U.S. Squeezes Cuba Even as It Searches for a New Regime Leader
8/7/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
8/7/2026 6:06 PM Open Story
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
8/7/2026 11:54 AM Open Story
The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Ballroom Construction
8/7/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
A federal appeals court panel backed a lower court’s ruling, and made it likely that the Supreme Court will decide the case. But the decision does not mean construction will halt immediately.
Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim
8/7/2026 10:42 AM Open Story
Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left
8/7/2026 5:04 PM Open Story
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
Max Miller Continues to Resist Pressure to Drop Out as Deadline Looms
8/7/2026 4:19 PM Open Story
The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.
They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
8/7/2026 3:29 PM Open Story
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.
Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
8/7/2026 11:56 AM Open Story
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.
8/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.
Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
8/7/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.
She Is Russia’s Richest Woman. Her Business Empire Is Going Up in Flames.
8/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.
What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs
8/7/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.
Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March
8/7/2026 10:04 PM Open Story
A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.
Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal
8/7/2026 5:50 PM Open Story
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry and the Look of the Celebrity Statesman
8/7/2026 1:11 PM Open Story
What the former prime minister’s boyfriend rebrand says about the intersection of politics and entertainment.
Weekend Weather Is a Summer Stew of Heat, Humidity and Haze
8/7/2026 11:26 AM Open Story
The worst heat is expected out West, where most of the wildfire smoke may be trapped, while the East also swelters and faces a chance of thunderstorms.
Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought
8/7/2026 8:41 AM Open Story
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.
New York City Hall Dismisses Haitian Workers After Loss of Protected Status
8/7/2026 6:33 PM Open Story
Officials said that dozens of Haitian workers for the city would lose their jobs, but warned that the number could easily reach the hundreds.
Mamdani Hosted a Town Hall About Buses. Why Was the D.S.A. There?
8/7/2026 2:52 PM Open Story
After Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office invited the Democratic Socialists of America to a city-sponsored event, watchdog groups raised concerns about mixing politics with government work.
Mamdani Faces Lawsuit Over Rollout of Second-Home Tax
8/7/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
Some New York City homeowners are arguing that they have been improperly targeted by the tax on high-end second homes, also known as pieds-à-terre.
Reading Scores Drop for N.Y.C. Students Amid Revamp of Literacy Program
8/7/2026 4:54 PM Open Story
The declines nearly wiped out gains made in the state exams last year. New York City school leaders promised a review of the results.
Republicans Need to Push Out Max Miller. Now.
8/7/2026 11:43 AM Open Story
This Ohio congressman should not still be running for Congress.
A Generation on Antidepressants Searches for the Exit
8/7/2026 3:36 PM Open Story
Many people feel that antidepressants block their true emotions, but they don’t have guidance about how to get off these drugs.
Can Netflix Save a Summer Slump With a Stunt on Sunset Boulevard?
8/7/2026 7:56 PM Open Story
The streaming giant, still looking for this year’s blockbuster, paid an actor to spend three days inside a billboard in Los Angeles to promote an upcoming film.