In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:23:16 +0000)

The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran’s leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.

Iranian President’s Apology to Neighboring Gulf States Showcases Leadership Rifts

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:30:09 +0000)

Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian president, apologized for Iranian strikes on Gulf states before backtracking after criticism from other Iranian leaders. Despite his remarks, Iran has continued its attacks.

How We Analyzed the Strike on the Iranian School

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:08:19 +0000)

Malachy Browne of our Visual Investigations team describes what satellite imagery and other evidence tell us about who might be responsible for an airstrike on an elementary school in southern Iran. The strike killed at least 175 people, according to health officials and Iranian state media.

How D.H.S. Retreated on Immigration Tactics After Minneapolis

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:06:36 +0000)

Agents have conducted more targeted operations, rather than street sweeps, leading to a dip in arrests — at least for now.

When DOGE Unleashed ChatGPT on the Humanities

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:52:38 +0000)

Documents show how A.I. was used to cancel most previously approved grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities as the agency embraced President Trump’s agenda.

Trump Assembles a New Coalition to ‘Eradicate’ Cartels

(Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:13:53 +0000)

At a gathering in Florida, the president asked the leaders of a dozen Latin American and Caribbean nations to help the U.S. military crush armed trafficking groups.

Kristi Noem Survived Many Crises. Then She Crossed a Trump Red Line.

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:33:53 +0000)

President Trump, who values loyalty, has at times tried to distance himself from his administration’s own actions when they become politically toxic.

At Noma, Accusations of Past Physical Abuse

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:59:44 +0000)

Dozens of former employees say René Redzepi inflicted physical and psychological violence on the staff for years.

How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:51:37 +0000)

All across America, congressional candidates are finding creative — and critics say cynical — ways to signal support for two deep-pocketed industries, A.I. and crypto.

How Talarico Won Texas Democrats With Love, Luck and a Little Restraint

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:29:35 +0000)

A carefully disciplined campaign that capitalized on viral media, months of organizing and strong outreach to Latino voters helped propel James Talarico to the center of Texas politics.

Ahead of Midterms, Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:01:53 +0000)

With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage.

How Alberto Carvalho Became L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Despite Scandals

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:35:29 +0000)

Alberto Carvalho was seen as a catch for the nation’s second-largest school district. Then his home and office were raided by the F.B.I.

There Is One Crucial Reason We’re Talking About Boots on the Ground

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:23:30 +0000)

The U.S. and Israel have no good options to address an unavoidable problem.

Trump’s Iran War and the Shadow of Iraq

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:54:04 +0000)

The desire for a revolutionary presidency gives hubris a lot of space to work.

After Tornadoes Ravage Michigan and Oklahoma, Residents Survey Damage

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:56:25 +0000)

At least six people were dead and well over a dozen injured between the two states after a series of tornadoes on Friday.

Epstein Doctor Steps Away From Elite Health Clinics

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:45:57 +0000)

Dr. Bernard Kruger once gave a private E.R. membership to Jeffrey Epstein and unnamed “girls.”

Runners at Los Angeles Marathon Can Get a Finisher Medal After Only 18 Miles

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:39:31 +0000)

The decision to award medals to runners who do not complete the entire 26.2-mile race comes as temperatures are set to reach into the 80s on Sunday. Some marathoners disagreed with the change.

Young New Yorkers Decided the Revolution Will Have Roommates

(Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:32:50 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s focus on freezing the rent as part of his affordability platform has unleashed a new political force of younger renters.