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Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/trump-un-speech.html
Published: September 22, 2026 03:10
The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.
Japan Meets With Trump, Hoping to Get His Help on China
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/asia/trump-takaichi-japan-china-economy.html
Published: September 22, 2026 02:01
Japan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.
China’s Leader Xi Seeks to Extend Truce with Trump During U.S. Summit
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/asia/xi-trump-meeting-china-summit.html
Published: September 22, 2026 02:00
Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.
South Korean President Calls for Easing Sanctions on the North
Published: September 22, 2026 00:30
President Trump should demand that North Korea freeze, not eliminate, its nuclear weapons program, President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview.
After Years as the Star of Must-See TV, Trump Faces the Sting of Cancellation
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/trump-television-reporters-cameras.html
Published: September 21, 2026 23:37
A boycott of the White House press pool by the major networks deprives the president of the oxygen of screen time. But he is still finding ways to get on the air.
Trump and Mamdani Show Their Unlikely Rapport, This Time in New York
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/nyregion/trump-mamdani-meeting-nyc.html
Published: September 21, 2026 23:06
Mayor Zohran Mamdani invited the president to his official residence in Manhattan, where the two spoke about policing, immigration and affordable housing.
Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/missouri-redistricting-decision.html
Published: September 21, 2026 22:29
The order may have little impact because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked the congressional districts that favor Republicans.
The State of the Economy Before the Midterms: Rising Inflation and A.I. Unease
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/midterm-elections-economy.html
Published: September 21, 2026 22:28
Why current conditions feel so weird, and what that could mean in November.
CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/media/cnn-cbs-paramount-david-ellison.html
Published: September 21, 2026 21:56
The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months.
A Power Shift in America?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/us-midterms-democrats-un-diplomacy.html
Published: September 21, 2026 20:50
Polls show momentum for the Democrats heading into November elections, but winning control of both the House and Senate could still be tough.
News Networks Halt Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bans CNN
Published: September 21, 2026 20:44
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Trump in the latest rift between news media and the White House.
Trump and Mamdani had a surprisingly cordial first meeting.
Published: September 21, 2026 20:34
Here’s what Mamdani and Trump might be discussing.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/21/nyregion/trump-mamdani-meeting-nyc/mamdani-trump-topics
Published: September 21, 2026 20:09
Spectre of Rogue A.I. Looms Over U.N. Talks on Digital Cooperation
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/un-general-assembly-ai.html
Published: September 21, 2026 19:57
Diplomats, dignitaries and tech experts gathered amid the United Nations General Assembly to debate how to address the threats and harness the potential of artificial intelligence.
Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Zaidi Vows to Disarm Iran-backed Militias
Published: September 21, 2026 19:36
Ali al-Zaidi is a political neophyte hoping to succeed where previous leaders failed. In an interview, he laid out an ambitious timeline that could prove hard to meet.
What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Did It Suspend TV Coverage of Trump?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/white-house-press-pool-trump.html
Published: September 21, 2026 19:30
By banning CNN, the White House has thrown a staple of TV news coverage into disarray.
U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Could Be Criminal, U.N. Expert Says
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/americas/us-boat-strikes-crimes-un.html
Published: September 21, 2026 19:16
A U.N. human rights investigator, like other experts, concluded that the Trump administration’s deadly attacks violate international law, and said the strikes could be crimes against humanity.
U.N. Seeks Relevance on A.I. as the U.S. and China Race Ahead
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/united-nations-artificial-intelligence-china-us.html
Published: September 21, 2026 16:55
Artificial intelligence is a race solely between two rival powers with the rest of the world largely on the sidelines, foreign policy experts said.
Republicans Enter Final Midterm Stretch With a Significant Financial Edge
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/republicans-midterm-fundraising-maga-inc-trump.html
Published: September 21, 2026 16:29
The party and its allies are currently set to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on advertising than Democrats are, giving Republicans some hope in a tough midterm environment.
Paramount to Resolve Antitrust Lawsuit, Clearing the Way for Warner Bros. Acquisition
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/paramount-warner-bros-ellison.html
Published: September 21, 2026 15:03
The deal would remove the last significant hurdle the media mogul David Ellison faced to create a news and entertainment empire, home to movie studios, HBO, CBS and CNN.
