Supreme Court Lifts Spending Limits on Political Parties and Candidates
6/30/2026 3:48 PM Open Story
Republicans had asked the court to strike down restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
The Supreme Court Just Gave the G.O.P. a New Midterm Edge
6/30/2026 10:14 AM Open Story
The decision, which allows parties to spend more in coordination with candidates, is likely to further expand the power of big money in American politics.
What to Know About the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Order
6/30/2026 10:43 AM Open Story
The decision ends one of the most aggressive parts of Trump’s immigration agenda. But hundreds of other restrictions have taken effect.
Stocks Notch Strongest Quarter Since 2020
6/30/2026 1:45 PM Open Story
The S&P 500 rose almost 15 percent for the three months through June, and many stock analysts remain optimistic that corporate earnings driven by artificial intelligence will keep growing.
Tom Kean, New Jersey Congressman, Says Depression Led to Long Absence
6/30/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
After months of mystery, the New Jersey representative broke his silence about the undisclosed health issue that prompted his 117-day absence.
G.O.P. Revolt Paralyzes the House, Stalling Trump Agenda
6/30/2026 3:54 PM Open Story
A Republican blockade derailed a Pentagon policy bill and other legislation as the far right pressed for action on a voting bill championed by President Trump.
Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas
6/30/2026 2:47 PM Open Story
Parties normally hold conventions only in presidential years, but President Trump liked the idea of mobilizing Republicans this fall.
Texas Is a Tossup. The Times/Siena Poll Points to How It Got There.
6/30/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
A major shift among Hispanic voters and a favorable candidate matchup have helped put Democrats on the doorstep of a Senate upset.
4 Warning Signs for Graham Platner. And 4 for Susan Collins Too.
6/30/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
The Maine race, which both parties see as key to winning control of the Senate, is extremely close, a Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll found. Both candidates have reasons for concern.
What to Watch in Colorado Primary Elections: Will Left-Wing Energy Keep Rising?
6/29/2026 3:14 PM Open Story
Primaries on Tuesday will be the latest test of Democrats’ anti-establishment mood.
States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements
6/30/2026 12:59 PM Open Story
The lawsuit argues that new federal rules went beyond what Congress enacted and broke from guidance that the federal government previewed to states.
C.I.A. Reorganization Prioritizes Cyberoperations
6/30/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, said that the agency would take “smart risks,” but that people would have oversight of artificial intelligence.
Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists
6/30/2026 1:33 PM Open Story
A federal judge temporarily blocked a new rule that restricted reporters’ access to the Pentagon, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
6/30/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Expected to Hit New York City Ahead of July 4 Weekend
6/30/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order that aims to protect people who work outdoors. Temperatures this week could exceed 100 degrees.
Fourth of July Heat Wave Forecast: Here Are the Day-by-Day Temperatures
6/30/2026 12:04 PM Open Story
A day-by-day breakdown of where dangerous heat is expected through the Fourth of July weekend.
Ontario and Quebec Face Heat Warnings as High Temperatures Spread Across Canada
6/30/2026 9:03 AM Open Story
Parts of Ontario and Quebec will be well above normal temperatures this week as a heat wave spreads over North America.
Bending Spoons, Owner of AOL and Other Old Internet Brands, Is Going Public
6/30/2026 11:43 AM Open Story
Bending Spoons, an Italian company that buys aging internet companies, is going public this week at a potential value of $19 billion.
How Grindr’s C.E.O. Adopted A.I.: ‘I Just Imposed It’
6/30/2026 2:32 PM Open Story
George Arison, the gay dating app’s chief executive, is aiming for all code to be eventually written by artificial intelligence, making the company “leaner.”
The Prom Went On in Kyiv, but Masha’s Date Danced Alone
6/30/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
Masha Polska, 15, was an avid dancer who had been dreaming of a star turn in the group waltz. That was not to be.
Trump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake Response
6/30/2026 3:45 PM Open Story
A bid by María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, to return to earthquake-battered Venezuela has angered U.S. officials focused on recovery and stability.
Aid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes
6/30/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short supply, and last week’s earthquakes destroyed water systems.
Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
6/30/2026 12:58 PM Open Story
Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply crews working through the rubble.
Rays of Hope in Dark Times
6/30/2026 3:37 PM Open Story
It’s time to update Learned Hand’s great “Spirit of Liberty” address.
The Supreme Court Gets Birthright Citizenship Right
6/30/2026 10:50 AM Open Story
The Constitution is clear. People who are born in this country and subject to its laws are citizens.
Curiosity, Perseverance and Now Promise? NASA May Send a Mars Rover to the Moon.
6/30/2026 3:14 PM Open Story
As part of plans to establish a lunar base, the space agency may send to the moon a spare test version of the rover — as well as a soccer ball.