| Charges to Be Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
- President Trump had repeatedly accused vandals of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. On Friday, federal prosecutors acknowledged it was “the result of flawed installation.”
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:24:05 +0000
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| Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff’s Department Searching for New Leads
- The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the television news anchor, has been missing for nearly six months.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:21:40 +0000
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| Leopold Aschenbrenner Built a Hot A.I. Hedge Fund. Then it Melted Down.
- Situational Awareness, led by a 24-year-old, exploded onto the artificial intelligence scene — and then nose-dived.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:18:59 +0000
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| Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
- It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:13:09 +0000
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| Migrants Flood a Tiny Spanish Territory
- Plus, the Trump administration plans Sun Belt water cuts. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:53:38 +0000
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| Hunter Biden Blames Cancer for Joe Biden’s Disastrous Debate
- Medical experts say it is unlikely that Mr. Biden’s debate performance was affected by the cancer that was diagnosed months later.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:14:14 +0000
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| Warsh Considers Reducing Frequency of Fed Policy Meetings
- The Federal Reserve has met at least eight times a year for decades. Reducing the number of meetings would represent the biggest change by Kevin M. Warsh since he became chairman.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:11:16 +0000
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| Next Met Gala Show Will Honor John Galliano, Celebrated Designer Infamous for Antisemitic Rant
- As famous for his antisemitic rant in 2011 as he is for his fashion, Galliano would be one of only three living designers ever to receive the honor.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:08:56 +0000
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| Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk
- Todd Blanche’s approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:02:54 +0000
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| Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump
- Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:54:48 +0000
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| Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It
- The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:31:08 +0000
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| Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat
- Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:23:41 +0000
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| FaceTime, Zoom and Ring Cameras Are Warping Our Reality
- Staring at ourselves on screens, on video and on social media is taking us to a dark place.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0000
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| Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation
- President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota’s Democratic government was “behind” a cyberattack on the state’s own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:48:38 +0000
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| U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin
- A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:48:13 +0000
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| What Caused the Surge of Migrants From Morocco Into Ceuta?
- Speculation has focused on lax Moroccan policing, attractive Spanish immigration policies and misinformation from human traffickers. In reality, experts said, it’s too early to know.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:43:04 +0000
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| Coast Guard Vows to Protect Crews From Brain Injuries Caused by Rough Seas
- The head of the Coast Guard said “decisive action” would be taken so the injuries would be recognized, treated and prevented.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:08:25 +0000
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| Amid Talk of a Party Switch, Fetterman Vows ‘Never’
- Changing one’s affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:04:52 +0000
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| How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman
- The New York Times correspondent says 70 percent of the president’s mind is dedicated to White House renovations.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:32:30 +0000
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| Ukraine’s Strike on Iranian Ship Shows How Two Wars Could Spiral
- Iran sent military aid to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Now the question is whether that conflict and the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran are converging.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:57:05 +0000
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