How the Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Battle

The Iran-backed Houthis have seized on a vulnerable moment for Saudi Arabia to try to force political concessions in Yemen.

In Washington, Israel’s Netanyahu Faces a Balancing Act

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the upcoming elections back home.

Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.

Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.

He Tried to Overturn an Election. Now He Hopes to Run Them.

Arizona Republican voters nominated Alexander Kolodin for their secretary of state, despite — or perhaps because of — his election denial efforts.

Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer

A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.

U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day

President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.

Trump Holds Off on Major Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns

Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party

Democrats should be well-placed to make gains this year, but, inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, money woes and the occasional outburst.

Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.

Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.

Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One

A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features.

How a Housing Bill Trump Spurned Became Law

Despite partisan differences, intraparty feuds and the president’s lack of interest, Congress delivered the first major housing bill in a generation.

U.S. Strikes Abate, Even as Trump Considers Escalation in Iran

While the U.S. did not announce new overnight strikes on southern Iran, tensions remained high, with Saudi-led forces striking Houthi targets over the Red Sea.

Trump’s Threats of a New Front in the War Could Strain U.S. Forces

Some Attacks and U-Turns, but Ships Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade

Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Fires Rage in Spain and France

Firefighters were racing to contain blazes that were moving closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.

Strikes Persist After Iran Is Said to Reject U.S. Cease-Fire Proposal

American forces conducted another round of attacks on Iran, which launched drone strikes at U.S. targets in the Gulf.

War and Tariffs Threaten a Resilient U.S. Economy Again

As renewed fighting with Iran sends oil and gas prices soaring, President Trump has imposed new global tariffs that could push up prices further.

New U.S. Tariffs Aimed at Over 80 Countries Go Into Effect

Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tightly constructed image is being punctured as a Gen Z-led protest movement uses videos and memes to seize the digital narrative.