https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:15:49 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:09:29 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-jay-clayton-intelligence-chief.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-jay-clayton-intelligence-chief.html The president said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the permanent role. Julian E. Barnes, Jonah E. Bromwich, Devlin Barrett and Benjamin Weiser Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:32:34 +0000 Clayton, Walter J Pulte, William J (1988- ) Trump, Donald J Office of the Director of National Intelligence Appointments and Executive Changes Surveillance of Citizens by Government Espionage and Intelligence Services United States Attorneys Senate United States Politics and Government Gabbard, Tulsi (1981- ) Dave Sanders for The New York Times President Trump’s pick to be the director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, took over as the U.S. attorney for Manhattan in April 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/house-spy-program-bill.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/house-spy-program-bill.html A measure to temporarily continue a key surveillance law failed in the House, and members left for a weeklong recess, making an expiration all but inevitable. Robert Jimison and Dustin Volz Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:31:54 +0000 Surveillance of Citizens by Government United States Politics and Government Espionage and Intelligence Services Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) House of Representatives Salwan Georges for The New York Times “We cannot allow that to go dark,” Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters on Wednesday as prospects for the law being renewed appeared increasingly grim. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-hegseth-military-operations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-hegseth-military-operations.html Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success. Eric Schmitt Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:02:31 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States Defense and Military Forces Defense Department Hegseth, Pete Trump, Donald J Iran United States Politics and Government Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump said he was telegraphing the American strikes to pressure Iran to reach a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/business/oil-gas-price-iran.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/business/oil-gas-price-iran.html Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict. The New York Times Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:09:29 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Stocks and Bonds Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index Iran Scott Olson/Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/middleeast/iran-attacks-kuwait-bahrain-gulf-states.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/middleeast/iran-attacks-kuwait-bahrain-gulf-states.html The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran. Vivian Nereim Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:46:57 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Iran Saudi Arabia Bahrain Kuwait Defense and Military Forces United States International Relations Military Bases and Installations United States Defense and Military Forces Persian Gulf Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times A mural in Tehran, seen on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-california-vote-elections-investigations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-california-vote-elections-investigations.html The department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted. Devlin Barrett Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:44:49 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Presidential Election of 2024 Justice Department Fox News Channel Republican Party Blanche, Todd (Attorney) Essayli, Bill A Trump, Donald J Beck, Glenn California Los Angeles (Calif) Philip Cheung for The New York Times Voters casting their ballots in California’s primary races in Los Angeles last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/usps-mail-voting-democratic-resistance.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/usps-mail-voting-democratic-resistance.html Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail. Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:38:20 +0000 United States Postal Service Trump, Donald J Midterm Elections (2026) Elections Absentee Voting Voting and Voters States (US) United States Politics and Government Executive Orders and Memorandums Jeff Chiu/Associated Press Department of Elections workers sort mail-in ballots for the California primary election at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., earlier this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/john-cornyn-interview-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/john-cornyn-interview-trump.html In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom. Carl Hulse Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:47:55 +0000 Cornyn, John Trump, Donald J Midterm Elections (2026) Senate Republican Party Paxton, Ken United States Politics and Government Pete Marovich for The New York Times “There’s never going to be good enough for him, other than 100 percent, you know, slavish adherence to whatever he wants,” Senator John Cornyn said of President Trump. “But obviously that’s not what the senator’s role is supposed to be.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/arts/television/summer-tv-shows.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/arts/television/summer-tv-shows.html “The Bear” serves its last course, “Ted Lasso” gets back on the pitch, and Larry David makes a TV show with the Obamas. Mike Hale Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:21:13 +0000 Television Summer (Season) Apple TV “Ted Lasso” returns in August with, center, from left, Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/technology/spacex-valuation-skeptics.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/technology/spacex-valuation-skeptics.html Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering. Ryan Mac and Mike Isaac Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:22:43 +0000 Musk, Elon Initial Public Offerings Space Exploration Technologies Corp Goldman Sachs Group Inc Morgan Stanley Computers and the Internet Space and Astronomy Private Spaceflight Start-ups Stocks and Bonds Data Centers X (Formerly Twitter) Burry, Michael Chanos, James S John Raoux/Associated Press SpaceX has set an initial public offering price of $135 a share, which would value it at $1.77 trillion. Some investors are skeptical that the valuation is justified. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/spacex-ipo-investing.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/spacex-ipo-investing.html You’re not important or lucky enough to have access to shares at the offering price, and that’s OK. Here’s why. Ron Lieber Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:36 +0000 Personal Finances Space Exploration Technologies Corp Initial Public Offerings Stocks and Bonds 401(k), 403(b) and 457 Plans Start-ups Musk, Elon Robert Neubecker https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/spacex-openai-ipo-china.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/spacex-openai-ipo-china.html SpaceX will not raise money from investors in China and Hong Kong. Others firms, like OpenAI, may follow suit. Alexandra Stevenson, Maureen Farrell and Lauren Hirsch Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:25:06 +0000 China Space Exploration Technologies Corp OpenAI Labs Initial Public Offerings International Relations United States Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Foreign Investments Hong Kong Eric Gay/Associated Press A Starship test flight at the SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas last month. Investors in China are expected to be excluded from the SpaceX initial public offering. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/spacex-ipo-137-ventures.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/spacex-ipo-137-ventures.html Justin Fishner-Wolfson, long a minor figure in Elon Musk’s orbit, is at the helm of a multibillion-dollar payout Rob Copeland Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:02:45 +0000 Space Exploration Technologies Corp iPod Musk, Elon Aaron Wojack for The New York Times Justin Fishner-Wolfson’s firm now owns more than 1 percent of SpaceX, worth roughly $20 billion at the company’s expected $1.77 trillion valuation at its listing price. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/conor-mcgregor-ufc-drugs.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/conor-mcgregor-ufc-drugs.html McGregor, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s main attraction, had the support of the prominent sports physician Neal ElAttrache when he decided to use performance-enhancing drugs. Michael S. Schmidt Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:22:13 +0000 McGregor, Conor (1988- ) Steroids Doping (Sports) ElAttrache, Neal Mixed Martial Arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Tests (Drug Use) World Anti-Doping Agency Bone Fractures Surgery and Surgeons John Locher/Associated Press Conor McGregor preparing to fight Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas in 2021. McGregor suffered a badly broken leg during the bout. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-ufc-claw-white-house.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-ufc-claw-white-house.html The towering claw will be the site of an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on Sunday, which is President Trump’s 80th birthday. Shawn McCreesh Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:28:13 +0000 United States Politics and Government Ultimate Fighting Championship Trump, Donald J Mixed Martial Arts Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/aca-health-care-costs-medical-debt.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/aca-health-care-costs-medical-debt.html One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles. Reed Abelson Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:53:12 +0000 Health Insurance and Managed Care Credit and Debt Regulation and Deregulation of Industry United States Politics and Government Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) Insurance Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Finances Republican Party Trump, Donald J Cig Harvey for The New York Times Kathleen Capetta’s family of five is paying an additional $750 a month this year for its Obamacare plan premium. She was already paying off debt from cancer treatment. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/europe/northern-ireland-stabbing-immigration.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/europe/northern-ireland-stabbing-immigration.html Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern. Michael D. Shear Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:19 +0000 Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Hate Crimes Nowak, Henry (2007-25) Farage, Nigel (1964- ) Robinson, Tommy (1982- ) Freedom of Speech and Expression Great Britain Paul Faith/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Protests north of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday in response to a stabbing attack two days earlier. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/science/researcher-huntingtons-disease-wexler.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/science/researcher-huntingtons-disease-wexler.html Her decades of work on Huntington’s disease helped lead to the creation of a genetic test for the devastating condition. Why didn’t she take it herself? Gina Kolata Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:56:14 +0000 Wexler, Nancy (1945- ) Huntington's Disease Genetics and Heredity Tests (Medical) Jackie Molloy for The New York Times Nancy Wexler a lifelong researcher of Huntington’s disease, who has the condition herself, in her Manhattan apartment. