Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
7/26/2026 9:11 AM Open Story
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns
7/26/2026 6:57 AM Open Story
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day With Both Sides Holding Off on Strikes
7/26/2026 5:49 AM Open Story
President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.
E.U. Divided Over Barring Imports From Israeli Settlements
7/26/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
The discussion about restricting goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories reflects a European split over whether and how to confront Israel.
Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party
7/26/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.
Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.
7/26/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.
Democratic Socialists Are Winning Big. Now They Want Action.
7/26/2026 6:41 AM Open Story
The Democratic Socialists of America, after a string of election victories in New York, is eager to tax the rich and enact anti-Israel policies.
Senate Candidate Josh Turek Handcycles the Iowa Campaign Trail
7/26/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
State Representative Josh Turek, the Democrat running to flip Iowa’s open Senate seat, cycled with his hands at an Iowa biking event that took place between two cities nearly 60 miles apart.
An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon
7/26/2026 6:58 AM Open Story
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.
Why 529 Accounts Make More Sense for Investing Than Trump Accounts
7/26/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Most young children should have a Trump account. But that doesn’t mean families should prioritize saving in them.
Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.
7/26/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.
Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status
7/26/2026 9:10 AM Open Story
A recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a humanitarian program that has allowed about one million immigrants to work legally in the U.S.
Meet Jeffrey Epstein’s Girlfriend, Who Stands to Inherit Much of His Estate
7/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Karyna Shuliak, 37, is a complicated and unusual figure in the disgraced financier’s world who has been trying to blend into obscurity since his death.
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
7/26/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
Europe Is Heating Up Again This Week. Here’s What to Know.
7/26/2026 2:39 AM Open Story
A new heat wave is forecast to hit the continent, piling the pressure on countries that are already fighting deadly wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate.
Officials Call Attack Near Berlin Pride Celebration a ‘Terror Attack’
7/26/2026 8:09 AM Open Story
The hunt for a 21-year-old man began early Sunday, in what officials called a likely act of Islamist terrorism.
Berlin Pride Attack: What We Know About the Suspected Act of Terrorism
7/26/2026 6:46 AM Open Story
The Berlin police said they were searching for a 21-year-old man with links to local Islamist groups, and investigating the crime as a possible act of terrorism.
A Captain Calls This Yacht His Home. The Owner Is Selling It.
7/26/2026 4:28 AM Open Story
Gavin Bladen oversaw the construction of the luxury catamaran Hemisphere and has lived on it for 15 years. When it changes hands, he may be cast adrift.
Why Odysseus Turned on the Trojan Horse
7/26/2026 4:35 AM Open Story
This “Odyssey” takes us somewhere we didn’t know we were going.
Gen Z-ers Are Ditching Sex. They Might Be Onto Something.
7/24/2026 7:05 AM Open Story
Is celibacy cool now?
Imitation Game
7/26/2026 4:45 AM Open Story
A look at how chatbot answer subjective questions.
A 2-Year-Old’s Drowning and a Fight Over the Line Between Life and Death
7/26/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A Texas family sued to stop a hospital from testing whether their child was brain-dead. Opposition to the test has been gaining support from anti-abortion activists.