Trump’s Speed on the White House Ballroom Threatens to Outpace the Courts
9/2/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
In his breakneck construction of a grand ballroom and in many other initiatives, critics say, the president has tried to outrun judicial review.
Who Approves Trump’s Washington Makeover Projects?
9/2/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The Supreme Court gave a green light to the new White House ballroom, but several of the president’s other Washington projects remain stalled.
Kennedy Center Begins Removing Outdoor ‘Blue’ Sculpture
9/2/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
The towering artwork, added to the campus in 2019, was targeted for elimination after President Trump’s takeover of the center.
On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
9/2/2026 8:43 AM Open Story
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time.
Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
9/2/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
President Trump called on Iranians to “rise up and fight” on Tuesday as the United States seems increasingly bogged down after six months of conflict.
U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes
9/2/2026 9:16 AM Open Story
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed.
In a Big Win, Google Won’t Have to Break Up Its Ad Tech Business, Court Rules
9/2/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures.
The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods
9/2/2026 8:21 AM Open Story
People are coming to take photos of the green-painted house, which kept the Pyakurel family safe as the area all around them was destroyed by rampaging floodwaters.
What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
9/2/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.
At G20 Summit, Some U.S. Allies Push Back on Trump’s Economic Approach
9/1/2026 7:56 PM Open Story
At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.
Global Bond Rates Are Rising. What Should You Do Now?
9/2/2026 8:44 AM Open Story
If you own bonds, they may be in a broad fund that hasn’t lost much money. And that fund may do much better in the next several years.
Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027
9/2/2026 8:47 AM Open Story
A new U.S. survey anticipates an average increase of 11 percent unless benefits are cut, the highest rate in decades. Other findings also predict a sharp rise.
Woman Killed in Times Square Stabbing Identified as Bank of America VP
9/2/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
The New York Police Department is still trying to piece together what led a 49-year-old woman to stab two strangers, one fatally.
‘Don’t Worry About Me’: Attacker’s Father Thought She Had Turned a Corner
9/1/2026 7:02 PM Open Story
Pamela Cisneros was killed by the police in Times Square after she stabbed two people, one fatally. Her father said she had stopped going with him to her mental health appointments.
Times Square Police Shooting Was Justified but Put Others at Risk, Experts Say
9/1/2026 6:37 PM Open Story
Officers who stood around a woman wielding two kitchen knives, and then opened fire without clearing the area, risked harming themselves or passers-by, the experts said.
Leanne Morgan, the 60-Year-Old Breakout Comedy Star
9/2/2026 7:48 AM Open Story
The homey Southern comic is a red-state phenomenon with blue-state celebrity, big tours, a Netflix series and Judd Apatow’s adoration. How did she get here?
Six Takeaways From the Massachusetts Primaries
9/2/2026 4:44 AM Open Story
Senator Ed Markey, 80, trounced a younger challenger who had made an argument for generational change. Two other longtime Democratic lawmakers hung on, too.
Billionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize?
9/2/2026 8:56 AM Open Story
For years, Democrats have failed to harness the anger of Montanans contending with out-of-state wealth driving up costs. This year, a smokejumper thinks he can succeed.
Deaths of 2 Men in Los Angeles Police Custody Set Off Investigations
9/2/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Mayor Karen Bass questioned police training to handle mental health crises after the city released graphic video footage of officers’ actions.
Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism?
9/2/2026 8:23 AM Open Story
Steve Hilton wants to ‘Make California Golden Again.’
I Went to Princeton to Become a So-So Indian
9/2/2026 6:01 AM Open Story
I realized that in this country Indians were not supposed to be happy or to pursue happiness. We were supposed to suffer and to pursue suffering.
The Word Is Bond
9/2/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
We explain what is happening in the bond market.
Have You Felt Any Impact From Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’? Tell Us How.
9/1/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
To help us report upcoming stories, we want to hear whether President Trump’s signature domestic legislation has had any effect on your household budget.
Saturday Evening Post Will Stop Printing After 205 Years
9/2/2026 5:52 AM Open Story
The magazine, famous for publishing Jack London stories and Norman Rockwell art, will continue online.