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/knicks-win-celebrations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/knicks-win-celebrations.html A thrilling, historic comeback victory in Game 4 of the N.BA. finals sent Madison Square Garden, and the rest of New York City, into a lasting frenzy. Santul Nerkar Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:55:07 +0000 NBA Championship Basketball Stadiums and Arenas Fans (Persons) Madison Square Garden National Basketball Assn New York Knicks San Antonio Spurs Wu-Tang Clan Chalamet, Timothee (1995- ) David, Larry Lee, Spike McEnroe, John Sprewell, Latrell Swift, Taylor Brunson, Jalen (1996- ) Hart, Josh (1995- ) OG Anunoby Shuran Huang for The New York Times A celebration at Wayne and Sons in Brooklyn as the Knicks roared back from a 29-point deficit to win Game 4 of the N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/style/nyc-restaurants-knicks-games-reservations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/style/nyc-restaurants-knicks-games-reservations.html Some New Yorkers tried their luck at hot spots like Bong, Via Carota and Ha’s Snack Bar. Callie Holtermann and Graham Dickie Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:57:38 +0000 NBA Championship Restaurants Caffe Panna (Manhattan, NY, Restaurant) Carbone (Manhattan, NY, Restaurant) Cherry Lane Theater New York Knicks Ha's Snack Bar (Manhattan, NY, Restaurants) Beard, James Lee, Spike Towns, Karl-Anthony San Antonio Spurs Graham Dickie for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/el-nino-noaa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/el-nino-noaa.html The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes. Chico Harlan Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:25:34 +0000 Global Warming National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration El Nino Southern Oscillation Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Drought-stressed wheat in a field in Kansas last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/weather/chicago-new-york-northeast-storms-minnesota.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/weather/chicago-new-york-northeast-storms-minnesota.html For the second day in a row, Chicago is in the bull’s-eye of the areas facing severe weather on Thursday, but the storm forecast is widespread. Judson Jones Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:22:07 +0000 Global Warming Drought Heat and Heat Waves Weather Tornadoes Wind Floods Baltimore (Md) Chicago (Ill) New England States (US) United States The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/weather/heat-wave-us.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/weather/heat-wave-us.html Soupy, hot weather will settle into the Northeast on Thursday and Friday, bringing with it the threat of dangerous storms. Judson Jones Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:15:57 +0000 Heatstroke Weather Heat and Heat Waves Tornadoes Summer (Season) Major League Baseball Atlanta (Ga) East Coast (US) Northeastern States (US) Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times A security guard in New York cooling down during a hot day last summer. This week will bring the year’s first widespread dose of summerlike heat and humidity to the city. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/magazine/trump-epstein-files-white-house-vance-doj.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/magazine/trump-epstein-files-white-house-vance-doj.html The president’s top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself. Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:46:19 +0000 Trump, Donald J Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- ) Classified Information and State Secrets Conspiracy Theories Justice Department Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Politics and Government Blanche, Todd (Attorney) Vance, J D Bondi, Pamela J Bongino, Daniel Wiles, Susie Blair, James (1989- ) Maxwell, Ghislaine Patel, Kashyap Human Trafficking Child Abuse and Neglect Sex Crimes Prostitution Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump (Book) Books and Literature internal-open-access-from-nl https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/the-big-questions-about-jeffrey-epstein-what-the-times-has-learned.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/the-big-questions-about-jeffrey-epstein-what-the-times-has-learned.html Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates. The New York Times Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:37:08 +0000 Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- ) Child Abuse and Neglect Sex Crimes Prostitution Human Trafficking Suicides and Suicide Attempts Maxwell, Ghislaine Palm Beach (Fla) Manhattan (NYC) Federal Bureau of Investigation Justice Department Bear Stearns Cos Wexner, Leslie H Apollo Global Management Black, Leon D JPMorgan Chase & Company Deutsche Bank AG Clinton, Bill Trump, Donald J Mar-a-Lago (Palm Beach, Fla) Giuffre, Virginia Roberts Metropolitan Correctional Center (Manhattan, NY) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/science/ecology-mycorrhizal-fungus.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/science/ecology-mycorrhizal-fungus.html With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system. Emily Anthes Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:09 +0000 your-feed-science Fungi Soil Conservation of Resources Flowers and Plants Agriculture and Farming Artificial Intelligence Forests and Forestry Free University Science (Journal) University of Amsterdam Kiers, Toby Everglades (Fla) South Sudan Tibet https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/opinion/tom-steyer-california-governor.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/opinion/tom-steyer-california-governor.html Imagine what Tom Steyer could have done with all the money he wasted on another campaign. Michelle Cottle Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:44:12 +0000 Elections, Governors Campaign Finance Primaries and Caucuses United States Politics and Government High Net Worth Individuals Steyer, Thomas F California Michael Schmelling for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/opinion/inequality-musk-thiel-carvalho-billionaires.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/opinion/inequality-musk-thiel-carvalho-billionaires.html Our founding creed has always had its critics. Kim Phillips-Fein Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:41:34 +0000 Palantir Technologies University of Austin Musk, Elon Thiel, Peter A https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/americas/us-cuba-trump-energy-fuel.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/americas/us-cuba-trump-energy-fuel.html The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed. Simon Romero Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:49:58 +0000 Embargoes and Sanctions Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline United States International Relations Trump, Donald J Maduro, Nicolas Hegseth, Pete Cuba Norlys Perez/Reuters A blackout in Havana on Wednesday.