How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran
President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s advisers voiced opposition.
As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines
Disregarded by President Trump over Iran, Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders.Strikes on Tehran on Sunday.
3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says
Separately, a drone attack hit the U.S. Embassy compound in the Persian Gulf state, as Iran continues to target American assets across the Middle East.
How the Bombing of Iran Is Affecting Lebanon, Kuwait and Other Countries
The Middle East is facing deaths and destruction as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.A yacht sailing past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali, in Dubai, following a reported Iranian strike there on Sunday.
Labor Secretary’s Tenure Marked by Frequent Travel and Internal Tumult
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation internally after allegations of misconduct and misuse of department funds.Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s labor secretary, has led the Labor Department into crisis.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.The Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building where the Federal Judicial Center is located.
Republicans Cite Iran Attacks to Pressure Democrats on Shutdown
GOP lawmakers ensured there was enough money for the immigration crackdown, but the funding pause threatens other Homeland Security work.Federal agents raiding a home in Minneapolis last month.
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.This week, thousands of Floridians were cut off from benefits that make H.I.V. medications more affordable. The medication Biktarvy was also dropped
As Kennedy Turns From Vaccines, MAHA Allies See a ‘Betrayal’
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.Derrick Wynne was discharged from the Army for refusing a Covid shot. “He was using our movement to gain a huge amount of traction,” he said of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
America’s Billionaires Continue to Flock to Wyoming
Jackson, Wyo., has long been a refuge for the rich. But the last five years saw a boom in wealth of a kind never before seen. Across the country, the 2017 tax cuts minted hundreds of new billionaires.Jackson, Wyo. Teton County is both the richest county in America and a place that in some areas is s
5 Takeaways on America’s Boom in Billionaires
The number of billionaires in the United States has soared, with nowhere feeling the effects quite like Jackson, Wyo. Here’s where all that money came from.Construction of a home in Jackson, Wyo.
Texas Senate Primary Becomes Most Expensive in History
The primary race for Senate in Texas has become the most expensive on record, with John Cornyn and James Talarico heavily outspending their rivals. But Mr. Cornyn seems to be in trouble.
The Pentagon’s Favorite Tech Guy Is This Hawaiian Shirt-Wearing Founder
Palmer Luckey, who founded the defense tech start-up Anduril, has become the It Guy as President Trump aims to modernize the U.S. military with autonomous weapons.
Tariffs Force Down Heavy Equipment Sales and Jobs
An industry report shows high interest rates, fewer infrastructure projects and tariffs pressures have slowed growth and decreased jobs in the sector.Heavy equipment manufacturers are producing less and employing fewer people than they did in 2022, according to a new report.
The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff
The president’s flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it’s not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
A majority of the justices voiced concerns that the law may be overbroad, lumping together occasional drug users with addicts who threaten public safety.The case before the justices involved Ali Hemani, a Texas gun owner arrested after he admitted to using marijuana.
Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors
The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.President Emmanuel Macron of France speaking before a nuclear-powered submarine at a navy base in Crozon, France, on Monday.
The Night, and the Gun, That Changed Two Lives
An encounter between a troubled man and a crime-fearing man left one of them dead.Cody Gonzalez, 32, was shot and killed during a walk across Queens in the early hours of May 31, 2023.
Texas Tech Student Identified as One of the Victims in Austin Shooting
Ryder Harrington, a student at Texas Tech University who was from Austin, was confirmed dead by his father on Monday. The shooting is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism.A shooting occurred at Buford’s, a popular bar near the University of Texas at Austin campus, early on Sunday.
Austin Shooting Stokes Anti-Islam Speech Among Texas Conservatives
With primaries on Tuesday, politicians quickly cited the attack in their campaign messaging. Some Republicans called for stopping immigration, while Democrats called for gun control.The attack unfolded early Sunday morning at a bar near the University of Texas.
SAG’s Actor Awards Winners List: ‘Sinners’ and ‘The Studio’ Win Big
The vampire drama was named outstanding cast and, in an upset, its star won best lead actor. Other victors included Catherine O’Hara for “The Studio.”A surprised Michael B. Jordan accepting the award for “Sinners.”
Unforgettable SAG Actor Awards 2026 Looks: Teyana Taylor, Emma Stone and More
Painted torsos, tulip skirts, Jazz Age style and more.Emma Stone sported a pastel sweater with a spaghetti-strap dress to match.
How to Think About Trump’s War With Iran
Ending the Islamic republic’s regime will be long and arduous, but perhaps a softer version will emerge.
Trump May Come to Regret This
The old U.S.-led order is dead; the new one feels unstable and ominous, as if a storm could descend at any moment.