How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency
5/24/2026 6:13 AM Open Story
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission purged its ranks, dialed back its enforcement and boosted industries in which President Trump’s family is heavily invested.
With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump
5/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
President Trump has alternated between bullying the justices and cozying up to them as the court prepares to announce major decisions that will determine the fate of the key aspects of his agenda.
Do U.S. Automakers Have a Future in Canada?
5/24/2026 10:07 AM Open Story
Detroit-based automakers pioneered open trade between Canada and the United States, benefiting both countries. President Trump’s trade war now leaves their future in the country in question.
Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
5/24/2026 8:33 AM Open Story
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.
RFK Jr.’s Push to Curb Antidepressants Has Shaken Psychiatry
5/24/2026 7:06 AM Open Story
An annual psychiatric meeting was abuzz over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call to rein in the use of depression medications. Some fear it will drive patients away from care.
Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
5/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Try Boosting Progressives in Red Districts
5/24/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In highly competitive House races that Democrats need to flip in November, the left is betting that calls for universal health care and taxing the wealthy will resonate — even among Republicans.
A Deciding Factor in Congress Right Now: Who Shows Up to Vote
5/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Vacant seats, and consistently poor attendance on both sides of the aisle, have exacerbated the challenges of already razor-thin margins in the House and Senate.
UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI
5/24/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.
One Job That Is Growing in the A.I. Era? Cybersecurity Experts.
5/24/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Demand for security engineers has surged as artificial intelligence generates a glut of new code and models like Anthropic’s Mythos create new concerns.
A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons
5/4/2026 8:07 AM Open Story
Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces.
They Started I.V.F., Then Split. Now Who Gets Custody of the Embryos?
5/24/2026 4:13 AM Open Story
For 47-year-old Erin Millender, this will likely be her last chance to become a mother. Her husband no longer wants to have a child with her.
How Democrats Can Improve Their Odds, According to a Nobel Economist
5/24/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
An expert in human behavior explains how Democrats can change their primary process to improve their chances in 2028.
Trump’s Slush Fund Will Reward Criminals. Americans Will Pay for It.
5/20/2026 9:34 AM Open Story
The president’s corruption and subversion of democratic tradition risk becoming the norm.
Colbert’s Connection
5/24/2026 4:27 AM Open Story
A reflection on Stephen Colbert’s relationship with his audience.
How a Curious FIFA Deal Gave Fox a Huge Bargain for World Cup Broadcast Rights
5/24/2026 4:34 AM Open Story
A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster.
Kyiv, Ukraine, Hit in Russian Missile Attack
5/24/2026 8:42 AM Open Story
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. Russia launched an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile for only the third time in the war.
What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend
5/24/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman.