Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.

6/17/2026 6:21 PM Open Story
While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.
Trump Upends G7 Summit With Statements on Iran Deal and Ukraine

6/17/2026 11:41 AM Open Story
At the Group of 7 gathering in France, President Trump’s oscillations on his Iran deal and Ukraine left European leaders racing to catch up.
U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and More: See Full Text of the Deal

6/18/2026 12:10 AM Open Story
New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday.
Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge

6/17/2026 8:09 PM Open Story
President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.
Trump Feuds With Thune and G.O.P., Stoking Election-Year Rift

6/17/2026 6:04 PM Open Story
The president upended the majority leader’s plans by yanking his intelligence nominee from a confirmation hearing and insisting on an end to the filibuster.
Bill Pulte, a Bulldog for Trump, Prepares to Take Reins at Spy Agency

6/17/2026 1:58 PM Open Story
Democrats and some Republicans excoriated President Trump’s pick for a top national security job. The president pushed ahead anyway.
Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects

6/17/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
It’s the third such deal the Interior Department has struck to pay firms to abandon plans for offshore turbines, spending roughly $2.5 billion to get companies to abandon their wind projects.
Warsh Makes His Case With Jargon, and a Penchant for Detail

6/17/2026 6:52 PM Open Story
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman held a press conference where he bantered with reporters and laid out a vision for change at the central bank.
Fed Meeting Live Updates: Kevin Warsh to Address U.S. Economy as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

6/17/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Officials at the Federal Reserve were split between no cuts this year and one or more rate increases as they braced for higher inflation, according to a new set of projections.
Billionaire Tax Officially Has Enough Signatures for California Ballot

6/17/2026 10:27 PM Open Story
A proposed wealth tax on billionaires is headed to the ballot unless Gov. Gavin Newsom and other opponents reach a deal with backers to remove it.
New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad

6/17/2026 12:43 PM Open Story
The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise.
Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon

6/17/2026 11:44 AM Open Story
The Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.
A New Era of Super-Hybrids to Ease Range Anxiety

6/17/2026 7:52 AM Open Story
Extended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.
Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK

6/17/2026 11:27 PM Open Story
Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.
In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War

6/17/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.
A Tournament on Native Land Makes Millions. A Tribe Wants a Bigger Cut.

6/17/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island earns millions when it hosts the U.S. Open. But the nearby Indian tribe has for years only received a fraction of that.
We Want to Hear from Indigenous People Across New York.

6/17/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The New York Times is examining the relationship between New York State officials and Native Americans.
N.Y.P.D. Will Assign Largest Number of Officers Ever to Knicks Parade

6/17/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
The department announced that it would deploy more than 10,000 of its ranks and put stringent security measures in place for the celebration of the Knicks’ N.B.A. championship on Thursday.
What to Know if You’re Going to the Knicks Parade

6/17/2026 3:31 PM Open Story
New Yorkers will descend on Lower Manhattan on Thursday morning to celebrate the Knicks. Here’s what you should know if you are one of them.
Knicks Accept a White House Invitation to Celebrate Title, Owner Says

6/17/2026 7:47 PM Open Story
James Dolan said he was “very proud” to bring his championship team to Washington. It would be the first N.B.A. team to visit the White House with Trump as president.
Tornadoes Reported in Wisconsin and Illinois as Violent Storms Sweep the Midwest

6/17/2026 9:42 PM Open Story
The National Weather Service issued several of its highest-level tornado alerts on Wednesday night.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forecast: How Much Rain Will Fall?

6/17/2026 3:22 PM Open Story
Heavy rain and flash flooding are expected across the region through Friday.
Trump’s Iran Deal Isn’t Perfect. It Doesn’t Need to Be.

6/17/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The world doesn’t need a nuclear deal with Tehran.
In Britain, the Far Right Is Setting the Agenda

6/17/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Its opponents urgently need to demonstrate that they can do more than throw up their hands in horror.
Jimmy Kimmel Feels ‘Hormuzled’ by Trump’s New Deal With Iran

6/17/2026 11:57 PM Open Story
Although the agreement finally reopens the Strait of Hormuz, “we threw in a minimum of $300 billion,” Kimmel said. “Right now, Melania’s wondering, ‘How do I get a deal like that?’”
18-Year-Old Dies in Fall From Horse Carriage in Central Park

6/17/2026 7:42 PM Open Story
After the driver stepped out to take a photo of the passengers, the horse bolted, and a tourist from India fell from the driverless carriage. “We were yelling, ‘Help me, help me!’” said his father.