Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge
6/17/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.
U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and More: See Full Text of the Deal
6/17/2026 1:25 PM Open Story
New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday.
Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief
6/17/2026 2:11 PM Open Story
The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future.
Trump Feuds With Thune and G.O.P., Stoking Election-Year Rift
6/17/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
The president upended the majority leader’s plans by yanking his intelligence nominee from a confirmation hearing and insisting on an end to the filibuster.
Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects
6/17/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
It’s the third such deal the Interior Department has struck to pay firms to abandon plans for offshore turbines, spending roughly $2.5 billion to get companies to abandon their wind projects.
France Assembled an African Dream Team. Senegal Could Not Stop Them.
6/17/2026 3:47 PM Open Story
Many see the rivalry between France and Senegal as a result of colonial heritage. But at the same time, European teams are more African than ever.
Fed Meeting Live Updates: Kevin Warsh to Address U.S. Economy as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
6/17/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Officials at the Federal Reserve were split between no cuts this year and one or more rate increases as they braced for higher inflation, according to a new set of projections.
See How the First Fed Statement Under Warsh Evolved
6/17/2026 1:48 PM Open Story
Interest rates didn’t change, but the language in Fed’s policy statement, which it released alongside its rate decision today, certainly did.
Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting Amid Mounting Protests
6/17/2026 3:48 PM Open Story
The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S. House seats held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.
Susan Collins Laments Roe’s Fall but Doesn’t ‘Regret’ Confirming Kavanaugh
6/17/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
Ms. Collins, a Republican in Maine facing a tough re-election battle, defended her vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh as Democrats look to capitalize on it politically.
Trump Rescinds Endorsement of Right-Wing Pastor After Texting Scandal
6/17/2026 3:16 PM Open Story
The pastor, Jackson Lahmeyer, dropped out of the race for a House seat in Oklahoma as President Trump backed Mr. Lahmeyer’s Republican rival in a runoff election.
New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad
6/17/2026 12:43 PM Open Story
The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise.
Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
6/17/2026 2:34 PM Open Story
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon
6/17/2026 11:44 AM Open Story
The Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.
Shane Hennen, the One Man Linking 3 Gambling Scandals, Is Ready to Talk
6/17/2026 8:55 AM Open Story
The N.B.A. and the N.C.A.A. have been rocked by indictments accusing players and others of fixing bets and playing in rigged poker games. Shane Hennen is named in each one.
A Tournament on Native Land Makes Millions. A Tribe Wants a Bigger Cut.
6/17/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island earns millions when it hosts the U.S. Open. But the nearby Indian tribe has for years only received a fraction of that.
How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own
6/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In Ecuador’s highlands, a seamless mix of Kichwa and Spanish creates a language that bends grammar, adds melody and goes unnoticed by many who speak it every day.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Life Sentence After Guilty Plea
6/17/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
The decision on Wednesday brought an end an infamous case that took investigators more than a decade to solve.
N.Y.P.D. Will Assign Largest Number of Officers Ever to Knicks Parade
6/17/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
The department announced that it would deploy more than 10,000 of its ranks and put stringent security measures in place for the celebration of the Knicks’ N.B.A. championship on Thursday.
What to Know if You’re Going to the Knicks Parade
6/17/2026 3:31 PM Open Story
New Yorkers will descend on Lower Manhattan on Thursday morning to celebrate the Knicks. Here’s what you should know if you are one of them.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forecast: How Much Rain Will Fall?
6/17/2026 3:22 PM Open Story
Heavy rain and flash flooding are expected across the region through Friday.
Midwest Faces Tornadoes and Strong Winds on Wednesday
6/17/2026 4:00 PM Open Story
A county in Iowa reported a wind gust of 94 miles per hour during early morning storms. More are expected into the night.
The Democrats Need a Candidate Shake-Up
6/17/2026 4:16 PM Open Story
The 2024 election showed that the party is simply not large enough to command a majority of the country.
The Trump U.F.C. Fights Helped Me Understand My Sons
6/17/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
In my darker moments, I worry I’ve failed them.
Horse Carriage Overturns in Central Park, Critically Injuring Man
6/17/2026 3:37 PM Open Story
The horse bolted after the driver stepped out to take a photo of the passengers, the carriage drivers’ union said, and an 18-year-old tourist from India fell from the driverless carriage.