| Centrist Melissa Bean Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
- Ms. Bean, a moderate former congresswoman, defeated a left-wing rival in the primary race for the Chicago-area seat to be vacated by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:25:46 +0000
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| Darren Bailey Wins Second Chance to Challenge Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
- Mr. Bailey, a former lawmaker aligned with President Trump, lost to Mr. Pritzker in 2022. Mr. Pritzker had no opposition in a Democratic primary.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:40:36 +0000
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| U.S.P.S. Postmaster Says Service Will Be ‘Out of Cash’ in Under a Year
- The U.S.P.S. leader said at a hearing that the service could run out of cash within a year and asked lawmakers to increase its borrowing limits.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:32:11 +0000
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| In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
- Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support “sending the next generation off to fight and die” in Iran.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:17:42 +0000
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| U.S. Says Anthropic Is an ‘Unacceptable’ National Security Risk
- In a legal filing, the government said it questioned whether the A.I. start-up could be a “trusted partner” in wartime, which led it to label the company a supply chain risk.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:54:04 +0000
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| Judge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations
- More than 1,000 full-time journalists and support staff at the news group were ordered to return to work by March 23 and to resume broadcasting.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:38:44 +0000
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| No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
- President Trump’s decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their costly and increasingly personal battle into a May runoff.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:38:06 +0000
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| Judge Ejects Federal Prosecutor From Court and Orders Bosses to Testify
- Judge Zahid Quraishi ordered a hearing on who had the authority to lead New Jersey’s top federal law enforcement office.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:37:31 +0000
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| For Once, We Fight With an Equal Ally
- Israel is the rare U.S. ally that pulls its weight, shares the risk and contributes to victory.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:20:47 +0000
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| An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
- The officer, whom police did not identify but who works at Gracie Mansion and City Hall, is now under investigation. The man who was shot, a 30-year-old, is in critical condition.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:15:44 +0000
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| The Unlikely Alliance to Save East Palestine, Ohio
- In Ohio after a toxic chemical accident, finding common ground in the country’s health wars.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:09:12 +0000
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| Plus-Size Southwest Passengers Say New Extra-Seat Policy Has Led to Fat Shaming
- Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made them buy extra seats.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:01:51 +0000
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| Oscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021
- The 17.9 million total followed similar drops for the Grammys and the Golden Globes.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:54:59 +0000
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| Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
- A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:58:31 +0000
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| Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’
- Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump’s talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale political transformation.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:56:32 +0000
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| Iran’s Leadership Suffers a Double Blow
- Also, the Senate begins a bitter debate about voting rules. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:46:13 +0000
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| Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?
- Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran’s de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But “decapitation has its limits,” an analyst warns.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:55 +0000
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| John Lithgow’s Career Spans 200 Roles — From ‘3rd Rock’ to Roald Dahl
- Is there anyone John Lithgow can’t — or won’t — play?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:59:06 +0000
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| 25 Recipes and 3 Menus for the Ultimate Gathering
- Make one or make all: Yewande Komolafe’s curated menus are meant for celebrating.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:22:06 +0000
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| Trump Says Newsom Shouldn’t Be President Because He Is Dyslexic
- President Trump said “a president should not have learning disabilities,” prompting criticism from a group that advocates equal opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:33:42 +0000
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