THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

Russia Turns Ukraine’s Gas Stations From Social Hubs Into Deadly Targets

Drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in apparent retaliation for Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say

How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home

As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk about the economy, polls show an already unpopular war is losing support and driving up costs.

A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen

Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings.

Inside the Spending of AIPAC, One of the U.S.’s Largest Super PACs

The lobbying group has more than doubled its spending in political campaigns, while rarely mentioning Israel. Its biggest test yet, the Michigan Senate primary, comes today.

Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet

Mr. Lauder, the cosmetics heir, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.

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