Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Joe Kent in 2024.
Israel’s Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iran
As Iran’s top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.Ali Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, in Tehran in 2024. He oversaw the brutal crackdown on
Admiral’s Comments Undercut Pentagon’s Cluster Munition Policy
The first Trump administration defended cluster munitions as “legitimate,” but on Monday, Adm. Brad Cooper condemned them as “inherently indiscriminate.”Adm. Brad Cooper, the leader of U.S. Central Command, in November.
U.S. Allies Reject Trump’s Demands for Warships, and Bovino to Retire From Border Patrol
Plus, the champion of “Swedish death cleaning” dies at 91.President Trump’s appeal for an international naval escort, which he issued on Saturday, was the first time he appeared eager to build a broad coalition against Iran.
Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul, Officials in Afghanistan Say
The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, Afghanistan said, suggesting that its victims included civilians. Pakistan said it had targeted an ammunitions depot.The airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghan officials said.
Why Are Pakistan and Afghanistan Fighting?
The renewed violence between the neighboring countries stems from Pakistan’s accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has harbored a militant group.Taliban security personnel handling an antiaircraft gun in Afghanistan’s Khost Province in February.
War Isn’t the Only Thing on Trump’s Mind
President Trump spoke to journalists for about 40 minutes before holding a news conference on Monday, offering a glimpse into his priorities.President Trump on Monday at the White House, where he went on a series of tangents that were notable even for a president who boasts about his oratorical “wea
M.T.A. Sues Trump Administration to Release 2nd Avenue Subway Funding
New York transit officials are seeking nearly $60 million in overdue federal funding to extend the subway line to East Harlem. The administration’s rationale for the freeze has been inconsistent.Construction on the extension of the Second Avenue Subway was already underway when the federal funding w
Richard Grenell: From Trump Cabinet Hopeful to Ex-Kennedy Center Manager
Richard Grenell once hoped to be President Trump’s secretary of state. Instead, Mr. Trump just replaced him as Kennedy Center president.Richard Grenell, left, the outgoing president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, was seated next to his replacement, Matt Floca, the center’s vi
Trump Officials Weigh New Plan to Stop Offshore Wind Farms
Proposed settlements would block wind farms off New York State and North Carolina, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times.Under proposed settlements, the Interior Department would cancel the leases for two offshore wind projects, while the Justice Department would pay more than $928 m
War in Iran Shows Growing Conservative Divide Over Israel
As the U.S.-Israel-Iran war continues, conservatism’s most famous figures are in a rhetorical brawl over America’s role.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Illinois Primaries — and Where the Money Went
An open Senate seat and several crowded House races could measure the power of the grass roots to take on the deep pockets of super PACs.Candidates for the Democratic nomination for Senate in Illinois, from left: Representative Robin Kelly, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Str
The Mobile, Ala., Leprechaun Lives On 20 Years Later
The purported sighting in March 2006, covered by a local TV news station, made a lasting impression on the internet — and on Mobile, Ala.
Inside the Supply Line Delivering American Guns to Mexican Cartels
A surge of weapons is flowing from the U.S. to Mexico. These firearms — sourced from gun shops, shows, websites and apps — are funneled across the border to fuel the country’s most violent crimes.
Cuba Ready to Accept Outside Investment, Top Official Says
President Trump’s words came amid a nationwide blackout and as a top Cuban official said his country would move to open the economy to foreign investors.The Güinera neighborhood of Havana on Friday.
Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations
President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba during a visit to Venezuela last year.
Trapped in a Self-Driving Car During an Anti-Robot Attack
In San Francisco, some passengers of autonomous taxis have experienced an unexpected hazard: being stuck in the vehicles when the cars are assaulted.Self-driving cars have introduced novel and sometimes worrisome quirks to car travel.
Driverless Big Rigs Are Coming to American Highways, and Soon
There are active test runs in Texas, and a handful of companies are banking on making a big entry into the market as early as next year.Putting driverless trucks, like the ones made by Aurora Innovation, onto regular interstate routes will be a turning point for the industry.
Wired’s New Editor Doesn’t Care if the Tech Bros Are Mad
Katie Drummond has transformed the publication into a bright spot for Condé Nast with aggressive political reporting.
Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.
The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church’s administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.Peter Thiel speaking in Cambridge, England, in 2024. He previously delivered lectures on the Antichrist in Paris in January and in San Francisco la
Rising Costs and Competition at Top N.Y. Schools Have Parents on Edge
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.At Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School in New York, tuition is manageable for families, who pay about $1,700 a year on avera
How Readers Voted on Miscast Roles in the Movies
Given a list of 14 mismatches, they quickly picked Ben Platt in “Dear Evan Hansen.” But they took issue (loudly) with one of our choices.
How Michael B. Jordan Won (and Timothée Chalamet Lost) Best Actor at 2026 Oscars
The “Sinners” star became the consensus pick as voters soured on Timothée Chalamet, the “Marty Supreme” lead. It helped that the winner is a bankable performer.Michael B. Jordan with his statuette on Sunday night.
Cannonball with Wesley Morris: What the Oscars Got Right
Giving Michael B. Jordan and “KPop Demon Hunters” their due, to start.