Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran, Shifting U.S. Objectives Again
3/6/2026 6:11 PM Open Story
President Trump laid out yet another, more ambitious goal of U.S. military action, one that could extend the war.
With Iran, Trump Takes the U.S. to War Without the Public’s Support
3/6/2026 3:33 PM Open Story
In opening a military campaign against Iran, President Trump is the first president in modern times to take the United States to war without the backing of the public.
For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power
3/6/2026 9:15 PM Open Story
China is learning lessons from the war in Iran. Chief among them, the United States may pose an even greater threat than Beijing thought.
Kristi Noem Survived Many Crises. Then She Crossed a Trump Red Line.
3/6/2026 6:33 PM Open Story
President Trump, who values loyalty, has at times tried to distance himself from his administration’s own actions when they become politically toxic.
Justice Dept. Denounces Federal Judges in Fight Against Law Firms
3/6/2026 6:07 PM Open Story
The Trump administration had signaled earlier this week that it was ready to abandon four executive orders seeking to punish law firms, but abruptly reversed course the next day.
Trump Calls On Private Companies to Take On a Bigger Role in Cyber
3/6/2026 8:36 PM Open Story
In his National Cybersecurity Strategy, President Trump sought an expanded role for private firms in cyberwarfare. He did not take on China or Russia in the document.
Jesse Jackson Chicago Funeral: Obama, Biden, Clinton to Attend
3/6/2026 6:49 PM Open Story
The large-scale, public event in Chicago on Friday caps two weeks of memorials for Mr. Jackson, the civil rights leader, who died at 84.
New Nonfiction to Read This Spring
3/6/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Memoirs from Liza Minnelli and Arsenio Hall; essays from David Sedaris and Jesmyn Ward; plus histories, true crime, biographies and more.
New Novels to Read This Spring
3/6/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
New novels from Tana French, Emma Straub, Ben Lerner, Solvej Balle, Shannon Chakraborty, Tom Perrotta, Elizabeth Strout — and plenty more.
Brandon Herrera’s YouTube Gives Democrats More Hope in West Texas Race
3/6/2026 5:48 PM Open Story
What had been a safe G.O.P. seat was looking more attainable for Democrats after Representative Tony Gonzales bowed out in favor of a hard-right candidate.
Talarico’s Social Media Paper Trail, the Jobs Report and More Politics News
3/6/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
For some Democrats, generational change comes with a cringey social media past.
Vulnerable California Republican Darrell Issa Drops Re-election Bid
3/6/2026 6:54 PM Open Story
The decisions by Darrell Issa and Kevin Kiley, made newly vulnerable by redistricting, demonstrated the challenges Republicans face in a difficult midterm environment.
At Least 4 Dead and 12 Injured as Tornadoes Slam Michigan
3/6/2026 10:41 PM Open Story
Tornadoes damaged buildings, cut power and injured more than a dozen people in the two states as severe weather swept across the central United States.
What to Do When There’s a Tornado Warning
6/10/2024 5:01 AM Open Story
A tornado warning demands instant action. Here’s what to do if one comes your way, and how you can prepare.
Surfers in Munich (Yes, Munich) Just Want Their Wave Back
3/6/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
For decades, enthusiasts rode the cresting Eisbach creek in the southern German city, some 200 miles from the nearest coast. But the wave has vanished, prompting arguments about how to restore it.
Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center
3/6/2026 12:11 PM Open Story
The executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.
Lawmaker Asks Court to Block Trump From Closing Kennedy Center
3/6/2026 11:12 AM Open Story
The president has said he plans to shut down the center for two years starting this summer for a “complete rebuilding.”
Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return
3/6/2026 6:50 PM Open Story
Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led by Ukraine.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years
3/6/2026 1:06 PM Open Story
The price of a gallon of gasoline hits its highest level in a year and a half on Friday. Surging oil prices suggest that the increases will continue.
The State of U.S. Markets
3/6/2026 1:02 PM Open Story
Our business reporter Joe Rennison walks us through three charts to help make sense of the wild swings in the markets this week since the attacks on Iran commenced.
What to know about the jobs report.
3/6/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
Employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent.
NASA’s Asteroid-Smashing DART Mission Sped Up Space Rock’s Orbit Around the Sun
3/6/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
New data about the DART spacecraft’s effects adds evidence that Earth could be defended from future deadly asteroids by diverting their orbits.
Trump’s Fantasy Is Crashing Down
3/6/2026 1:03 PM Open Story
The repercussions of his reckless war in Iran are just beginning.
I’ve Never Been a Patriot, but Spain Standing Up to Trump Has Made Me One
3/6/2026 6:44 PM Open Story
There are times when it is clear what it means to stand up for what is right.
Mamdani Defends Wife Amid Criticism of Her Support for Palestinian Cause
3/6/2026 5:41 PM Open Story
Rama Duwaji, Mr. Mamdani’s wife, had liked Instagram posts related to the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Defense Without U.S. Help Is a Live Topic for Canada, Japan and Australia
3/6/2026 8:40 AM Open Story
The leaders of Japan and Canada are making a unified front on defense cooperation as President Trump raises the pressure over military spending.
Here Is Mexico’s Plan to Keep the Country Safe During the World Cup
3/6/2026 4:21 PM Open Story
Officials announced a massive deployment of security forces ahead of the world’s largest sporting event after recent violence prompted safety concerns for the millions of fans expected to attend.