Trump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains
2/25/2026 6:01 AM Open Story
On the defensive over the economy and with the midterms approaching, President Trump made clear that his political strategy is to paint Democrats as unpatriotic and ‘crazy.’
How Trump’s Economic Pitch at the State of the Union Echoes Biden’s
2/25/2026 3:19 AM Open Story
With the midterms approaching and polls showing unease about the economy, some of President Trump’s arguments about its strength sounded eerily like those of his predecessor.
6 Takeaways From Trump’s State of the Union
2/25/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
In an address that was heavy on theatrics, President Trump lashed out at Democrats as “crazy” and unpatriotic.
Key Moments from Trump’s State of the Union, and a $1 Million Reward in the Guthrie Case
2/25/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, how kids are getting around phone-free classroom rules.
How The Times Handles the Congressional Hearing Circus
2/18/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras.
Hunters and Veterans Are Fighting Trump’s Pick to Oversee Public Lands
2/25/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
Steve Pearce, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, is set to face a Senate hearing on Wednesday.
Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
2/24/2026 6:29 PM Open Story
The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.
Inside Nicolás Maduro’s Last Days as Venezuela’s Leader
2/25/2026 6:09 AM Open Story
The Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread his exchange with President Trump in the decisive weeks before his capture by U.S. forces.
Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient
2/25/2026 2:26 AM Open Story
Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.
Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.
2/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.
Yondr Pouches, a Solution to School Phone Bans, Are No Match for Teens
2/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children.
How the UK Could Remove Former Prince Andrew From the Royal Line of Succession
2/25/2026 6:52 AM Open Story
Despite his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the former prince is eighth in line to the British throne. That could change.
Maurene Comey, a Prosecutor in Epstein Case, Joins New York Law Firm
2/25/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
Maurene Comey is joining Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler. She was abruptly fired by the Trump administration last year after a career as a top federal prosecutor.
Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos?
2/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.
Bleak Research Report Stokes A.I. Debate on Wall St.
2/25/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
In a widely circulated note, Citrini Research painted a dire picture of job losses and stock market sell-offs, though many analysts and economists questioned its conclusions.
Delroy Lindo on ‘Sinners,’ the Oscars and the Power of Affirmation
2/25/2026 6:49 AM Open Story
In a career of standout performances and dispiriting lows, Lindo, 73, has held firm to his goal: “I want to be respected for my work.”
International Oscar Favorites Are Offering a Complicated New View of America
2/25/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The Oscars has become friendlier to non-English language movies. And the movies seem aware of their American audiences.
Online Accusations in Guthrie Abduction Leave One Family ‘Scared Numb’
2/25/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A fifth-grade teacher and his principal wife hid in their bedroom as dozens of people who believed he might be a kidnapper appeared on their suburban street.
How Mamdani Learned From the First Snowstorm and Prepared for the Second
2/25/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
As the forecast rapidly worsened, Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged his staff to implement new policies and emphasized the need to communicate aggressively about the snow.
Mamdani’s New Social Services Chief Worked to Reduce Street Homelessness
2/25/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani selected Erin Dalton, a public official in the Pittsburgh area, to head New York City’s Department of Social Services.
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
2/24/2026 9:35 PM Open Story
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
Germany’s Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
2/25/2026 6:35 AM Open Story
Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship.
Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address
2/25/2026 7:22 AM Open Story
Nine Opinion writers weigh in on the speech.
Jimmy Kimmel Goes Live After a Super Long State of the Union
2/24/2026 10:48 PM Open Story
“I can’t believe America missed an all-new ‘Will Trent’ for this one,” he joked.
A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
2/25/2026 4:50 AM Open Story
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.
Pope Leo to Visit Africa, Signaling Continent’s Importance to Catholicism
2/25/2026 5:53 AM Open Story
The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican.
A New York City Diner That Served Blind Residents Has Closed Its Doors
2/25/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
When Malibu Diner in Chelsea shut down on Sunday night, it ended a unique breakfast program for older people in the city.
Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
2/24/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.