Why the U.S.-Iran Negotiations Are Taking So Long
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:41:59 +0000
As negotiations to end the war in Iran drag on, our reporter David E. Sanger describes the factors that are complicating any agreement.
Rubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of Kennedy
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:36:16 +0000
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated in pointed testimony to senators that he was reclaiming control of the U.S. relationship with Gavi, an international vaccine alliance.
Immigration Bill Teeters as G.O.P. Awaits Clarity on Trump’s Fund
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:52 +0000
The top Senate Republican said he had been assured that the acting attorney general would make a ‘very definitive, very clear’ statement on the fund at a House hearing.
Trans Minors Sue to Stop Justice Department Access to Medical Records
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:13:41 +0000
The Trump administration says it is investigating off-label medication use and fraudulent billing. Families say the inquiry is a new way to press hospitals to end the care.
Kilauea Spews More Lava, Reaching a Volcanic Milestone
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:50:25 +0000
On Monday, the volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island had a 48th episode of “lava fountaining” in an eruption that began in 2024.
California remade its congressional map to favor Democrats. Here’s what changed.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:49:40 +0000

Polls of California Governor’s Race Show a Clear Top 3
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:42:43 +0000
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer have consistently led the field in California’s nonpartisan primary, where the top two finishers advance.
Blanche Expected to Address Concerns Over $1.8 Billion Fund
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:54:47 +0000
The acting attorney general’s testimony comes a day after the Justice Department signaled it would abide by a court ruling halting the fund temporarily.
In Her Memoir, Jill Biden Is a Watchful Spouse Who Didn’t Always Speak Up About Joe Biden
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:35:10 +0000
The former first lady’s new book reflects an insular White House where loyalty was prized and President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s feelings were prioritized over health concerns.
Congress to Consider Restricting How the Military Uses A.I.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:26:55 +0000
One measure would codify rules tech companies have requested, including a ban on using artificial intelligence for domestic surveillance.
With their districts redrawn, two Republican incumbents fight for their political lives.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:05:24 +0000

Dallas Whale Mural Artist Wyland Sues FIFA After World Cup Paint-Over
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:25:06 +0000
The legal battle follows weeks of public anger after a nearly 30-year-old downtown landmark was mostly covered up to make way for a World Cup-related project.
Police Say Muscatine, Iowa Man Shot 6 Relatives Before Killing Himself
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:25:16 +0000
The man, Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, was confronted by the police, who said the killings followed a domestic dispute.
New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:27:10 +0000
A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values.
Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:28:33 +0000
Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will oversee the U.S. intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:38:27 +0000

Rubio to Testify Before Senate, Arguing for Budget Amid Iran War and Pressure on Cuba
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:51:39 +0000
The secretary of state has played a key role in the Iran deliberations, as well as in U.S. policy toward Cuba.
Pattie Gonia, a Drag Queen, Is Sued by Patagonia Over Trademark Infringement
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:29:23 +0000
The outdoor apparel company says the drag queen and environmentalist is using its name for commercial purposes. She’s ready to go to court.
California Primary Elections: What to Watch in the Governor’s Race, L.A. Mayoral Race and More
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:02:22 +0000
The race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom has been unpredictable for months, while Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is trying to fend off two challengers.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Iowa, Montana and Beyond
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:46:17 +0000
Democrats have a competitive Senate primary race in Iowa, where the party is hoping to make gains, while a smokejumper is running in a contested House primary in Montana.
Man Is Charged With 3 Murders After Manhunt in Remote Hawaii Community
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:39:43 +0000
An expansive search on the Big Island of Hawaii ended with the suspect’s arrest on Thursday in the deaths of the men, who were in their 60s and 70s.
North Carolina Officer Charged After Beating of Suspect Captured on Doorbell Video
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:29:12 +0000
While trying to make an arrest, the officer, in Shelby, N.C., punched her repeatedly in the head and body and he continued even after another officer tried to intervene.
Mavericks Pass on Dallas City Hall Site, Choose Valley View for New Arena
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:48:43 +0000
The choice gives the N.B.A. franchise room to pursue a sprawling mixed-use development while easing pressure on one of Dallas’s most closely watched civic battles.
Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:24:51 +0000
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.
5 People Leave Hantavirus Quarantine in Omaha
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:06:32 +0000
Thirteen people remain at the facility in Nebraska. Those who returned to their home states may be under constant surveillance for three more weeks.
Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:12 +0000
The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.
Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:34:20 +0000
Delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:16:41 +0000
The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.
Demonstrators Cannot Be Forced to Take Down ‘86-47’ Flag, Judge Rules
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:03:34 +0000
A federal judge wrote that the phrase, which also led to charges against the former F.B.I. director, James Comey, did not appear to constitute a true threat.
Pentagon Bars Reporters From Its Press Office
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:13:15 +0000
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly curtailed journalists’ access in the Pentagon.
Appeals Court Says 28 Transgender Troops Who Sued Can Remain in Military
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:06:13 +0000
The ruling gives a temporary reprieve to a group of service members while their lawsuit proceeds. The plaintiffs plan to ask the court to extend the ruling to all transgender troops.