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
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:01:50 +0000
The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old 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
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:14:36 +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
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:21:48 +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 22:05:23 +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.
With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:03:44 +0000
Companies in Africa and India will make generic versions of the pill that could cost as little as $5 per person per year. But access to the drug and other new products in much of Latin America remains uncertain.
Man in a Spider-Man Costume Rides to the Rescue in Arkansas
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:57:49 +0000
Was that Peter Parker helping a man cross an intersection? No, it was Chris Hellenthal, a college student returning from a summer job.
How a Grieving Trump Decided to Back Lindsey Graham’s Sister for Senate
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:05:20 +0000
The president initially backed a little-known congressman. Then he talked to Gov. Henry McMaster and Ms. Graham herself.
Nolan Wells’ Death Rattles Black Parents About All-White Spaces
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:37:41 +0000
The death of Nolan Wells after he boated with friends to an island party on July 4 has sparked anguish among Black parents about the safety of their children in predominantly white spaces.
Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Clashes With Federal Government
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:05:06 +0000
Top officials overseeing state elections and law enforcement are stepping up plans to prepare for what they worry could be interference in the midterms.
After the Cesar Chavez Scandal, Can Johnny Itliong Restore His Father’s Activist Legacy?
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:22 +0000
Johnny Itliong says Cesar Chavez stole credit from his father, the farmworker activist Larry Itliong. For years, he has been trying to correct the record.
ICE Contractor Faces Charges in Shooting Outside Colorado Detention Center
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:05:54 +0000
The man, Brandon Booth, was also fired by the operator of the center, GEO Group, after a woman who was protesting outside was shot in the foot.
Jackie, Bald Eagle and Webcam Star, Is Recovering After an Attack in California
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:06:09 +0000
Jackie found an online audience through a webcam pointed at her nest in California. She was rescued last week after a fight with other eagles, officials said.
A Fallen Soldier’s Angst, Love and Longing to Return Home From the Iran War
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:04:57 +0000
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in recent days, one of 18 U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives since the beginning of the war in Iran.
Los Angeles Homeless Population Grows Again, After 2 Years of Decline
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:57:53 +0000
Los Angeles had an increase in homeless residents between early 2025 and early 2026. The rise could hurt Mayor Karen Bass, as she runs for re-election.