THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026

White House Insists Iran War Is Over, Even While Missiles Fly

The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him

Oil Prices Tumble After Trump Claims Progress in Talks

Oil prices fell sharply after President Trump announced there had been “great progress” toward a deal with Iran. The U.S. paused an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

5 Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Incumbents Who Defied President in Indiana

President Trump sought revenge against legislators who wouldn’t approve redistricting. Only one of them prevailed, and one race is too close to call.

In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory

Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.

Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities

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