Trump Backs Down on Iran, and an A.I. ‘Reckoning’
Plus, the great pistachio gamble.Read More
Oil Prices Plunge and Stocks Surge After Cease-Fire Deal
Markets reacted positively after the United States and Iran reached a last-minute cease-fire agreement.Read More
The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago
We scouted the city’s vast food scene, from renowned Italian beefs to tavern-style pizza to Michelin-starred tasting menus. (And we’re here for your comments.)Read More
The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
The dining scene here is having a moment, whether it’s outstanding pizza, fiery Ethiopian fried chicken or French inflected cuisine that feels like a cozy dinner party.Read More
Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives
After citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder.Read More
Georgia, Wisconsin Elections Show Declining Appetite for Republican Candidates
A Republican won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, but Democrats shifted the district 25 points to the left since the 2024 presidential race. Conservative candidates lost in Wisconsin, too.Read More
Trump’s Iran Threats Look Like Self-Incrimination for Potential War Crimes
President Trump, in vowing to systematically destroy civilian infrastructure and annihilate Iran’s entire civilization, appears to be creating evidence about his intentions.Read More
Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump
Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims.Read More
Democrat Wins Mayoral Race in Republican-Leaning Waukesha, Wis.
Alicia Halvensleben, the president of the city’s Common Council, defeated a Republican legislator, continuing a string of Trump-era mayoral wins for Democrats.Read More
In Georgia’s 14th District Special Runoff, Democrats Pulled Off Their Biggest Shift Yet
Shawn Harris lost by about 12 percentage points in the 14th Congressional District, but he shifted the district 25 points to the left.Read More