https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sun, 31 May 2026 02:17:09 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 02:01:07 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/trump-irs-lawsuit-deal.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/trump-irs-lawsuit-deal.html Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape. Alan Feuer, Andrew Duehren, Glenn Thrush, Ben Protess and Maggie Haberman Sat, 30 May 2026 23:55:52 +0000 United States Politics and Government Compensation for Damages (Law) America First Legal Federal Bureau of Investigation Internal Revenue Service Justice Department Mar-a-Lago (Palm Beach, Fla) Office of Legal Counsel (US) Treasury Department Trump Organization Biden, Joseph R Jr Blanche, Todd (Attorney) Epshteyn, Boris Littlejohn, Charles Edward Kennedy, Robert F Jr Taxation Trump, Donald J Ethics and Official Misconduct Jason Andrew for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/trump-immigrants-health-housing.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/trump-immigrants-health-housing.html The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States. Nicholas Nehamas, Miriam Jordan, Coral Davenport, Hamed Aleaziz, Lydia DePillis and Zolan Kanno-Youngs Sat, 30 May 2026 13:41:23 +0000 Illegal Immigration United States Politics and Government Foreign Workers Deportation Asylum, Right of Migrant Labor (Non-Agriculture) Center for Immigration Studies Citizenship and Immigration Services (US) Customs and Border Protection (US) Homeland Security Department Housing and Urban Development Department Logan International Airport (Boston, Mass) Miller, Stephen (1985- ) Trump, Donald J Boston (Mass) Santa Barbara (Calif) Salwan Georges for The New York Times A man and child exited the Annandale Immigration Court earlier this month in Annandale, Va. The Trump administration is pressuring immigrants to leave the country voluntarily by squeezing them financially. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/is-jd-vance-the-2028-front-runner-trump-has-questions.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/is-jd-vance-the-2028-front-runner-trump-has-questions.html President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance. Katie Rogers and Tyler Pager Sat, 30 May 2026 09:01:53 +0000 United States Politics and Government Presidential Election of 2024 Vice Presidents and Vice Presidency (US) Republican Party Beshear, Andrew G (1977- ) Carlson, Tucker Leo XIV Rubio, Marco Trump, Donald J Trump, Donald J Jr Vance, J D Ohio United States Appalachian Region Caroline Gutman for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/arts/music/trump-freedom-250-concert-cancellations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/arts/music/trump-freedom-250-concert-cancellations.html The president had earlier said on social media that he should take the place of “these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’” saying he gets “larger audiences than Elvis.” Derrick Bryson Taylor Sun, 31 May 2026 01:14:45 +0000 Vanilla Ice Freedom 250 (Nonprofit) Trump, Donald J United States Semiquincentennial (2026) Pop and Rock Music Commodores, The (Music Group) Milli Vanilli Morris Day and the Time Poison (Music Group) Flo Rida Young MC (Rapper) Bryan Anselm for The New York Times President Trump at an event in Suffern, N.Y., last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/graham-platner-maine-senate-texts.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/graham-platner-maine-senate-texts.html The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women. Katie Glueck and Lisa Lerer Sun, 31 May 2026 01:06:41 +0000 Maine Elections, Senate Platner, Graham Democratic Party Women and Girls Sexting Midterm Elections (2026) United States Politics and Government Sophie Park for The New York Times Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, during a campaign event in April. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/dan-sullivan-election-senate-alaska.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/dan-sullivan-election-senate-alaska.html Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said. Tim Balk Sat, 30 May 2026 22:31:25 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Politics and Government Elections, Senate Peltola, Mary Alaska Sullivan, Daniel Scott (1964- ) Sullivan, Daniel J Sullivan for Senate; Eric Lee/The New York Times Dan J. Sullivan, left, is challenging Senator Dan Sullivan, Republican of Alaska, for his seat. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/business/energy-environment/nextera-energy-florida-politics-dominion.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/business/energy-environment/nextera-energy-florida-politics-dominion.html NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state. Ivan Penn Fri, 29 May 2026 20:29:37 +0000 United States Politics and Government Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Electric Light and Power Regulation and Deregulation of Industry State Legislatures Suits and Litigation (Civil) News and News Media Lobbying and Lobbyists Campaign Finance Shareholder Rights and Activism White House East Wing and Ballroom (Washington, DC) NextEra Energy Inc Dominion Energy Florida Power & Light Co Ballard Partners Ketchum, John W Trump, Donald J Florida Virginia Wiles, Susie Jacksonville (Fla) Justice Department Ulysse Bellier/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A Dominion Energy power plant near Davis, W.Va. NextEra Energy’s political activities are expected to be scrutinized as it seeks approval of its purchase of Dominion. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/dining/los-angeles-mayoral-race-restaurants.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/dining/los-angeles-mayoral-race-restaurants.html In advance of Tuesday’s down-to-the-wire mayoral primary, several candidates have made the hospitality industry part of their platforms. Meghan McCarron Sat, 30 May 2026 09:02:38 +0000 Restaurants Elections, Mayors Los Angeles (Calif) Tag Christof for The New York Times A succession of hardships, including Covid, the Hollywood strikes, ICE activity and wildfires have rocked the hospitality industry in Los Angeles in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/africa/ebola-epicenter-congo.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/africa/ebola-epicenter-congo.html A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections. Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi Sat, 30 May 2026 16:15:30 +0000 Mongbwalu (Congo, Democratic Republic of) Ebola Virus Disease Rates Deaths (Fatalities) Epidemics Quarantines Humanitarian Aid Health Care Workers Tests (Medical) Protective Clothing and Gear Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa) vis-photo Arlette Bashizi for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/world/africa/what-to-know-ebola-africa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/world/africa/what-to-know-ebola-africa.html Aid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus. Amelia Nierenberg, Ephrat Livni and Lynsey Chutel Sat, 30 May 2026 21:46:08 +0000 Ebola Virus Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa) Uganda World Health Organization Disease Rates internal-open-access-from-nl Arlette Bashizi for The New York Times Disinfecting a path outside a hospital in Mongbwalu, a mining town at the center of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/trump-iran-peace-framework.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/trump-iran-peace-framework.html His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure Iran to accept the current framework, one official said. Luke Broadwater, Ronen Bergman and Tyler Pager Sun, 31 May 2026 00:10:30 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States Politics and Government Peace Process Trump, Donald J Iran United States Obama, Barack Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times A woman holds a photo of Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader, at a recent memorial ceremony in Tehran. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/middleeast/iran-mens-soccer-team-world-cup.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/middleeast/iran-mens-soccer-team-world-cup.html The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans. Tariq Panja Sat, 30 May 2026 20:12:03 +0000 World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Soccer Iran-Israel War (2025- ) US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) War and Armed Conflicts Visas Antalya (Turkey) Iran United States International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) State Department Tucson (Ariz) Tijuana (Mexico) Umit Bektas/Reuters Members of Iran’s national soccer team practicing in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/magazine/laurie-santos-interview.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/magazine/laurie-santos-interview.html Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.  Lulu Garcia-Navarro Sat, 30 May 2026 16:35:25 +0000 Happiness Loneliness Productivity Social Media Colleges and Universities Artificial Intelligence Yale University Santos, Laurie R (1975- ) Burkeman, Oliver Byrne, David Putnam, Robert David Twenge, Jean M Whillans, Ashley (1988- ) The Happiness Lab (Radio Program) United States Philip Montgomery for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/nyregion/champions-league-arsenal-mamdani-nyc.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/nyregion/champions-league-arsenal-mamdani-nyc.html Zohran Mamdani watched his favorite team, Arsenal, compete for the Champions League title with fans at a bar, getting a rare taste of his old life after a meteoric rise in politics. Claire Fahy Sun, 31 May 2026 00:10:40 +0000 Mayors Fans (Persons) World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Arsenal (Soccer Team) Fort Greene (Brooklyn, NY) UEFA Champions League (Soccer) Mamdani, Zohran Lee, Spike Adrienne Grunwald for The New York Times Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Spike Lee, two of the best known Arsenal fans in the United States, had reason to be hopeful during the early stages of the match. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/opinion/pigs-farm-bill-meat-industry.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/opinion/pigs-farm-bill-meat-industry.html I once raised pigs. And factory farms raise them today in conditions that are as unconscionable as they are invisible. Nicholas Kristof Sat, 30 May 2026 11:13:18 +0000 Pigs Agriculture and Farming Factory Farming United States Politics and Government Livestock Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare Pork Animal Behavior National Pork Producers Council Stephen Mally for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/opinion/kennedy-jack-schlossberg-political-dynasty.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/opinion/kennedy-jack-schlossberg-political-dynasty.html Members of the country’s grandest political dynasty are not inherently qualified to hold office. Michelle Cottle Fri, 29 May 2026 18:35:40 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Kennedy Family Kennedy, John F Jr Kennedy, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Joseph P III Kennedy, Robert F Jr Townsend, Kathleen Kennedy Schlossberg, John Bouvier Kennedy Caroline Brehman/EPA-EFE, via Shutterstock https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/cia-gold-bars-stephen-feinberg.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/politics/cia-gold-bars-stephen-feinberg.html David Rush, a longtime C.I.A. officer, appears to have first had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg during President Trump’s first term. Some officials said the two men were not close. Julian E. Barnes and Mark Mazzetti Sat, 30 May 2026 22:40:59 +0000 United States Politics and Government United States Defense and Military Forces Espionage and Intelligence Services Gold Central Intelligence Agency Cerberus Capital Management Defense Department President's Intelligence Advisory Board Feinberg, Stephen A Tom Brenner for The New York Times The C.I.A. officer arrested last week with more than $40 million in gold bars in his home had previously worked with Stephen A. Feinberg, now the deputy secretary of defense. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/boston-area-boom.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/us/boston-area-boom.html A fireball reached 75,000 miles per hour before breaking up miles above New England, NASA said, causing a boom that alarmed residents. The incident followed a similar event in South Carolina. Bernard Mokam Sat, 30 May 2026 23:45:23 +0000 Boston (Mass) Noise Meteors and Meteorites Sophie Park/Rueters For the second time in a week, a loud boom has sounded on the East Coast. This time, on Saturday, it was in the Boston area. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/asia/japan-immigration-curry-shops.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/asia/japan-immigration-curry-shops.html Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, new visa rules are forcing some foreign business owners, who have put down roots in Japan, to leave. Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya Sat, 30 May 2026 12:36:12 +0000 Restaurants Immigration and Emigration Visas Japan Sri Lanka Hong Kong Noriko Hayashi for The New York Times Mahendra Dharmapriya at his Sri Lankan restaurant in Shimotsuke, Japan.