Trump’s Attacks on Voting Raise Fears He Will Try to Challenge Midterm Results
10/16/2026 12:49 PM Open Story
Election officials say they worry the administration could use its own unsubstantiated claims to contest the vote in November.
Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress
10/23/2026 10:14 AM Open Story
Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.
Israeli Settlers Turn a Palestinian Rite Into a Gantlet of Violence and Fear
10/23/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
This year’s olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is the most violent in years, as settlers have attacked farmers and besieged homes, drawing condemnation from U.S. officials and others.
Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say
10/23/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
The Israeli military said two soldiers and two attackers had been killed, and three soldiers wounded. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to launch a major offensive in the Israeli-occupied territory.
How Worried Should We Be About the Economy? Let’s Look at 2008.
10/23/2026 11:46 AM Open Story
It’s not impossible to spot the characteristics of a brewing financial crisis. We can look to 2008 for clues.
Republicans Cut Taxes to Win the Midterms. It May Not Work Out.
10/23/2026 7:24 AM Open Story
Among the stakes in next month’s election is the long-running question of whether tax cuts can shape how people vote.
U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal
10/23/2026 8:59 AM Open Story
President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.
Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since April
10/23/2026 1:03 PM Open Story
Investors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.
Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network Restrictions
10/23/2026 11:18 AM Open Story
Senators have warned the White House they will withhold confirmation votes until the administration ensures the restoration of communications capabilities used by Ukraine’s military.
How Long Will Russians Put Up With War? Here’s What They Told Us.
10/23/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
“Everything is fine” is a common refrain in a country used to adapting to a new normal.
Melania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian City
10/23/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
The first lady, who is positioning herself as an intermediary between two warring nations as her husband sides with Russia, said the agreement would allow residents to evacuate.
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Stores: Smartphone Review
10/23/2026 9:14 AM Open Story
The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one.
Two Former F.B.I. Officials Charged With False Statements About Hunter Biden
10/23/2026 1:54 PM Open Story
The charges intensified the administration’s efforts to go after the law enforcement and intelligence personnel who cast doubt on unsubstantiated claims that Joseph R. Biden Jr. engaged in corrupt dealings in Ukraine.
How the Decline of Western NY Defined Kathy Hochul’s Politics
10/23/2026 5:57 AM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vision for New York has been largely shaped by her upbringing in a failing western New York town and her family’s move up from a trailer park to affluence.
Why Has This Teenager Tracked Down 11,377 Moths Since April?
10/23/2026 9:13 AM Open Story
Violet Clinton is doing award-winning entomological field research. Her dad still has to buy the beer for her moth bait.
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy
10/23/2026 10:15 AM Open Story
President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.
Chimps Steal Less Often From Their Friends, Even When Offered Pineapple
10/23/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
The discovery may hint at the roots of human norms around fairness and friendship.
Ambush of Salvadoran Soldiers Escalates Haiti’s Anti-Gang Mission
10/23/2026 6:33 AM Open Story
With four soldiers missing, Haiti’s new Gang Suppression Force, already off to a rocky start, is facing its first crisis.
The Meaning of the Republican War Over Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad
10/23/2026 10:24 AM Open Story
The G.O.P. nominee in Ohio has given conservatives space to reckon with the ethical degradation of Trumpism.
What Hundreds of Focus Groups With Trump Voters Revealed
10/23/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
Sarah Longwell has conducted hundreds of focus groups with Trump voters, and many of them are feeling betrayed.
Are Fewer Teens Identifying as Gay or Bisexual? It’s Complicated.
10/23/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
New data have prompted questions about changes in teens’ sexual orientations. But researchers disagree on how much the numbers can really tell us.