Trump Flip-Flops on Strait of Hormuz, Creating New Risks for Global Economy
7/14/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
The president now wants Gulf nations to invest in the U.S. in exchange for safe passage. Shipping industry experts worry other nations will follow that lead.
Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran
7/14/2026 12:43 PM Open Story
The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.
Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
7/14/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.
‘I Am Frustrated’: Emails Show Blanche’s Role in Trump’s Retribution Campaign
7/14/2026 6:50 AM Open Story
The cooperation of Todd Blanche will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.
Trump Administration Subpoenas Law Firms, Escalating Pressure Campaign
7/14/2026 1:53 PM Open Story
The uneasy truce between the administration and the law firms it cut deals with last year has erupted into a pitched legal battle behind closed doors.
Mahmoud Khalil Accuses Trump Officials of Conspiring Against Him
7/14/2026 10:28 AM Open Story
Mr. Khalil will now have to convince a judge that the defendants coordinated to take action against him and other pro-Palestinian activists.
ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Houston
7/14/2026 10:02 AM Open Story
Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.
Man in Florida Fatally Hit by Truck While Fleeing ICE, Official Says
7/14/2026 10:20 AM Open Story
Details about what exactly happened at a gas station in St. Augustine before the man was hit were unclear Tuesday.
Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett’s Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security
7/14/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.
E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
7/14/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
A Beastie Boy Returns to the Mic, With Some Help
7/14/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Thanks to an assist from his sons, Mike D is set to release “Thank You,” the first new music from a member of the pioneering rap trio in 15 years.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain
7/14/2026 1:55 PM Open Story
Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.
Roger Worthington Is Suing Over a Heat Wave
7/14/2026 7:50 AM Open Story
Roger Worthington is helping to lead a $50 billion lawsuit against oil producers. This week he’ll face powerful critics in Congress.
An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.
7/14/2026 11:51 AM Open Story
New York’s specialized high schools give disproportionately few seats to Black and Hispanic students, continuing a pattern that has drawn criticism.
N.Y.C. Council Speaker Backs Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages
7/14/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
Julie Menin said she would support a bill, formerly known as Ryder’s Law, to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.
Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain
7/14/2026 11:49 AM Open Story
Intense storms overnight dropped heavy rain, and more is on the way. Forecasters warned about the increasing likelihood of flooding across the state.
Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada
7/14/2026 10:47 AM Open Story
Storms on Tuesday could produce damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes in areas where they are not common.
T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top
7/14/2026 1:33 PM Open Story
In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer.
Restaurant Review: Ambassadors Clubhouse in New York
7/14/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
At the high-flying New York outpost of Ambassadors Clubhouse, the Punjabi cooking is beguiling and the city feels miles away.
Lindsey Graham’s Choice
7/14/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Would the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?
Lindsey Graham Made Trumpism in His Own Image
7/14/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
He bent the knee and made the most of it.
As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies
7/14/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues.