.
The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds
7/13/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Ukrainians, already drone innovators, are turning their focus to psychological operations aimed at undercutting Russian support for the war.
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States
7/13/2026 11:26 AM Open Story
The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.
Health Officials in Michigan Identify ‘Potential Source’ of Cyclospora Outbreak
7/13/2026 4:08 PM Open Story
The illness, which has sickened thousands across much of the United States, is on track to contribute to the largest outbreak in recent history.
This California Oil Pipeline Was Dormant for 11 Years. Trump Reopened It.
7/13/2026 1:18 PM Open Story
The move in Santa Barbara by the Trump administration has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.
Housing or Flood Protection? In Brooklyn, Housing Is Winning.
7/13/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
A towering apartment development has been approved for the waterfront, even though some residents would have preferred parkland.
The eBay Scandal Gets a Thriller-Like Documentary
7/13/2026 11:07 AM Open Story
A newly available documentary, ‘Whatever It Takes,’ examines eBay workers’ plot to cyberstalk journalists and critics.
In Turning to Trade School, Gen Z Confronts an Enduring Stigma
7/13/2026 8:13 AM Open Story
Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge.
The Ridiculous Rise of Victor Marx
7/13/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
Once started, the process of voter radicalization isn’t easy to modulate.
Bison Attacks Tourist at Yellowstone National Park, Tossing Him Into the Air
7/13/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
A man was hospitalized after a visibly agitated bull bison flipped him about eight feet in the air near a campground road.