Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says
5/22/2026 6:14 PM Open Story
The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
5/22/2026 2:47 PM Open Story
The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign.
Mahmoud Khalil to Appeal to Supreme Court in Effort to Halt Deportation
5/22/2026 2:33 PM Open Story
The move was expected to come after a federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Mr. Khalil, who became the face of President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters.
Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran
5/22/2026 7:44 PM Open Story
There is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.
Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
5/22/2026 10:43 PM Open Story
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.
The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
5/22/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence. Trump Names Aaron Lukas Acting Chief.
5/22/2026 4:14 PM Open Story
Ms. Gabbard had a difficult tenure in the Trump administration and was seldom seen in the room when the president made important national-security moves.
White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I.
5/22/2026 2:27 PM Open Story
The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips.
How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster
5/22/2026 7:58 PM Open Story
Firefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
What Is Methyl Methacrylate, the Chemical at the Center of the Garden Grove Crisis?
5/22/2026 5:05 PM Open Story
The E.P.A. warns that short-term exposure to the compound can cause skin and eye irritation and respiratory issues.
‘Colbert’ Is Done. ‘SNL’ is Stale. Where Does Late-Night TV Go From Here? | Cannonball
5/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Maybe “Saturday Night Live” should go instead.
Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Draws 6.7 Million Viewers
5/22/2026 1:40 PM Open Story
The total tripled his usual audience this season. But it is only about half of what Jay Leno and David Letterman attracted for their final episodes.
G.O.P. Break With Trump Reflects Limits of Party’s Post-Jan. 6 Truce
5/22/2026 1:29 PM Open Story
Republicans, seeing President Trump’s personal agenda diverging from their political interests, vented their outrage about paying those who threatened their lives on Jan. 6, 2021.
HUD Moves to Limit Assistance Animals for Disabled Tenants
5/22/2026 7:40 PM Open Story
Housing officials were told to exclude emotional support animals and tighten the definition of a service animal when granting accommodations for disabled tenants.
Lawsuit Argues Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Excludes Those He Targeted
5/22/2026 5:21 PM Open Story
The constellation of individuals and groups involved claims to have suffered partisan attacks by the federal government under Trump, yet would not be compensated.
Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.
5/22/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.
Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 90 in China
5/23/2026 12:13 AM Open Story
The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
The D.N.C. Chairman, Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund and More Politics News
5/22/2026 2:07 PM Open Story
He has focused on internal politics, building a loyal base despite tactical disputes.
Trump Visits New York to Boost House Republican’s Re-election Hopes
5/22/2026 5:38 PM Open Story
The visit by President Trump was meant to promote Representative Mike Lawler’s bid to defend his swing seat in New York, but it had the earmarks of a Trump rally.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Wed in West Palm Beach
5/22/2026 5:22 PM Open Story
President Trump’s eldest son was married in Palm Beach, Fla. The president described celebrations this weekend as a “small, little private affair.”
In Idaho’s Suburbs, a Rat Invasion Tests the Limits of Small Government
5/22/2026 8:20 AM Open Story
Irrigation canals around Boise have served as a rat superhighway, bringing an infestation so serious that health officials have floated declaring a public emergency.
Deadly Explosions Injure Dozens of Firefighters on Staten Island Barge
5/22/2026 6:44 PM Open Story
Two explosions rocked a barge on the North Shore of Staten Island, injuring 34 people. The resulting fire was under control, but was still burning.
Mob Burns Congo Ebola Center Amid Rare Strain Outbreak
5/22/2026 6:35 PM Open Story
Several hundred people massed at the gates of a hospital to demand the body of a suspected Ebola victim. Violence broke out when staff refused the request.
U.S. to Block Entry to More Noncitizens Who May Have Been Exposed to Ebola
5/22/2026 4:01 PM Open Story
The Trump administration announced plans to expand a ban on entering the United States to legal permanent residents who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan.
Dan Pfeiffer Thinks Two Democrats Could Upend American Politics
5/22/2026 2:44 PM Open Story
Why 2026 might tell us a lot about 2028.
The Simple Answer to Taxing the Rich Is the Best Answer
5/22/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
Forget complex schemes. There is an easier way to get revenue from the wealthy.
Disconnect Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders
5/22/2026 10:17 AM Open Story
In recent days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken actions that have made the relationship between his office and some Jewish New York leaders more fraught.
Rob Base, Rapper Known for ‘It Takes Two,’ Dies at 59
5/22/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
The singer died on Friday after a “private battle with cancer,” according to his official Instagram account.
SpaceX Completes Mostly Successful Starship Rocket Flight
5/22/2026 6:56 PM Open Story
The 12th test flight of SpaceX’s gargantuan rocket launched on Friday evening and ended its journey in the Indian Ocean just over an hour later.
When Humans Went Away, the Wildlife Strayed
5/21/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
When people disappeared from the landscape, as they did during the pandemic, wild animals changed how they used space and resources, scientists found.