Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It
7/31/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.
Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
7/31/2026 12:14 PM Open Story
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.
U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin
7/31/2026 12:48 PM Open Story
A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.
Missteps Mount in Justice Dept.’s Case Against Minnesota Anti-ICE Protesters
7/31/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
The problems plaguing the case have not only hurt the government’s chances, lawyers say, but have also undermined the bonds of trust that prosecutors have traditionally enjoyed in court.
Warsh Considers Reducing Frequency of Fed Policy Meetings
7/31/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
The Federal Reserve has met at least eight times a year for decades. Reducing the number of meetings would represent the biggest change by Kevin M. Warsh since he became chairman.
Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump
7/31/2026 1:54 PM Open Story
Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.
Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk
7/31/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.
Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat
7/31/2026 1:23 PM Open Story
Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.
Amid Talk of a Party Switch, Fetterman Vows ‘Never’
7/31/2026 11:04 AM Open Story
Changing one’s affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.
I Flew in the Douglas DC-3, a WWII Workhorse of Aviation, Over the Amazon
7/31/2026 9:29 AM Open Story
The Douglas DC-3 was mass-produced during World War II. Today, one of the few still remaining transports passengers in Colombia’s jungle.
Trump’s Gaza Deal Sparks Questions on Whether Israel and Hamas Will Comply
7/31/2026 12:10 PM Open Story
The new 15-point plan, released by the Board of Peace and announced by Trump, calls in part for Israel to end its attacks and Hamas to give up its weapons.
What Caused the Surge of Migrants From Morocco Into Ceuta?
7/31/2026 12:43 PM Open Story
Speculation has focused on lax Moroccan policing, attractive Spanish immigration policies and misinformation from human traffickers. In reality, experts said, it’s too early to know.
Ukraine’s Strike on Iranian Ship Shows How Two Wars Could Spiral
7/31/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
Iran sent military aid to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Now the question is whether that conflict and the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran are converging.
Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation
7/31/2026 12:48 PM Open Story
President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota’s Democratic government was “behind” a cyberattack on the state’s own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff’s Department Searching for New Leads
7/31/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the television news anchor, has been missing for nearly six months.
Emily Wilson’s Pan of ‘The Odyssey’ Ignites a Debate Among Classicists and Commenters
7/31/2026 6:14 AM Open Story
Wilson, whose 2017 translation of Homer’s Greek classic influenced the director Christopher Nolan, panned his screenplay for the movie version in an essay for The London Review of Books.
Coast Guard Vows to Protect Crews From Brain Injuries Caused by Rough Seas
7/31/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
The head of the Coast Guard said “decisive action” would be taken so the injuries would be recognized, treated and prevented.
Rescue Boat Crews Show Signs of Brain Injuries, but Coast Guard Isn’t Looking
7/30/2026 8:54 AM Open Story
Untreated and undiagnosed, the crews that save lives in the roughest seas face the relentless pounding of waves.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
7/31/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
7/31/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
FaceTime, Zoom and Ring Cameras Are Warping Our Reality
7/31/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
Staring at ourselves on screens, on video and on social media is taking us to a dark place.
How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman
7/31/2026 10:32 AM Open Story
The New York Times correspondent says 70 percent of the president’s mind is dedicated to White House renovations.
In the Surf
7/31/2026 4:10 AM Open Story
We examine the brain injuries in the Coast Guard.
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
7/30/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.
A Fledgling Food Reviewer’s Battle With Cyclospora
7/31/2026 9:48 AM Open Story
Christina Hart, 29, started posting reviews on social media in May. Less than two months later, a stomach illness forced her to stop.