Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near
10/19/2026 6:22 PM Open Story
The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago.
Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington
10/18/2026 10:29 PM Open Story
Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the country ahead of the midterms. As the president touted his record, political drama mounted in Washington.
Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms
10/19/2026 1:35 PM Open Story
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.
France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide Rioting
10/19/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
The interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.
The French Teen Maimed During School Unrest by Tear Gas Grenade
10/19/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.
Why Are There Protests in France?
10/19/2026 11:59 AM Open Story
France imposed scattered curfews on Monday after weekend protests over living costs and poor school conditions devolved into riots.
Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ
10/19/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.
Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation
10/19/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
U.S. Citizen Hospitalized After Being Detained by ICE, His Family Says
10/19/2026 11:40 AM Open Story
The police in Long Beach, Calif., said they were called by ICE for backup and found a man who was bleeding and handcuffed.
Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says
10/19/2026 5:31 PM Open Story
The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care.
It’s Sliced Cheese on Bread. And It’s Rocking Copenhagen’s World.
10/19/2026 6:51 AM Open Story
The Danish capital is obsessed with this stripped-down snack, and the city’s top bakeries won’t stop until they’ve perfected it.
Latest Climate Report Warns of Major Upheaval to California Way of Life
10/19/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
The dire projections come from the state’s Climate Change Assessment, which analyzes the impacts of changing weather patterns on the nation’s most-populous state.
The Overlapping Plagues Quietly Devastating American Forests
10/19/2026 8:55 AM Open Story
Trees are suffering one devastating epidemic after another, unleashed by insects and bacteria that enter the country because of global trade.
Bend Residents Want Accountability. Oregon’s Gun Laws Make It Hard.
10/19/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
After a school shooting in which the 16-year-old attacker died, there are few ways to pin official blame.
How Penélope Cruz Masterminded One of the Most Versatile Careers in Hollywood
10/19/2026 4:14 AM Open Story
As a young actor, she was determined to avoid being typecast as a “sex bomb.” Thirty years later, she’s in total control of the women she plays.
Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan
10/19/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.
Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says
10/19/2026 5:39 AM Open Story
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.
Russian Satellite Makes a Menacing Approach to Another Craft in Orbit
10/19/2026 5:24 PM Open Story
Although Kosmos 2612 is now backing away, the maneuver raised alarm bells for analysts who see it as part of a pattern of Russian aggression.
Applying to High School in New York City Is a Soul-Destroying Nightmare
10/19/2026 5:34 PM Open Story
I thought my worst New York City experience was getting punched in the face. That was before I started trying to get my kid into a public high school.
The Republican Party Is a Mess. It Will Emerge Stronger for It.
10/19/2026 3:03 PM Open Story
The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.
As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides
10/19/2026 11:07 AM Open Story
By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.