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  1. Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:01:30 -0000

    The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.
  2. Mace, Boebert and Luna Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Sexual Abuse. Will It Work?

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:01:49 -0000

    Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.
  3. Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.

    Fri, 01 May 2026 23:01:41 -0000

    Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.
  4. U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

    Sat, 02 May 2026 00:51:40 -0000

    Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.
  5. How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran

    Sat, 02 May 2026 13:24:25 -0000

    Germany had appeared not to believe President Trump’s threats to pull troops from the country. Once it was announced, Berlin offered a measured response.
  6. Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:02:05 -0000

    The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.
  7. Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

    Sat, 02 May 2026 12:30:33 -0000

    High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
  8. Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Years of Struggle

    Sat, 02 May 2026 14:01:46 -0000

    Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
  9. Spirit Airlines Is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

    Sat, 02 May 2026 07:59:01 -0000

    After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.
  10. Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:01:56 -0000

    Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
  11. Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination

    Sat, 02 May 2026 02:17:51 -0000

    An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.
  12. N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts

    Fri, 01 May 2026 23:43:18 -0000

    Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.
  13. Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism

    Sat, 02 May 2026 13:43:54 -0000

    The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?
  14. Takeaways From The Times’s Interview With Tucker Carlson

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:15:05 -0000

    He spoke about the rupture with President Trump and what it portends for the conservative movement. Here are the key moments from our conversation.
  15. How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson

    Sat, 02 May 2026 13:48:24 -0000

    “The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.
  16. Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:01:14 -0000

    The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.
  17. Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.

    Sat, 02 May 2026 12:59:31 -0000

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on New York City’s millionaires. Tax increases elsewhere have not led to an exodus, but some worry the city is reaching a tipping point.
  18. Ashley McBryde Saved Her Own Life. Now She’s Rocking Out Her Way.

    Sat, 02 May 2026 13:17:23 -0000

    The prolific country singer and songwriter has never quite fit the country music mold. Her upcoming album, “Wild,” revels in her individuality, and her sobriety.
  19. His Majesty and Our Travesty

    Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:12 -0000

    The real king delivers a needed royal lesson on democracy.
  20. Slouching Toward Kamala Harris

    Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:18 -0000

    The Democrats’ fundamental condition is a late-Trumpian stasis.
  21. Public Offering

    Sat, 02 May 2026 10:13:55 -0000

    How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?
  22. Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down

    Sat, 02 May 2026 06:13:07 -0000

    U.S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.
  23. After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:14 -0000

    U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.
  24. UK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months

    Sat, 02 May 2026 12:33:25 -0000

    The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.
  25. Laurie Metcalf’s Third Act

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The once cancelled producer Scott Rudin has staked his own comeback on making her the First Lady of American Theatre.
  26. Can the E.P.A. Survive Lee Zeldin?

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The agency, which was founded to protect the environment and human health, has cancelled safety regulations, supported coal, and stopped caring about climate change.
  27. Donald Trump’s Pardon Economy

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    For some wealthy offenders, clemency is just a golf game—or a million-dollar plate at Mar-a-Lago—away.
  28. What Happens When Someone Throws a Message in a Bottle Into the Sea?

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Most simply disappear. One enthusiast is on a quest to find the notes—and the people behind them.
  29. The Irish Drug Kingpin Daniel Kinahan Is Arrested in Dubai

    Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    After living freely in Dubai for a decade, the notorious Irish drug dealer has finally been arrested, and is likely to be sent back to Dublin to stand trial.
  30. King Charles and Queen Camilla Come to Washington

    Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:18:44 -0000

    A flag flub, a White House construction zone, a pollinator photo op, and Trump’s love of royal cosplay all contributed to the bizarre atmosphere of Charles and Camilla’s visit.
  31. How Putin and Zelensky View the War in Iran

    Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The war’s ripple effects have exacerbated conflicts, economic insecurity, and regional tensions around the world, including in Ukraine.
  32. Kash Patel’s Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The F.B.I. director’s lawyers seem to misunderstand how the law (or logic) works.
  33. Donald Trump’s Lose-Lose Negotiations with Iran

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:50:31 -0000

    How the President’s insistence on Tehran’s unconditional surrender made it impossible to make a deal.
  34. What the U.S.-Iran War Means for China

    Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Jonathan Czin, a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s China Center, discusses how the ties between China and Iran have been overstated, and what the conflict might mean for the future of Taiwan.
  35. The Extremes of Israeli Public Opinion

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:42:29 -0000

    Israeli voters are against a ceasefire with Iran, and think Benjamin Netanyahu has not gone far enough.
  36. Israel’s War in Lebanon Has Not Stopped

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:20:29 -0000

    While America and Iran negotiate a ceasefire, Beirut remains under siege.
  37. The Lessons from Jerome Powell’s Defiance of Donald Trump

    Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    An independent Fed needs an independent leader. Is Kevin Warsh up to the job?
  38. After Magnus Carlsen, Chess Has Entered a New Age

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A new book by Jordan Himelfarb follows the game’s rising young players, including the reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, as they compete in an era defined by computers.
  39. LIV Golf Is Dying of Boredom

    Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Once you got past the Saudi-backed league’s business drama, what you were left with was watching sensationally wealthy, morally compromised middle-aged men go to work.
  40. Is Dynamic Pricing Ruining the World Cup?

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Soccer fans and host-city politicians are up in arms about the prices that FIFA is charging for tickets under its new sales system.
  41. A King (or Two), a President, and a Troll

    Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:54:32 -0000

    Reflections on Charles’s state visit.
  42. Donald Trump’s Spring Cleaning

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The exact reasons are often left vague and the successors to be determined, but people are leaving the Administration—including three Cabinet secretaries.
  43. Has Steve Kerr Had Enough?

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The head coach for the Golden State Warriors on his future with the team, his complicated relationship with Draymond Green, and whether he might give politics a try.
  44. Inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as Gunshots Rang Out

    Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:39:34 -0000

    I thought a caterer might have dropped a stack of plates, but then I heard shouts of “Shots fired!”
  45. A Chernobyl Widow’s Tragedy, Forty Years Later

    Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Nataliia Khodymchuk lived in memory of her late husband, the first worker to die at the nuclear reactor, until she fell victim to a Russian attack.
  46. How Big a Threat Are Iranian-Backed Cyberattacks?

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    A recent CISA advisory was a blunt reminder that, in the digital age, the battlefield has expanded to encompass the geography of everyday life.
  47. The Rise of the Epstein Democrat

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In demanding the release of the Epstein files, the Party has embraced a radically new way of fighting Donald Trump. Is it a good idea?
  48. Trump and the Iran Deal That Wasn’t

    Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:38:13 -0000

    It’s tough to reach an agreement with a President whose word is not his bond.