A Divided America Processes a War With Iran
As the war in Iran extends into its seventh week and a truce feels increasingly shaky, many Americans expressed bewilderment about a conflict that came with little warning.
51 Percent of Americans Think Trump’s Military Action in Iran Has Not Been Worthwhile
A survey from Ipsos and Reuters, released on Tuesday, found few Americans — 24 percent — think the war in Iran has been worth the costs and benefits.
US Blockade Stops Iran-Linked Ships From Crossing Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said that six vessels had complied with directions to turn around and re-enter an Iranian port.Vessels anchored in Muscat, Oman, last month. U.S. Central Command said a blockade on Iranian-linked ships would be enforced from the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, both east of the
Israel and Lebanon Talk, but Fighting Continues
Also, a Ukrainian city is bouncing back with Denmark’s help. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The site of an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential building in Beirut last week.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.Queen Camilla and King Charles III of Britain earlier this month.
Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists
Defending the convictions would likely have required administration officials to assert that far-right groups were acting on behalf of President Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.President Trump released Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the Oath Keepers, from prison but did not grant him a full pardon.
Trump Administration Accuses Biden DOJ of Unfairly Prosecuting Anti-Abortion Activists
The report is part of the president’s effort to claim anti-conservative and anti-Christian biases in federal law enforcement, even as he pushes to wield the legal system against his political enemies.The Justice Department’s efforts to end what it calls “weaponization” of law enforcement have moved
Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward men accused of behaving badly.Senator Ruben Gallego at the Capitol on Tuesday. He spent considerable time with Mr. Swalwell and chaired his short
A New Accuser Says Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her
The woman said Mr. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Tuesday afternoon, raped her in a West Hollywood hotel room in 2018. She said she believed she was drugged.Lonna Drewes, left, said she had waited years to speak, because of “fear, not doubt.”
Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race
Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell.Eric Swalwell’s departure seemed most likely to benefit the two Democrats who had been polling closest to him.
Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and California
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called a special election to replace Mr. Swalwell, while Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas had yet to announce one for Mr. Gonzales’s successor.
Daring and Dazzling, a New LACMA Floats Above Los Angeles
After $724 million and a decade of battles, the pugnacious David Geffen Galleries reassert the city’s role as a petri dish for experimental design.
Can ‘Michael’ Help Restore Jackson’s Image? His Estate Is Banking on It.
A new biopic is the latest move in the Jackson estate’s posthumous — and lucrative — rehabilitation campaign.
A Police Chief Had a $4.5 Million Gambling Problem. No One Knew.
New Haven’s police chief, Karl Jacobson, resigned abruptly after his deputies saw red flags, including missing money. He has pleaded not guilty to embezzling city money to gamble on sports.Karl Jacobson served as New Haven’s police chief for three years before his career unraveled.
Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines
Other small private colleges like Hampshire have closed in recent years as financial pressures and competition for students increase.Hampshire College’s campus in Amherst, Mass.
Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict
Debates over how to teach about gender, sexuality and other topics have shaken the school, and lead to the ouster of the previous president at the College Station campus last summer.The Texas A&M campus in College Station.
How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election
For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?Peter Magyar campaigning in 2024 in Viktor Orban’s hometown, Felcsut.
Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City.Ms. Hochul repeatedly expressed her unwavering opposition to Mr. Mamdani’s tax proposals.
Camp Mystic Hearing in Texas Weighs Reopening After Deadly Flooding
Testimony at a hearing this week has focused on what camp leaders knew and did as floodwaters rose in July, killing at least 116 people.Generations of girls have spent their summers at Camp Mystic, nestled along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country.
Ricky Cobb Has Built a Mini-Empire Through ’70s Nostalgia
Ricky Cobb has built a big online following with his irreverent postings about the absurdities of the 1970s.Ricky Cobb’s fans say he celebrates an era in American life that seems less uptight and more fun.
The $40 Half Chicken That Ruffled Brooklyn
A New York City councilman’s Instagram post is just the latest entry in a fierce debate about the price of dining out.It’s half a rotisserie chicken. What could it cost?
How Trump Can Wrap Up the Iran War
He can offer the regime a series of fundamental choices.
As a Tough-on-Crime Prosecutor, I Was Wrong About Harsh Sentencing
I helped build a punitive criminal justice system. Decades later, this system is failing this country’s aging prisoners. We must set them free.
Have Mental Health Concerns Influenced Your Choice to Have Children?
If you are on the fence, or have already made a decision, we want to hear about it.