‘Pretend That I Am Running’: 7 Takeaways From the G.O.P. Midterm Convention
9/9/2026 10:22 PM Open Story
At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.
Trump Floats $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Checks if Republicans Win the Midterms
9/9/2026 10:35 PM Open Story
In his convention speech, the president floated a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult American if Republicans keep control of Congress. The idea, like many others, may not come to pass.
Fetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention
9/9/2026 6:48 PM Open Story
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is “always going to reject the extremes in socialism.”
Republican Senate Candidates Avoid Tariffs and Iran War at Trump’s Convention
9/9/2026 10:09 PM Open Story
Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump’s tax law and other topics.
Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race
9/9/2026 5:21 PM Open Story
The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities.
Election Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan
9/9/2026 6:29 PM Open Story
As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.
How Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Would Work
9/9/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
The plan, which two dozen states have challenged as unconstitutional, puts in place new requirements about who can receive mail ballots.
Fight Over Missouri House Map Returns to U.S. Supreme Court
9/9/2026 3:17 PM Open Story
The appeal came as the Missouri Supreme Court weighed whether to hold the state’s top election official in contempt.
Bond Market Rebuffs Treasury’s $6 Billion Plan to Reduce Borrowing Costs
9/9/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
The 10-year yield rose to its highest level in three years, suggesting investors were underwhelmed by the details of a move to buy back government bonds.
60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality
9/9/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.
A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship
9/9/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999
9/9/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
At the company’s annual September product event, Apple also demonstrated its work on artificial intelligence and other new devices.
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
9/9/2026 2:09 PM Open Story
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say
9/9/2026 10:31 PM Open Story
The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.
Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration, Warning of Threat to Humanity
9/9/2026 5:12 PM Open Story
Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.
Justice Dept. Investigates Nvidia Deal With Groq
9/9/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
The Justice Department is examining whether the tech giant sought to sidestep antitrust scrutiny.
Lucien Smith, Art-World Star Whose Career Abruptly Turned, Dies at 37
9/9/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
A phenom in his 20s, he became the poster child for Zombie Formalism before abandoning the gallery frenzy for Montauk.
How the Super Godzilla Monster El Niño Could Actually Affect Your Weather
9/9/2026 3:42 PM Open Story
Yes, El Niño is unusually powerful this time. But that’s not always a bad thing.
Fighting Wildfire Haze With an Airplane and Lots of Salt and Water
9/9/2026 10:26 PM Open Story
The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.
How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project
9/9/2026 7:44 PM Open Story
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
August Ties for Hottest Month on Record
9/9/2026 7:00 PM Open Story
Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
Trump Is Sabotaging the Midterms. The Supreme Court Must Stop Him.
9/9/2026 7:06 PM Open Story
The country has built a system in which Americans can have confidence. President Trump is trying to wreck it.
I Worked on Safety at OpenAI. The Fix Isn’t Hard.
9/9/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Even without government regulation, private companies can act on their own to address A.I. safety concerns.
Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in Really Old Teeth
9/9/2026 11:26 AM Open Story
A hunter-gatherer who lived in Indonesia as early as 25,000 years ago may have regularly sucked on betel nuts to release their psychoactive properties.