- How the Kratom Industry Won Friends in the Trump Administration
- Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:58:58 +0000
A sprawling influence campaign to promote a risky drug called kratom has gained allies among top Trump administration officials. Our investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel explains.
- Attempted BASE Jump in Utah Kills 2, Including Acclaimed Extreme Athlete
- Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:05:32 +0000
Andrew Lewis, 39, best known for performing in the halftime show of a Super Bowl, was killed in the accident.
- Montana Democrats Are Divided Over How to Win a Republican-held Senate Seat
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:50:23 +0000
A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.
- Scorching Heat or Scorching Lightning? Miami’s Match Could Have Both.
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:42:13 +0000
South Florida was under a severe heat advisory as fans arrived in the hours before kickoff. Scattered thunderstorms are also in the forecast.
- Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:56:26 +0000
Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.
- Alabama and Georgia Runoff Elections Offer a New Test of Trump’s Influence Tomorrow
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:56 +0000
The Peach State, as well as Alabama, will offer new tests of Trump’s influence.
- Inside the Partisan Battle Over America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:14:03 +0000
President Trump sidestepped a congressional commission and formed his own group to plan the festivities. The result is a deeply partisan celebration, disgruntled celebrities and plenty of confusion.
- How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:09:17 +0000
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.
- 14-Year-Old Is Charged With Armed Robbery of Boston Lemonade Stand
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:43:24 +0000
A cash box containing about $80 was stolen from two siblings in Boston during the robbery, which occurred in broad daylight, the police and family members said.
- Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:46:37 +0000
Republicans had accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters by boosting a candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator.
- Investigators Look for Electronic Devices of Victims in Skydiving Crash
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:48:18 +0000
The aircraft that went down in Butler, Mo., on Sunday was not required to have had a voice recorder, a National Transportation Safety Board official said.
- ‘We’ve Arrived!’: Cape Verde Fans Exult in World Cup Draw With Spain
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:53:11 +0000
Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off the West African coast, is among the smallest countries to ever qualify for the World Cup. Fans marveled that it held the line against a tournament favorite.
- 8 Dead in B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California
- Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:27:41 +0000
The aircraft burst into flames on Monday morning shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials said. The cause is still under investigation.
- Trump Thanks China and Russia, Partners of Iran, for Diplomatic Help
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:22:41 +0000
China and Russia have both given support to Iran during the war that the United States and Israel started. But President Trump has made no mention of that.
- Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:07:19 +0000
In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Trump Is Investigating Him and His Wife
- Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:05:55 +0000
Aides to Gov. Gavin Newsom of California say several people associated with the couple have been contacted by federal agents in the past week. He criticized the move as politically motivated.
- What We Know About the Fatal Crash of a Skydiving Plane in Missouri
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:26:46 +0000
All 12 people aboard the aircraft died on Sunday when it crashed shortly after takeoff near Kansas City.
- Supreme Court Declines to Revive Former Trump Adviser’s Lawsuit Against James Comey
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:25:17 +0000
The Justice Department in April agreed to pay Mr. Page, a former adviser to President Trump’s 2016 campaign, $1.25 million to settle other claims.
- Trump Arrives for Group of 7 as Allies Rethink Their Relationship With U.S.
- Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:55:10 +0000
President Trump has long been at odds with European leaders over trade, Ukraine and NATO, but he has lashed out in recent weeks over their refusal to support the U.S. war with Iran.
- Alabama’s Senate Primary Runoff Again Tests Trump’s Hold on G.O.P.
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:19:57 +0000
Representative Barry Moore, an early backer of the president during his first campaign, faces Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL tapping into the excitement for outsiders.
- Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000
Secret memos show that the White House debated last year, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.
- In Alabama, Opposition to Renewable Solar Energy Joins a Data Center Battle
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:50:13 +0000
Tuesday’s runoff for a slot on the Alabama Public Service Commission has a familiar ring to it, with talk of data centers and electricity costs. But in a southern twist, solar power has joined the list of villains.
- A Bystander at a ‘No Kings’ March Was Killed. Did the Shooter Commit a Crime?
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:32:10 +0000
A gunman believed he was defending the crowd, then killed an innocent protester. The legal case is complicated.