Beneath King Charles’s Jokes and Decorum, Some Subtle Rebuttals to Trump
King Charles III addressing Congress on Tuesday.
See the Menu for the British Royal State Dinner
Spring-herbed ravioli and Dover sole meunière are among the dishes at the dinner honoring King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla.A dinner menu for the evening, seen at the White House.
Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Charles and Camilla
Six members of the Supreme Court were invited to the dinner, alongside top administration officials, billionaires and Republican lawmakers.President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, welcomed King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday evening for a state dinne
DOJ Secures New James Comey Indictment Over Alleged Threat Against Trump
The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, was indicted last year by a grand jury in Virginia, accused of lying and obstructing a con
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has repeatedly threatened to take action again
What to Know About the Kimmel vs. Trump Feud
The president and first lady took exception to a joke. Jimmy Kimmel defended it.Jimmy Kimmel said of a line that annoyed the president: “It obviously was a joke.”
OpenAI Trial Starts With Two Very Different Tales of a Company’s Early Years
In the trial’s first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that’s nonsense.Elon Musk arriving at the Ronald V. Dellums U.S. Courthouse in Oakland Tuesday.
Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.Smoke billowing from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, in March.
Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign.The Iranian ambassador to Britain, Seyed Ali Mousavi, presenting his credentials to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in June.
Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.Samer Moumneh, wearing a red headband, recording a new sketch in a cafe in Beirut, Lebanon, last week.
Trump’s Face Will Appear on Limited-Edition U.S. Passports, State Dept. Says
The department said it planned to release “a limited number of specially designed” U.S. passports that feature a picture of the president to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary in July.An image of the proposed limited-edition passport design released by the State Department.
Former Fauci Adviser Indicted on Covid-Related Charges
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci at the National Institutes of Health, in 2024 during an appearance before a House committee.
White House Urges House to Quickly Fund D.H.S.
The call amounted to a rebuke of Speaker Mike Johnson, who has delayed action on a homeland security spending bill and suggested this week that it needed changes.The memo calls for the “immediate passage” of a stalled bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
Kennedy Center Works to Make the Case That Repairs Are Urgent
In Washington and in federal court, the center is arguing that its planned two-year closure is crucial. Critics say it’s a result of declining attendance and fleeing artists.Among the changes the Trump administration has brought to the Kennedy Center is the addition of the president’s name to the ex
Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.
In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.
Trump Tests the Limits of His Most Faithful Supporters
The president’s rhetoric on religion, along with hard-line immigration policies and the U.S. war in Iran, has splintered a coalition of Christian voters who returned him to the White House.President Donald J. Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast in February.
Democrats Pitch ‘New Affordability,’ Looking to Widen Midterm Appeal
Progressives who expect their party to take control of Congress are putting forth a slate of bills aimed at helping lower costs for Americans, financed by tax increases on the wealthy.Representative Greg Casar, Democrat of Texas, during a protest in Austin last year. Mr. Casar and the Congressional
The War in Iran Has Americans Rethinking Their Summer Travel Plans
Faced with geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty and rising airfares, many travelers are changing destinations or canceling their trips entirely.Data from the aviation analytics firm Cirium shows a 10.5 percent decline in July bookings from the U.S. to Europe compared with last year.
Could At-Home Brain Stimulation Reduce Psychiatry’s Reliance on S.S.R.I.s?
A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.Sophie Davies, wearing her transcranial direct-current stimulation headset at home in Suffolk, England, to manag
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.Members of Falun Gong during a protest meditation in Manhattan in 2024. The Chinese government has banned the group.
Offbeat Obituaries Celebrate Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)
Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.
The Banality of Evil, Again
The distinguishing feature of Cole Tomas Allen’s manifesto is its insipidity.
Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74
A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.Dirk Kempthorne testifying in 2008. Before his tenure as interior secretary, he was elected as the governor of Idaho in 1998 and remained in offi
Oakland’s Airport Can Use ‘San Francisco’ in Its Name Under Settlement
The agreement ends a two-year dispute between the Bay Area cities over the smaller airport’s rebranding.San Francisco had sued over the Oakland airport name in 2024.