At War With Iran Again, Trump Finds an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate
7/14/2026 4:01 PM Open Story
The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.
Trump Flip-Flops on Strait of Hormuz, Creating New Risks for Global Economy
7/14/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
The president now wants Gulf nations to invest in the U.S. in exchange for safe passage. Shipping industry experts worry other nations will follow that lead.
Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran
7/14/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.
Videos Detail Moments Surrounding Fatal ICE Shooting in Biddeford, Maine
7/14/2026 5:31 PM Open Story
Footage obtained by The New York Times shows ICE agents in the moments before and after the killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.
ICE Shootings Put Spotlight on Lack of Body Cameras
7/14/2026 2:55 PM Open Story
Kristi Noem, the former homeland security secretary, said five months ago that the Trump administration would “rapidly” deploy body cameras to immigration agents across the country. About half still don’t have them.
As Confirmation Hearing Nears, Todd Blanche’s Role in Epstein Case Draws Scrutiny
7/14/2026 4:26 PM Open Story
Todd Blanche’s role in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will be front and center as he seeks to become attorney general.
Trump Says His Thursday Speech Will Focus on Election Security and Voting Machines
7/14/2026 4:35 PM Open Story
The planned prime-time address comes as an administration task force has been working to declassify documents, including some related to elections, according to people familiar with the process.
Trump Administration Subpoenas Law Firms, Escalating Pressure Campaign
7/14/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
The uneasy truce between the administration and the law firms it cut deals with last year has erupted into a pitched legal battle behind closed doors.
Opportunities Narrow for Women as Hegseth Blocks More Promotions
7/14/2026 2:46 PM Open Story
For the first time in more than a decade, no active-duty female Navy officers are likely to be promoted to admiral this year.
Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett’s Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security
7/14/2026 8:00 PM Open Story
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.
An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.
7/14/2026 2:50 PM Open Story
New York’s specialized high schools give disproportionately few seats to Black and Hispanic students, continuing a pattern that has drawn criticism.
Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official
7/14/2026 4:20 PM Open Story
The City Council speaker, Julie Menin, said she would support a bill to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.
E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
7/14/2026 11:58 AM Open Story
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
A Beastie Boy Returns to the Mic, With Some Help
7/14/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Thanks to an assist from his sons, Mike D is set to release “Thank You,” the first new music from a member of the pioneering rap trio in 15 years.
House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
7/14/2026 6:33 PM Open Story
House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.
Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain
7/14/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Intense storms overnight dropped heavy rain, and more was falling Tuesday. Forecasters warned about the increasing likelihood of flooding across the state.
Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada
7/14/2026 10:47 AM Open Story
Storms on Tuesday could produce damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes in areas where they are not common.
Restaurant Review: Ambassadors Clubhouse in New York
7/14/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
At the high-flying New York outpost of Ambassadors Clubhouse, the Punjabi cooking is beguiling and the city feels miles away.
Lindsey Graham’s Choice
7/14/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
Would the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?
Lindsey Graham Made Trumpism in His Own Image
7/14/2026 2:00 PM Open Story
He bent the knee and made the most of it.
One Dead and Two Missing in San Francisco Bay After Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz
7/14/2026 6:01 PM Open Story
Sixteen other passengers were rescued after the pleasure boat sank in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday.