Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund
6/4/2026 10:32 PM Open Story
The vote on Democrats’ proposal, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee, kicked off a marathon of votes that stretched all day and overnight.
Vanilla Ice Is In, Bret Michaels Is Out: Trump’s Battle for Celebrity Validation
6/4/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
President Trump has pursued fame his entire adult life. Now in his second term in the White House, he is finding how little power he has to force cultural figures to fall in line.
China Builds an Economic Fortress as Global Tensions Rise
6/4/2026 10:04 PM Open Story
Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas.
What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea
6/4/2026 7:47 PM Open Story
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.
Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior
6/4/2026 7:35 PM Open Story
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.
Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race
6/4/2026 7:33 PM Open Story
In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the best behavior” after his military service.
In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes
6/4/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.
Early Research Suggests a Path to Predict and Prevent Lung Cancer
6/4/2026 8:21 AM Open Story
Scientists have identified proteins that could signal increased lung cancer risk, as well as a drug that could reduce the odds of a tumor developing.
Nick Bilton, New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief, Pledges Independence
6/4/2026 4:45 PM Open Story
Nick Bilton said he had consulted with the program’s remaining correspondents: Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker. All three were deliberating whether to stay with the show, two people said.
Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
6/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.
Zelensky Mixes Taunts and Peace Talks Offer in Letter to Putin
6/4/2026 4:34 PM Open Story
“After 26 years in power, age is beginning to take its toll,” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine wrote of his Russian counterpart, bragging of a recent strike on St. Petersburg.
House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders
6/4/2026 5:14 PM Open Story
Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president’s foreign policy agenda.
What to Know About California’s Top Election Races
6/4/2026 8:30 PM Open Story
The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted.
Trump’s Fraud Claims in California Could Undermine Confidence in November Result
6/4/2026 2:37 PM Open Story
The president is claiming without evidence that the lengthy counting process in California, which could help determine control of Congress, means Democrats are stealing the election.
Raman Gains on Pratt in L.A. Mayor Race But Many Ballots Remain
6/4/2026 8:27 PM Open Story
Nithya Raman’s vote count still remains well behind Spencer Pratt’s, but hundreds of thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Los Angeles over the next few weeks.
As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Withdraw
6/4/2026 8:05 PM Open Story
The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.
Planning Commission Votes to Advance Trump’s Arch Project
6/4/2026 3:46 PM Open Story
The National Capital Planning Commission received nearly 1,700 comments about President Trump’s plans to build a 250-foot arch in the nation’s capital. Almost all opposed the idea.
Trump Plans to Create a Promenade at the Lincoln Memorial
6/4/2026 2:33 PM Open Story
The president announced a new project that would connect the memorial to the Potomac River. He isn’t sure if he wants it to be named after himself.
How We Are Illustrating Trump’s Plans to Remake Washington
6/4/2026 6:38 AM Open Story
With the East Wing turned to rubble, our Graphics staff set out to show what exactly the president planned to build there and elsewhere.
Latest Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Shows Little Sign of Taking Hold
6/4/2026 12:41 PM Open Story
The U.S.-brokered deal depends on Hezbollah halting its attacks first. But the leader of the Iran-backed group rejected those terms, and Israel said that its offensive would continue.
How LinkedIn Found Its Social Platform Era
6/4/2026 10:23 AM Open Story
Celebrities and paid influencers have transformed the career-focused platform, which for some users, has become a job unto itself.
Pilot Was Warned Jet Was Too Low Before It Clipped a Light Pole
6/4/2026 3:42 PM Open Story
The pilot heard a “thump” while landing in Newark, according to a newly released report. The light pole crashed onto a truck.
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Charlie Parker
6/3/2026 7:50 AM Open Story
Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy.
Trump Wants Results Against Crime in Mexico. Can Sheinbaum Deliver?
6/4/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Trump wants results against organized crime. Can Mexico’s president deliver?
The British Used to Sound Like We Did
6/4/2026 12:00 PM Open Story
When they left, they changed.
Wall Street Is Going Gaga for SpaceX
6/4/2026 7:30 PM Open Story
Jamie Dimon himself is planning to pitch investors on the offering of Elon Musk’s rocket company, as banks prepare to reap huge fees from the largest I.P.O. ever.