Trump Follows His Gut. His National Security Advisers Try to Keep Up.

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:28:44 +0000)

Decisions come fast, even if contradictions and inconsistencies abound. But without much of a process, there is little preparation for how things can go wrong.

Senate Thwarts Bid to Curb Trump’s War Powers on Iran

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:07:22 +0000)

Nearly every Republican voted to block a measure that would require that President Trump win authorization from Congress to continue the offensive in the Middle East.

James Talarico Says ‘New Politics Is Being Born’ After Texas Primary Win

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:57:29 +0000)

After clinching the Democratic Senate primary, he told supporters in Austin that the country’s real divide is between “top versus bottom,” not the left versus right.

Daines Drops Re-election Bid in Montana, Upending a Senate Race

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:30:01 +0000)

The surprise announcement by Senator Steve Daines could give Democrats a slim opening in the Republican-leaning state in their uphill fight to take the Senate majority.

Aaron Spencer, Charged With Murder, Appears to Win Republican Nomination for County Sheriff in Arkansas

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:59:25 +0000)

Aaron Spencer faces a second-degree murder charge for shooting a man accused of sexually assaulting his daughter. Preliminary results showed him appearing to win the Republican primary.

In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:40:01 +0000)

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.

China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:05:12 +0000)

The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans.

Did You Know These Oscar-Nominated Actresses Started in Reality TV?

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:02:12 +0000)

Hollywood careers don’t always begin where you expect them to, as Jessie Buckley, Teyana Taylor and Emma Stone could tell you.

Gonzales Admits Affair as Republicans Move to Censure Him

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:58:46 +0000)

The day after being forced into a runoff to keep his seat, Representative Tony Gonzales confirmed that he had an extramarital affair with an aide who later took her own life.

Justice Dept., Under Pressure From Trump, Fails to Build Autopen Case Against Biden

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:52:55 +0000)

Prosecutors in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington were unable to build a case, underscoring the department’s increasing inability to follow through on the president’s desire to indict his rivals.

Noem and D.H.S. Inspector General Spar Over Obstruction Claim

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:54:24 +0000)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pushed back against her department’s inspector general, who told Congress in a letter that she had “systematically obstructed” his office’s work.

Contract for El Paso ICE Center Is Under Review, Homeland Security Says

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:48:27 +0000)

Camp East Montana in Texas has been under growing scrutiny over its living conditions and has been grappling with a measles outbreak.

Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:06:11 +0000)

Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.

Australia’s Sydney Jewish Museum to Memorialize Bondi Beach Massacre

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:01:10 +0000)

The country and its small Jewish community are still trying to process the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December.

Insulting the Mayor Is Nothing New. But This Was Shocking.

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:26:21 +0000)

A well-known conservative radio host in New York called Mayor Zohran Mamdani a cockroach, resurfacing anti-Muslim sentiments that the mayor said were all too common.

Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:53:59 +0000)

In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.

Lou Holtz, Who Coached Unbeaten Notre Dame to a Title, Dies at 89

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:56:21 +0000)

Known for reviving football programs, he led six major colleges to bowl games, winning a national championship in 1989 after restoring the Irish to greatness.

Tree Rings Reveal Origins of Some of the World’s Best Violins

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:05:54 +0000)

A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments.

After ‘Priceless’ Violin Flies on Lap, Lufthansa Changes Carry-On Rules

(Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:38:12 +0000)

Carolin Widmann had to cradle her centuries-old, multimillion-dollar instrument during a flight to Germany. Her predicament resonated with musicians who have faced similar challenges.

Talarico Can Win. But He Will Not Turn Texas Blue.

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:34:14 +0000)

Texas politics is in constant churn.

Trump Is Playing a Dangerous Game With Iran

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:37:49 +0000)

Hungary. Cuba. Afghanistan. Iraq. Now Iran?

Late Night Doesn’t Understand Why America Is Attacking Iran

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:36:27 +0000)

“This could be the first war ever launched based on vibes,” Jimmy Fallon said.

What Are Your Prom Dinner Plans? We Want to Hear From You.

(Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:15:25 +0000)

We may want to cover your big night for a story about high school’s most important event.

Man Killed After Fleeing Texas Border Patrol Checkpoint, Police Say

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:17:23 +0000)

The man fired shots at law enforcement and civilian vehicles before he was killed during a pursuit along Interstate 10 in West Texas.

Judge Blocks DeSantis’s Declaration of Muslim Group as Terrorist Organization

(Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:21:31 +0000)

A federal judge found that the designation for CAIR, one of the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy groups, had violated the organization’s First Amendment rights.

Why Ecuador Invited the U.S. Military to Help With Its Drug Gangs

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:58:05 +0000)

Drug gangs have turned the South American country into one of the most dangerous in the region and the world’s leading exporter of cocaine.

Former Barclays Center Executive Says Live Nation Threatened to Pull Tours

(Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:11:38 +0000)

The Justice Department had John Abbamondi testify at an antitrust trial to support its case that Live Nation has acted as a monopoly, an accusation the company denies.