Trump Offers Putin Economic Relief in Hopes That Russia Will Return the Favor
10/17/2026 2:18 PM Open Story
The Trump administration is ignoring the will of Congress and waiving new Russia sanctions amid fears that high energy prices will cost Republicans in next month’s elections.
U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe
10/17/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.
Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed
10/17/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.
How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms
10/17/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.
New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote
10/17/2026 12:30 PM Open Story
With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.
Susan Collins Criticizes Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment as ‘Very Telling’
10/17/2026 2:07 PM Open Story
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflected how he treated women. Mr. Jackson defended his comment.
Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans
10/17/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
Ken Paxton’s bus tour of Texas comes as polls have shown the race for Senate is increasingly close. His rival, James Talarico, is scheduled to kick off a similar tour on Sunday.
After School Shooting in Bend, Ore., a Community Tries to Recapture Its Identity
10/17/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
Days after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, the community is questioning its resilience — and safety.
School Shooting in Bend, Ore., Has Heroes and Pain, But Few Answers
10/17/2026 8:21 AM Open Story
The city of Bend, Ore., is praising those who worked to stop the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. The authorities are searching for answers.
Weak Links Start to Show in A.I. Borrowing
10/17/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
Debt trouble at CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank raises questions about whether there are broader problems with the data center build-out.
Corporate Tax Revenue Falls Even as Profits Soar Under Trump
10/17/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The annual decline was about $70 billion. Companies are writing off billions in A.I. investments, taking advantage of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law.
Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National
10/17/2026 1:15 PM Open Story
Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.
50 Years In, What’s the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.
10/17/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
The longtime friends and creative partners on what U2 still means — and what would make them call it quits.
This Is One of the Saddest Facts About the Cornell Rape Case
10/17/2026 5:46 AM Open Story
Campus rape investigations are often riddled with problems — but eliminating them would be much worse.
Trump’s Bubble Is About to Burst
10/17/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
The president’s crazy actions have Democrats on the cusp of victory — and they’ll be coming for him.
NYC Subway Shooting in Midtown Leaves Man Dead
10/17/2026 1:26 PM Open Story
The shooting occurred on Saturday at the 7th Avenue Station on 53rd Street, near Times Square. The Police Department said there have been no arrests.