Iran’s Strategy: Expand the War, Increase the Cost, Outlast Trump
The Islamic Republic is aiming to draw out the conflict and broaden the fighting. That would force President Trump to risk more casualties and more political capital.
You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran.
“We’ll see what happens with the people,” President Trump said as he appeared to be distancing himself from the longer-term consequences of the war in Iran.
U.S. and Allies Encounter Iran’s Arsenal of Drones
The Pentagon and Middle Eastern countries say that most of the drones have been intercepted. But some have slipped through and caused damage.
Inside the Underground Safe Houses Sheltering Immigrants From ICE
In Springfield, Ohio, some Americans have converted their basements and spare bedrooms into shelters for immigrant families who could be targeted in raids.
Homeland Security Investigates Remarks of Border Patrol Leader Gregory Bovino
Mr. Bovino, who was the face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns in American cities, was reported to have made disparaging comments in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, who is an Orthodox Jew.
Congestion Pricing Wins in Court After Lengthy Battle With Trump
A judge ruled to preserve the toll, ending, for now, a dispute that has become emblematic of New York’s resistance to federal intervention in local affairs.
Mamdani Announces First 2-K Seats in Universal Child Care Expansion
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to create a free, universal child care system during his tenure. On Tuesday, he named the diverse areas where the first 2,000 seats would be offered.
Father’s Murder Conviction in School Attack Puts New Onus on Parents
A jury found that Colin Gray, the father of the suspect, bore criminal responsibility for the attack at a Georgia school by failing to heed warnings of his son’s struggles.
The New Miami Gold Rush
The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.
Labor Secretary’s Top Aides Forced Out
The two aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had been on leave during an investigation of misconduct at the department.
Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms
The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Texas and Beyond
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.
Seven Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Depositions
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was defiant. Former President Bill Clinton spoke of President Trump’s ties to Epstein. A Republican raised a conspiracy theory.
An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein, ‘Lolita’ and a Culture of Disembodiment
Disturbing images released in the Epstein files showing passages from Nabokov’s infamous novel written on bodies exemplify a world where women and girls are treated as objects for consumption.
Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street
Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.
MrBeast Is Getting Into Financial Services. Parents Should Pay Attention.
Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto.
A Psychoanalyst Lets Us Eavesdrop
Stephen Grosz’s books show a new generation the inner workings of psychoanalysis.
As Trump Bashes Spain, the German Chancellor Piles On
Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain in an Oval Office meeting.
In a World Order Defined by Trump, the Key to Europe’s Defense Is Germany
In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies, an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy.
Parents Tried to Shield Their Children From Vaccines. Instead They Got Measles.
Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.
Get a Dog, Live Longer?
Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.
JD Vance Has His Reasons
The vice president’s political transformation from Trump skeptic to MAGA superstar has many roots.
The Great Lie of War
Ben Rhodes, a contributing Times Opinion writer, discusses why Trump waged war on Iran — and why his predecessors didn’t dare to.
The Third Victim in the Austin Shooting Had Just Moved From Minnesota
Family and friends on Tuesday paid tribute to Jorge Pederson, 30, and the two others who were killed in the attack outside a bar in Texas.
Judge Vacates Punishments of Columbia Students Who Occupied a Building
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall in 2024 faced expulsions, suspensions and the revocation of their degrees.
The Deadly Cost of the Nigerian Military’s Inaction
The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and attacks.
Target to Spend Billions to Refresh Stores, Hire Staff and Raise Pay
The new C.E.O. said the company would focus on home décor, apparel and pop culture trends in an effort to reverse years of sales declines.
