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Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?

The National Endowment for the Humanities seldom gave seven-figure grants. Now big awards flow to handpicked projects, including an institution with three full-time employees.

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With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War

A president who calls journalists the “enemy of the people” has accused news organizations of undermining a military effort that many Americans oppose.

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Israel’s Expanding Ground Assault in Lebanon Meets Resistance in Hilltop Town

The town of Khiam’s location on high ground just a few miles north of the border between Israel and Lebanon has made it coveted territory over multiple conflicts.

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In Choosing ‘Epic Fury,’ Trump Names a War and Defines His Presidency

The branding of the U.S. military operation against Iran is a quintessentially Trumpian choice for a leader whose tenure has been marked by anger.

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David A. Keene, Leader of Two Right-Wing Groups, Dies at 80

He led the N.R.A. and, for 29 years, the American Conservative Union, which organizes the influential annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. He was also a columnist.

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Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less

Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly — and the bottom line is, too.

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Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships.

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For Once, the Oscars Got a Lot Right (Even the In Memoriam Segment)

The ceremony figured out how to celebrate movies and the people who make them. It even understood Robert Redford’s place in American cinema.

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America Is an Oil Exporter. Why Does a Mideast War Raise U.S. Gas Prices?

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have intensified and the conflict has widened, shaking global energy markets.

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What Displays Get Scrapped at America’s Parks? It Looks Like Anyone’s Guess.

President Trump ordered officials to remove information deemed disparaging to the United States. A review of government documents shows little guidance and striking inconsistencies.

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In Deep-Red Idaho, a Republican Rift Over Schools and ‘Parental Choice’

Does “choice” in Idaho mean vouchers for private-school tuition or publicly funded remote learning that has brought AP classes and advanced math to the state’s rural reaches?

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Why Republicans are Changing Course on Immigration

What did Speaker Mike Johnson mean when he talked about a “course correction” in the Trump administration’s deportation approach? Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs analyzes how the message around deportation is changing.

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Hydropower Line From Quebec to Queens Could Power a Million N.Y.C. Homes

A 339-mile buried transmission line is on schedule to bring clean electricity to New York City this spring.

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With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts

President Trump’s war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year’s tax cuts.

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Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations

President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Your Iran Questions

We’re answering some of your questions about the war.

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Severe Storms Push Tornado Threat to the East on Monday

More than 12 million people are at risk from damaging winds and strong tornadoes, including in Washington, D.C.

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Trump Asks for Help With Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli Forces Kill Family in West Bank

Plus, highlights from the Oscars.

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Pope to Make a (Virtual) Visit for the United States’ 250th Birthday

After declining an invitation from President Trump, Pope Leo XIV will make a virtual appearance on July 3 at the National Constitution Center to accept its Liberty Medal.

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16 Reader Questions on the War in Iran and Our Reporting, Answered

Do the United States and Israel share similar goals? What kind of leadership will Iran have next? How does The Times report on wartime deaths?

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Is Cheburashka, the Beloved Soviet-Born Character, Ruining Russia?

Instead of obsessing over the fictional Cheburashka, Russians should be focused on more important things like the rebirth of a Russian empire, influential conservatives say.

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In Iraq, the U.S. Tried to Bring Allies on Board. Not in Iran.

This time, President Trump went to war without preparing the public, seeking U.N. approval or even consulting allies. But they will have to pick up the pieces.

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What to Know About the Extreme Heat Forecast in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix

Meteorologists are not mincing words in their forecasts for record-high temperatures in California and the desert Southwest.

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Trump’s Effort to Target Rivals Stall as Judges Cut Short Basic Investigative Steps

A ruling Friday that derailed an investigation into the Federal Reserve chair at an exceptionally early stage showed the limits of President Trump’s campaign of legal retribution.

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Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party: See the Red Carpet Looks

The magazine’s new editor slashed the guest list in hopes of increasing the event’s starriness per capita. Here’s what those who made the cut wore to party at LACMA.

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Oscars

There was a lot to take in, from Michael B. Jordan’s thrilling win to the perplexing “bum drum.”

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Spaceflight Started 100 Years Ago in a Massachusetts Cabbage Patch

Before humanity sent satellites, telescopes, humans and weapons into space, Robert Goddard experimented with the first liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm.

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In Illinois, Krishnamoorthi’s Indian American Heritage Shapes Bid

On Tuesday, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi is looking to take a major step toward becoming only the second Indian American elected to the Senate.

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Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei

The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited resistance.

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Dubai Was Not Built for War

The global city under fire.

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