The direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. What are they capable of? Go to Source Author: Farnaz Fassihi https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Iran Seizes Israel-Linked Container Ship
Directly and through proxy groups like the Houthis in Yemen, Iran has been disrupting commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf for years. Go to Source Author: Christopher F. Schuetze https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
For Many Western Allies, Sending Weapons to Israel Gets Dicey
As civilian casualties in Gaza spiral, some nations are suspending sales amid accusations of abetting genocide and war crimes. Go to Source Author: Lara Jakes https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Biden Shrinks Trump’s Edge in Latest Times/Siena Poll
The president’s popularity has ticked up slightly, though voters still view Donald J. Trump more favorably and have dour views of the economy. Go to Source Author: Shane Goldmacher https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
A Closer Look at a Slight Shift in the Polls
An average of recent surveys, including the Times/Siena poll, finds President Biden inching closer to Donald Trump. Go to Source Author: Nate Cohn https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump and Mike Johnson to Make Announcement on ‘Election Integrity’
Mr. Johnson met with former President Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where they found common cause in stoking unfounded fears of election fraud. Go to Source Author: Michael Gold https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Johnson Floats Voting on Senate Ukraine Bill, With Conservative Policies as Sweeteners
The Republican speaker has weighed bringing up a $95 billion Senate-passed bill to aid Ukraine and Israel in tandem with a separate package geared toward mollifying G.O.P. critics. Go to …
Biden Administration Cancels $7.4 Billion More in Student Loans
President Biden is hoping to shore up support with young voters who are disproportionately affected by soaring education costs. So far, he has canceled $153 billion in debt. Go to …
That Giant College ‘Sticker’ Price Isn’t What Most Students Pay
The share of those paying the full advertised cost has declined over the last couple of decades, a new report found. Yet many don’t understand how much they’ll really pay. …
Campaign Puts Trump and the Spy Agencies on a Collision Course
As president, Donald Trump never trusted the intelligence community. His antipathy has only grown since he left office, with potentially serious implications should he return to power. Go to Source …
Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in House, Putting It Back on Track
Speaker Mike Johnson scaled back the measure to two years from five, winning over hard-right Republicans who believe Donald J. Trump will be president by the time it would expire. …
Trump to Meet Mike Johnson at Mar-a-Lago as Their Ties Fray
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee and the G.O.P. speaker, at odds over many issues, are making common cause on “election integrity.” Go to Source Author: Annie Karni https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Immigrants in Maine Are Filling a Labor Gap. It May Be a Prelude for the U.S.
A wave of rapid immigration is taxing local resources around the country and drawing political ire. But it might leave America’s economy better off. Go to Source Author: Jeanna Smialek …
Biden’s Plan B on Inflation: Turn It Against Trump
Price pressures aren’t easing fast enough to guarantee the interest-rate cuts the president hoped to see by November, so his message is evolving. Go to Source Author: Jim Tankersley https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.S. Sends a Top General to Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Strikes
The visit of Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the U.S. military commander in the Middle East, came as diplomats sought to avert a wider war. Go to Source Author: Cassandra Vinograd …
What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza
Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children. Go to Source Author: Stephanie Nolen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Democrats Hammer a Simple Attack on Abortion: Donald Trump Did This
The party is unifying around a blunt message that Vice President Kamala Harris pushed for privately ahead of her Friday trip to Arizona, where Democrats hope to keep Republicans reeling. …
O.J. Simpson Dies of Cancer at 76
He ran to football fame and made fortunes in movies. His trial for the murder of his former wife and her friend became an inflection point on race in America. …
Dish Soap to Help Build Planes? Boeing Signs Off on Supplier’s Method.
An F.A.A. audit found Spirit AeroSystems using Dawn soap and a hotel key card in the manufacturing process. The company says its techniques were inventive, not careless. Go to Source …
O.J. Simpson, Football Star Acquitted of Murder, Dies of Cancer at 76
He ran to football fame and made fortunes in movies. His trial for the murder of his former wife and her friend became an inflection point on race in America. …