Trump’s Trade Gamble Will Continue, Despite Supreme Court Rebuke
2/21/2026 12:46 PM Open Story
The president seems as intent on tariffs as ever and argues that his trade agenda is succeeding, despite little evidence to support it
Trump Looks Ahead to Summit With China’s Xi, but Tariffs and Taiwan Loom
2/21/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
President Trump said his planned meeting with President Xi Jinping would be a grand display, but tensions over trade and defense could dampen the mood.
Trump Says He Will Raise Global Tariff to 15 Percent
2/21/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
The move signaled that the president would press ahead with steep global import taxes despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.
Trump Pulls Support From House Republican Who Opposed Tariffs
2/21/2026 4:57 PM Open Story
The president yanked his endorsement of Representative Jeff Hurd of Colorado, imperiling Republicans’ chances of holding onto his seat as they brace for midterm losses.
Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster’ for Voter ID Bill
2/21/2026 10:13 PM Open Story
Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling for the fight.
JPMorgan Admits to Debanking Trump After Jan. 6 Capitol Attacks
2/21/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
Nation’s largest bank, in response to a lawsuit filed by the president, confirmed his longstanding complaint about “debanking.”
A Post-Katrina Law Guards FEMA Resources. Why Hasn’t It Stopped Noem?
2/21/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
A key statute was designed to rein in the Homeland Security secretary and prevent deadly mistakes. Lawyers say its provisions are difficult to enforce.
New Jersey Democrats Send Coarse but Clear Message to ICE With New Bill
2/21/2026 7:23 AM Open Story
Lawmakers have added some of the state’s trademark in-your-face attitude to a measure that would expand residents’ ability to sue federal immigration officials.
Inside Iran’s Preparation for War and Plans for Survival
2/21/2026 9:52 PM Open Story
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures possible war and assassination.
Blizzard Warnings Issued for Swath of East Coast, Including NYC
2/21/2026 8:07 PM Open Story
The blizzard warnings are the first since 2017 for New York City. Forecasters said the city is expected to get up to 18 inches of snow, with two feet possible.
How the Times Weather Team Tracks Big Storms: More Data, Less Hype
2/21/2026 9:46 PM Open Story
When making forecasts, our reporters aim to visualize severe weather possibilities rather than focus on the most dire predictions. A possible blizzard this weekend is the latest test.
The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War
2/21/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The Kremlin’s sabotage campaign against European allies of Ukraine has been escalating. It needs people like Aleksei Kolosovsky, 42, to carry it out.
Searching for Rejuvenation Where Skiers Chase Olympic Gold
2/21/2026 5:47 AM Open Story
The thermal waters of the Italian Alps, long praised for their restorative properties, are well known to elite athletes. During the Winter Games, they’ve drawn spectators, too.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo Leads Norway to Record Olympic Medal Haul
2/21/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Norway, led by the cross-country skiing sensation Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, topped the medal table for the fourth straight Winter Games.
Ukraine Has Passed a Point of No Return
2/21/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Four years that changed everything.
Trump Is Banking on Iranian Weakness. That’s a Mistake.
2/21/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
Iran’s leaders may have hesitated at the start of the recent demonstrations, but the violent reaction that followed bespeaks a confident regime.
The A.I. Evangelists on a Mission to Shake Up Japan
2/21/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.
New York Nurses’ Strike Ends After 6 Weeks as Last Holdouts Approve Deal
2/21/2026 5:39 PM Open Story
Workers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital voted for a contract with raises and layoff protections, meaning more than 4,000 nurses will return.
Willie Colón, a Luminary of Salsa Music, Dies at 75
2/21/2026 9:18 PM Open Story
A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.
The Queen Stuck by Prince Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away
2/21/2026 11:12 AM Open Story
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, is getting no help from the throne as the crisis over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies.