Republicans Brace for Brutal Midterms as Trump’s Popularity Slips
4/28/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
The elections are still six months off, and some within the G.O.P. say there is still time to right the ship.
King Charles Visits Trump as U.S.-U.K. Tensions Flare, and Airlines Ask White House for Help
4/28/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, how millions of people could become Canadian.
United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Blow to Oil Cartel
4/28/2026 6:22 AM Open Story
The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports.
The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
4/28/2026 5:09 AM Open Story
Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.
Oil Prices Jump Again as U.S.-Iran Talks Appear Deadlocked
4/28/2026 6:37 AM Open Story
Investors parsed reports that President Trump told advisers that he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
King Charles Will Speak of ‘Reconciliation and Renewal’ During Address to Congress
4/27/2026 7:46 PM Open Story
The state visit of King Charles III comes at a moment of tension over the war in Iran between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
One Person Appears to Be Missing From King Charles’s U.S. Itinerary: Prince Harry
4/28/2026 3:51 AM Open Story
On a state visit designed in part to repair U.S.-British relations, King Charles’s schedule does not include plans to see his younger son, who lives in the United States with his family.
Epstein Scandal Looms Over King Charles’s U.S. Visit
4/28/2026 5:21 AM Open Story
The king is not planning to meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein during his state visit because of “ongoing police inquiries” in Britain. The king’s brother was close to Mr. Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Charges Against Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed
4/28/2026 3:55 AM Open Story
The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president.
Investigators in Trump Assassination Attempt Look Through Bluesky for Suspect’s Motive
4/27/2026 4:11 PM Open Story
Federal authorities are looking into whether Cole Tomas Allen posted on Bluesky as “coldforce,” who wrote and promoted liberal views that did not stand out on the left-leaning platform.
President and First Lady Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ Joke
4/27/2026 1:18 PM Open Story
The joke was recorded two days before the White House correspondents’ dinner, where a gunman tried to storm the press gala.
Despite Trump’s Demands, His Fed Pick Is Unlikely to Get a Quick Rate Cut
4/28/2026 6:29 AM Open Story
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.
Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs
4/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.
C.E.O.s Lean In on ‘Resilience’ to Manage Global Turmoil
4/27/2026 4:25 PM Open Story
The ability to stay calm and lead through any kind of shock is the new normal for corporate executives.
Trump’s Top Child Care Official Wants a ‘Bonfire of Regulations’
4/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
As Americans face soaring child care costs, Alex Adams wants to loosen rules and tighten spending. Critics say that will harm children and shutter day cares.
Supreme Court Weighs Trump Push to End Temporary Protected Status for Syrians and Haitians
4/28/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The effort to dismantle Temporary Protected Status, or T.P.S., is part of a shift away from providing humanitarian assistance to people from troubled countries.
What is TPS, the Humanitarian Program Trump Wants to End?
4/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Designed to help people from troubled nations stay and work in the United States, T.P.S. has been a target of the Trump administration.
F.B.I. Searches Businesses Around Minneapolis as Part of Fraud Inquiry
4/28/2026 6:07 AM Open Story
Investigators obtained 22 search warrants to collect evidence as part of a fraud investigation in a state that has become a top concern for the Trump administration.
Ron Paul Saw The U.S. Mint’s Gold Problems Coming
4/28/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
And he’s basically fine with it.
U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’
4/27/2026 6:34 AM Open Story
As prices for the precious metal soar, the industry’s guardrails have broken down.
How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel
4/27/2026 6:36 AM Open Story
Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.
What Elon Musk’s Clash With Sam Altman of OpenAI Is Really About
4/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.
Is OpenAI Falling Further Behind in the A.I. Race?
4/28/2026 5:16 AM Open Story
The artificial intelligence giant has reportedly fallen behind on its own user and revenue targets, raising questions about its data center and I.P.O. plans
Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up
4/28/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.
Pregnancy With Lupus Is Risky. Would She Be Able to Carry Her Baby to Term?
4/28/2026 4:42 AM Open Story
Fatimah Shepherd’s kidneys were compromised, and pregnancy could send her into kidney failure.
Texas Lawmakers to Question Camp Mystic’s Owners Over Deadly Flood
4/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Investigators told lawmakers that the camp, where 28 people died in a flood last July, did not prepare for an emergency as required by the state.
They Lost Their Homes in Cuba to the Communist Government. Will They Ever Get Them Back?
4/28/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
With Cuba in dire economic crisis, people whose properties were seized by its government decades ago say it’s time to resolve thorny compensation claims.
Why Do the Top Sushi Restaurants Leave Us So Bored, and So Broke?
4/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
What began in Japan as a quick, exciting working-class meal has morphed in American cities into an elaborate pampering of the well-heeled diner.
What Tucker Carlson Means When He Talks About Israel
4/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The far right is conflating Israel with Jewishness.
The Greatest Living Songwriters
4/28/2026 3:55 AM Open Story
We look at the list crafted by Times music writers.
Late Night Downloads the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
4/28/2026 12:31 AM Open Story
The event “was supposed to be an evening of fun and merriment,” Jon Stewart said, “until, like most things in America, it was interrupted by gunfire.”
Internet Restrictions Spur Russians to Openly Question Putin’s Moves
4/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
From beauty influencers to the token political opposition, Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin’s moves to hamstring access.
UPS Won’t Bring Packages to Their Doors. Some Are Fed Up.
4/28/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
The United Parcel Service will not deliver inside two buildings on Staten Island where its drivers were assaulted decades ago. Residents are suing.
Fuel Crisis Creates Commuter Crush in the Philippines
4/28/2026 2:11 AM Open Story
Rising fuel prices in the Philippines have disrupted daily commutes, forcing people to ditch their cars for overcrowded trains and minibuses.
How South Korea Uses A.I. to Check on Its Elderly
4/28/2026 4:02 AM Open Story
In the world’s fastest aging society, artificial intelligence is being used to make care calls to older adults who live alone and to fight dementia.
New York Keeps Getting Hotter. Utilities Can Still Cut Off the Power.
4/27/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A new statewide policy detailing when utilities can stop service for unpaid bills during heat waves has resulted in weaker rules for New York City.