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Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:58
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:02:01
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.

Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:48
President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.

Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:26
Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations).

Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:31:32
A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligence race.

Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:07:31
It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.

What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:29:12
The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.

ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:13:49
The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:11:24
Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.

Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:10:54
Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.

Los Angeles’s Response to Altadena Fire Hampered by Chaos, Report Finds

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:55:05
An examination of the disaster commissioned by the county concluded that its efforts were muddled and confused, but said that it had not discriminated against Black residents.

He’s Been Impeached and Indicted. He Has a Chance in Texas’s Senate Race.

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:55:43
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:05:11
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify the rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. An American doctor is among the confirmed cases.

Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:39:15
The order is in effect for 30 days and does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak, as U.S. Restricts Travelers

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:11:04
The United States restricted entry of people who have been to three African countries, after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency. The outbreak has killed more than 100.

Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:49:43
The ruling was a partial victory for prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione. A state judge ruled that some other material and statements could not be used.

Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:40
New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.

Firing Squads Expose the Brutality of the Death Penalty

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:37:47
America is returning to firing squad executions after failing to find a more humane way to carry out the death penalty.

American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:51:54
An American from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship, who said she had tested negative for the disease, has been ordered to remain in an Omaha quarantine facility for two more weeks.

Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:18
Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.

Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery Store Is Planned for the South Bronx

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:53:38
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that the store would open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.

New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:32:50
The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon’s press restrictions.

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