How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran
3/2/2026 11:52 AM Open Story
President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s advisers voiced opposition.
As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines
3/2/2026 4:07 AM Open Story
Disregarded by President Trump over Iran, Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders.
3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says
3/2/2026 4:38 AM Open Story
Separately, a drone attack hit the U.S. Embassy compound in the Persian Gulf state, as Iran continues to target American assets across the Middle East.
How the Bombing of Iran Is Affecting Lebanon, Kuwait and Other Countries
3/2/2026 6:14 AM Open Story
The Middle East is facing deaths and destruction as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.
Labor Secretary’s Tenure Marked by Frequent Travel and Internal Tumult
3/2/2026 6:29 AM Open Story
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation internally after allegations of misconduct and misuse of department funds.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
3/2/2026 8:48 AM Open Story
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.
What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea
3/2/2026 10:27 AM Open Story
The military has released more than 40 video clips of U.S. attacks on vessels it says are trafficking drugs. But they tell only part of the story.
Texas Senate Primary Becomes Most Expensive in History
3/2/2026 9:57 AM Open Story
The primary race for Senate in Texas has become the most expensive on record, with John Cornyn and James Talarico heavily outspending their rivals. But Mr. Cornyn seems to be in trouble.
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
3/2/2026 8:57 AM Open Story
Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
As Kennedy Turns From Vaccines, MAHA Allies See a ‘Betrayal’
3/2/2026 8:24 AM Open Story
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.
America’s Billionaires Continue to Flock to Wyoming
3/2/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
Jackson, Wyo., has long been a refuge for the rich. But the last five years saw a boom in wealth of a kind never before seen. Across the country, the 2017 tax cuts minted hundreds of new billionaires.
5 Takeaways on America’s Boom in Billionaires
3/2/2026 7:07 AM Open Story
The number of billionaires in the United States has soared, with nowhere feeling the effects quite like Jackson, Wyo. Here’s where all that money came from.
The Pentagon’s Favorite Tech Guy Is This Hawaiian Shirt-Wearing Founder
3/2/2026 9:27 AM Open Story
Palmer Luckey, who founded the defense tech start-up Anduril, has become the It Guy as President Trump aims to modernize the U.S. military with autonomous weapons.
Tariffs Force Down Heavy Equipment Sales and Jobs
3/2/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
An industry report shows high interest rates, fewer infrastructure projects and tariffs pressures have slowed growth and decreased jobs in the sector.
The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff
3/2/2026 8:06 AM Open Story
The president’s flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it’s not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.
The Night, and the Gun, That Changed Two Lives
3/2/2026 3:21 AM Open Story
An encounter between a troubled man and a crime-fearing man left one of them dead.
Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors
3/2/2026 10:23 AM Open Story
The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.
A Plot to Kill Trump in 2024, That U.S. Says Was Backed by Iran, Quickly Fizzled
3/2/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
Testimony and evidence in Asif Merchant’s trial has so far portrayed him as a zealous yet bumbling operative who never came close to his mission, which prosecutors say was backed by Iran.
Texas Tech Student Identified as One of the Victims in Austin Shooting
3/2/2026 10:54 AM Open Story
Ryder Harrington, a student at Texas Tech University who was from Austin, was confirmed dead by his father on Monday. The shooting is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism.
Austin Shooting Stokes Anti-Islam Speech Among Texas Conservatives
3/2/2026 10:35 AM Open Story
With primaries on Tuesday, politicians quickly cited the attack in their campaign messaging. Some Republicans called for stopping immigration, while Democrats called for gun control.
When ‘Anora’ Becomes ‘Anorak’: The Art of Wrong Movie Titles
3/2/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Staffers at Film at Lincoln Center keep a list of the incorrect movie titles they’ve heard from patrons. That list is very, very long.
How to Think About Trump’s War With Iran
3/2/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
Ending the Islamic republic’s regime will be long and arduous, but perhaps a softer version will emerge.
Americans Need to Know More About The Iran Attacks
3/2/2026 12:01 PM Open Story
The American public has received too little information to effectively judge the goals and objectives of the largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East in a generation.
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
3/2/2026 12:22 PM Open Story
A majority of the justices voiced concerns that the law may be overbroad, lumping together occasional drug users with addicts who threaten public safety.
Man Is Charged With Damaging Religious Property in Chabad Crash
3/2/2026 11:43 AM Open Story
The charges in federal court are the latest against Dan Sohail, who is accused of ramming his car into the Brooklyn headquarters of the Jewish movement.
Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 2026: Time and Visibility Guide
3/2/2026 10:13 AM Open Story
Earth’s shadow will temporarily drape the moon in a copper hue before sunrise on Tuesday.
Half of Colorectal Cancer Cases Now Occur in Those Under 65, Study Shows
3/2/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.