A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War
10/24/2026 6:06 PM Open Story
With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.
Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms
10/24/2026 5:51 PM Open Story
The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.
Alaska Election Gambit Shows Justice Dept. Has Bowed to Trump’s Demands
10/24/2026 12:21 PM Open Story
With moves in Alaska and California, the department has stepped up interventions in the midterm elections as the president’s instrument of unmediated executive power.
What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race
10/23/2026 4:22 PM Open Story
President Trump told the Justice Department to intervene in the race, where polling shows Republicans at risk of losing a seat.
In Alaska, Some Early Voting Sites in Rural Villages Have Not Yet Opened
10/24/2026 3:06 PM Open Story
“There is no legal excuse” for the failure of 18 polling sites to open for early voting, a state lawmaker said.
Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail
10/24/2026 7:39 PM Open Story
The 44th president sharply criticized Mr. Trump, who hit back later in the day. Mr. Obama also assailed Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio.
Why Democrats Could Find It Hard to Win the Senate Despite Their Strong Polls
10/24/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
Democrats are increasingly optimistic about the midterms. But they are being outspent by Republicans. And they are trying to compete in states that favored President Trump by large margins.
Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules
10/24/2026 5:10 PM Open Story
The comments were his first since the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.
Ukraine’s Feeling of Moral Whiplash at the Hands of Trump
10/24/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The United States once declared that Ukraine’s fight was the front line in a global battle for freedom. Now the Trump administration is sending money to Moscow.
Unrest Erupts Again in France, but This Time, With Less Property Damage
10/24/2026 2:23 PM Open Story
After largely peaceful marches on Saturday, clashes broke out in the evening. But a large-scale police presence, 1,000 arrests and the rerouting of protest routes kept a lid on wholesale vandalism.
How a Small Student Protest Spread Across France
10/24/2026 2:46 AM Open Story
A movement that began with a few high schools has broadened to encompass labor unions and other activists.
Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets
10/24/2026 6:26 PM Open Story
Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.
What This Democrat’s Surge in Texas Says About the Midterms
10/24/2026 5:51 AM Open Story
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”
The Eyes of Elizabeth Holmes
10/24/2026 3:36 PM Open Story
Look into that unblinking gaze and see the abyss.
What the Israeli Election Won’t Change
10/24/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Israelis will decide this week if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in office.
She Planned to Protest Trump. She Didn’t Plan on Getting Punched.
10/24/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
Blake Miley yelled “fascist” as President Trump spoke at a midterm campaign rally. The violence that followed “was not right,” she said.