Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War
3/28/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.
Iranian Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say
3/27/2026 7:28 PM Open Story
The combined missile and drone attack amounted to one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses in the course of the monthlong war with Iran.
In an Asymmetrical War, Iran Seeks an Edge With Its Information War
3/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Propaganda and disinformation have flooded the internet in a sophisticated effort to undermine support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.
House Vote Sets Up Clash With the Senate on D.H.S. Funding, Prolonging Shutdown
3/27/2026 9:02 PM Open Story
Republicans revolted over a Senate measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security and passed a rival bill, dimming the chances of a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.
Castro Heirs Emerge Across Cuba’s Political Scene Amid Energy Crisis and Trump Threats
3/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”
Hegseth Criticized for Removing Four Officers From Promotion List
3/27/2026 3:16 PM Open Story
Bitter rifts have opened over the defense secretary’s campaign to reverse policies that he says are prejudiced against white officers.
Trump Offers More Aid to Farmers, a Key Support Bloc Hurt by Tariffs and War
3/27/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
The president announced new loan guarantees at a White House event that appeared intended to reassure a group that has found itself caught in the crosshairs of some of his major policies.
A Challenge for ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Third Time Around
3/28/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Organizers want this to be largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?
‘No Kings’ Protests Across U.S. Cities: What We Know
3/27/2026 6:09 AM Open Story
Thousands of demonstrations against the Trump administration are scheduled to take place in cities and towns across the country on Saturday.
Kaela Berg, a Flight Attendant, Runs for Congress One Layover at a Time
3/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.
On CPAC’s Main Stage, Fissures in the Party Trump Remade
3/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The Conservative Political Action Conference typically seeks to establish orthodoxy with its roster of speakers. This year, organizers created space for dissent, highlighting ongoing schisms in the MAGA movement.
Is Iran a Political Problem for Trump? Tell Me How Long the War Lasts.
3/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Historically, quagmire abroad and high prices at home are the ingredients of a failed presidency.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Past Was No Secret. A Child’s Cry Changed Everything.
3/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Before being cast as “The Bachelorette,” Taylor Frankie Paul had discussed — with police, on podcasts and on TV — the domestic dispute that involved her 5-year-old daughter.
Will Iran Break Trumpism?
3/27/2026 5:24 AM Open Story
The right-wing thinker Christopher Caldwell believes the Iran war is the end of Trumpism. Is he right? What was Trumpism in the first place?
Republicans Know This War Is Going Badly
3/27/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
Never before has America arrived at the threshold of a quagmire so quickly.
Actress Says She’s Found Her Secret Online Abuser: Her Husband
3/27/2026 3:41 PM Open Story
Collien Fernandes said her spouse had posted deepfakes of her. The account, disputed by her husband, spurred outrage, protests and parliamentary debates in Germany.
Are New York’s Environmental Concerns Worsening a Housing Shortage?
3/28/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to exempt a majority of new housing from state environmental reviews, arguing that sufficient safeguards are in place at the local level.