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

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:30:15 +0000)

Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.

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

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:43:40 +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.

Dozens Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:19:15 +0000)

The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, and Afghanistan vowed to retaliate, risking an escalation of the conflict between the two countries.

Why Are Pakistan and Afghanistan Fighting?

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:52:44 +0000)

The renewed violence between the neighboring countries stems from Pakistan’s accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has harbored a militant group.

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

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:16:20 +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.

M.T.A. Sues Trump Administration to Release 2nd Avenue Subway Funding

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:35:29 +0000)

New York transit officials are seeking nearly $60 million in overdue federal funding to extend the subway line to East Harlem. The administration’s rationale for the freeze has been inconsistent.

Trump Officials Weigh New Plan to Stop Offshore Wind Farms

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:39:52 +0000)

Proposed settlements would block wind farms off New York State and North Carolina, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times.

War in Iran Shows Growing Conservative Divide Over Israel

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:33:41 +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.

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Illinois Primaries — and Where the Money Went

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:01:34 +0000)

An open Senate seat and several crowded House races could measure the power of the grass roots to take on the deep pockets of super PACs.

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

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:20:09 +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.

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?

Inside the Supply Line Delivering American Guns to Mexican Cartels

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +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.

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.

Trapped in a Self-Driving Car During an Anti-Robot Attack

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:01:35 +0000)

In San Francisco, some passengers of autonomous taxis have experienced an unexpected hazard: being stuck in the vehicles when the cars are assaulted.

Driverless Big Rigs Are Coming to American Highways, and Soon

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:31 +0000)

There are active test runs in Texas, and a handful of companies are banking on making a big entry into the market as early as next year.

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

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:58:52 +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 15:38:31 +0000)

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

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.

How Michael B. Jordan Won (and Timothée Chalamet Lost) Best Actor at 2026 Oscars

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:11:58 +0000)

The “Sinners” star became the consensus pick as voters soured on Timothée Chalamet, the “Marty Supreme” lead. It helped that the winner is a bankable performer.

A Red Fox’s Fantastic Voyage Starts in England and Leads to the Bronx

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:07:18 +0000)

The fox is convalescing at the Bronx Zoo after an unlikely 3,600-mile sea crossing from England to the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Trump’s Dangerous Lack of a Strategy in Iran

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:33:49 +0000)

The early reality of the Iran war is not cooperating with the president’s bluster.

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.

When Teens Are Pressured to Send Sexual Images

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:35:07 +0000)

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

Christopher A. Sims, 83, Dies; Won Nobel for Modeling Economic Policy

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:11:42 +0000)

He and Thomas J. Sargent shared the prize in 2011 for devising statistical tools to help guide economic policymakers.

In Rural New York, Some See Proposed A.I. Center as a Needless Intrusion

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:07 +0000)

The data center, to be built between Buffalo and Rochester, will raise electric bills and harm a nearby tribal reservation, opponents argue. “I can’t think of one good reason for it,” a local resident said.

Loud Boom in Ohio and Pennsylvania Was Likely a Meteor, Forecasters Say

(Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:53:55 +0000)

The National Weather Service said its lightning mapper and cameras picked up what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the sky Tuesday morning.