The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran
8/20/2026 7:58 PM Open Story
President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
8/20/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Rises
8/20/2026 6:05 PM Open Story
Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.
How Big Tech’s A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields
8/20/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could keep interest rates elevated.
Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public
8/20/2026 12:16 PM Open Story
Even as the White House claims to be focused on transparency, it has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.
Homeland Security Made a Big Claim About Noncitizen Voting. Now It Can’t Prove It.
8/20/2026 7:13 PM Open Story
The Department of Homeland Security told Nevada election officials that it identified 185 “potential” noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls, not the nearly 16,000 it claimed last month.
Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
8/20/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Florida Counts Its Election Ballots Fast. Why Can’t California Keep Up?
8/20/2026 7:15 PM Open Story
Florida counted most of its primary ballots within hours on Tuesday night, well ahead of the days California took to report the results of its major election.
‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
8/20/2026 11:27 AM Open Story
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
Darline Graham’s Debate Misstep Tests South Carolina’s Appetite for a Political Newcomer
8/20/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
The South Carolina senator has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.
Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
8/20/2026 2:30 PM Open Story
A scientific and civilizational horror story.
After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
8/20/2026 6:08 PM Open Story
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
What to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan’s Move Back to the U.K.
8/20/2026 6:58 AM Open Story
The couple are moving back after six years in the United States. What they will do, and much else, are still unclear.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug
8/20/2026 1:41 PM Open Story
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle self exiled to the ultrawealthy enclave of Montecito in 2020. “They wave. They drive. They close the gates,” a neighbor said.
Hochul’s Advice for Mamdani: Focus on New York City
8/20/2026 1:26 PM Open Story
In a wide-ranging interview, Gov. Kathy Hochul stressed the values she shares with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and talked about President Trump, taxes and ICE.
Trans Migrants in ICE Detention Are Losing Their Rights and Medical Care
8/20/2026 8:07 AM Open Story
U.S. officials have sometimes eliminated access to gender-related treatment and dissolved measures meant to shield transgender detainees from harassment.
Senator Andy Kim Visits Migrant Detention Center After String of Detainee Deaths
8/20/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey spoke with detainees at the Newark detention center who said they had trouble accessing medical care. Staff members there disputed that account.
First U.S. Deportees to Arrive in Liberia Amid Growing Backlash
8/20/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
The five men were part of the first group of deportees to be sent to the West African nation by the Trump administration. The Liberian government has not clarified their status.
Trump Officials Scrap Effort to Recruit Pentagon Lawyers to Represent Migrant Children
8/19/2026 5:46 PM Open Story
The reversal of the plan, which had not been publicly disclosed, comes amid mounting confusion about how the administration is protecting the rights of unaccompanied minors.
Nancy Kissinger, Wife of Former Secretary of State, Dies at 92
8/20/2026 7:14 PM Open Story
A foreign policy specialist, she was politically savvy and well versed in global issues, and traveled widely with her husband, Henry A. Kissinger, on his diplomatic missions.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s ‘Road Trip’ Highlights America, and Some of Its Sponsors
8/20/2026 5:53 PM Open Story
The transportation secretary’s six-part YouTube series is fueling ethical concerns over family adventures funded in large part by corporate sponsors regulated by his department.
A Man in a Chucky-Style Mask Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong Woman.
8/20/2026 3:37 PM Open Story
When Jameka Wilson encountered a man wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask, her stage combat training kicked in. Now she’s a minor local celebrity.
America Has a Surrogacy Problem
8/20/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
The industry is long overdue for a reckoning.
Targeted by an Islamophobic Provocateur, a City’s Muslims Are on Edge
8/20/2026 5:28 PM Open Story
Jake Lang has descended four times on Dearborn, Mich., which is majority Arab American. His rhetoric and protests have stirred fear among residents.