Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration
4/22/2026 6:34 PM Open Story
John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran.
Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line
4/22/2026 7:03 PM Open Story
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.
RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine
4/22/2026 1:43 PM Open Story
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
4/22/2026 1:42 PM Open Story
Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.
How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
4/22/2026 2:43 PM Open Story
A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.
Not a Deal-Breaker: White House Downplays Iranian Action Near the Strait
4/22/2026 6:31 PM Open Story
President Trump’s threats have given way (for the moment, at least) to a more conciliatory tone about Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend
4/22/2026 2:26 PM Open Story
The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering.
How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle
4/22/2026 4:16 PM Open Story
Northern Virginia carried the measure to victory even as turnout in Democratic areas lagged and nearly all of the state shifted right from last year’s governor’s race.
Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races
4/22/2026 5:11 PM Open Story
The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules. The platform and its competitors face growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.
Redistricting Fight Turns to Florida and the Courtroom for Frustrated Republicans
4/22/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
A victory for Democrats in Virginia has left Republicans grumbling about their strategy and looking to the next phase of a coast-to-coast battle.
As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge
4/22/2026 11:10 AM Open Story
Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.
A Capitol Police Officer, Bogus Accusations and a Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory
4/22/2026 10:03 AM Open Story
Shauni Kerkhoff was wrongfully implicated in the notorious Capitol Hill pipe-bomb case. Can she ever fully move on?
D4vd Murder Case: Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Cause of Death Is Revealed
4/22/2026 5:59 PM Open Story
The Los Angeles police sought to keep the findings secret for months as they investigated the singer D4vd, who was charged this week with the murder of the teenager.
How the Southern Poverty Law Center Drew the Ire of Conservatives
4/22/2026 11:51 AM Open Story
Before the Justice Department filed charges against it, the group had faced scandal and critiques from both the left and the right.
‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.
4/22/2026 1:08 PM Open Story
Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.
College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Revokes Graduation Speaker’s Invite
4/22/2026 1:57 PM Open Story
Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.
Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home
4/22/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
Yale Has Come Up With a Surefire Way to Make a Terrible Situation Worse
4/22/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Don’t retreat from the world; engage it.
‘The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?’
4/22/2026 2:46 PM Open Story
Why petty theft might be the new political protest.
Restrictions on Transgender Students Violated Law, New York Finds
4/22/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
Two school districts had similar policies that required students to use facilities that were gender neutral or aligned with their sex assigned at birth.
Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in a Boy Band, Dies at 76
4/22/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
He was the eldest original member of the Osmonds, a family singing group that hit it big in the 1970s with songs like “One Bad Apple.”
Drake’s Ice Installation for New ‘Iceman’ Album Brings Headaches to Toronto
4/22/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
Fire crews melted a 25-foot-tall ice structure erected to promote the rapper’s forthcoming album, “Iceman,” less than a week after an explosion for a Drake music video shook part of the city.
King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit
4/22/2026 3:28 PM Open Story
Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.