Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
4/23/2026 6:04 PM Open Story
The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.
How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
4/23/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.
War and Sanctions Accelerate China’s Currency Push
4/23/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.
Trump’s Approval Drops to New Low, and Condom Prices Rise Because of the War
4/24/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?
4/24/2026 3:31 AM Open Story
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.
Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Mr. Blanche’s salvo of actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.
Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster
4/23/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.
Trump Says He’s Renovating ‘Filthy’ Reflecting Pool on the National Mall
4/23/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
The pool, which is more than 2,000 feet long, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and other events.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
4/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.
4/23/2026 9:29 PM Open Story
Chinese companies have embraced making their most advanced artificial intelligence models available to all.
A.I. Start-Ups From Canada and Germany Merge to Take On Silicon Valley
4/24/2026 3:29 AM Open Story
Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.
A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.
How Ashley Padilla, Breakout ‘S.N.L.’ Star, Nails Comic Timing
4/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Ashley Padilla’s ability to extend a moment transforms what could be a routine joke into something stranger and more absurd.
Europe Mulls What Mutual Defense Looks Like Outside NATO
4/23/2026 11:52 PM Open Story
European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
4/23/2026 6:52 PM Open Story
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.
They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.
4/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation.
‘Michael’ Review: A Jackson Biopic Leaves Too Much Unsaid
4/21/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation.
Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
4/24/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems
Should a Straight Person Represent Stonewall’s City Council District?
4/24/2026 4:43 AM Open Story
In a special election on Manhattan’s West Side, home to major L.G.B.T.Q. sites and institutions and many gay residents, a straight person could win for the first time since 1991.
The Conspiracy Theory Behind Tucker Carlson’s Apology
4/24/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Rather than honestly reckoning with their role in America’s derangement, MAGA apostates are creating a scapegoat to explain it away.
D.E.I. Is Discriminatory. Agree or Disagree?
4/24/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
They championed diversity, equity and inclusion policies for years. Now they have complicated feelings about what they built.
Youth Suicides Drop
4/24/2026 3:48 AM Open Story
We are covering a success story today.
Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump at a Mock White House Correspondents’ Dinner
4/24/2026 12:19 AM Open Story
The late night host took “a page from the Kid Rock alternative halftime show,” which aired during the Super Bowl, in offering his own “all-American” version of the Washington tradition.
Communication Failures Preceded Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says
4/23/2026 2:32 PM Open Story
The report focuses on the lack of transponders in the fire trucks, which investigators suggested could have allowed an automatic warning system to alert the controller of an imminent collision.
Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera
4/23/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks.
Could an Earthly Fungus Contaminate Mars? NASA May Have Found One Hardy Enough.
4/24/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge for protocols intended to keep the red planet pristine.
In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Are Helping to Block an Assisted Dying Bill
4/23/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A small group in the House of Lords has proposed hundreds of amendments that are helping stymie a bill that was meant to legalize medically assisted death for the terminally ill.