Trump and Xi Meet Amid an Uneasy U.S.-China Trade Truce
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/economy/trump-xi-china-trade.html
Published: September 21, 2026 14:18
Beyond warm meetings between their leaders, the countries are engaging in tit-for-tat measures that call into question the stability of their arrangement.
Bessent and China Hail Progress on A.I. Talks. Now Comes the Hard Part.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/dealbook/bessent-china-ai-talks.html
Published: September 21, 2026 12:01
Artificial intelligence and more are expected to be big issues at this week’s summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to Sue Trump Administration
Published: September 21, 2026 10:30
In a joint statement, CNN, MS NOW and Politico argued that President Trump’s decision to bar them from the White House grounds violates their First Amendment rights.
White House Removes CNN From TV Pool Duties
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/media/cnn-trump-press-pool-ban.html
Published: September 21, 2026 10:27
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s clashes with the news media and left uncertain which network would cover his visit to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly.
The Trump Administration Defangs the Endangered Species Act
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/podcasts/the-daily/trump-endangered-species-act.html
Published: September 21, 2026 10:00
A new interpretation of the law would mean that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, would be illegal.
U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/americas/un-general-assembly-ai.html
Published: September 21, 2026 09:04
The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/whos-winning-the-race-for-congress.html
Published: September 21, 2026 09:04
We’re 43 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
White House Plan to Subsidize Stay-at-Home Parents Divides Conservatives
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/politics/conservatives-stay-at-home-subsidy.html
Published: September 21, 2026 09:03
Some praise the idea championed by Vice President JD Vance to direct federal money to support traditional families, while others say it cuts against conservative principles.
Venezuelan Immigrant Injured in ICE Shooting in Austin
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000011164161/ice-shooting-austin-texas.html
Published: September 21, 2026 06:18
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and injured an immigrant from Venezuela on Sunday. It was the second ICE shooting to occur in Texas since July.
One Issue That Could Upend Fragile U.S.-China Ties: Taiwan Arms
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/asia/china-trump-taiwan-arms-sales.html
Published: September 21, 2026 04:01
As Beijing presses President Trump to freeze a proposed $14 billion weapons sale to the island, Taiwan is trying to show that its security is in U.S. interests.
Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/us/politics/trump-yemen-houthis-red-sea-iran.html
Published: September 21, 2026 01:24
The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran.
One Person Injured in ICE Shooting
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000011164161/one-person-injured-in-ice-shooting.html
Published: September 20, 2026 23:36
Law enforcement officials were investigating after one person was shot and injured during an encounter with ICE agents in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
On a Dot of France Off Canada, Carney and Macron Promote Shared Values
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/world/canada/carney-macron-saint-pierre-miquelon-canada-eu.html
Published: September 20, 2026 21:26
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and President Emmanuel Macron of France met just after the European Union invited Canada to become its first “associate member.”
Let’s Talk Climate
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/world/climate-change-trump-xi-germany.html
Published: September 20, 2026 20:39
World leaders are mostly silent and President Trump is pushing fossil fuels. We’ll explore the stakes at this week’s Climate Forward event.
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/science/nih-omb-grants-bhattacharya-vought.html
Published: September 20, 2026 18:29
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
Trump to Visit Mamdani in New York City on Monday
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/nyregion/trump-mamdani-nyc-visit-gracie-mansion.html
Published: September 20, 2026 17:29
President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who have struck an unusually amicable relationship, will meet at Gracie Mansion.
Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/us/politics/trump-dc-arch-snipers-drones-military-complex.html
Published: September 20, 2026 15:18
The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.
Markwayne Mullin Lost His Pick to Lead ICE, as He Struggles to Prove His Toughness on Immigration
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/us/politics/dhs-leader-ice-markwayne-mullin-immigration.html
Published: September 20, 2026 09:03
Markwayne Mullin is working to overcome hard-liners’ doubts about his leadership, his position undermined by missteps with the White House.
What to Do If You’re Laid Off and Too Young for Medicare
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/business/jobless-health-insurance.html
Published: September 20, 2026 09:01
At best, older, laid-off workers will struggle to find health insurance that bridges the years before they qualify for Medicare at age 65.
How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/us/politics/trump-kennedy-center.html
Published: September 20, 2026 09:01
Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.
A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/us/politics/trump-ai-force.html
Published: September 20, 2026 00:19
The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.
Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/us/politics/trump-cnn-msnow-press-ban.html
Published: September 19, 2026 22:39
The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.
Greenland Reacts to New Deal Reached With the U.S.
https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000011162963/trump-greenland-us-deal-reactions.html
Published: September 19, 2026 20:40
Greenlanders reacted to a new deal reached between the United States, Denmark and Greenland. President Trump claimed that America had “permanent control” over the island’s security. More details about the agreement are expected to be released next week.
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/business/india-russia-sanctions-oil.html
Published: September 19, 2026 18:58
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/us/newsom-california-voting-rules-election.html
Published: September 19, 2026 17:20
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.
Trump Says His Son Would Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding Party
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/us/politics/donald-trump-jr-wedding-russia-umar-kremlev.html
Published: September 19, 2026 16:29
The president said his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., had decided to return the money but defended the gift worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as “totally allowed.”
MS NOW Reporter Barred From White House After Trump Imposes Press Ban
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/business/media/trump-white-house-press-ban.html
Published: September 19, 2026 13:20
The president said on Friday he would ban CNN, Politico and MS NOW. Any prohibition will probably face a legal challenge.
‘Nervous and Skeptical,’ Greenlanders Question the New Deal With Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/world/europe/greenland-trump-deal.html
Published: September 19, 2026 12:56
The U.S. president’s threats to seize Greenland left its people on edge, and with details scarce, the news of an agreement didn’t seem to be putting minds at ease.
10 Ways to Explain Why Interest Rates Are So High
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/business/dealbook/why-are-interest-rates-high.html
Published: September 19, 2026 12:00
If you can’t pin down why something’s happening, you don’t have much hope of fixing it.
What Does Trump Want With Greenland?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/world/europe/greenland-trump-security-deal-what-to-know.html
Published: September 19, 2026 11:38
President Trump insisted for months that the Danish territory should be part of the United States. Now, a security deal — not a takeover — seems to be on the table.
Behold the Most Handsome Melons in Mexico
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/world/americas/mexico-melon-contest-veracruz.html
Published: September 19, 2026 09:03
In the eastern city of Xalapa, what started as a joke among friends over two decades ago has become a vibrant annual tradition that highlights creativity and absurdity with melons.
Millionaire Activist James Chambers Seeks Asylum in Spain
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/world/europe/spain-chambers-asylum-us-extradition.html
Published: September 19, 2026 09:03
Jailed in Madrid on an extradition request from the United States that his lawyer says is tied to pro-Palestinian activism, James Chambers fears persecution if returned.
How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/climate/trump-national-park-service-budget-cuts.html
Published: September 19, 2026 09:02
Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.
After North Carolina’s Gerrymander, Democrat Don Davis Trumpets His Centrism in 1st District
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/us/politics/democrat-north-carolina-don-davis-redistricting.html
Published: September 19, 2026 09:01
Representative Don Davis is seeking re-election in a district redrawn by state lawmakers to lean more Republican.
Trump’s Census Proposal to Exclude Some Immigrants Could Cut Seats From Red States
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/19/us/trump-census-immigrants-red-states.html
Published: September 19, 2026 09:01
A Trump administration proposal to block some immigrants from the 2030 census could shift congressional seats away from Republican states, a New York Times analysis found.
A Small Country’s Huge Windfall from the War in Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/world/americas/guyana-oil-boom.html
Published: September 19, 2026 09:00
Oil-rich Guyana is enjoying red-hot growth. But the boom is magnifying tensions over corruption, inequality and strained ties with Venezuela.
Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump’s Peace Efforts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/world/europe/russia-us-sanctions-trump.html
Published: September 19, 2026 09:00
President Trump signed the legislation, named for Senator Lindsey Graham, at the White House but has broad leeway to waive its requirements.
People Rally Amid Fears of Kennedy Center Demolition
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000011162687/kennedy-center-protest.html
Published: September 19, 2026 07:20
A large crowd of demonstrators gathered outside the Kennedy Center to oppose President Trump’s efforts to shut down the institution and remake it in his image.
Air Force Officer Charged After Protesting Trump Says He Spoke to Defend Constitution
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/us/politics/trump-air-force-officer-protest-trial.html
Published: September 19, 2026 04:49
Major Jason Watson could face court-martial in what could become a rare test of a service member’s right to publicly dissent.
Trump Says He’s Banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000011162317/trump-bans-cnn-ms-now-politico.html
Published: September 19, 2026 01:08
President Trump said on Friday that he would be barring the outlets from the White House.
Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies in a Testing Breakout, Google Says
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/technology/google-gemini-ai.html
Published: September 19, 2026 00:31
A third-party test company inadvertently gave internet access to Google’s Gemini and other artificial intelligence models during cybersecurity testing.
Kennedy Center Supporters Rally Amid Speculation About Possible Demolition
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/kennedy-center-protest.html
Published: September 19, 2026 00:16
Photos of President Trump reviewing a poster board with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED” spurred the largest gathering yet in support of the performing arts institution.
Appeals Court Restricts Trump Administration Deportation Effort
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/appeals-court-trump-third-country-deportation.html
Published: September 18, 2026 22:38
The ruling allows migrants to contest deportations to countries other than their place of origin. The case could head to the Supreme Court.
U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/trump-greenland.html
Published: September 18, 2026 22:22
The full contours of the deal were unclear, but Denmark and Greenland both indicated they expected an agreement to be signed soon.
Republicans Are Now the ‘Elitist’ Party, Voters Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/republicans-elitist-party-voters-poll.html
Published: September 18, 2026 22:16
We spoke to independents who have soured on Trump.
Trump Has Tried to Ban Reporters From Government Spaces Before
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/trump-bans-media-white-house.html
Published: September 18, 2026 21:57
There are several instances where the president made an effort to stifle the work of journalists.
Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/business/media/trump-cnn-ms-now-politico-white-house-ban.html
Published: September 18, 2026 20:42
In an insult-laden post on Truth Social, President Trump said he was instituting the ban because of reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.”
Trump Promotes Program to Reduce Medicaid Drug Prices
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/business/trump-drug-prices-medicaid.html
Published: September 18, 2026 20:07
Ahead of the midterm elections, the president said that all states had opted in to an effort to align Medicaid’s prices for medicines with those in other wealthy countries.
Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/iran-war-cost-pentagon.html
Published: September 18, 2026 19:43
For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.
F.A.A. Safety Request for the Top of Trump’s Arch: Eternal Fire
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/arch-trump-faa-flame.html
Published: September 18, 2026 19:41
The aviation agency deemed the mammoth arch safe for air travel if it includes a constant flame and other safety measures to help make it visible to planes.
Judge Who Struck Down Trump’s Compensation Fund Asks: Will Trump Just Pay Allies Another Way?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/trump-compensation-fund-judge-alternate-payments.html
Published: September 18, 2026 18:56
The question was raised at a court hearing by a federal judge who has already barred the fund from moving forward.
Trump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/trump-north-korea.html
Published: September 18, 2026 18:25
President Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.
How Trump Became an A.I. Evangelist
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000011154861/trump-ai-technology.html
Published: September 18, 2026 16:34
President Trump had little interest in artificial intelligence until a fateful meeting in Las Vegas two years ago. Now, Mr. Trump sees A.I. as the defining technology of our age. Our White House correspondent Jonathan Swan tracks Trump’s journey to A.I.…
Kremlin Moves to Seize Control of Nestlé’s Russia Operations
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/business/nestle-russia-seizure-putin.html
Published: September 18, 2026 15:43
The Swiss maker of KitKats and Nescafé said it was assessing the situation after the Kremlin issued a presidential decree.
A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportations
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/world/africa/us-deportation-hotel-equatorial-guinea.html
Published: September 18, 2026 15:10
Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump’s deportation program.
Trump’s Open Claims That He Directs Super PAC Spending Draw Watchdog Complaint
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/trump-pac-spending-violation.html
Published: September 18, 2026 15:04
Federal law bars those holding federal office from directing spending decisions for a political organization with no contribution limits.
Civil Rights Groups Sue to Keep Armed Agents Away From Voting Sites
Published: September 18, 2026 13:34
The lawsuit argues that the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement and suggestions that it could send agents to polling stations violate the Voting Rights Act.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, In the Spotlight as Macron and Carney Visit
Published: September 18, 2026 09:02
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland, is experiencing a surge in visitors after three unrelated events raised its profile.
Ashley Hinson, a Republican ‘Minivan-Driving Mom,’ Steers Away From Trump in Midterm Elections
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/us/politics/ashley-hinson-trump-iowa-senate-race.html
Published: September 18, 2026 09:02
Representative Ashley Hinson is hoping to keep a crucial Senate seat red in Iowa, where the president has created major headwinds for her party.
Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/business/energy-environment/heating-oil-winter-iran-war.html
Published: September 18, 2026 09:02
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump on Immigration
Published: September 18, 2026 08:47
Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida released an ad on Thursday assailing President Trump’s immigration crackdown in a rare break from the Republican Party.
Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/world/asia/south-korea-president-lee-jae-myung-trump-iran.html
Published: September 18, 2026 04:58
President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.
Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/trump-f35-jet-saudi-arabia.html
Published: September 18, 2026 02:32
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.
Former Institute of Peace Workers Warn Trump May Push to Engrave Name on Building
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/institute-of-peace-trump-name.html
Published: September 18, 2026 01:26
As part of a lawsuit, the workers have asked a federal court to stop any plans to engrave the building with President Trump’s name.
Blanche’s Political Activity Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/todd-blanche-doj-midterm-elections.html
Published: September 17, 2026 23:51
The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.
Virginia Attorney General: D.H.S. Likely Broke State Law in Voter Fraud Investigation
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/virginia-attorney-general-voter-fraud.html
Published: September 17, 2026 23:50
The department has pulled hundreds of agents from their regular duties to find noncitizens on the voter rolls, despite decades of evidence that widespread voter fraud is exceptionally rare in the United States.
Trump Wants Putin to End the War. He May Offer Russia Business Deals First.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/trump-putin-russia-sanctions.html
Published: September 17, 2026 22:45
A new sanctions bill is meant to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine. But President Trump is doubling down on a different approach: offering enticements to Russia.
Searing Elon Musk Film Nears U.S. Release Amid Overseas Concerns
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/media/elon-musk-documentary-release.html
Published: September 17, 2026 21:40
Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates.
The Racial Disparities of Flood Buyouts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/climate/the-racial-disparities-of-flood-buyouts.html
Published: September 17, 2026 20:26
Black homeowners are paid less than white homeowners under a FEMA program, new research finds.
How Trump’s New Green Card Policy Could Affect Immigrant Families
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/trump-green-card-benefits-immigrants.html
Published: September 17, 2026 19:39
The policy, set to take effect Friday, would give immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent residency to people using public benefits.
G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad: Hispanics ‘Feel Betrayed’
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/salazar-florida-republican-immigration-trump.html
Published: September 17, 2026 19:07
Representative María Elvira Salazar, a three-term representative from Miami, won re-election by 20 percentage points in 2024. Her ad suggests worry among some Republicans about their standing with Hispanic voters.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/world/middleeast/un-iran-resolution-russia-china-veto.html
Published: September 17, 2026 18:13
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.
Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/trump-kennedy-center-photos.html
Published: September 17, 2026 17:24
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One show President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
Fed Chairman Warsh Escapes Trump’s Ire Over Interest Rate Increase
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/trump-warsh-fed-interest-rates.html
Published: September 17, 2026 17:16
The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.
White House Pulls Nomination of Lance Schroyer, Ally of Markwayne Mullin, for ICE Director
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/ice-director-lance-schroyer-trump-mullin.html
Published: September 17, 2026 17:08
President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, less than three months ago.
Are Trump’s Official Papers His Personal Property?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/the-docket-trump-presidential-records.html
Published: September 17, 2026 16:04
The administration argues that presidential papers are like those of Supreme Court justices.
Carney Says Canada and E.U. Are Not After Superpower Status
https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000011158370/carney-canada-eu-us-trump-alliance.html
Published: September 17, 2026 15:57
A day after the European Union invited Canada to become its first associate member, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said the two were not seeking to become another superpower.
Kennedy Center Defends Closure as Necessary for Public Safety
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/arts/music/kennedy-center-closure-emergency-hearing.html
Published: September 17, 2026 15:56
The institution shut its doors to the public on Tuesday in a decision that a federal judge will scrutinize.
G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad: Hispanics ‘Feel Betrayed’
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/salazar-florida-republican-immigrationt-trump.html
Published: September 17, 2026 15:55
Representative María Elvira Salazar, a three-term representative from Miami, won re-election by 20 percentage points in 2024. Her ad suggests worry among some Republicans about their standing with Hispanic voters.
To a Binational Tribe, Trump’s Border Wall Feels Like Betrayal
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/tohono-oodham-nation-border-wall-arizona.html
Published: September 17, 2026 14:37
An escalating confrontation on Native land southwest of Tucson threatens to upend decades of uneasy cooperation between the Tohono O’odham Nation and the United States.
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