Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change
3/18/2026 12:56 AM Open Story
Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking.
Trump’s Friendship With Japan’s Leader Takaichi Faces Test Over Iran
3/17/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces constraints on what she can offer.
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
3/17/2026 2:58 PM Open Story
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.
Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War
3/18/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, how owning a car is becoming unaffordable.
How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries
3/17/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.
Firm That Planned Trump’s Jan. 6 Rally Received No-Bid Contracts
3/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
This administration has given the company, staffed by the president’s allies, multimillion-dollar contracts it was guaranteed to win.
Trump’s Pick for Homeland Security Secretary to Testify
3/18/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma was chosen to replace the ousted secretary Kristi Noem and will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Illinois Primary Election Takeaways: Stratton Wins and AIPAC’s Power Is Tested
3/18/2026 2:57 AM Open Story
Democratic voters put Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on a path to the Senate, while the pro-Israel lobby notched its first major victories of the year but also faced a tough defeat.
Pritzker’s Gamble to Become a Kingmaker in Illinois Pays Off
3/18/2026 3:17 AM Open Story
Gov. JB Pritzker invested capital, both political and the more traditional kind, in the Senate race of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton. Her victory could help them both.
Changing How We Vote
3/18/2026 3:54 AM Open Story
We examine the SAVE America Act.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Push to Cleanse His Past Online
3/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
After he left jail in 2009, Mr. Epstein hired a host of people to make him look better on Google, Wikipedia and many other places on the web.
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s March Meeting
3/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as officials assess the economic fallout from the war with Iran.
Silicon Valley Bet on War. The Bets Are Paying Off.
3/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
After years of criticism and financial risk, Palantir, Anthropic and small start-ups are generating rewards from their investments in defense tech.
He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.
3/18/2026 2:23 AM Open Story
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.
California Heat Wave Makes Winter Feel Like Summer
3/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
An unusual heat wave is pushing temperatures in San Francisco into the 80s this week, and Los Angeles hit 98 on Tuesday.
Got an Idea About Who Robbed the Gardner Museum? Get in Line.
3/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Theories abound as to who pulled off the largest art heist in U.S. history. In a new book, the former F.B.I. agent who handled the case dismisses many of them.
If You Hate Trump’s Economy, I Have News for You
3/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
It’s all a matter of perspective.
The Last Thing Trump Wants to Do Is Save America
3/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
This Is what the president is fixated on right now?
Late Night Wonders Which Former President Spoke With Trump
3/18/2026 12:05 AM Open Story
In guessing which ex-leader Trump might have discussed Iran with, Jimmy Fallon said “two things seem equally possible: Either Trump’s lying, or Joe Biden doesn’t remember talking to him.”
Turing Award Goes to Inventors of Quantum Cryptography
3/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In the 1980s, Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard created a new kind of encryption that would be impregnable.
An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash
3/17/2026 6:17 PM Open Story
The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly ensued.
An Army Reservist Owns a Cannabis Dispensary. It May End His Career.
3/18/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Selling marijuana is strictly prohibited in the military. What that means for soldiers who own businesses is unclear.