Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
8/7/2026 9:46 AM Open Story
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
8/7/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim
8/7/2026 10:42 AM Open Story
Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
8/7/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
8/7/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
The agreement treats an attack on any of the countries as an attack on all, but in a region of volatile rivalries, it was unclear how it would work in practice.
Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
8/7/2026 12:42 PM Open Story
The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.
Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring
8/7/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
The Bond Market Is Signaling Rising Risks. Investors Should Listen.
8/7/2026 9:58 AM Open Story
While the Fed didn’t raise rates, the bond market did. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.
Pope Leo XIV Was Elected. The Chicago White Sox Were Resurrected.
8/7/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
The elevation of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and lifelong supporter of the Sox, was a godsend for a team failing on the field and with fans.
Abdul El-Sayed Talks About His Victory, Chuck Schumer and His Mom
8/7/2026 5:02 AM Open Story
In an interview with The New York Times, Dr. El-Sayed recalled some of his conversations with establishment figures who once opposed his candidacy.
Candidate Field Set After Republicans Redrew Tennessee District Lines
8/7/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Tennessee’s primary elections on Thursday came after Republican legislators carved up the state’s only majority-Black district in a bid to win all nine of the state’s House seats.
An ICE Detention Center Roils a Colorado Town and Jolts a House Race
8/7/2026 8:19 AM Open Story
Tiny Hudson, Colo., was mostly known as a speed trap between plains and suburbs. Then ICE announced it was coming, setting off months of protests.
Trump Officials Deport Group of Mexicans Despite Torture Risk
8/7/2026 11:30 AM Open Story
Immigration authorities used a rare authority to deport them, even though their removal was blocked over concerns they would be tortured if returned.
A Naked Bicycle Protest Is Also a Party. Is That Bad?
8/7/2026 10:55 AM Open Story
A split among protest groups has led to dueling rides, which combine nudity and cycling in the name of change.
A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
8/7/2026 12:02 PM Open Story
The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.
Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought
8/7/2026 8:41 AM Open Story
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.
Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
8/7/2026 8:53 AM Open Story
The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.
Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner on Rom-Coms and the Politics of ‘One Night Only’
8/7/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In “One Night Only,” Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner play singles living in a world where the government has banned premarital sex. How far-fetched is that?
‘One Night Only’ Review: A 12-Hour Sexual Reprieve
8/5/2026 9:00 AM Open Story
This dystopian rom-com follows Allie (Monica Barbaro) and Owen (Callum Turner), on their parallel hunts for passion.
Why Cyclospora Symptoms May Come and Go
8/7/2026 10:50 AM Open Story
Health experts are trying to understand how the food-borne parasite can cause symptoms that come and go, sometimes for weeks.
Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry and the Look of the Celebrity Statesman
8/7/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
What the former prime minister’s boyfriend rebrand says about the intersection of politics and entertainment.
A Generation on Antidepressants Searches for the Exit
8/7/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
Many people feel that antidepressants block their true emotions, but they don’t have guidance about how to get off these drugs.
I Answer Your Questions on Peter Thiel, Chris Rufo and the D.S.A.
8/7/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Ezra Klein answers listeners’ questions.
Curious Minds
8/7/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
We’re answering reader questions.
Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say
8/7/2026 6:47 AM Open Story
A student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws.