Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:26:55 +0000)

President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

What the Iran War Means for China

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:18:12 +0000)

Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the Iran war means to China, which is the world’s biggest importer of Iranian oil.

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:07:09 +0000)

For the fourth time since the war began, G.O.P. senators successfully fended off an effort to constrain the president. But there were signs of growing unease among Republicans.

Senate Blocks Bid to Cancel Arms Sales to Israel as Iran War Deepens Democratic Divide

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:07:09 +0000)

Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs.

Stocks Hit a Record High

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:27:02 +0000)

Also, Pakistani mediators arrive in Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:08:25 +0000)

A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.

Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:47:49 +0000)

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:28:36 +0000)

President Trump’s attack on Pope Leo has touched off an argument about a framework for determining when war is justified.

In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:25 +0000)

Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.

Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:42:41 +0000)

Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asked staff members to bring wine to her hotel room, and to keep in touch with her husband and father.

Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:27:34 +0000)

Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.

DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session and Adds a Vaccine Bill

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:56:21 +0000)

The Florida governor is expected to propose a congressional map that could result in up to five new Republican-leaning seats. Some in the party fear it could backfire.

That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:01:24 +0000)

As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.

What Is ‘Jagged Intelligence’ and How Can It Reframe the AI Debate?

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:19:41 +0000)

A.I. has always been compared to human intelligence, but that may not be the right way to think about it. What it does well can help predict what jobs it may replace.

S&P 500 Hits Record High as Stock Market Looks Beyond Iran War

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:13:13 +0000)

Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion, as the S&P 500 closes above 7,000.

Sister Mary Kay and the Waning Days of the Sisters of Charity

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:02:12 +0000)

An influential order of nuns decided to complete its mission when the last sister dies. The only question left is how to finish well.

Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:33:33 +0000)

The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:20:35 +0000)

The Saudi league, established in 2022, attracted some of the sport’s biggest stars with huge contracts.

Yale Report Finds Colleges Deserve Blame for Higher Education’s Problems

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:04:37 +0000)

A 10-member committee offered a brutal assessment of academia’s role in creating the forces challenging American colleges and universities.

The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different?

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:25:55 +0000)

Amid calls from the left to tax the rich, a tax proposal on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, seems to have better odds of passing than in years past.

What Is the Pied-à-Terre Tax? 5 Things to Know About Hochul’s Proposal.

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:05:20 +0000)

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to tax second homes in New York City that are worth $5 million or more. Here’s how the proposal might work.

Analysis of Alzheimer’s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:05:36 +0000)

The review said a certain class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but many Alzheimer’s experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two recently approved treatments.

He Preached the Gospel on the Subway. Then He Pulled Out a Machete.

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:11:05 +0000)

Anthony Griffin was a popular battle rapper who turned toward religious rhetoric. The police say he slashed three people with a machete before they killed him.

How The Times Covers Attackers, Suspects and Victims of Violence

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:22:13 +0000)

Reporting on the people who upend life and those whose lives are upended can bring surprising and uncomfortable details to light.

In Defense of Dumb Dogs

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:07 +0000)

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK.

After Mythos, the Future of the Internet Is At a Crossroads

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:17:11 +0000)

In the race to patch up cybersecurity holes found by the newest A.I. models, we risk leaving too many people to fend for themselves.

Lawyer John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election

(Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:31:13 +0000)

The California Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision that said Mr. Eastman, had violated the rules of professional ethics.

Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:20:19 +0000)

At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case.

Carol Greitzer, Tireless Defender of Greenwich Village, Dies at 101

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:36:15 +0000)

A lifelong New Yorker and longtime City Council member, she opposed Robert Moses’s wrecking ball, championed historic preservation and fought for women’s and gay rights.

Mamdani’s Wife Admits ‘Shame’ Over Social Media Posts From Her Teens

(Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:45:09 +0000)

Rama Duwaji apologized for using what she said was “harmful” language as a teenager, in her first interview since her husband, Zohran Mamdani, took office.