Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making
8/3/2026 6:26 AM Open Story
In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.
New Limits on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal, and Prosecutors Say Reflecting Pool Work Was ‘Botched’
8/3/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, why college jerseys suddenly have corporate logos.
Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter
8/3/2026 8:16 AM Open Story
A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.
Michigan’s Tense Democratic Senate Race Poses a Big Test for a Divided Party
8/3/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Progressives hope momentum by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will give them a signature victory. Centrists warn that picking him will backfire in November. Acrimony is everywhere.
Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here’s What We Know.
8/3/2026 8:14 AM Open Story
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.
What Kind of Democrat Does It Take to Win in Conservative Kansas?
8/3/2026 6:19 AM Open Story
In a conservative state with a history of electing Democratic governors, the debate over which brand of Democrat can win sounds different.
Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as 60,000 People Evacuate
8/3/2026 7:42 AM Open Story
Firefighters were hopeful that improving weather conditions in Washington state could help efforts to contain the blaze, which officials described as the largest natural disaster in the history of Spokane.
After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter
8/3/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact last year that dangled research money in return for embracing the Trump administration’s agenda.
Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate
8/3/2026 8:48 AM Open Story
The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.
Park Service Finds Trump’s Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places
8/3/2026 7:17 AM Open Story
The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.
Here’s Why the US Is Helping Prop Up the Japanese Yen
8/3/2026 8:42 AM Open Story
The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
8/1/2026 5:58 PM Open Story
The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
Readers Choose Their 25 Favorite Clothing Stores Across the U.S.
8/3/2026 8:53 AM Open Story
Where do you love to shop? We asked and you came through, offering hundreds of thoughtful responses. Here are 25 of your choices.
For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand
8/3/2026 1:50 AM Open Story
By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dangers of a widening war.
Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
8/3/2026 7:15 AM Open Story
President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Iran War Fighting
8/3/2026 8:02 AM Open Story
The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said he had halted a planned U.S. assault on Iran.
Spain’s Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta
8/3/2026 4:43 AM Open Story
After thousands poured into the Spanish territory in North Africa, the pro-immigration policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were blamed. The reality is more complex.
Ceuta Migration Crisis Exposes Despair Among Morocco’s Young People
8/3/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.
SpaceX’s Stock Lockup Is Expiring. Prepare for a Bumpy Ride.
8/3/2026 8:10 AM Open Story
On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of their shares.
What Are Companies Getting for All That A.I. Spending?
8/3/2026 8:40 AM Open Story
A new field of “tokenomics” has emerged to measure the return on all the money companies are pouring into artificial intelligence.
Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83
8/3/2026 8:47 AM Open Story
She was the first Republican woman from the state to be elected to the House. It caused a stir in 2024 when she was discovered to be residing in a senior living facility while still in office.
Trump's Smithsonian Attacks Are Attacks on America’s Future
8/3/2026 5:42 AM Open Story
This is how we decide who we are and who we want to be.
Trump’s Chance for Peace in Ukraine Is Real. But It Won’t Last.
8/3/2026 8:32 AM Open Story
There’s a narrow chance for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal before things go south.
Michigan Looks Left
8/3/2026 3:40 AM Open Story
We’re sizing up tomorrow’s primary contest.
Mamdani May Need to Find $5 Billion More a Year for Free Child Care
8/3/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
A new report by the Center for New York City Affairs projected that a child care system for all children under 5 could cost the city about $9 billion a year.