Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
8/24/2026 5:09 PM Open Story
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
8/24/2026 4:09 PM Open Story
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation
8/24/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions
8/24/2026 2:12 PM Open Story
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after the United States announced new efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy. One Iranian official vowed that “not a single drop of oil” would leave the gulf.
Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
8/24/2026 5:43 PM Open Story
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?
Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?
8/24/2026 2:39 PM Open Story
The president has made a big bet on a senator’s sister.
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
8/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.
Eon Huntley, the Democratic Socialist Running for Office While Working at Bergdorf
8/24/2026 7:35 AM Open Story
For Eon Huntley, who won his primary in New York in June, good clothes and populist policies go together.
U.S. Tariffs Could Price Canadian Firms Out of U.S. and Threaten Thousands of Jobs
8/24/2026 5:33 PM Open Story
The 50 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on Canadian exports to the United States will make it impossible for many Canadian companies to continue to sell to the U.S. market, economists say.
Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
8/24/2026 5:03 PM Open Story
The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.
Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture
8/24/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol
8/24/2026 11:02 AM Open Story
The sailor, Joshua Aviles, was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier when he learned his father had been detained.
The Tour Guide Who Lived Through 9/11
8/24/2026 1:38 PM Open Story
Christina Stanton offers a very specific and deeply personal tour of the World Trade Center site to remind visitors what happened 25 years ago.
What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes
8/24/2026 3:47 PM Open Story
After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Five Years In, Makes Her Case for Four More
8/24/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
Ms. Hochul, who ascended to the governorship in the depths of the pandemic, believes that New York is back. She hopes she has persuaded New Yorkers.
The Mayor Went on Vacation. He Didn’t Travel Very Far.
8/24/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
Zohran Mamdani is known for working around the clock as mayor of New York City, but last week he and his wife headed “upstate” for vacation and some locals were thrilled to spot them.
NYC’s 911 System Had an Outage. Officials Kept Quiet About It.
8/24/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
When a partial breakdown of the system occurred last week, New York City officials did not inform the public.
S.E.C. Investigating Near-Implosion of A.I. Hedge Fund
8/24/2026 2:13 PM Open Story
Regulators sent subpoenas to major Wall Street banks seeking information about the trading of Situational Awareness, three people briefed on the outreach said.
Anatomy of an Autonomous Attack: 5 Alarming A.I. Capabilities
8/24/2026 11:09 AM Open Story
When OpenAI’s agents went rogue in July, they demonstrated ingenuity and drive beyond what many experts imagined — a dangerous harbinger of what such bots could do in the future.
Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense
8/24/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
The religious reference by a prosecution witness on Monday incensed the presiding judge, who sternly instructed jurors to disregard it. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked for a mistrial.
Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Is Dividing Americans
8/22/2026 11:31 AM Open Story
She is being tried on murder charges for killing her three young children. The tragedy has resurrected debates over whether such women are criminals or victims.
Dale Dickey Is Way Past Crying in Barney Suits
8/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Years ago, she donned a dinosaur costume to help make ends meet. Now she is a first-time Emmy nominee for her role in “Widow’s Bay.”
Today’s Weed Is Way Too Dangerous for Teens
8/24/2026 11:03 AM Open Story
Are we willing to regulate and enforce cannabis safety, especially to protect the most vulnerable among us?
Canada Said No to America. It Will Reverberate Far Beyond Its Borders.
8/24/2026 1:42 PM Open Story
Mark Carney has chosen suffering, but he did what Canadians elected him to do.
Fast-Moving Reno Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Nevada
8/24/2026 3:52 PM Open Story
The Hawk fire has burned more than 15,000 acres since it began on Saturday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Reno.