Trump’s Frustration With Putin Preceded Resumption of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine
President Trump lashed out at the Russian leader on Tuesday, signaling a change in his posture toward the conflict.
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot, Shares Antisemitic Posts on X
The artificial intelligence chatbot, which has a dedicated account on X, praised Hitler after fielding a query about a user’s comments on the Texas flood.
Two Found, Two Missing: An Agonizing Search After the Texas Floods
Four friends, all in their 20s, planned to spend the weekend in the Hill Country. Then the rains came.
Abbott Calls Seeking Blame for Floods ‘the Word Choice of Losers’
As both the death toll and number of questions about official preparedness increased, the Texas governor invoked football metaphors, saying “every team makes mistakes.”
Trump Uses Cabinet Meeting to Vent About Epstein, Putin and Powell
The president held forth in public for 104 minutes, using a cabinet meeting to express much that is on his mind.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump Administration’s Mass Firings of Federal Workers
The justices announced they were not ruling on the legality of the specific downsizing plans but they allowed the Trump administration to proceed for now with its restructuring efforts.
Antigovernment Protests Erupt Across Kenya, Killing Dozens
Simmering anger against President William Ruto’s government has boiled over into clashes between protesters and the police, who have deployed live rounds, tear gas and water cannons.
Should New York City Ditch Its Party Primaries in Favor of Open Races?
A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to consider using an “open primary” system for elections in New York City. Here’s how the plan would work.
The Bayeux Tapestry, a British Masterpiece, Returns to England After 900 Years
The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, is a loan from France. For the first time, it will be on exhibit in London.
For Israel, It Pays to Be a Winner
Diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East are the result of military victories.
‘Superman’ Review: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Reboot!
Beginning again with the Man of Steel, this time in the hands of James Gunn.
Musk’s Third Party Starts With a Good Idea
Is there a way to elect an independent bloc of senators?
How Insularity Defined the Last Stages of Biden’s Career
The effort by Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s inner circle to limit access to him helps explain why it took him more than three weeks to drop his re-election bid after his disastrous debate performance.
This Carmaker Embodies the Industrial Threat China Poses to the U.S.
China’s national champion carmaker BYD embodies a state-led industrial model that America may no longer be able to compete with.
Macron’s U.K. State Visit: Migrants and the War in Ukraine Are on the Agenda
President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain, which begins Tuesday, will be heavy on pageantry. But both he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hope for practical results.
The Brothers Who Came Face to Face in Myanmar’s War
Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet.
What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil War
As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few captives.
Trump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations
The two confronted an array of high-stakes Middle East issues. But first they took a victory lap, including the Israeli leader telling President Trump he had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump Pledges to Send More Weapons to Ukraine
“They have to be able to defend themselves,” the president said, appearing to signal a reversal after his administration paused some weapons transfers just last week.
TSA to End Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security Checkpoints
Most passengers had been required to remove their footwear at checkpoints since 2006, a policy later eased only for members of trusted traveler programs.
