Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:17:30 +0000)

Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He is also known for his support of conspiracy theories.

Israel’s Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iran

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:50:50 +0000)

As Iran’s top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.

What’s in Trump’s SAVE Act, the Voter ID Bill Republicans Are Pushing?

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:27:33 +0000)

The legislation would require voters to prove their citizenship in person upon registration, ban IDs without a photo at polling places and criminalize failures to enforce such requirements.

Democrats Hammer Trump on ‘Energy Affordability’

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:58:29 +0000)

A new Senate report argues the Trump administration has also pushed costs up by stifling clean energy.

War in Iran Shows Growing Conservative Divide Over Israel

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:27:42 +0000)

As the U.S.-Israel-Iran war continues, conservatism’s most famous figures are in a rhetorical brawl over America’s role.

Trump’s Gutting of Election Security Fuels Worries for Midterms

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:13:04 +0000)

Officials say the crippling of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which the president himself created, could open elections to cyberattacks and foreign influence.

China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Meta’s Acquisition of Manus

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:38:25 +0000)

The country appears to be cracking down on people linked to the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore company with Chinese roots, as President Trump prepares to visit Beijing.

China Is Embracing OpenClaw, a New A.I. Agent, and the Government Is Wary

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:51 +0000)

Excitement about A.I. assistant tools is running into growing concerns about the security risks of software that operates autonomously on user’s devices.

Doctors Say Court Ruling Can’t Undo RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Damage

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:54:05 +0000)

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s changes to vaccine recommendations, but the mistrust and fear they have stoked may last for years.

Can the Keto Diet Really Improve Mental Health?

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:24 +0000)

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently said that the diet could “cure” schizophrenia. We asked experts about the claim.

John Lithgow’s Career Spans 200 Roles — From ‘3rd Rock’ to Roald Dahl

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:13:04 +0000)

Is there anyone John Lithgow can’t — or won’t — play?

Trump Signals He May Intervene in Cuba Following Iran and Venezuela

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:03 +0000)

Still at war with Iran and in control in Venezuela, President Trump is signaling that he is about to intervene in another country.

Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:29:52 +0000)

Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump’s talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale political transformation.

Inside the Supply Line Delivering American Guns to Mexican Cartels

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:02:25 +0000)

A surge of weapons is flowing from the U.S. to Mexico. These firearms — sourced from gun shops, shows, websites and apps — are funneled across the border to fuel the country’s most violent crimes.

Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:58:53 +0000)

The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church’s administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.

Judge Ejects Federal Prosecutor From Court and Orders Bosses to Testify

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:57:58 +0000)

Judge Zahid Quraishi ordered a hearing on who had the authority to lead New Jersey’s top federal law enforcement office.

Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:18:52 +0000)

The state accused Kalshi on Tuesday of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.

How Readers Voted on Miscast Roles in the Movies

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:52:32 +0000)

Given a list of 14 mismatches, they quickly picked Ben Platt in “Dear Evan Hansen.” But they took issue (loudly) with one of our choices.

In the Oscars Audience, Stars Caught Their Breath

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:03:38 +0000)

Our photographer captured unguarded moments with Michael B. Jordan, Paul Thomas Anderson, Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrities in the crowd.

Academy ‘Extremely Upset’ After Teyana Taylor Says Oscars Security Shoved Her

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:42:22 +0000)

The academy said an employee of an outside security firm hired for the Oscars had “incidental contact” with the actress, which it called “not acceptable.”

25 Recipes and 3 Menus for the Ultimate Gathering

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:22:05 +0000)

Make one or make all: Yewande Komolafe’s curated menus are meant for celebrating.

A.I. Is Coming for Politics

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:38:20 +0000)

How ready are we?

The Scrappy Mayor Showing Democrats How It’s Done

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:18:42 +0000)

Democrats can’t just sit back and expect the prevailing political winds to produce a blue wave.

Mamdani Moves to End City’s Defense of Adams in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:03:30 +0000)

New York City has been representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a civil lawsuit concerning an alleged sexual assault in the 1990s.

Tribunal Calls for Retrial of the Vatican’s ‘Trial of the Century’

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:24:55 +0000)

Three years ago, the Vatican’s criminal court convicted a cardinal for the first time in history. Now, an appeals court has ruled there were irregularities in his prosecution.

When Teens Are Pressured to Send Sexual Images

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:35:08 +0000)

Adolescents said they were more likely to share photos with a dating partner, or when they had been worn down with repeated requests.

A Meteor Streaks Across the U.S. and Rattles Ohio With an Explosive Boom

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:45:59 +0000)

NASA confirmed that the loud boom heard and felt by people in northern Ohio was indeed caused by a meteor.