Bystander Wounded in White House Shooting Is in Stable Condition
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:35:01 +0000
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired.
Firefighters Still Working to Cool Garden Grove Chemical Tank
Sun, 24 May 2026 19:23:52 +0000
The tank, filled with a toxic chemical, may have formed a crack, officials said. More than 40,000 residents remain under evacuation orders because of the potential for a breach or explosion.
What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:41:18 +0000
Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman.
U.S. and Iran Agree in Principle to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:56:47 +0000
The deal does not address Iran’s missile stockpile nor does it stipulate a moratorium on enrichment.
Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
Sun, 24 May 2026 15:33:53 +0000
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.
A Deciding Factor in Congress Right Now: Who Shows Up to Vote
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:02:09 +0000
Vacant seats, and consistently poor attendance on both sides of the aisle, have exacerbated the challenges of already razor-thin margins in the House and Senate.
With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump
Sun, 24 May 2026 18:59:27 +0000
President Trump has alternated between bullying the justices and cozying up to them as the court prepares to announce major decisions that will determine the fate of the key aspects of his agenda.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Try Boosting Progressives in Red Districts
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:01:58 +0000
In highly competitive House races that Democrats need to flip in November, the left is betting that calls for universal health care and taxing the wealthy will resonate — even among Republicans.
They Started I.V.F., Then Split. Now Who Gets Custody of the Embryos?
Sun, 24 May 2026 11:13:07 +0000
For 47-year-old Erin Millender, this will likely be her last chance to become a mother. Her husband no longer wants to have a child with her.
Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:58 +0000
A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.
Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone
Sun, 24 May 2026 11:41:34 +0000
Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.
In Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:42 +0000
The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel under siege.
How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:13:58 +0000
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission purged its ranks, dialed back its enforcement and boosted industries in which President Trump’s family is heavily invested.
Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz
Sun, 24 May 2026 16:18:07 +0000
At Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, British forces are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment if a peace agreement is achieved.
Gunman in Shooting Near White House Killed in Exchange of Fire With Secret Service
Sun, 24 May 2026 17:44:53 +0000
A gunman known to the U.S. Secret Service opened fire near the White House and was shot and killed by federal officers. President Trump was in the White House at the time.
Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration
Sat, 23 May 2026 19:43:48 +0000
After a year focused on immigrants here illegally, the Trump administration is now making it harder for legal migrants to stay in the country. It is a risky pivot.
Garden Grove Chemical Tank Could Be Inching Toward Explosion, Authorities Say
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:27:32 +0000
Firefighters still have few options to prevent a tank of toxic chemicals in Garden Grove, Calif., from leaking or exploding.
Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6
Sat, 23 May 2026 18:26:48 +0000
Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.
Garden Grove Chemical Plant Crisis: What to Know and Evacuation Map
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:18:50 +0000
Firefighters continue to cool a chemical storage tank with water to prevent it from breaching or exploding. Some 40,000 residents near the Orange County plant have been evacuated to shelters.
61% of Americans Said They Had to Cut Back on Groceries
Sat, 23 May 2026 12:59:57 +0000
More than three quarters of Americans, including 55 percent of Republicans, said President Trump’s policies have increased the cost of living in their community.