Iran’s Strategy: Expand the War, Increase the Cost, Outlast Trump

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:59:13 +0000)

The Islamic Republic is aiming to draw out the conflict and broaden the fighting. That would force President Trump to risk more casualties and more political capital.

You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran.

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:17:18 +0000)

“We’ll see what happens with the people,” President Trump said as he appeared to be distancing himself from the longer-term consequences of the war in Iran.

Trump Immigration Sweeps Spawn Underground Safe Houses

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:03:01 +0000)

In Springfield, Ohio, some Americans have converted their basements and spare bedrooms into shelters for immigrant families who could be targeted in raids.

DHS Investigates Gregory Bovino’s Remarks About Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:54:32 +0000)

Mr. Bovino, who was the face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns in American cities, was reported to have made disparaging comments in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, who is an Orthodox Jew.

Labor Secretary’s Top Aides Forced Out

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:29:00 +0000)

The two aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had been on leave during an investigation of misconduct at the department.

Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:43:42 +0000)

The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.

Apalachee High School Shooting: Colin Gray Found Guilty of Murder

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:16:00 +0000)

A jury found that Colin Gray, the father of the suspect, bore criminal responsibility for the attack at a Georgia school by failing to heed warnings of his son’s struggles.

Billionaires Spending More Than Ever on Miami Real Estate

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:06:45 +0000)

The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:07:23 +0000)

Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.

Congestion Pricing Wins in Court After Lengthy Battle With Trump

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:14:35 +0000)

A judge ruled to preserve the toll, ending, for now, a dispute that has become emblematic of New York’s resistance to federal intervention in local affairs.

First 2-K Seats in Mamdani’s Signature Program Will Be in Diverse Areas

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:04:20 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to create a free, universal child care system during his tenure. On Tuesday, he announced where first wave of seats would become available for 2-year-olds.

Seven Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Depositions

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:06:31 +0000)

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was defiant. Former President Bill Clinton spoke of President Trump’s ties to Epstein. A Republican raised a conspiracy theory.

An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:55:13 +0000)

Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein, ‘Lolita’ and a Culture of Disembodiment

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0000)

Disturbing images released in the Epstein files showing passages from Nabokov’s infamous novel written on bodies exemplify a world where women and girls are treated as objects for consumption.

Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:37:30 +0000)

Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.

MrBeast Is Getting Into Financial Services With His Step App. Parents, Pay Attention.

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:46:31 +0000)

Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto.

The Psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz Brings His Readers Into the Room

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:33:41 +0000)

Stephen Grosz’s books show a new generation the inner workings of psychoanalysis.

In a World Order Defined by Trump, the Key to Europe’s Defense Is Germany

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:27:31 +0000)

In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies, an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy.

As Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Piles On

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0000)

Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain in an Oval Office meeting.

Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:21:16 +0000)

General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.

In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:06:35 +0000)

Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.

Can Owning a Pet Help You Live Longer?

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:07 +0000)

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.

JD Vance Has His Reasons

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:56:41 +0000)

The vice president’s political transformation from Trump skeptic to MAGA superstar has many roots.

The Great Lie of War

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:03:29 +0000)

Ben Rhodes, a contributing Times Opinion writer, discusses why Trump waged war on Iran — and why his predecessors didn’t dare to.

Judge Vacates Punishments of Columbia Students Who Occupied a Building

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:40:08 +0000)

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall in 2024 faced expulsions, suspensions and the revocation of their degrees.

U.S. Hunts for Militants as the Nigerian Military Is Accused of Inaction

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:01:12 +0000)

The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and attacks.

Target to Spend Billions to Refresh Stores, Hire Staff and Raise Pay

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:05:08 +0000)

The new C.E.O. said the company would focus on home décor, apparel and pop culture trends in an effort to reverse years of sales declines.

Justin Timberlake Drunk-Driving Footage Won’t Be Released Just Yet

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:44:16 +0000)

The authorities in Sag Harbor, N.Y., said they would not yet release footage of the singer’s 2024 arrest while they work out a resolution with his lawyers.