George Santos Is Released From Prison, His Lawyer Says, After Trump Commutes His Sentence

(Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:02:37 +0000)

George Santos’s lawyer said the disgraced former congressman was freed from a New Jersey prison around 10 p.m. on Friday. He served less than three months on his fraud conviction.

A Timeline of George Santos’s Rise and Fall

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:04:36 +0000)

The disgraced former congressman was sentenced to prison, years after his credentials and career began to unravel. Then President Trump commuted his sentence.

Prosecutor Who Rejected Trump’s Pressure to Charge James Is Fired

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:56:07 +0000)

The dismissal was the latest fallout from attempts by career Justice Department officials to impede the president’s wide-ranging campaign of retribution. The prosecutor’s deputy was also fired.

Higher Obamacare Prices Become Public in a Dozen States

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:34:19 +0000)

Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums.

University of Virginia Won’t Join White House’s Compact for Colleges

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:17:44 +0000)

It was the fifth school in a matter of days to refuse an offer of preferential funding treatment from the government, even as the White House has threatened schools that do not sign up.

Senators Move to Force Vote to Bar Ground Strikes in Venezuela

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:07:26 +0000)

The bid comes after the Senate rejected a similar measure to curb President Trump’s attacks against alleged drug runners in the Caribbean Sea.

Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbean

(Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:13:48 +0000)

About 10,000 U.S. troops and dozens of military aircraft and ships are in the region as the Trump administration increases pressure on Venezuela.

U.S. Detains 2 Survivors of Latest Military Strike in Caribbean

(Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:34:30 +0000)

The capture of prisoners presents a major new set of legal and policy problems for the Trump administration in its escalating campaign.

The Spritzes and Carbonaras That Ate Italy

(Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:01:15 +0000)

Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants.

Benioff Apologizes for Saying Trump Should Send Troops to San Francisco

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:06:07 +0000)

Marc Benioff, the chief executive of Salesforce, said he no longer believed that National Guard troops were needed in the city.

Federal Agents Make Arrests Outside Migrant Shelter in Times Square

(Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:03:33 +0000)

The arrests, on the crowded sidewalks of Midtown Manhattan, rattled migrants residing at a hotel and shook the theater district, which is heavily trafficked by tourists.

Tennessee Officials Sue Over National Guard Presence in Memphis

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:54:19 +0000)

Backed by a liberal-leaning legal nonprofit, seven Tennessee officials filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the deployment of troops in Memphis.

Diane Keaton’s Legacy as a House Renovator and Flipper

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:24:50 +0000)

Known for her roles in film, the actress built a second act off-screen, turning the homes she renovated into another stage.

The Indonesian Free-Food Program That Has Sickened Thousands

(Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:01:07 +0000)

Indonesia’s president says the meals are improving nutrition in the country. Critics have called for a halt to the program, saying it threatens public health.

Prince Andrew Surrenders Duke of York Title Amid Epstein Fallout

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:56:18 +0000)

The royal’s fall from grace began nearly six years ago with a calamitous BBC television interview about his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Despite Gaza Cease-Fire, Aid Deliveries Struggle

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:17:34 +0000)

A single photograph of Palestinians besieging an aid convoy after the new cease-fire took hold in Gaza makes clear how much work lies ahead in the enclave.

Wikipedia Volunteers Avert Tragedy by Taking Down Gunman at Conference

(Sat, 18 Oct 2025 02:01:32 +0000)

After the man walked onto the stage at the “Wiki World’s Fair” event and threatened to kill himself, witnesses said, two members of the audience jumped in to stop him.

Mamdani ‘Might Be Eaten Alive’: 3 Opinion Writers on Who Won the Mayoral Debate

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:51:42 +0000)

Who lost the debate may be clearer than who won.

How Baby Boomers Blew Up the American Dream

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:54:25 +0000)

The postwar generation had a good run. Now we’re all paying for it.

Zelensky Pressed Trump for New Weapons

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:50:16 +0000)

Also, the Treasury secretary is betting big on Argentina. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Vermont Legislator Resigns Over Racist Republican Texts

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:16:27 +0000)

The G.O.P. officials who participated in a group chat have faced calls to step down. State Senator Samuel Douglass was the group’s only elected member.

Alaska Governor Says Storm Recovery Could Keep Evacuees Away for 18 Months

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:22:26 +0000)

After the remnants of a typhoon devastated villages in western Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked President Trump for federal help in the recovery process.

How a Long Island Woman Was Diagnosed With Chikungunya

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:00:25 +0000)

A Long Island woman had no idea what had hit her. Her pursuit of an answer led to a mosquito-borne disease rarely seen in the United States.

How a U.K. Spy Case Against China Abruptly Fell Apart

(Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:32:34 +0000)

Evidence prepared for a collapsed espionage trial was published by an under-pressure government in Britain, offering a window into Western countries’ struggle to define Beijing as friend or foe.