A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.
10/20/2026 4:18 PM Open Story
Julio Herrera Velutini, a prominent Venezuelan, was seeking clemency. He got it not long after his daughter gave Ms. Habba, a lawyer close to President Trump, an extraordinarily lucrative job.
In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground
10/20/2026 3:32 PM Open Story
In Tarrant County, a fight over polling places has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip on a longtime stronghold.
Trump Pushes to Evict White House Press Corps
10/20/2026 1:59 PM Open Story
President Trump has talked about replacing the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool.
Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump
10/20/2026 1:39 PM Open Story
Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.
Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
10/20/2026 1:47 PM Open Story
The president called for the return of Stephen James Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded that country.
Houdini Died on Halloween 100 Years Ago. Some Still Question How.
10/20/2026 12:03 PM Open Story
A urologist’s inquiry into the magician’s final days is the latest effort to grapple with outstanding questions about his demise.
A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets
10/20/2026 7:24 AM Open Story
The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.
Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?
10/20/2026 2:21 PM Open Story
“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.
Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know
10/20/2026 10:45 AM Open Story
Rioting over affordability and public education has swept through Paris and other French cities, and there may be more to come.
Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests
10/20/2026 3:15 PM Open Story
The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities.
Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.
10/20/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.
Trump’s D.C. Golf Course Renovation Plan Has Many Residents Feeling Discouraged
10/20/2026 10:21 AM Open Story
At East Potomac Park, several residents bemoaned a plan to revamp the federal property that might wipe out features they have cherished for years.
As Private Equity Scales Up Small Restaurants, Customers Push Back
10/20/2026 8:22 AM Open Story
Deep-pocketed investment groups are giving mom-and-pop food businesses a shot at big success. But many of their regulars are speaking out against those deals.
Canada Has Never Been More United
10/20/2026 3:51 PM Open Story
Alberta says no to a secession vote, and no to Trump.
Trumpism Is Backfiring
10/20/2026 6:11 AM Open Story
Chrystia Freeland, a former Canadian deputy prime minister, explains why her country chose to fight back against Trump.
Christina Applegate Says Her MS Was Misdiagnosed
10/20/2026 3:07 PM Open Story
The actress, who was given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2021, was told by a doctor that she doesn’t have it after all.