Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:56:59 +0000)

Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking.

Trump’s Friendship With Japan’s Leader Takaichi Faces Test Over Iran

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:15 +0000)

In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces constraints on what she can offer.

Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:58:31 +0000)

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:42:06 +0000)

Plus, how owning a car is becoming unaffordable.

How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:01:07 +0000)

The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.

Firm That Planned Trump’s Jan. 6 Rally Received No-Bid Contracts

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:01:24 +0000)

This administration has given the company, staffed by the president’s allies, multimillion-dollar contracts it was guaranteed to win.

Illinois Primary Election Takeaways: Stratton Wins and AIPAC’s Power Is Tested

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:57:49 +0000)

Democratic voters put Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on a path to the Senate, while the pro-Israel lobby notched its first major victories of the year but also faced a tough defeat.

Pritzker’s Gamble to Become a Kingmaker in Illinois Pays Off

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:17:52 +0000)

Gov. JB Pritzker invested capital, both political and the more traditional kind, in the Senate race of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton. Her victory could help them both.

Changing How We Vote

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:54:46 +0000)

We examine the SAVE America Act.

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Push to Cleanse His Past Online

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:44 +0000)

After he left jail in 2009, Mr. Epstein hired a host of people to make him look better on Google, Wikipedia and many other places on the web.

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s March Meeting

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:02:04 +0000)

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as officials assess the economic fallout from the war with Iran.

Silicon Valley Bet on War. The Bets Are Paying Off.

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:01:26 +0000)

After years of criticism and financial risk, Palantir, Anthropic and small start-ups are generating rewards from their investments in defense tech.

He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:23:27 +0000)

Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.

California Heat Wave Makes Winter Feel Like Summer

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:02:15 +0000)

An unusual heat wave is pushing temperatures in San Francisco into the 80s this week, and Los Angeles hit 98 on Tuesday.

Got an Idea About Who Robbed the Gardner Museum? Get in Line.

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:01:09 +0000)

Theories abound as to who pulled off the largest art heist in U.S. history. In a new book, the former F.B.I. agent who handled the case dismisses many of them.

If You Hate Trump’s Economy, I Have News for You

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:01:41 +0000)

It’s all a matter of perspective.

The Last Thing Trump Wants to Do Is Save America

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:41:24 +0000)

This Is what the president is fixated on right now?

Late Night Wonders Which Former President Spoke With Trump

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:05:38 +0000)

In guessing which ex-leader Trump might have discussed Iran with, Jimmy Fallon said “two things seem equally possible: Either Trump’s lying, or Joe Biden doesn’t remember talking to him.”

Turing Award Goes to Inventors of Quantum Cryptography

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:09 +0000)

In the 1980s, Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard created a new kind of encryption that would be impregnable.

An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:17:40 +0000)

The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly ensued.

An Army Reservist Owns a Cannabis Dispensary. It May End His Career.

(Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:35:18 +0000)

Selling marijuana is strictly prohibited in the military. What that means for soldiers who own businesses is unclear.