A Bellicose Trump Points Fingers in Defending His Record on the Economy

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:42:46 +0000)

In an 18-minute address, President Trump said the economy was booming despite the public’s consistent concerns about prices. Here are six takeaways from the speech.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:30:53 +0000)

The president cited misleading statistics to insist, wrongly, that prices were coming down.

How ‘Affordability’ Became a New Magic Word for Politicians

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:02:33 +0000)

A rallying cry for Democrats taps into frustration over the inaccessibility of a modestly nice American existence — even for those with a decent income.

‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:30 +0000)

The president has tried to minimize their friendship, but documents and interviews reveal an intense and complicated relationship. Chasing women was a game of ego and dominance. Female bodies were currency.

Shock and Sadness Hang Over the Reiners’ Neighborhood

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:41:07 +0000)

Neighbors said a pall had fallen over the wealthy Los Angeles area where Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found stabbed to death.

For Families Fighting Addiction, Reiner Tragedy Strikes a Nerve

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:03:40 +0000)

Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, spent much of his life battling drug addiction, an affliction that millions of Americans face.

Dan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:40:47 +0000)

The departure of Mr. Bongino had seemed inevitable since August, when the White House hired Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to share his job as deputy director.

Trump Administration Aims to Strip More Foreign-Born Americans of Citizenship

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:33:45 +0000)

An official with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said it would prioritize “those who’ve unlawfully obtained U.S. citizenship.”

Trump Unveils Presidential ‘Walk of Fame’ With Plaques That Make Jabs at Biden and Obama

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:04:06 +0000)

The White House unveiled plaques near the Oval Office that describe U.S. presidents with varying levels of accuracy, depending on President Trump’s opinion of them.

Trump Finds That Retribution Isn’t Always So Easy

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:56 +0000)

In some ways, Trump’s broader flexing of power has achieved what he set out to do. But his attempts to push prosecutions of rivals have been far less successful.

The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:53:42 +0000)

Dmitri N. Kozak had worked with President Vladimir V. Putin for three decades before quitting in September. His associates described his break with the Russian leader.

European Leaders Face Off Over Whether to Unlock Russian Frozen Assets for Ukraine

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:08:03 +0000)

The European Council convenes on Thursday, and at stake is a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort. The final decision is a major test of Europe’s ability to support Ukraine.

Trump Officials Announce More Than $11 Billion in Arms Sales for Taiwan

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:42:53 +0000)

The move may reassure China hawks who are uncertain about the president’s commitment to the self-governing democracy.

China Is Feeling Strong and Senses an American Retreat

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:05 +0000)

Beijing is using its messaging tools to show off its prowess at building infrastructure and project power, taking advantage of what it says is “deep anxiety” in U.S. policies.

Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:01:59 +0000)

Mr. Musk has ambitions to remake education, but his latest effort to open an elementary school in Texas appears to have faltered.

Trump’s Claim That Venezuela ‘Stole’ U.S. Oil Fields Sets Off a Nationalist Reaction

(Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:25:29 +0000)

President Trump said the United States wanted to reclaim expropriated oil assets, setting off a nationalist reaction in a country where the resource holds a mythical status.

U.S. Military Announces 4 Killed in 26th Boat Strike

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:54:50 +0000)

The attack on Wednesday brings the total number killed to at least 99 since the Trump administration began bombing boats suspected of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

For Hegseth, There Is One Boat Strike He Doesn’t Want the Public to See

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:11:24 +0000)

The Pentagon has released plenty of video clips that show American missiles blowing boats suspected of carrying drugs out of the water. But the “double tap” strike on Sept. 2 is being kept under wraps.

Australia to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:07:44 +0000)

New legislation will be drafted to target those who promote violence and to increase penalties for hate speech, the prime minister said Thursday.

Australia Mourns the Youngest Victim of the Bondi Beach Shooting

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:24:31 +0000)

Sydney’s devastated Jewish community gathered for the funeral of “Matilda Bee,” an ebullient, smiling 10-year-old girl.

Is Applying to College Via Early Decision a Good Idea? Here’s What Your Income Has to Do With It.

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:02:04 +0000)

Early decision isn’t just for the rich, as long as people with lower incomes can get accurate price quotes before agreeing to attend if they get in.

Threats to Judges Could Lead to a Judicial System Crisis

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:01:41 +0000)

The rise in judicial threats is being fueled by the political rhetoric of the Trump administration, a judge argues.

Late Night Shades Trump’s Impromptu ‘Liar-Side Chat’

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:07:39 +0000)

Jimmy Kimmel called the president’s last-minute speech “a surprise prime-time episode of ‘The Worst Wing’ tonight on every channel.”

U.S. Government Admits Liability in Deadly D.C.-Area Air Collision

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:45:01 +0000)

A federal court filing says the Army crew piloting a Black Hawk helicopter could have avoided the nighttime accident in January if it had been able to see and avoid a commercial jet.

Search for Suspect in Brown University Shooting Stretches to 4th Day

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:13:38 +0000)

Officials said that they were working with physical evidence, including DNA, and that they were seeking a second man who appeared to have crossed paths with the possible suspect.

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-Winning War Correspondent, Dies at 91

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:38:09 +0000)

He won the prestigious award for his daring coverage of the Vietnam War for The Associated Press, and went on to cover conflicts for CNN for nearly two decades.

Birthrates Are Falling, but Don’t Blame Dogs in Strollers

(Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:01:11 +0000)

New research suggests that having a pet can actually make people more likely to become parents.