Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:02:08 +0000
A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features.
President Trump’s New Air Force One Poses Potential Security Risks
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:01:58 +0000
Our investigative reporter Eric Lipton explains how earlier this month President Trump abruptly switched aircraft when leaving Turkey because of a credible threat that Iranian proxies were targeting a new Air Force One that had omitted key security modifications needed for a Qatari Boeing 747.
How a Housing Bill Trump Spurned Became Law
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:52 +0000
Despite partisan differences, intraparty feuds and the president’s lack of interest, Congress delivered the first major housing bill in a generation.
After Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:32 +0000
Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, the likely Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do.
Utah, Known for Big Families, Leads the U.S. in Dropping Birthrates
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:31 +0000
Forget tradwives. When it comes to plummeting fertility rates, Utah is leading the country.
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Is Indicted in Corruption Investigation
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:07:02 +0000
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who had taken a leave of absence during the inquiry, was among five people charged on Friday.
At Correspondents’ Dinner, a Rambling Trump Hurls Insults
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:35:25 +0000
President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.
Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:47:17 +0000
President Trump has lashed out over the years at NBA star LeBron James, who has been critical of the president in the past.
In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:46:39 +0000
A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton.
Bags in Van of Houston ICE Shooting Victim Did Not Contain Drugs, Officials Say
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:57:50 +0000
The Harris County district attorney’s office said that white powder the federal government had said could be methamphetamine tested negative for narcotics.
‘Suspicious’ House Fire in Michigan Kills 6 Children and 2 Adults
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:42:31 +0000
At least some of the victims, who were all members of the same family, were found with gunshot wounds, an official said. The children ranged in age from 5 to 15.
Trump’s Threatened New Front in Iran War Could Strain U.S. Forces
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:26:23 +0000
President Trump has said he would expand the war if the Iran-backed Houthi militants launched additional attacks.
How a Summer of War With Iran Could Shape the Fall Elections
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:21:53 +0000
President Trump and Republicans can’t seem to escape the political fallout of the conflict.
F.D.A. Panel’s Vote on Peptides Raises Concerns About a Prescribing Boom
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:15:21 +0000
The committee endorsed broader use of the peptides in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies that have grown into a multibillion-dollar business.
Trump Administration Signs Contract for Long-Term National Guard Housing in D.C.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:03:53 +0000
The move was the latest sign that President Trump intends to keep armed Guard members deployed in the capital through the end of his term.
Trump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:57:36 +0000
The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on a different plane, raising questions about the security of the Qatari-donated jet.
Gretchen Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:19:45 +0000
Ms. Whitmer, a popular second-term governor, is wading into one of the most contentious Democratic primaries of this year’s midterms.
Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:29:29 +0000
Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran.
What We Know About the Police Shooting in Madison
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:41:28 +0000
A Black man was shot and killed by the police on Wednesday, not far from the Wisconsin Capitol. An investigation is underway.
Cornell, Northwestern and Other Universities Plan for Classes at Middle East Campuses
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:32:37 +0000
Even after the collapse of the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, American universities expect to teach in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a new outpost is on track to open in Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:18:50 +0000
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.
Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:41:12 +0000
President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has lasted nearly five months, with no end in sight.
Democrats Vote to Put South Carolina First in 2028 Primary
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:49:51 +0000
Along with Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia, the state will help decide the party’s next presidential nominee.
Trump Tariff Fight Stalls Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Lindsey Graham
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:33:21 +0000
A bipartisan bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has become mired in a dispute over expanding President Trump’s tariff power.
Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting Changes Plea to Guilty
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:41:38 +0000
Colt Gray, 16, had been scheduled to go on trial in October. His change of plea took place at a hearing that pivoted immediately to sentencing.