Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat
7/24/2026 6:57 PM Open Story
The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on a different plane, raising questions about the security of the Qatari-donated jet.
In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process
7/24/2026 6:46 PM Open Story
A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton.
Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran
7/24/2026 2:41 PM Open Story
President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has lasted nearly five months, with no end in sight.
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
7/24/2026 11:18 AM Open Story
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.
Cornell, Northwestern and Other Universities Plan for Classes at Middle East Campuses
7/24/2026 2:32 PM Open Story
Even after the collapse of the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, American universities expect to teach in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a new outpost is on track to open in Saudi Arabia.
Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics
7/24/2026 6:29 PM Open Story
Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran.
At Correspondents’ Dinner, a Rambling Trump Hurls Insults
7/25/2026 12:35 AM Open Story
President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.
Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum
7/24/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
President Trump said the signage at the National Museum of American History would correct what a disputed White House report described as “extreme political activism.”
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
7/24/2026 2:10 PM Open Story
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
After Stabbings, a Rise in Jewish Fears and Questions for Mamdani
7/24/2026 8:36 PM Open Story
Some politicians said Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had created a dangerous environment. He pushed back, condemning the stabbings of two men on the Upper West Side and defending his statements.
Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’
7/24/2026 6:47 PM Open Story
President Trump has lashed out over the years at NBA star LeBron James, who has been critical of the president in the past.
Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Merger for Months
7/24/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
The company agreed to a proposed freeze until June 2027, unless a judge issues a ruling before then on a lawsuit blocking the deal.
A Global Economy Jolted by an Oil Shock Now Gets a Tariff Reminder
7/24/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Tariffs are back, but this time there is a war in the Persian Gulf and oil has hit $100 a barrel.
Crucial Interest Rate Jumps to Highest Level of Trump’s Second Term
7/24/2026 7:14 AM Open Story
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has risen steadily this year, as the Iran war rages, government spending worries intensify and artificial intelligence spending boosts growth.
As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home
7/24/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.
Taiwan Tests How It Would Resist a Chinese Siege at Sea
7/25/2026 12:10 AM Open Story
Taiwan is stepping up plans to secure fuel and other vital imports as Chinese government ships practice moves that could one day be used in a blockade.
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
7/24/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior during the World Cup, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.
Car Condos Give Your Vehicle Luxury Housing
7/24/2026 5:06 PM Open Story
No longer satisfied by regular parking garages, some drivers are upgrading their luxury vehicles’ homes.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Shows That Epics Are Better Without A.I.
7/24/2026 5:56 AM Open Story
A.I. has rendered eye candy cheap. Viewers long for the visceral.
Help! I Might Be a Tradwife!
7/24/2026 1:46 PM Open Story
I’m not the target audience for online content about frontier chores and child rearing. But if I’m honest, domestic rituals help to keep me sane.
Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask’ and Third ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie, Dies at 74
7/24/2026 6:34 PM Open Story
His work, including “The Blob,” a remake of the cult 1958 horror movie, was known for its use of brash visual effects.