Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
5/18/2026 10:42 AM Open Story
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
5/18/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off
5/18/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.
Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?
5/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations).
Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
5/18/2026 2:31 PM Open Story
A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligence race.
Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI
5/18/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.
What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?
5/18/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.
ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota
5/18/2026 2:13 PM Open Story
The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate
5/18/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations
5/18/2026 2:10 PM Open Story
Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.
L.A. County Response to Altadena Fire Was Not Biased, Report Finds
5/18/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
An examination of the disaster commissioned by the county concluded that its efforts were muddled and chaotic, but said that it had not discriminated against Black residents.
He’s Been Impeached and Indicted. He Has a Chance in Texas’s Senate Race.
5/18/2026 11:55 AM Open Story
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.
Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
5/18/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify the rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. An American doctor is among the confirmed cases.
Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
5/18/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
The order is in effect for 30 days and does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak, as U.S. Restricts Travelers
5/18/2026 1:11 PM Open Story
The United States restricted entry of people who have been to three African countries, after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency. The outbreak has killed more than 100.
Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says
5/18/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
The ruling was a partial victory for prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione. A state judge ruled that some other material and statements could not be used.
Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.
5/18/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.
Firing Squads Expose the Brutality of the Death Penalty
5/18/2026 7:37 AM Open Story
America is returning to firing squad executions after failing to find a more humane way to carry out the death penalty.
American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave
5/18/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
An American from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship, who said she had tested negative for the disease, has been ordered to remain in an Omaha quarantine facility for two more weeks.
Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
5/18/2026 4:45 AM Open Story
Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.
Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery Store Is Planned for the South Bronx
5/18/2026 12:53 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that the store would open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.
New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time
5/18/2026 1:32 PM Open Story
The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon’s press restrictions.