17 Democratic States Sue Over Trump Demand Colleges Provide Race Data

The Trump administration wants colleges and universities to share information about the race and gender of applicants to make sure they’re not using racial preferences in admissions.Read More
U.S. Seeks Extradition of Maduro Ally Alex Saab From Venezuela

The indicted tycoon Alex Saab is being detained in Venezuela on a U.S. request. His case tests President Trump’s sway over the country’s new rulers.Read More
The Documentary Filmmaker Styling Her Peers for the Oscars

Rachel Beth Anderson knows firsthand that her fellow documentarians can rarely afford to dress for awards shows. So she started a concierge service designed to help them.Read More
Thune Is in a Vise as Trump and the Far Right Demand a Fight on SAVE America Act

The majority leader is getting pounded for not pushing hard enough, but he says the votes just aren’t there to circumvent the filibuster.Read More
What’s Better Than One Top Oscar Nominee? How About Two?

Warner Bros. is behind both “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.” The studio has worked hard to not favor one over the other.Read More
Trump Documents Missing in Epstein Files Highlight DOJ’s Missteps

In late July, an F.B.I. agent asked colleagues to get started on a sensitive task relating to Jeffrey Epstein, listing the names of 14 prominent men, with President Trump at the top.Read More
U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.Read More
Book Review: ‘Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! A Memoir,’ by Liza Minnelli

“Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” is a familiar reminder that growing up in showbiz can lead to awards and adulation, but also to heartache.Read More
Liza Minnelli: What, Specifically, Makes Her an Icon
The things that make Liza Liza.Read More
China’s Military Has Quietly Cut Flying Near Taiwan. But Why?

For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.Read More