Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters
5/27/2026 12:32 AM Open Story
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.
Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas
5/27/2026 12:34 AM Open Story
President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.
Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat
5/26/2026 8:08 PM Open Story
Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.
5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas
5/26/2026 6:37 PM Open Story
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.
Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
5/26/2026 3:32 PM Open Story
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.
Trump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAs
5/26/2026 4:10 PM Open Story
Lawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds.
UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday
5/26/2026 4:20 PM Open Story
The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Keeps Picking Up Snakes. Is He Doing It Right?
5/26/2026 6:38 PM Open Story
The health secretary wrangled two nonvenomous snakes while visiting Florida in a video that drew widespread attention.
Judge Allows Florida House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats
5/26/2026 2:22 PM Open Story
The plaintiffs had sought a temporary restraining order, arguing that the map violated a state ban on partisan gerrymandering that voters passed in 2010.
South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump
5/26/2026 2:56 PM Open Story
With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.
Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
5/26/2026 7:20 PM Open Story
Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district.
Xi Jinping Quit Smoking. China Still Cannot.
5/26/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
China’s tobacco monopoly has become so financially vital to the government that even its powerful leader has failed to curb the country’s smoking habit.
At the A.I. Epicenter, Technologists Dismiss Pope Leo’s Warnings About the New Technology
5/26/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology.
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
5/26/2026 12:15 PM Open Story
A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights.
Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Migrants
5/26/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash.
Donald E. Newhouse, Low-Profile Heir to a Media Empire, Dies at 96
5/26/2026 5:16 PM Open Story
He ran the newspaper division of Advance Publications, while his older brother, Si, ran the Condé Nast magazine operation.
Trump May Appear at N.B.A. Finals in New York
5/26/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
President Trump is said to be considering the appearance after his hometown team, the Knicks, clinched a championship spot.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Resigns After Investigation
5/26/2026 7:01 PM Open Story
The chief, Brian O’Hara, began leading the department in 2022 as it reeled in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.
Nigel Farage’s Far-Right Party Is Now Central to British Politics
5/27/2026 12:15 AM Open Story
Nigel Farage’s anti-immigrant, populist agenda has helped his party, Reform U.K., emerge from the fringe of politics in Britain. But it faces an uphill climb to win power.
High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat
5/26/2026 6:44 PM Open Story
The director of Britain’s electronic surveillance agency warns that Russia is only getting more brazen as battlefield losses in Ukraine mount.
They’ve Heard the Warnings. Gen Z Is Tanning Anyway.
5/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Dermatologists are flummoxed.
What Ken Paxton’s Win Means for James Talarico
5/26/2026 6:46 PM Open Story
The Texas senate race will come down to the Democratic candidate’s strengths — and the Republican’s weaknesses.
Yuval Noah Harari on Donald Trump’s Core Delusion
5/26/2026 1:10 PM Open Story
The best-selling author of “Sapiens” and “Nexus” discusses the core delusions deranging our politics.
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump for Missing His Son’s Wedding
5/26/2026 10:30 PM Open Story
“It was a small ceremony with about 40 guests, none of whom were his father,” the late-night host said of Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Evacuation Orders Lifted as Southern California Chemical Tank Cools
5/26/2026 9:16 PM Open Story
The risk of an explosion or spill has fallen significantly, the authorities said late Tuesday, and all evacuated residents can now go home. Some have begun to ask who should be held accountable.
Scientists Ditched a Scary Climate Scenario. What Now?
5/26/2026 7:32 AM Open Story
While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated.
A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano
5/26/2026 3:41 PM Open Story
For a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.
Park Slope Food Co-op Votes to Boycott Israeli Products
5/26/2026 9:10 PM Open Story
In a three-hour meeting, members of the grocery cooperative voted by a margin of more than 2 to 1 in favor of a boycott.