For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump
2/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial.
Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics
2/7/2026 8:46 PM Open Story
With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.
Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors
2/7/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.
As American Views of ICE Dim, Warehouses Become a Symbol of Resistance
2/8/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Plans to confine migrants in retrofitted buildings have ignited bipartisan dissent as the country has grown more critical of immigration officials.
Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle
2/8/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.
Files Detail Epstein’s Dealings With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
2/7/2026 3:59 PM Open Story
Mr. Lutnick had claimed to have distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein even before the disgraced financier was convicted of a sex crime in Florida.
Japan’s Leader Is Set for a Big Election Win. Here’s What to Know.
2/8/2026 6:26 AM Open Story
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday.
How Bad Bunny Gives Voice to Puerto Rico’s ‘Crisis Generation’
2/8/2026 5:07 AM Open Story
Young Puerto Ricans say the star has opened the world’s eyes to their challenges, and to the island’s fraught territorial relationship with the U.S. government.
At the Super Bowl, it’s Nice Guy vs. Underdog.
2/8/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Your guide to today’s matchup.
Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets Stopped in Times Square?
2/8/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
He’s most commonly recognized for his screen roles as a plotting hit man and an unlikely Lothario, but it’s his work as a playwright that shows more of his true self.
The Secret History of the Deep State
2/8/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Seven pages of grand jury testimony from Richard Nixon were deemed so incendiary that they were hidden from the public for years.
MAGA Elites Are Indoor Cats
2/8/2026 6:32 AM Open Story
Before MAGA, conservatives’ affinity for wilderness was a powerful force in American politics.
Talk to Your Parents
2/8/2026 4:32 AM Open Story
Today, some advice on having conversations with aging parents about their health.
Studying Antarctica’s Ice From the Side of a Helicopter
2/6/2026 10:01 AM Open Story
The fastest way into the gaps between gigantic blocks of a broken-up glacier is by lowering instruments from above, through the door of a helicopter.
A First Look Below Antarctica’s Most Menacing Glacier
2/7/2026 1:08 PM Open Story
Scientists on the Thwaites Glacier attempted to install equipment beneath the ice to better understand how it is melting. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong walks us through their landmark experiment and the bittersweet outcome.
Savannah Guthrie, in New Video, Promises to Pay for Her Mother’s Return
2/7/2026 7:03 PM Open Story
The “Today” show anchor, in a message on social media with her siblings, said the return of their mother Nancy “is the only way we will have peace.”
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
2/8/2026 6:40 AM Open Story
His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.
What’s Behind the Weird Weather That’s Dominated 2026
2/7/2026 2:30 AM Open Story
While iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida, would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.
In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image
2/7/2026 6:35 PM Open Story
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.