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.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:54:23 +0000)

If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

A Look at 4 Americans Who Have Died in the Iran Conflict

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:04:18 +0000)

They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.

Is This the Year Texas Goes Blue?

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:12:29 +0000)

The signs are familiar: an unpopular Republican president, well-funded Democrats and anecdotes of disaffected G.O.P. and independent voters.

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley Advance in North Carolina Senate Race

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:46:22 +0000)

North Carolina has broken national Democrats’ hearts for nearly two decades, but this time they hope that Roy Cooper, the former governor, can once again find a path to victory.

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.

Lutnick Agrees to Testify in House Epstein Investigation

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:12:03 +0000)

The Commerce Secretary, who misrepresented his relationship with the convicted sex offender, has volunteered to appear, the House Oversight Committee’s leader said.

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.

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.

Trump Immigration Sweeps Spawn Underground Safe Houses

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:47:01 +0000)

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

Noem Defends Describing Minneapolis Protesters’ Actions as Domestic Terrorism

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:26:27 +0000)

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, told senators she got her information from agents on the ground. But the heads of two immigration agencies said last month it did not come from them.

ICE Officials Must Acknowledge Court Orders in Writing, Judge Says

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:07:47 +0000)

Judge Michael E. Farbiarz warned in an order on Monday that he may have to hold the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in criminal contempt.

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.

Apalachee High School Shooting: Colin Gray Found Guilty of Murder

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:55:36 +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.

‘Cheap’ and ‘Appalling’: Trump’s Ballroom Plans Receive a Flood of Negative Comments

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:27:07 +0000)

The National Capital Planning Commission received about 32,000 messages during its public comment period. Suffice it to say: Many people are not happy with the president’s ballroom plans.

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.

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.

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

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:17:51 +0000)

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

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.

Columbia Is Investigated for Handling of Sex-Abuse Claims Against Doctor

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:35:35 +0000)

Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the university for its actions after the 2012 arrest of Robert Hadden, a former Columbia gynecologist convicted of sex crimes.

Hot Air Balloon Rescue in Texas After It Strikes a Cell Tower

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:29:53 +0000)

Two people were left dangling from a communications tower near Longview, Texas, on Saturday until more than a dozen firefighters could scale the equivalent of a skyscraper to reach them.

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.

The Iran War Is Trump’s War

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:58:33 +0000)

Has the president’s unerring instinct for vulnerability finally failed him?

Trump’s Foreign Policy Vision: Imperialism

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:08:30 +0000)

Donald Trump’s foreign policy vision is imperialism

Trump Suggests He’s Uncertain About Iran’s Future

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:43:00 +0000)

Also, the midterms begin with high-stakes showdowns in Texas. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:07:02 +0000)

Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.

Vail Resorts Reduces the Price of Its Epic Pass for Gen Z Skiers

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:14:54 +0000)

Seeming to acknowledge critics’ complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.

Austin Bar Shooting Victim Jorge Pederson Honored

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:09:26 +0000)

Family and friends on Tuesday paid tribute to Jorge Pederson, 30, and the two others who were killed in the attack outside a bar in Texas.

Live Nation Accused of Hurting Music Fans as Antitrust Trial Begins

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:36:30 +0000)

The Justice Department lawsuit says the concert giant acts as a monopoly in the music industry, a charge the company denies.

Mamdani Announces First 2-K Seats in Universal Child Care Expansion

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:14:35 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to create a free, universal child care system during his tenure. On Tuesday, he named the diverse areas where the first 2,000 seats would be offered.