FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:18:11 +0000)

During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they hear ‘no’ more often.

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:26:06 +0000)

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:59:39 +0000)

The agreements with the technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic.

Authorities Release Video of Gunman in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attack

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:55:03 +0000)

The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame analysis suggests that he may have fired.

Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:23 +0000)

The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.

Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:02:31 +0000)

While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.

As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support

(Fri, 01 May 2026 12:58:51 +0000)

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:14 +0000)

Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.

After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:10 +0000)

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:26:01 +0000)

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.

Spirit Airlines May Be Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:38:16 +0000)

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline appears close to shutting down. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds if Spirit stops flying.

Why Mayor Mamdani Didn’t Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:26 +0000)

Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a royal visit, reflecting his upbringing but also drawing some criticism.

Mamdani Suggested UK Should Return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. Here’s the Back Story.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 06:11:31 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York suggested that Britain should return the gem, a symbol of colonial plunder. Here’s the back story of the famed jewel.

Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.

(Fri, 01 May 2026 14:19:57 +0000)

Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.

In the Oregon Governor’s Primary, Voters Choose the Future of the Republican Party

(Fri, 01 May 2026 14:10:56 +0000)

Oregon’s Democratic governor is likely to win re-election, but how voters pick from the ideological array of Republicans challenging her could offer a glimpse at the party post-Trump.

What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out

(Fri, 01 May 2026 12:15:39 +0000)

The exit of Gov. Janet Mills kicked off the general election early in what is likely to be one of the most important, expensive and combative Senate races of 2026.

Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:25:38 +0000)

Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws

Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:55:50 +0000)

Energy markets remained disrupted by turmoil in the Middle East, while the S&P 500 posted its best month since November 2020.

Oil Cools Slightly After a 4-Year High as Gasoline Jumps

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:14:29 +0000)

The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped more than 2 percent, while the average price of gasoline across the United States bumped up by 9 cents overnight.

Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky

(Fri, 01 May 2026 13:26:14 +0000)

A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.

What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:01:04 +0000)

The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.

Data Centers: The Issue Uniting Liberals and Conservatives

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:32:02 +0000)

Americans have soured on data centers, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?

Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:07 +0000)

A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.

Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication

(Fri, 01 May 2026 12:33:07 +0000)

With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aiming to rein in the use of psychiatric drugs, psychiatrists are preemptively addressing how and when patients should quit taking them.

Jury Convicts Florida Ex-Rep. David Rivera in Conspiracy Trial

(Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:45 +0000)

The nation’s state-run oil company hired David Rivera’s consulting firm for $50 million to influence members of Congress and the White House.

Nile Rodgers Explains How He Wrote ‘We Are Family,’ ‘Le Freak’ and More

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:15 +0000)

The co-founder of Chic, the de facto house band of New York’s late-70s disco boom, talks about taking inspiration from the city’s club scene.

How Taylor Swift Writes a Song, In Her Own Words

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:56:18 +0000)

The artist shares stories behind some of her biggest hits, her love of a “rant bridge” and how life in the public eye informs the stories she tells in her songs.

This Is What’s Behind Trump’s Relentlessness

(Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:17 +0000)

“Animal spirits” and American presidents.

In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000)

As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations.

The Voting Rights Act

(Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:55 +0000)

We explain the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision.

Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots

(Fri, 01 May 2026 04:01:05 +0000)

The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.

Small Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing 5

(Fri, 01 May 2026 15:24:02 +0000)

Emergency personnel responded to the crash site near Wimberley late Thursday night, officials said. The victims have not yet been publicly identified.

Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

(Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:11 +0000)

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.