Pam Bondi Wanted a Graceful Exit. But Trump Wanted Her Gone.
4/2/2026 8:26 PM Open Story
Pam Bondi had a feeling her days as attorney general were numbered. But she didn’t expect President Trump to drop the curtain quite so soon.
Who Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Acting Attorney General?
4/2/2026 1:34 PM Open Story
While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.
Rival Nations Seize On Choke Points to Counter Trump
4/2/2026 3:42 PM Open Story
From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.
In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears
4/2/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.
The Awe of a Moon Launch in an Age of Trump, Turmoil and Tribal Divisions
4/2/2026 7:59 PM Open Story
The launch of Artemis II captured the tenor of the times in a country that can still do big things but seems forever mired in big problems.
Cosmopolitan Shanghai Is an Uneasy Fit in China’s Narrative of Western Sins
4/2/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins.
Hegseth Fires Army Chief Amid Battle With Its Leaders
4/2/2026 4:18 PM Open Story
Senior Army officers reacted with anger and frustration to news of Gen. Randy George’s dismissal, characterizing it as the latest blow to the service.
Planning Commission Approves Trump’s Ballroom, but Legal Roadblocks Remain
4/2/2026 4:30 PM Open Story
The board had been expected to vote to approve the project last month, but it was delayed after about 32,000 mostly negative comments rolled in from across the country.
What to Know About the ‘Massive’ Military Bunker Beneath Trump’s Ballroom
4/2/2026 3:16 PM Open Story
President Trump has been talking about the emergency facility beneath what was once the East Wing, details of which are usually kept secret, as he tries to justify his renovation.
Johnson Wavers on Ending the Shutdown, Reflecting His Weak Hold on Power
4/2/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
The House speaker first panned, then endorsed, then punted on, then pitched and now is delaying a bill to reopen the Homeland Security Department, showing his vulnerability in the face of party rifts.
Why People With Chronic Illness Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Health Advice
4/2/2026 1:56 PM Open Story
Some women with complex chronic illnesses are using chatbots to search for diagnoses or relief from their symptoms.
OpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.
4/2/2026 8:33 PM Open Story
OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”
Evacuated From War-Torn Gaza, 11 Toddlers Return Home to Hugs and Tears
4/1/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
The Palestinian children were born prematurely in the early days of the war and moved from a besieged hospital to Egypt. They have now returned home to the enclave, which lies in ruins.
Blake Lively’s Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni Dismissed as Case Heads to Trial
4/2/2026 4:04 PM Open Story
A federal judge tossed the actress’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in a split decision that sets the stage for a contentious trial.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson on Marriage, Secrets and ‘The Drama’
4/1/2026 1:19 PM Open Story
The stars of the new film, “The Drama,” debate the pros and cons of dredging up the past.
‘The Drama’ Review: Her Secret Is His Crisis
4/2/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple upended when one confesses to coming close to committing a horrific crime.
How Giorgia Meloni Fell to Earth
4/2/2026 10:27 PM Open Story
For more than three years, Giorgia Meloni’s leadership of Italy has seemed unshakable. Now she suddenly seems vulnerable.
The One Thing Trump Wanted That Pam Bondi Failed to Deliver
4/2/2026 5:52 PM Open Story
The core of Mr. Trump’s dissatisfaction with the attorney general was apparently her failure to serve his need for revenge against his enemies.
Late Night Says Goodbye to Pam Bondi
4/2/2026 10:37 PM Open Story
President Trump is “on a bit of a firing spree,” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show” on Thursday, adding, “Ironically, the only staffer who has immunity is RFK Jr.”
Cuba Says It Is Pardoning More Than 2,000 Prisoners
4/2/2026 8:45 PM Open Story
The Cuban government said the releases were a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. It was not clear if they were related to ongoing negotiations between Cuba and the United States.
Biruté Galdikas, Champion of Endangered Orangutans, Dies at 79
4/2/2026 8:39 PM Open Story
With Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, she was one of three prominent researchers of great apes who were sometimes called the “trimates.”
Hershey’s Promises to Use Only Real Chocolate After Backlash
4/2/2026 2:27 PM Open Story
The change follows weeks of complaints from a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor and other vocal consumers.