T.S.A. Is Providing Air Passenger Data to Immigration Agents for Deportation Effort
12/12/2025 1:45 PM Open Story
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
Transportation Dept. Threatens to Withhold Funds From N.Y. Over Noncitizen Licenses
12/12/2025 2:35 PM Open Story
The Trump administration gave New York 30 days to pause issuing all non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, among other demands, or risk losing $73 million in highway funds.
Amid Fractures on the Right, Tucker Carlson Continues His Attacks
12/12/2025 3:00 PM Open Story
On Theo Von’s show this week, Mr. Carlson lashed out at a major supporter of the president, the F.B.I. and “unimpressive, dumb, totally noncreative people” leading the nation.
Canadians Rush to Buy Stockpiles of Boycotted U.S. Liquor
12/12/2025 1:58 PM Open Story
Four Canadian provinces are selling off the American liquor they pulled from shelves in protest over President Trump’s tariffs. Some bourbon drinkers are thrilled.
Trump Commuted David Gentile’s Sentence. His Victims Are Seething.
12/12/2025 9:43 AM Open Story
David Gentile spent just days in prison for his conviction in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
New Photos From Epstein Estate Show Ties to Trump, Clinton and More Powerful Men
12/12/2025 3:46 PM Open Story
The images, released without context by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, revealed little new about the deceased sex offender’s ties to prominent men in politics, entertainment and finance.
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
12/12/2025 2:00 AM Open Story
When teachers do assign whole books, they often choose from a stagnant list of classics.
Alvin Holsey, Admiral Who Oversaw Boat Strikes Off Venezuela’s Coast, Retires
12/12/2025 2:52 PM Open Story
The admiral had abruptly announced that he would step down as the head of the U.S. Southern Command. His departure leaves several issues about the strikes unanswered.
A Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuela and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling
12/12/2025 9:27 AM Open Story
The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.
Troops Involved in Boat Strikes Face a ‘Moral Injury’ Risk, Experts Say
12/12/2025 12:48 PM Open Story
Troops who play a part in deadly missions that they see as wrong or unjustified may suffer deep psychological harm as a result, research has shown.
For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem
12/12/2025 3:23 PM Open Story
The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and center.
In Florida’s Panhandle, a Hearing on School Vaccine Mandates Gets Heated
12/12/2025 3:48 PM Open Story
The hearing was the first concrete step toward repealing some of the state’s vaccine requirements. Rolling back others would require legislative action.
How Matt Dinniman’s ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Became a Blockbuster
12/12/2025 7:49 AM Open Story
Matt Dinniman introduced his series about an alien reality TV show free on the web. But readers ate up the goofy humor, now to the tune of 6 million books sold.
Harvard Replaces Leader of Health Center Said to Have Focused on Palestinians
12/12/2025 3:18 PM Open Story
The center at the university’s public health school was also a focus of the Trump administration after having been examined in a Harvard antisemitism report earlier this year.
In a Hamlet Built on Forbidden Love, a Cyclone Buried It All
12/12/2025 3:20 PM Open Story
Three generations of a family built their homes and lives in Sri Lanka’s highland tea country. The biggest storm in decades wiped out their hamlet in a landslide.
Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws
12/12/2025 11:39 AM Open Story
Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.
Record Flooding Swamps Western Washington
12/12/2025 1:56 PM Open Story
Rivers hit record flood levels across the region after nearly a week of rain, with another storm on the way.
Scenes From Washington After a Week of Torrential Rain and Flooding
12/12/2025 2:00 PM Open Story
More than 100,000 residents were told to leave their homes across Washington State this week as rivers overflowed.
King Charles Shares ‘Good News’ About His Cancer Treatment in Video Message
12/12/2025 2:39 PM Open Story
The British monarch said that his treatment would be reduced in the new year, in a recorded message emphasizing the value of cancer screening.
The Fine Art of Managing Christie’s
12/12/2025 2:01 AM Open Story
As more people tune in for the “theater” of high-end auctions, Bonnie Brennan is trying to convert them into clients.
Thomas L. Friedman Says We’re in a New Epoch. David Brooks Has Questions.
12/12/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
Two columnists debate this strange moment.
F.D.A. Approves Two New Drugs to Treat Gonorrhea
12/12/2025 2:34 PM Open Story
The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics.
Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84
12/12/2025 2:03 PM Open Story
A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.
For 2 Hours, a Soccer Match Offers Palestinians a Rarity: Joy
12/12/2025 6:11 AM Open Story
The national soccer team made it to the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time, uniting fans from Gaza to the West Bank to Cairo to Arab cities in Israel.
Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Refused a Refund.
12/12/2025 2:21 PM Open Story
A retired lawyer lost the money in a tech support scam, a type of online fraud that is surging. Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.