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Inside Trump’s Decision
The Times pieced together the days and hours leading up to President Trump’s decision to strike Iran. It’s a story of diplomacy, deception and a secret that almost got out.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesInside the U.S. Strikes on Iran, and a Dangerous Heat Wave Spreads
Plus, Tesla’s new Robotaxi.
New York Times Top StoriesWhere Does Iran Go Now?
While foreign wars may expose autocratic fragility, they rarely create the conditions necessary for democratic change.
New York Times Top Stories6 Trump Voters React to the U.S.’ Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran
In interviews, Trump supporters expressed a range of emotions — anger, wariness and avid support. But the dominant theme? Anxiety about what comes next.
New York Times Top StoriesIran’s Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow
Through revolution and upheaval, the program has become intertwined with the country’s security and national identity.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Dallas, a MAGA Summit for Young Women Pushes for ‘Less Burnout, More Babies’
The wellness influencer universe is resonating with people who might not otherwise be drawn to politics.
New York Times Top StoriesThe MTV Reality Star in Trump’s Cabinet Who Wants You to Have More Kids
Sean Duffy, once the resident playboy on “The Real World,” is now a father of nine who presents his family as an example for America.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Hugo Aguilar Ortiz Became Mexico’s Most Powerful Indigenous Lawyer
Hugo Aguilar Ortiz grew up in a remote Mixtec-speaking village. He is now one of the most powerful lawyers in Mexico.
New York Times Top StoriesCan We See Our Future in China’s Cameras?
Promises of safety and convenience belie the machinery of political abuse.
New York Times Top StoriesRussian Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 6, Ukraine Says
It was the latest in a series of deadly Russian strikes, which have intensified as cease-fire talks have largely stalled.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Closing Arguments of the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates
Ahead of the June 24 primary, The New York Times analyzed the closing campaign speeches of the four leading Democrats running for mayor.
New York Times Top StoriesBig Names, Bigger Money and Global Themes Color the N.Y.C. Council Races
All 51 seats are up for election this year, and the Democratic primary battles feature crowded fields, moneyed interests and some recognizable figures.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York’s Prisons Were in Crisis. Did Hochul Do Enough to Fix Them?
After homicides behind bars and strikes by guards, Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to New York’s budget. That did not satisfy prisoners’ advocates.
New York Times Top StoriesVera Rubin Scientists Reveal Telescope’s First Images
Scenes from nebulas in the Milky Way and a cluster of galaxies are a teaser of how the observatory will transform astronomy, with more imagery expected later on Monday.
New York Times Top Stories‘The Better Life Is Out of Reach’: The Chinese Dream Is Slipping Away
Promised a path to prosperity through hard work and education, China’s working class youths are hitting immovable ceilings.
New York Times Top StoriesG.O.P. Can’t Include Limits on Trump Lawsuits in Megabill, Senate Parliamentarian Rules
The Senate parliamentarian rejected a measure in Republicans’ domestic policy bill that could limit lawsuits seeking to block presidential orders.
New York Times Top StoriesJudge Orders Abrego Garcia Released on Smuggling Charges Before Trial
The order to release Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia from criminal custody as he awaits trial was a rebuke to the Trump administration. But he is likely to remain in immigration custody.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Risky Gamble on Attacking Iran
With his strikes on Iran, President Trump is betting that the United States can repel any retaliation, and that the U.S. has destroyed the regime’s chances of reconstituting Iran’s nuclear program. David Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains the risk.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Trump Decided to Strike Iran
When Israel began its assault on Iran, President Trump kept his distance. But within days he was on a path that led to an extensive bombing mission aided by political and military ruses.
New York Times Top StoriesOfficials Concede They Don’t Know the Fate of Iran’s Uranium Stockpile
Both Vice President JD Vance and Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, acknowledged questions about the whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade nuclear material.
New York Times Top StoriesFred Smith, Billionaire Founder of FedEx, Is Dead at 80
His vision for how to ship packages overnight led to not just a new company, but also a new sector of the world economy and a now-familiar English verb.
New York Times Top StoriesIs the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
New York Times Top Stories3 Dead in Central New York After Severe Storms Lash the Area
Three people, including 6-year-old sisters, were killed after trees fell on homes during severe weather that struck early on Sunday, officials said.
New York Times Top StoriesSyria Church Bombing Kills at Least 20 in Damascus
The attack on a Greek Orthodox service made clear the challenges facing Syria’s new government in a country long pitted by sectarian divides.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Iran Does Next
Among the most likely options are asymmetric or terrorist attacks, although the time frame is impossible to gauge.
New York Times Top StoriesTesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin
The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.
New York Times Top Stories‘It Felt Like Kidnapping,’ Khalil Says in First Interview Since Release
The Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist returned to New York after more than three months in detention. The Trump administration is seeking to deport him.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now
Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.
New York Times Top StoriesMichigan Church Shooting Leaves 1 Injured and Gunman Dead, Police Say
A church security guard fatally shot the gunman, the Wayne Police Department said.
New York Times Top StoriesWith ‘Elio,’ Pixar Has Its Worst Box Office Opening Ever
The original space adventure sold about $21 million in tickets at domestic theaters from Thursday night through Sunday, putting new pressure on the once-unstoppable studio.