Pam Bondi Wanted a Graceful Exit. But Trump Wanted Her Gone.

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:26:40 +0000)

Pam Bondi had a feeling her days as attorney general were numbered. But she didn’t expect President Trump to drop the curtain quite so soon.

Who Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Acting Attorney General?

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:34:14 +0000)

While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.

Rival Nations Seize On Choke Points to Counter Trump

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:42:25 +0000)

From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.

In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:01:12 +0000)

A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.

The Awe of a Moon Launch in an Age of Trump, Turmoil and Tribal Divisions

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:59:17 +0000)

The launch of Artemis II captured the tenor of the times in a country that can still do big things but seems forever mired in big problems.

Cosmopolitan Shanghai Is an Uneasy Fit in China’s Narrative of Western Sins

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:01:15 +0000)

Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins.

Hegseth Fires Army Chief Amid Battle With Its Leaders

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:18:41 +0000)

Senior Army officers reacted with anger and frustration to news of Gen. Randy George’s dismissal, characterizing it as the latest blow to the service.

Planning Commission Approves Trump’s Ballroom, but Legal Roadblocks Remain

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:32 +0000)

The board had been expected to vote to approve the project last month, but it was delayed after about 32,000 mostly negative comments rolled in from across the country.

What to Know About the ‘Massive’ Military Bunker Beneath Trump’s Ballroom

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:16:09 +0000)

President Trump has been talking about the emergency facility beneath what was once the East Wing, details of which are usually kept secret, as he tries to justify his renovation.

Johnson Wavers on Ending the Shutdown, Reflecting His Weak Hold on Power

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:11:33 +0000)

The House speaker first panned, then endorsed, then punted on, then pitched and now is delaying a bill to reopen the Homeland Security Department, showing his vulnerability in the face of party rifts.

Why People With Chronic Illness Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Health Advice

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:56:08 +0000)

Some women with complex chronic illnesses are using chatbots to search for diagnoses or relief from their symptoms.

OpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:33:28 +0000)

OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”

Evacuated From War-Torn Gaza, 11 Toddlers Return Home to Hugs and Tears

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:31:36 +0000)

The Palestinian children were born prematurely in the early days of the war and moved from a besieged hospital to Egypt. They have now returned home to the enclave, which lies in ruins.

Blake Lively’s Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni Dismissed as Case Heads to Trial

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:04:24 +0000)

A federal judge tossed the actress’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in a split decision that sets the stage for a contentious trial.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson on Marriage, Secrets and ‘The Drama’

(Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:19:28 +0000)

The stars of the new film, “The Drama,” debate the pros and cons of dredging up the past.

‘The Drama’ Review: Her Secret Is His Crisis

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:02:11 +0000)

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple upended when one confesses to coming close to committing a horrific crime.

The One Thing Trump Wanted That Pam Bondi Failed to Deliver

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:52:06 +0000)

The core of Mr. Trump’s dissatisfaction with the attorney general was apparently her failure to serve his need for revenge against his enemies.

Every President Tries It. It Never Works.

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:50:29 +0000)

What’s really behind all these attempts to revive American industry?

Trump Fires His Attorney General

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:39:23 +0000)

Also, France’s president voices European frustration with the U.S. leader. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

How Are High California Gas Prices Affecting Your Life?

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:52:30 +0000)

Tell us how the sharp increase in gas prices is changing how you live and work.

Cuba Says It Is Pardoning More Than 2,000 Prisoners

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:45:44 +0000)

The Cuban government said the releases were a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. It was not clear if they were related to ongoing negotiations between Cuba and the United States.

Biruté Galdikas, Champion of Endangered Orangutans, Dies at 79

(Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:39:56 +0000)

With Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, she was one of three prominent researchers of great apes who were sometimes called the “trimates.”

Hershey’s Promises to Use Only Real Chocolate After Backlash

(Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:27:40 +0000)

The change follows weeks of complaints from a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor and other vocal consumers.