Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:02:38 +0000)

John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran.

Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:03:15 +0000)

In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.

RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:24 +0000)

Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.

Senate Plunges Into Vote Marathon as G.O.P. Advances ICE Funding Boost

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:24:49 +0000)

Republicans pressed to pass a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement. But first, in an overnight session, they beat back Democratic proposals aimed at lowering costs.

Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:42:13 +0000)

Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.

How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:54 +0000)

A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.

War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:01:04 +0000)

The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the country argue.

F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:26:34 +0000)

The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering.

How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:16:53 +0000)

Northern Virginia carried the measure to victory even as turnout in Democratic areas lagged and nearly all of the state shifted right from last year’s governor’s race.

Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:11:58 +0000)

The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules. The platform and its competitors face growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.

Redistricting Fight Turns to Florida and the Courtroom for Frustrated Republicans

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:20:26 +0000)

A victory for Democrats in Virginia has left Republicans grumbling about their strategy and looking to the next phase of a coast-to-coast battle.

As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:40 +0000)

Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.

A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:14 +0000)

The B’nei Menashe believe they are the children of Manasseh, a king of Judah exiled about 2,800 years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them ‘home.’

D4vd Murder Case: Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Cause of Death Is Revealed

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:59:35 +0000)

The Los Angeles police sought to keep the findings secret for months as they investigated the singer D4vd, who was charged this week with the murder of the teenager.

How the Southern Poverty Law Center Drew the Ire of Conservatives

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:51:17 +0000)

Before the Justice Department filed charges against it, the group had faced scandal and critiques from both the left and the right.

‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:08:57 +0000)

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.

College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Revokes Graduation Speaker’s Invite

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:57:49 +0000)

Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:50:41 +0000)

The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.

Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in a Boy Band, Dies at 76

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:41:01 +0000)

He was the eldest original member of the Osmonds, a family singing group that hit it big in the 1970s with songs like “One Bad Apple.”

My Years Capturing the Global Fight for Democracy

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:10 +0000)

Scenes from life in a global era increasingly shaped by confrontations with authoritarian power.

Yale Has Come Up With a Surefire Way to Make a Terrible Situation Worse

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0000)

Don’t retreat from the world; engage it.

Restrictions on Transgender Students Violated Law, New York Finds

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:22 +0000)

Two school districts had similar policies that required students to use facilities that were gender neutral or aligned with their sex assigned at birth.

Drake’s Ice Installation for New ‘Iceman’ Album Brings Headaches to Toronto

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:03 +0000)

Fire crews melted a 25-foot-tall ice structure erected to promote the rapper’s forthcoming album, “Iceman,” less than a week after an explosion for a Drake music video shook part of the city.

King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:28:24 +0000)

Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.

Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Superstar Who Spurned the N.B.A., Dies at 68

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:58:55 +0000)

A Hall of Fame forward, he was a basketball scoring machine and an early master of the three-pointer. “There was not a shot I didn’t like,” he said.