A Global Backlash to Trump’s Tariffs, and Deep Cuts to Public Health
Plus, a rare Beatles audition tape.
The Trade War Begins
We explain the sweeping tariff announcement and the world’s reaction.
Tornadoes Reported in South and Midwest Amid Powerful Storm System
Two people were killed in Tennessee, officials said, and millions of people were under severe weather advisories and more than 300,000 customers had lost power.
A Stunned World Reckons With Economic Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs
Not even America’s closest trading partners were spared by a policy broadside that spooked investors and left policymakers scrambling to formulate responses.
Stock Markets Slide After Trump Unveils Tariffs
The initial market reaction suggested that the scale of the tariffs had come as a surprise to investors around the world.
Trump’s Tariffs Give Him a New Way to Dole Out Reward and Punishment
Just a few months ago, Americans’ optimism about the economy was on the rise. The stock market boomed after Donald Trump won the 2024 election, and measures of business confidence rose. But all the positive sentiment came with an asterisk: It assumed that Trump would not follow through on his campaign promise to dramatically raise […]
City Projects That Improve Biking and Walking Are on Trump’s Latest Hit List
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Department of Transportation has ordered a review of federal funding for bike lanes and plans to target recent projects that “improve the condition for environmental justice communities or actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The move, outlined in a department memo […]
What is ‘Qatargate,’ the Latest Furor Embroiling Israel?
This week, the police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid claims that members of his team worked simultaneously for the state of Qatar. He is not a suspect, but two of his media advisers have been arrested.
The Crucial Factor for Democrats to Win Elections
Asking what voters think of a president’s performance is important, but so is gauging how they feel.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Latest Sign of His Second-Term Appetite for Risk
President Trump’s announcement went beyond most predictions, showing a greater willingness to follow his instincts even when critics — and some allies — consider failure a likely outcome.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Latest Sign of His Second-Term Appetite for Risk
President Trump’s announcement went beyond most predictions, showing a greater willingness to follow his instincts even when critics — and some allies — consider failure a likely outcome.
What Happens When There’s a Real National Security Crisis?
In its first military action, the Trump administration showed itself to be reckless and unserious.
Trump Tariffs Aim to Revive U.S. Manufacturing. Is That Possible?
The president says “jobs and factories will come roaring back” because of his trade policies, but the
My Farewell Column
I’ve sought to address what people believe but are often too afraid to say.
What’s His Age Again? Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus (Now 53) Looks Back.
The band’s singer and bassist recounts his personal struggles and the dramatic ins and outs of the trio’s history in a new memoir, “Fahrenheit-182.”
House proxy-voting mess threatens to jam up the GOP agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson showed no signs of backing away from a fight with fellow Republicans that has frozen legislative business.
Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda
The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.
South Korean Actress’s Suicide Spurs Scrutiny of Ex-Boyfriend
The death of the actress Kim Sae-ron has plunged her former boyfriend, the superstar actor Kim Soo-hyun, into the biggest crisis of his career.
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.
Late Night Debriefs After a ‘Tariff-fying’ Day at the White House
Stephen Colbert said that, thanks to President Trump, “America is finally free from the tyranny of being able to buy stuff from other countries.”
Netanyahu Arrives in Hungary, Finding a Rare Welcome in Europe
The visit comes as the Israeli prime minister faces an arrest warrant against him by the International Criminal Court.
Musk’s Task Force Begins Shutting Down Foreign Policy Research Center
Mark Green, a Republican who once worked under President Trump, stepped down as head of the Wilson Center after employees of Elon Musk’s team visited the think tank.
Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices
President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.
Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices
President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.
Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.
In addition to reductions at agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations, The Times has learned.
600-Year-Old Fresco by Fra Angelico Gets Some Necessary Love
After three doctors fell in love with a fresco by Fra Angelico, they pledged to restore it so it could get its due when a blockbuster exhibition opens this fall.
Hong Kong Surfers Turn ‘Nothing Into Something’
The scene in the Chinese territory is concentrated at a few beaches with inconsistent swell. One intrepid surfer says it’s all about “turning nothing into something.”
How Ukraine’s Environment Became a Casualty of Russia’s War
Russia’s war in Ukraine has decimated the environment, causing floods, wildfires and pollution. An extensive legal effort now underway in Ukraine is seeking justice for the long-lasting ecological harm. To capture the ecological damage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Brendan Hoffman, a New York Times photographer, visited much of the front line over four months of reporting.
The Retro NYC Subway Map Design Nerds Love Makes a Comeback
The redesigned map of the New York City system, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.