5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky
Mr. Gallrein ran with President Trump’s support.Ed Gallrein has been joined by President Trump on the campaign trail.
Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the Democratic standard-bearer, despite worries about her single term as mayor of the state’s biggest city.Keisha Lance Bottoms greeted volunteers at a campaign phone bank in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary
Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.Bob Brooks arriving at his watch party on election night at a bar in Bethlehem, Pa.
The I.R.S. Will Drop Audits of Trump and His Family
Also, voters cast ballots in key primaries. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The I.R.S. building in Washington, D.C.
Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran registering as a candidate in the presidential election in Tehran in 2024.
Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War
With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.The sliver of G.O.P. skepticism to the president’s handling of the Iran conflict widened last week.
Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family
As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.The document was signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts
The acting attorney general told lawmakers the fund would review claims from an array of people, not just Republicans.Todd Blanche made clear that the fund was created in response to what Mr. Trump and his allies have argued was unjust overreach by the Biden administration.
Manager at Trump’s N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs
David Schutzenhofer, a Trump Organization employee, reached out to one of the vendors the government later hired for the iconic site near the Lincoln Memorial, documents show.The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been plagued for decades by leaks and algae blooms, which various administrations ha
Duffy Defends Road Trip Reality Show In Tense Senate Hearing
Democrats called the transportation secretary’s reality-show-like series unethical.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s combative stance was a notable shift for someone who has presented himself as congenial and accessible.
Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, speaking to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in a Senate hearing at the Capitol on Tuesday.
The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: Sensitive Strippers and Regretful Moms
This season “Saturday Night Live” found new ways to satirize the Trump administration and said goodbye to one of its most valuable cast members.In a memorable “Saturday Night Live” sketch this season, a woman (Ashley Padilla, with Tommy Brennan and Jane Wickline) reconsidered her support for Preside
Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders
The three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were instrumental in delaying the attackers, the city’s police chief said.Three men were shot dead on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
The San Diego Mosque Shootings Were a Crime Made for and by the Internet
Authorities said the teenagers who killed three men met online, posted their writings there and livestreamed the killings.A view of the Islamic Center of San Diego following a deadly mass shooting at the mosque on Monday.
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff Race Against John Cornyn
The president embraced Ken Paxton, a MAGA loyalist, over Senator John Cornyn, despite warnings from Republican leaders about Mr. Paxton’s history of scandal.Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, has maneuvered for President Trump’s support ahead of the May 26 runoff election in the Republican prim
Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.Senator John Cornyn of Texas speaking with reporters on Monday after a campaign event in San Antonio.
How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It’s a big promotion.
‘The Future of Truth’ Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I.
Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth,” said he had started his own investigation after The New York Times asked about the fake quotes.OpenAI’s ChatGPT on a laptop. The rise of A.I. has set off fears among publishers that they may accidentally release books from authors who improperly use
Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation
Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.Meta’s headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. The company, which renamed itself for the metaverse, is transforming itself for the era of artificial int
Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
Using a new Gemini A.I. model, the tech giant is overhauling its search box dimensions to answer longer queries, adding a video-generation tool and simplifying online shopping.On Tuesday, Google said the A.I. shift had inspired it to overhaul its search bar for the first time since 2001.
How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.
Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan
The woman plunged 10 feet, and a passer-by heard her screams. Con Edison said video footage suggested the manhole cover had been dislodged by a truck 12 minutes earlier.A 56-year-old woman died after she fell into an uncovered manhole near East 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue, one of the many hazards N
Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.Greg Hyman in 2012. The toy that he and Ron Dubren designed for Tyco not only giggled and spoke — “That tickles!” — but vibrated when tickled th