Trump Redirects Millions From Secret Service Amid White House Construction
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:58:03 +0000
The White House insists that private donations are paying for a new ballroom, but the administration is using taxpayer money for a series of security upgrades.
Here’s What Barack and Michelle Obama Said at His Presidential Center Opening
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:53:09 +0000
The Obamas each took to the microphone, delivering speeches before a crowd of dignitaries, elected officials and Democratic supporters.
Three Medals of Honor Awarded to Vietnam and Afghanistan Veterans
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:38:22 +0000
Two Force Recon Marines received the medal on Thursday for their actions more than 50 years ago, alongside an Army officer who showed exceptional bravery in 2012.
Large Waves Sweep Napping Beachgoers in California Into the Sea
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:31:24 +0000
Two college students lying on a Santa Cruz beach were swept as massive waves and dangerous rip currents inundated the coastline in recent days.
Colorado Governor Overruled His Own Clemency Board to Release Tina Peters
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:50:35 +0000
Two members of Gov. Jared Polis’s board that reviews commutation requests came forward to say the secretive panel had twice rejected the release of Tina Peters, convicted of election tampering.
Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Burning Cross in Chicago Park
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:10:28 +0000
A former university student, Merlin Lu, 21, has claimed that he set the cross on fire in Grant Park to protest the Trump administration, not as an act of racism.
Report Tallies 39 Adults Who Could Have Helped Save Girls at Camp Mystic
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:50:02 +0000
The finding was part of a growing case against the camp’s leadership, which state investigators said did not organize an evacuation in time “despite ample opportunity.”
Tariq El Sawah, Guantánamo Prisoner Sent to Bosnia, Dies at 68
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:38:53 +0000
He spent nearly 14 years in U.S. custody and never had a day in court even as his deteriorating health drew scrutiny.
Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:10:39 +0000
The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.
Takeaways From ‘Regime Change,’ Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s Book on Trump’s White House
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:28:04 +0000
The book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times, “Regime Change,” reveals a host of details and surprising exchanges as President Trump pushed to drastically expand his power.
Philadelphia Can’t Force Mention of Slavery at Historic Home, Court Rules
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:26 +0000
A three-judge appeals panel threw out a lower court’s order requiring the federal government to restore a memorial and historical display at George Washington’s former house.
L.A.P.D. Officer Kills Knicks Fan’s Dog After Celebration
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:32:26 +0000
Marie Marseille had waited her entire life to see the New York Knicks win the N.B.A. championship. Her elation ended in tragedy.
ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:46 +0000
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to sell or give away most of the 11 warehouses it bought to detain migrants, reversing course on a signature initiative.
Erika Kirk’s Message for Women at Turning Point USA
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:34:42 +0000
Our reporter Vivian Yee details what she saw at this year’s Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio.
Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:56:24 +0000
It’s hot in North America in June, but fans are griping that the breaks that have been added to each half are an excuse for the networks to show more ads.
McCarthy Aide’s Tell-All Book Recounts Trump’s Expletive-Filled Threats to G.O.P.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:57:32 +0000
A new book by John Leganski, the floor manager for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, offers a rare behind-the-scenes account of how President Trump wields his power through threats and intimidation.
Democratic Socialist Defeats Centrist in the D.C. Mayoral Primary
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:21:16 +0000
President Trump’s grip on the capital loomed over the race, and he threatened to tighten it if Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George is elected. She almost certainly will be.
Supreme Court Narrows Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:42:20 +0000
The justices sided with a Texas gun owner who faced criminal charges after admitting to marijuana use argued that a federal gun law violated the Second Amendment.
How Extreme Athletes Accept That They’re ‘Going to Lose a Lot’ of Friends
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:49 +0000
Often considered thrill seekers looking for the next adrenaline hit, participants say they’re actually drawn to control and a sense of time slowing down.
She Witnessed the Deadly Skydiving Crash, Then Jumped Again
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:48:22 +0000
Lacy Reynolds was waiting to catch the next flight when the aircraft crashed in Butler, Mo., killing 11 passengers and a pilot. She wasn’t sure she could keep skydiving.
Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:52:07 +0000
Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and A.I. detectors.
Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:07:42 +0000
Thursday’s opening drew four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights.
Billionaire Tax Officially Has Enough Signatures for California Ballot
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:27:34 +0000
A proposed wealth tax on billionaires is headed to the ballot unless Gov. Gavin Newsom and other opponents reach a deal with backers to remove it.
Kansas City Police Seek Gunman in Spree of Five Roadway Shootings
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:12:59 +0000
The attacks, which killed one and injured four, played out as the city was preparing to host its first World Cup match. An Uber driver taking Argentina fans to the stadium was among the victims.
Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:45:07 +0000
While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.
Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:48:17 +0000
Some in the president’s party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials.
Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Prompts Thousands of L.A. Residents to Shelter in Place
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:05:53 +0000
Heavy black smoke was visible across much of Los Angeles as flames tore through a nearly 500,000-square-foot building just east of downtown.
Robert Thurman, Leading Expert on Tibetan Buddhism and Uma Thurman’s Father, Dies at 84
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:05:20 +0000
A former monk who was also Uma Thurman’s father, he made sure Buddhism retained its intellectual and spiritual rigor as it spread through the West.