U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
7/7/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.
As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
7/7/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.
New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants
7/7/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.
Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting
7/7/2026 5:19 PM Open Story
The letters come amid President Trump’s effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn’t exist: widespread noncitizen voting.
Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry
7/7/2026 3:28 PM Open Story
The ruling cast serious doubts on the department’s efforts to reinvestigate the race, finding that it was too late to bring criminal charges in the case.
Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests
7/7/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
At least two hotels near the unstable building were evacuated, stranding travelers and forcing guests to clamber for alternative accommodation.
What to Know About the ‘Frozen Zone’ in Midtown Manhattan
7/7/2026 5:09 PM Open Story
A building at risk of partial collapse prompted the city to restrict pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area. Some buses were diverted or delayed, but subway lines remained uninterrupted.
Democrats Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits
7/7/2026 5:17 PM Open Story
Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.
Bernie Sanders Calls on Graham Platner to Drop Senate Bid After Rape Allegation
7/7/2026 11:23 AM Open Story
Mr. Sanders was one of the last remaining prominent allies of Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, to call for him to drop out after a rape allegation.
Platner Supporters Struggle to Come to Terms With Campaign’s Death Knell
7/7/2026 4:18 PM Open Story
Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.
These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
7/7/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
7/7/2026 2:41 PM Open Story
The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.
Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban
7/7/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That means the French far-right leader can run for president in 2027.
The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
7/7/2026 11:29 AM Open Story
The president’s call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.
ICE Officer Kills a Mexican Man in Houston
7/7/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
The agency said the man was an “illegal alien” who had tried to run over the agent, though no evidence was immediately offered.
Judge Orders D.H.S. to Restore 4 States’ Access to Citizenship Data
7/7/2026 4:59 PM Open Story
The ruling, based on an agreement the Trump administration signed with Florida last year, contradicted an earlier order by a judge in Washington that required the access be suspended.
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
7/7/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
The university has been in talks to resolve investigations into its admissions practices. The law school’s dean and some faculty have argued a deal could compromise its independence.
Andrea Shaw, Plaintiff in Anti-Vaccine Suit, Is Charged With Murder of Her Twins
7/7/2026 2:42 PM Open Story
A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury in Idaho has indicted her on charges of suffocating them.
The Disappearing Las Vegas Buffets Hold a Mirror to the American Soul
7/7/2026 2:52 PM Open Story
As a once-grand American tradition enters its twilight, our critic journeys to the desert to find out what it all means.
Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
7/7/2026 8:30 AM Open Story
By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond.
The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far
7/7/2026 1:11 PM Open Story
On red carpets, on set, onstage and even up in space, they captured our attention with their looks.
Democratic Socialists Are on the Rise. We’ve Seen This Movie Before.
7/7/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Mainstream party leaders can’t dodge a fight with their left.
JD Vance Is Worried
7/7/2026 9:41 AM Open Story
The vice president’s theology comes in book form.
Why Are Berries Everywhere, in Every Season? Driscoll’s.
7/7/2026 8:20 AM Open Story
The California giant has helped turn a local, seasonal treat into a worldwide refrigerator staple and marketing juggernaut.