Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help
9/20/2026 7:36 PM Open Story
The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran.
Trump’s New Middle East Dilemma, and How DraftKings Uses A.I. to Target Gamblers
9/21/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the best TV shows of the century.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to Sue Trump Administration Over White House Access
9/21/2026 3:44 AM Open Story
In a joint statement, CNN, MS NOW and Politico argued that President Trump’s decision to bar them from the White House grounds violates their First Amendment rights.
White House Removes CNN From TV Pool Duties
9/21/2026 3:27 AM Open Story
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s clashes with the news media and left uncertain which network would cover his visit to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly.
White House Plan to Subsidize Stay-at-Home Parents Divides Conservatives
9/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Some praise the idea championed by Vice President JD Vance to direct federal money to support traditional families, while others say it cuts against conservative principles.
One Issue That Could Upend Fragile U.S.-China Ties: Taiwan Arms
9/20/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
As Beijing presses President Trump to freeze a proposed $14 billion weapons sale to the island, Taiwan is trying to show that its security is in U.S. interests.
U.S. and China Discuss System to Warn of A.I. National Security Issues
9/21/2026 3:53 AM Open Story
In a meeting on Sunday, the U.S. Treasury secretary and China’s vice premier talked about having a shared vision on the goals of artificial intelligence and the threats it poses.
China Promised to Buy More U.S. Farm Goods. It Hasn’t Happened.
9/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Soybeans are the notable exception, revealing Beijing’s selective approach to fulfilling trade commitments ahead of the summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping.
Challenges to Identity, Real and Imagined, Drive Europe’s Far Right
9/21/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The populist emphasis on national identity and pride, rather than the sins of the past, finds a deep response in voters adrift in a world they no longer understand.
Can Democrats Reclaim the Christian Moral High Ground?
9/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A surprising number of pastors are running as Democrats this year, challenging Americans’ assumptions about politics and faith.
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?
9/21/2026 3:17 AM Open Story
We’re 43 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
Ro Khanna Is the Left’s Busiest Midterm Surrogate. Can He Raise His Own Profile, Too?
9/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The California representative, who is pondering a presidential run, has campaigned for more than 70 left-wing candidates in an effort to harness the left’s deep discontent with the Democratic establishment.
The Crypto Industry Targets Sherrod Brown of Ohio, a Top Democratic Senate Candidate
9/21/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Angry after the defeat of a major crypto bill last week, the industry is planning to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
This A.I. House Can Provide You With Connections. It Also Has a Dark Side.
9/21/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Group tech houses have proliferated across the San Francisco Bay Area in the artificial intelligence boom. One of the most prominent has also racked up an extensive police record.
Young Consultants Are Jumping Ship for A.I. Start-Ups
9/21/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Beckoned by the glamour of the start-up space, the industry’s college recruits are joining A.I. companies able to outmatch their consulting salaries.
U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.
9/21/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.
U.N. General Assembly Traffic and Street Closures: What New Yorkers Need to Know
9/20/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
Many street closures are starting on Sunday, and rolling pedestrian and vehicle closures will continue during the week.
He Was The Times’s Moscow Chief. My Grandmother Was His Censor.
9/21/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Somehow the story got through.
Mistakes? We’ve Made a Few
9/20/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For most of its life, The New York Times has tried to correct its errors. These efforts have not always been perfect.
Bernie Sanders, Steve Case and Others on What Washington Should Do Now on A.I.
9/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
How can the government reel in the technology? Here are six ideas.
Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Why Politics Is So Hard for Celebrities
9/21/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Celebrities use the facade of neutrality as shelter, as a place to take refuge.
Your Politics Questions
9/21/2026 3:37 AM Open Story
We’re answering your queries about the election.
Patrick Clancy Describes Grief in First Interview Since Mistrial
9/20/2026 10:38 PM Open Story
Mr. Clancy said in a “60 Minutes” interview that he dreams “all the time” about his three children, who were strangled to death in 2023 by his former wife, Lindsay Clancy.