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Trump, Bruised and Unpopular, Turns to State of the Union for a Reset
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Trump, Bruised and Unpopular, Turns to State of the Union for a Reset

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsReeling from a major Supreme Court setback and falling approval ratings, the president seeks to reclaim the narrative ahead of the midterms.​Reeling from a major Supreme Court setback and falling approval ratings, the president seeks to reclaim the narrative ahead of the midterms. ​Read More

Pentagon Races to Spend $153 Billion in Added Funds for Military
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Pentagon Races to Spend $153 Billion in Added Funds for Military

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Trump administration for months ignored Congress’s demand for a plan on how the Defense Department would spend the money that Republicans pushed through in their sweeping domestic policy bill.​The Trump administration for months ignored Congress’s demand for a plan on how the Defense Department would spend the money that Republicans...

Trump Says General Caine Sees Easy Victory if U.S. Attacks Iran
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Trump Says General Caine Sees Easy Victory if U.S. Attacks Iran

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe remarks differ from what Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is said to have told the president in high-level White House meetings.​The remarks differ from what Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is said to have told the president in...

‘A Long Speech’: Trump Prepares for State of the Union
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‘A Long Speech’: Trump Prepares for State of the Union

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump does not like to practice reading the speech out loud, but he spent time mimicking the setup of the House chamber, officials familiar with his plans said.​President Trump does not like to practice reading the speech out loud, but he spent time mimicking the setup of the House chamber,...

Pentagon Pulls Support for Air Safety Bill Written After D.C. Helicopter and Plane Crash
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Pentagon Pulls Support for Air Safety Bill Written After D.C. Helicopter and Plane Crash

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe legislation, which the House is expected to vote on Tuesday, would require military and commercial aircraft to use certain tracking technology to avoid collisions.​The legislation, which the House is expected to vote on Tuesday, would require military and commercial aircraft to use certain tracking technology to avoid collisions. ​Read More

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Live Updates: Violence Ebbs but Mexico Remains on Edge After Killing of Cartel Boss

Many residents and tourists stayed indoors a day after a military raid targeted a leader known as El Mencho, setting off violence across the country. Officials said at least 62 people died in the operation and its aftermath.​ Read More Many residents and tourists stayed indoors a day after a military raid targeted a leader known as...

Hunkering Down in Mexico, Some Hope for a Flight Out Amid Burning Cars
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Hunkering Down in Mexico, Some Hope for a Flight Out Amid Burning Cars

People from Canada and the United States tell of scrambling for safety, food and flights after violence erupted in Mexico when a cartel boss died in custody.​ Read More People from Canada and the United States tell of scrambling for safety, food and flights after violence erupted in Mexico when a cartel boss died in custody. 

Canada to Probe What OpenAI Knew About Tumbler Ridge Shooter
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Canada to Probe What OpenAI Knew About Tumbler Ridge Shooter

The company suspended the killer’s ChatGPT account over a policy violation in June, eight months before the attacks in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.​ Read More The company suspended the killer’s ChatGPT account over a policy violation in June, eight months before the attacks in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.