Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
4/14/2026 6:49 PM Open Story
In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”
Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War
4/14/2026 5:52 PM Open Story
The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
4/14/2026 10:05 PM Open Story
China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.
Vance Says Pope Leo Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology
4/14/2026 10:58 PM Open Story
The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.”
Pope Leo’s Challenge in Cameroon: Show African Catholics How Much They Matter
4/14/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, which Leo XIV will visit Wednesday, shows the divide.
Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
4/14/2026 6:22 PM Open Story
The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward men accused of behaving badly.
A New Accuser Says Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her
4/14/2026 4:34 PM Open Story
The woman said Mr. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Tuesday afternoon, raped her in a West Hollywood hotel room in 2018. She said she believed she was drugged.
Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race
4/14/2026 8:27 PM Open Story
Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell.
Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and California
4/14/2026 4:50 PM Open Story
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called a special election to replace Mr. Swalwell, while Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas had yet to announce one for Mr. Gonzales’s successor.
Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
4/14/2026 7:45 PM Open Story
The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
4/14/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.
Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists
4/14/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
Defending the convictions would likely have required administration officials to assert that far-right groups were acting on behalf of President Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.
JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event
4/14/2026 10:57 PM Open Story
Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: “I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand.”
The $40 Half Chicken That Ruffled Brooklyn
4/14/2026 11:23 AM Open Story
A New York City councilman’s Instagram post is just the latest entry in a fierce debate about the price of dining out.
War Exposes Gaps in India’s Clean Energy Push
4/14/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
The country’s creaking electricity grid is lagging behind its push for renewable sources — just as its growing economy hungers for oil stranded by war.
A Police Chief Had a $4.5 Million Gambling Problem. No One Knew.
4/14/2026 12:18 PM Open Story
New Haven’s police chief, Karl Jacobson, resigned abruptly after his deputies saw red flags, including missing money. He has pleaded not guilty to embezzling city money to gamble on sports.
Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines
4/14/2026 4:51 PM Open Story
Other small private colleges like Hampshire have closed in recent years as financial pressures and competition for students increase.
Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict
4/14/2026 9:21 AM Open Story
Debates over how to teach about gender, sexuality and other topics have shaken the school, and lead to the ouster of the previous president at the College Station campus last summer.
How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election
4/14/2026 4:07 PM Open Story
For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?
Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million
4/14/2026 6:49 PM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising some taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City.
Camp Mystic Hearing in Texas Weighs Reopening After Deadly Flooding
4/14/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
Testimony at a hearing this week has focused on what camp leaders knew and did as floodwaters rose in July, killing at least 116 people.
Ricky Cobb Has Built a Mini-Empire Through ’70s Nostalgia
4/14/2026 2:34 PM Open Story
Ricky Cobb has built a big online following with his irreverent postings about the absurdities of the 1970s.
Pope Leo to Trump: ‘I Have No Fear’
4/14/2026 11:52 PM Open Story
A harsh attack by the president drew a quick response from the pontiff, a reminder of his uniquely moral voice.
The World Has Forgotten Sudan, but I Haven’t
4/14/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
The spirit of the Sudanese people cannot be crushed.
Have Mental Health Concerns Influenced Your Choice to Have Children?
4/14/2026 8:14 AM Open Story
If you are on the fence, or have already made a decision, we want to hear about it.
Late Night Laughs at Explanations of Trump’s Jesus ‘Joke’
4/14/2026 11:49 PM Open Story
Ronny Chieng poked fun at JD Vance’s defense of President Trump posting an image of himself as a Christ-like figure.
Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway With Solo Show ’860’ About Losing His Home in L.A. Fires
4/14/2026 10:10 PM Open Story
The actor-comedian said he will return to Broadway this fall with a new solo show called “860,” named for the address of his destroyed family home.
Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death
4/14/2026 5:22 PM Open Story
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky tried to persuade his colleagues in the operating room that the liver he removed from a 70-year-old patient was a spleen, according to Florida’s Health Department.
Inside the Radical Zionist Group Linked to an N.Y.C. Assassination Plot
4/14/2026 12:36 PM Open Story
The Jewish Defense League had long been largely inactive. But an arrest in a plan to kill a Palestinian activist shed light on an apparent resurgence of far-right Zionism, inspired by the J.D.L.
N.F.L. Reporter Resigns From The Athletic Amid an Investigation
4/14/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
The publication, which is owned by The New York Times, was investigating the conduct of Dianna Russini after photographs showed her with the head coach of the New England Patriots.