The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
5/28/2026 6:26 AM Open Story
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
Why Texas Students Are Being Tackled and Tasered, and Trump’s Latest Target for Retribution
5/28/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, inside the hunt for cheap gas.
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape
5/28/2026 4:49 AM Open Story
Ms. Carroll, who prevailed in a civil trial after accusing President Trump of sexual abuse, is the latest target in a Justice Department campaign going after his perceived enemies.
These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.’s Targets
5/28/2026 3:39 AM Open Story
When he returned to office, President Trump vowed revenge against those he said had challenged or defied him. Here’s an incomplete list of the people his Justice Department has targeted.
‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?
5/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: “Both parties kind of get it wrong.”
James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally
5/28/2026 5:58 AM Open Story
Personal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest in Texas for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
Jill Biden’s Reaction to Biden’s 2024 Debate: ‘He’s Having a Stroke’
5/27/2026 3:00 PM Open Story
“I had never, ever seen Joe like that,” the former first lady told CBS News. “Before or since.”
Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks
5/27/2026 7:55 PM Open Story
The two Republican critics of President Trump — Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress — met up in the tropics.
The Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer
5/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Memoirs, histories, true crime, investigations and much more.
The Novels Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer
5/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
New fiction from Maggie O’Farrell, Ann Patchett, Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia and much more.
Former Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck With I.R.S.
5/27/2026 3:09 PM Open Story
The motion was particularly significant because it asked the judge overseeing the initial suit against the I.R.S. to examine the terms of the deal.
What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?
5/26/2026 10:30 AM 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.
Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs
5/28/2026 3:30 AM Open Story
The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.
Court Orders Customs Chief to Address Compliance on Refunding Tariffs
5/27/2026 2:46 PM Open Story
The surprising demand to appear at a hearing suggested new concern about the Trump administration’s efforts to repay the full $166 billion owed from illegally imposed tariffs.
‘Vibrant as Ever’: Harvard’s Jewish Life Thrives as Trump Investigates
5/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.
Bare-Knuckle Tactics and Brash Promises: How Howard Lutnick Operates
5/28/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
Before becoming U.S. commerce secretary, Mr. Lutnick controlled 818 companies. A review of their dealings sheds light on his freewheeling first year in government.
4 Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Howard Lutnick
5/28/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The New York Times examined the dealings of 818 companies controlled by the U.S. commerce secretary, documenting a history of bare-knuckle tactics that extended into his time in government.
Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55
5/28/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
Activists had sued in a bid to secure her the fundamental human right to bodily liberty. Zoo officials said she was well cared for and called the lawsuit frivolous.
Happy the Elephant Hasn’t Been Seen in Months. What’s Going On?
9/12/2024 12:00 AM Open Story
The star attraction of the Bronx Zoo hasn’t been seen since July. The zoo says she’s fine. Animal rights activists are not so sure.
Online Scams Have Evolved in the A.I. Era. Here’s What to Do.
5/28/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
Streaming TV Bundles Grow in Popularity
5/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Companies and their customers are embracing bundled streaming packages — but for different reasons.
The Google Insider Trading Case Hits Polymarket
5/28/2026 5:03 AM Open Story
Charges against a Google employee who bet on Polymarket have raised concerns that the issue may dent momentum in the fast-growing sector.
In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape
5/28/2026 5:22 AM Open Story
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
Not Every Language Has Spelling Bees. Here’s Why English Is Perfect for Them.
5/28/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
English’s hybrid history, silent letters and overcomplicated rules are what make the competition fierce.
How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee
5/27/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Nearly 250 contestants from around the nation and the world traveled to Washington for a chance at glory and a $50,000 cash prize.
Big Swells of Rancor Are Capsizing America
5/28/2026 7:18 AM Open Story
Texas just got a lot more interesting.
What Cubans Really Think About Trump
5/28/2026 6:24 AM Open Story
A filmmaker asks residents of the embattled island what they would say to the U.S. president.
A Violent Education
5/28/2026 6:54 AM Open Story
We look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.
Jimmy Kimmel Can Hardly Believe the Reality of L.A.’s Mayoral Race
5/27/2026 11:33 PM Open Story
“Mayor should not be your first job,” the host said of the former reality show star and mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who is polling in second place.
Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
5/28/2026 6:32 AM Open Story
Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.
What Plunging Pork Prices Say About China’s Economy
5/27/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
A key measure of inflation in China, they hit a 16-year low, driven by anemic consumer spending and an oversupply of hogs.
F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home
5/27/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
The only charge lodged against David Rush is that he inflated his academic credentials and obtained military leave pay worth tens of thousands of dollars.
The Real Story Behind “Pressure,” the Film About the D-Day Weather Forecast
5/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.