Trump Is Dissatisfied With Iran’s Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:31 +0000)

The proposal would have set aside questions about what to do with Iran’s nuclear program.

Charges Against Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:59:14 +0000)

The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president.

Investigators in Trump Assassination Attempt Look Through Bluesky for Suspect’s Motive

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:11:21 +0000)

Federal authorities are looking into whether Cole Tomas Allen posted on Bluesky as “coldforce,” who wrote and promoted liberal views that did not stand out on the left-leaning platform.

President and First Lady Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over ‘Widow’ Joke

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:18:06 +0000)

The joke was recorded two days before the White House correspondents’ dinner, where a gunman tried to storm the press gala.

Republicans Push for Trump’s White House Ballroom After Gala Attack

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:10:39 +0000)

The attack on a press dinner in Washington, which is being called an attempted assassination of President Trump, has also renewed the fight over reopening the Homeland Security Department.

Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:12:38 +0000)

After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.

Ron DeSantis Aims to Add Four Republican House Seats in Florida Redistricting Push

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:42:15 +0000)

The Republican-controlled Legislature is meeting in Tallahassee this week to vote on the map, which would apply for the 2026 midterms if passed.

Virginia Court Weighs Legality of New Redistricting Map Approved Last Week

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:36:19 +0000)

Oral arguments on Monday morning lasted about an hour. It was not clear how justices would rule.

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. of New Jersey Makes His First Statement About Mysterious Absence

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:35:14 +0000)

Representative Thomas Kean Jr. of New Jersey, who has missed nearly two months of votes in Washington, said he expected to fully recover from a “personal medical issue” but gave no other details.

King Charles Visits Trump’s Washington After Chaos From Press Dinner Shooting

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:50:26 +0000)

Presidents use state visits to show off all that is appealing about American culture. But the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner has cast a shadow over the visit.

King Charles Will Speak of ‘Reconciliation and Renewal’ During Address to Congress

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:46:19 +0000)

The state visit of King Charles III comes at a moment of tension over the war in Iran between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

British Embassy Hosts Royal Couple, and a Few Hundred More, at Garden Party

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:26:37 +0000)

King Charles III and Queen Camilla gathered with Washington’s famous and not so famous for an off-the-record evening.

Jamie Ding’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Streak Comes to an End

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:10 +0000)

Jamie Ding, a self-described “faceless bureaucrat” from New Jersey, became a TV sensation during his 31-game winning streak.

Jamie Ding’s ‘Jeopardy’ Sweaters Made Him a Style Champion

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:13:11 +0000)

Ding’s approach to dressing, with his spectacular spectrum of sweaters, suited a contestant who remained ice-cube calm as he climbed up the show’s leaderboard.

ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:36:13 +0000)

Officials have argued in court filings that the projects are exempt from federally required assessments, but are scrambling after a judge disagreed.

Trump Administration Will Pay to Cancel More Wind Farms

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:37:42 +0000)

In exchange, the companies will invest in oil and gas projects, echoing an earlier deal with the French energy giant TotalEnergies.

Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Roundup Weedkiller Case

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:04:19 +0000)

The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.

How South Korea Uses A.I. to Check on Its Elderly

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:41:52 +0000)

In the world’s fastest aging society, artificial intelligence is being used to make care calls to older adults who live alone and to fight dementia.

The Best Books of 2026 So Far: ‘Kin,’ ‘London Falling’ and More

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:48 +0000)

The nonfiction and novels we can’t stop thinking about.

The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:15:13 +0000)

Even as the electric vehicle market has slumped, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.

Homeowners Fight for Control of Their Community in China

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:43:18 +0000)

Residents signed petitions, organized rallies and held strategy sessions over karaoke, debating how far to push the authorities in their dispute with a developer.

What Tucker Carlson Means When He Talks About Israel

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:02:13 +0000)

The far right is conflating Israel with Jewishness.

Late Night Downloads the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:31:50 +0000)

The event “was supposed to be an evening of fun and merriment,” Jon Stewart said, “until, like most things in America, it was interrupted by gunfire.”

Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:16:44 +0000)

With towering hairdos and perfect harmonies, she and her cousins Ronnie and Estelle brought a fresh edge to the girl-group sound in hits like “Be My Baby.”

A Virtual Escape for Rikers Inmates

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:17 +0000)

The New York jail complex uses video games as part of its strategy to reduce violence with programming for good behavior.

Missouri and Illinois Face Severe Storms and Tornado Threat

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:04:16 +0000)

The system brought down trees and power lines across several states. A man in Michigan was killed when a tree fell on him, the authorities said.

Megan Thee Stallion to Leave ‘Moulin Rouge!’ on Broadway Early

(Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:50:17 +0000)

The rapper will perform in “Moulin Rouge!” for the final time on Friday, though the production didn’t say why she was leaving more than two weeks early.