‘Stand Up’: With One Maneuver, Trump Tries to Box In Democrats
2/24/2026 11:09 PM Open Story
President Trump turned his State of the Union address into full-blown political theater, handing out medals to war veterans and tossing the spotlight to ice hockey players.
Abigail Spanberger, in Democratic Response, Asks if Trump Is Working for Americans
2/25/2026 12:41 AM Open Story
“We all know the answer is no,” the Virginia governor argued in her rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model
2/24/2026 7:08 PM Open Story
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.
House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition
2/24/2026 2:53 PM Open Story
A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.
Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels
2/24/2026 12:46 PM Open Story
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.
What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico
2/24/2026 1:20 PM Open Story
Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?
2/24/2026 11:19 AM Open Story
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.
Huge Snowball Fight in New York Escalates After Police Arrive
2/24/2026 5:45 PM Open Story
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers had been attacked at Washington Square Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the episode looked like a snowball fight, not a crime.
Providence, R.I. Digs Out From Three Feet of Snow
2/24/2026 12:23 PM Open Story
A day after the city got a record-breaking amount of snow, some residents clung to the magic. Others were gearing up for endless shoveling.
Blizzard Causes Major Airport Delays and Cancellations: What Travelers Should Know
2/24/2026 2:34 PM Open Story
As major hubs in the Northeast dig out from up to three feet of snow, it could be days before some travelers get moving. Here’s where things stand.
Leader of Columbia Brain Institute Quits Over Friendship With Epstein
2/24/2026 9:43 PM Open Story
The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”
In Windsor, Some See Family Drama in the Andrew Accusations
2/24/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.
How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives
2/24/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
2/24/2026 6:29 PM Open Story
The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.
Kash Patel’s Olympics Trip Left Plenty of Time for Leisure, Schedule Shows
2/24/2026 6:16 PM Open Story
An itinerary for Mr. Patel’s trip provides more granular detail, including long segments of personal time that suggest he was not immensely oversubscribed by official duties.
D.O.J. Sues U.C.L.A. After It Refused to Pay $1 Billion Fine
2/24/2026 2:27 PM Open Story
The Trump administration accused the university’s Los Angeles campus of not doing enough to curb antisemitism, months after the government tried to cut research money and demanded more than $1 billion.
Federal Judiciary Asks Congress to Give Over Control of Courthouses
2/24/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
In a letter to lawmakers, the courts’ policymaking body claimed that the General Services Administration, part of the executive branch, had been slow to make crucial repairs.
Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
2/24/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.
After Being Shoved in Front of a Train, He Has Returned to the Subway
2/24/2026 12:00 PM Open Story
Joseph Lynskey was determined to overcome his fear and reclaim his life as a New Yorker who enjoys the city in full. On Tuesday, he filed a lawsuit against the city and the M.T.A.
Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million for Tip Leading to Mother’s Return
2/24/2026 10:54 AM Open Story
In a new video, the “Today” host acknowledged that her 84-year-old mother may already be dead, but said the family was holding out hope for a miracle.
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
2/24/2026 9:35 PM Open Story
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
BAFTAs 2026 Outburst: What Tourette’s Tics Feel Like
2/24/2026 4:43 PM Open Story
Verbal or physical tics can be a daily struggle. So can dealing with the hurt they may cause.
John Roberts Is Losing Patience With Trump
2/24/2026 4:13 PM Open Story
How to read the gratuitous paragraph in the chief justice’s tariff opinion.
America Might Not Rule, but the Dollar Still Does
2/25/2026 12:38 AM Open Story
The currency is stumbling, by many accounts. But the narrative is false.
Jimmy Kimmel Goes Live After a Super Long State of the Union
2/24/2026 10:48 PM Open Story
“I can’t believe America missed an all-new ‘Will Trent’ for this one,” he joked.
Paramount Raises Its Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
2/24/2026 5:44 PM Open Story
Warner Bros. Discovery said Paramount’s new offer of $31 a share could lead to a “superior proposal” to the deal it signed with Netflix.
Judge Dismisses Minnesota Gun Case as Prosecutors Struggle With Resignations
2/24/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
A judge took the unusual step of dropping the case over a speedy trial violation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota, which has been flooded with immigration-related cases.
Éliane Radigue, Composer of Time, Silence and Space, Dies at 94
2/24/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
Her Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practice and her experiments with synthesizers came together in vast, slow-moving works that drew wide acclaim.
Mr. Clean, the Bald, Broad-Shouldered Cleaning Mascot, Retires
2/24/2026 4:44 PM Open Story
The character became the face of a household cleaner in 1958. It’s not clear what the brand plans for its next mascot.