Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud

The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn?t like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.

Nithya Raman Secures Second LA Mayor Spot, Ending Spencer Pratt?s Run

Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who entered the mayoral race at the last minute, secured the second spot to face Mayor Karen Bass in November. Her comeback sets up an intraparty battle.

A Timeline of Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham?s Relationship Before the South Carolina Primary

Once one of President Trump?s fiercest critics, the South Carolina senator has dramatically shifted his posture over the years. Will it pay off on Tuesday in his primary?

Ken Paxton?s Former Defense Lawyer Endorses James Talarico

The lawyer, Dan Cogdell, helped save Mr. Paxton from criminal charges and an impeachment, but now he says the Texas attorney general has ?lost sight of his mission.?

Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.

President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.

Iran and Israel Pull Back

Also, the N.B.A. finals arrive in New York. Here?s the latest at the end of Monday.

Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight

As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president?s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.

Pentagon Again Revises Religious Categories for Troops

The Defense Department made the change after lawmakers objected to its original list, which did not include the Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ?Cats?

Pink brought sincerity and high energy as the host, musical numbers by ?Cats,? ?Ragtime? and ?Chicago? popped, and Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola mined comic gold.

Unforgettable Looks at the Tony Awards: Cole Escola, Sarah Paulson and More

Shrunken suits, bouncy wigs and gloves that came with a manicure were some of the looks that stood out on the red carpet.

On Broadway?s Biggest Night, ?Saturday Night Live? Shows Its Strength

The long-running sketch comedy show proved its power during the Tony Awards on Sunday, with Lorne Michaels and several former stars grabbing the spotlight.

Judge Throws Out Trump Administration?s Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for H-1B Visas

The ruling voided ?in its entirety? a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H-1B visa petitions.

U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia

Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of ?vetting concerns,? U.S. officials said.

Governor?s Visit to ICE Detention Facility Is Strictly Limited, She Says

Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey said she was not allowed to speak with immigrants at the Delaney Hall detention center.

Trump Administration Seeks to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Immigrants

The push to denaturalize more immigrants is the latest sign that the administration is setting its sights on the legal immigration system.

They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.

Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?

OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO as AI Companies Rush to Wall St.

The company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.

Apple Reveals New A.I.-Powered Version of Its Siri Digital Assistant

The iPhone maker revealed its new artificial intelligence products at its developer conference, the last with Tim Cook as chief executive.

Shootout in Olde Town Square: A Cop, a Killer and a Good Guy With a Gun

No community was better prepared for active shooters than Arvada, Colo. Then men with guns converged in the city center, each on different missions.

GLP-1 Drugs: 6 Things We?ve Learned About Their Effects

The widespread use of drugs like Ozempic is giving scientists a clearer picture than ever of their effects.

How Elon Musk?s Friendship With the F.C.C. Smooths the Way for SpaceX?s I.P.O.

Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has greenlighted regulatory requests for the company?s Starlink satellite internet service and lavished praise on its chief executive.

How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich

Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week?s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.

Vance Blames Migrant ?Invasion? for UK Stabbing

British officials accused Vice President JD Vance of trying to ?stir up division? in his comments on the murder of Henry Nowak, whose killer was sentenced to life in prison last week.

?Backrooms? and ?Obsession?: The Lessons Behind These Horror Hits

Two Times critics unpack the twin phenomenon of ?Backrooms? and ?Obsession? and what lessons should ? and shouldn?t ? be learned from their massive success.

The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders

The bissus of South Sulawesi are considered a link between the earthly and celestial because they are thought to embody both male and female traits.

Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President

The Georgia senator is excoriating Trump and his systemic corruption in a way that transcends the Democratic Party?s progressive-moderate divide.

The SpaceX I.P.O. Shows Us What?s Wrong With Our Stock Market

The SpaceX I.P.O. proves the stock market has become a hype machine.

Wonder What a Renovated Penn Station Might Look Like? Here?s a Preview.

Forget those dreary passageways. The updated transit hub would add a grand entrance with sweeping staircases leading to an airy, glass-walled concourse.

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