Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns

Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.President Trump departed for Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday to attend a dignified transfer ceremony for American service members killed in the war in Iran.

E Eric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan

U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day

President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.President Trump has struggled to decisively end the war with Iran, even as the global economic toll and number of American casualties have mounted.

A Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi

E.U. Divided Over Barring Imports From Israeli Settlements

The discussion about restricting goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories reflects a European split over whether and how to confront Israel.Palestinians harvesting olives near Bethlehem in the West Bank last October.

E Ephrat Livni and Fatima AbdulKarim

Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party

The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.Since taking the helm of the Democratic National Committee in early 2025, Ken Martin has struggled to ra

S Shane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein

Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.

Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.Troy Jackson speaks to Maine Democrats during the party’s nominating convention to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday.

R Reid J. Epstein and Jess Bidgood

Democratic Socialists Are Winning Big. Now They Want Action.

The Democratic Socialists of America, after a string of election victories in New York, is eager to tax the rich and enact anti-Israel policies.A large rally in Albany, N.Y., was the cornerstone event of a campaign to tax the rich that ultimately fell short, but democratic socialists plan to push ah

E Emma Goldberg and Sally Goldenberg

Senate candidate Josh Turek handcycles the Iowa campaign trail

State Representative Josh Turek, the Democrat running to flip Iowa’s open Senate seat, cycled with his hands at an Iowa biking event that took place between two cities nearly 60 miles apart.Josh Turek, cycling through Iowa, is running against Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican backed by Pres

O Olivia Diaz and Terry Ratzlaff

Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status

A recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a humanitarian program that has allowed about one million immigrants to work legally in the U.S.The Supreme Court decision last month allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants t

M Miriam Jordan and Madeleine Ngo

Berlin Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Attack on Pride Parade

The hunt for a 21-year-old man with links to local Islamic groups began early Sunday. The police said they were investigating the attack as a possible act of terrorism.Police officers on Sunday searching the area where a vehicle crashed into a crowd during a Pride parade in Berlin.

J Jim Tankersley

A Captain Calls This Yacht His Home. The Owner Is Selling It.

Gavin Bladen oversaw the construction of the luxury catamaran Hemisphere and has lived on it for 15 years. When it changes hands, he may be cast adrift.Hemisphere, among the biggest sailing yachts in the world, has been home to its captain for 15 years.

R Ronda Kaysen and Jonathan Stokes

Imitation Game

A look at how chatbot answer subjective questions.

E Evan Gorelick