Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
6/18/2026 7:54 PM Open Story
The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.
Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland for Direct Talks on Iran Deal
6/18/2026 8:57 PM Open Story
Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where he was initially expected for a signing ceremony.
Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool
6/18/2026 6:33 PM Open Story
A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro.
Trump Redirects Millions From Secret Service Amid White House Construction
6/18/2026 4:57 PM Open Story
The White House insists that private donations are paying for a new ballroom, but the administration is using taxpayer money for a series of security upgrades.
Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed?
6/18/2026 5:35 PM Open Story
The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it.
Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister
6/18/2026 10:11 PM Open Story
Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energize his bid to become prime minister.
Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
6/18/2026 7:29 PM Open Story
Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.
Takeaways From ‘Regime Change,’ Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s Book on Trump’s White House
6/18/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
The book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times, “Regime Change,” reveals a host of details and surprising exchanges as President Trump pushed to drastically expand his power.
NYC Erupts in Celebration Over Knicks Championship Win
6/18/2026 1:15 PM Open Story
New York City found a reason to party on Thursday, cheering, crying and climbing around Broadway to celebrate the Knicks’ N.B.A. championship.
See the Knicks Championship Parade Unfold
6/18/2026 7:38 PM Open Story
Fans gathered in Manhattan on Thursday to cheer on the N.B.A. champions at a parade that has been 53 years in the making.
Rama Duwaji Had the Winning Look at the Knicks Parade
6/18/2026 3:33 PM Open Story
The first lady and the mayor showed up for the celebration in style.
Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional
6/18/2026 7:13 PM Open Story
The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.
The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died
6/18/2026 9:09 AM Open Story
The Major Oak in the Sherwood Forest was between 800 and 1,200 years old. It succumbed to a combination of over-tourism, climate change and misguided efforts to save it.
In Ancient Pits Near Stonehenge, Scientists See Hints of Solstice Ritual
6/18/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
British archaeologists may have found the remains of a site where people celebrated the solstice thousands of years ago, a few miles from the famed stone circle.
Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago
6/18/2026 7:24 PM Open Story
Thursday’s opening drew four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights.
Stephen Colbert Nods to Obama’s Tan Suit at Presidential Center Opening
6/18/2026 2:27 PM Open Story
Celebrity guests paid winking homage to President Obama’s notorious tan suit.
During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Minnesota Protester Remained Shackled in Hospital for Days
6/18/2026 4:14 PM Open Story
The story of one progressive activist arrested in Minnesota in January shows what critics say is the aggressive nature of the Trump administration’s response to those who have protested its immigration crackdown.
ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them.
6/18/2026 4:35 PM Open Story
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to sell or give away most of the 11 warehouses it bought to detain migrants, reversing course on a signature initiative.
James Talarico Attacks Ken Paxton Over Child Abuse Case
6/18/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
The case, which resulted in a short jail sentence despite years of alleged abuse, has drawn outcry in Texas. So have the attempts to politicize it.
Central Park Rides Halted After Fatal Fall From Horse-Drawn Carriage
6/18/2026 6:59 PM Open Story
An 18-year-old was ejected after a carriage horse bolted on Wednesday as the driver took a photograph. It was unclear how long the voluntary shutdown might last.
What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain.
6/18/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.”
JD Vance on the Morality of the Trump Administration
6/18/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
I asked the vice president what is Christian about this White House.
The Art Market is Broken
6/18/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Many gallerists are questioning the fundamentals of their business. It’s as if the art world they know has fallen off its axis.
San Francisco Film Patrons Are Found Dead on Side of Highway
6/18/2026 7:53 PM Open Story
Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of an Oscar-winning director, and her husband, Wylie, 86, were traveling to Oregon on a hot day. Their deaths are under investigation.