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Chief Justice Roberts Lets Trump Block Foreign Aid for Now
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September 10, 2025, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time

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Israel Attempts to Kill Hamas Leadership in Airstrike on Qatar, a Gaza War Mediator

The Gulf nation of Qatar has been trying to negotiate a cease-fire in the conflict. The attack threatened to destabilize those peace efforts.

Chief Justice Roberts Lets Trump Block Foreign Aid for Now

Acting on his own, the chief justice issued an “administrative stay” pausing a trial judge’s ruling while the full court considers the matter.

A Phony Trump Check and a ‘Depreciated’ Woman in Epstein’s Birthday Book

A photo in Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book shows the disgraced financier holding a novelty check with a signature of “DJ TRUMP.” It includes a woman who dated both men in the 1990s.

Editors’ Picks

The Second Life of the Man Who Nearly Died by the 50-Yard Line

Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped beating after a tackle on “Monday Night Football” in 2023. He wants to be known for more than that.

Opinion | Can Trump Deflate the Epstein Scandal?

Even compelling debunkings don’t eliminate the mystery.

World

Israel Orders Total Evacuation of Gaza City, Threatening Full Invasion

Hundreds of thousands will have to decide whether to risk staying put or fleeing to ruined and overcrowded areas in the south as Israel looks set to launch an operation to take over the entire city.

Macron Picks Loyalist as France’s New Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, the departing defense minister, after the government collapsed reflects the pressure Mr. Macron faces to get a budget passed.

Troops Deployed After Day of Violent Protests in Nepal

Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched into a second day.

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U.S.

A Democrat in Texas Thinks Faith and Honesty Can Win a Senate Campaign

State Representative James Talarico, who is studying to become a Presbyterian pastor, has sparred with Fox News hosts and bantered with Joe Rogan. Now he wants Senator John Cornyn’s seat.

Nick Fuentes: A White Nationalist Problem for the Right

For years, conservatives hoped that the notorious white nationalist would go away. Instead, Mr. Fuentes has gained more traction, even while opposing the president.

Reading Skills of 12th Graders Hit a New Low

High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well.

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Politics

Trump Administration Quietly Seeks to Build National Voter Roll

In a quest to bolster a long-running claim from President Trump concerning undocumented immigrants illegally voting, the Justice Department is seeking detailed voter roll data from over 30 states.

Gabbard Retracted Intelligence Report on Venezuela

The report, which remains classified, described work by Richard Grenell, a former top intelligence official in the Trump administration.

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Threatens to Punch Housing Official in the Face

The dust-up, at a members-only club in Georgetown, was not the first time Scott Bessent has shown a hot temper.

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Business

Employers Added Nearly a Million Fewer Jobs Than Believed, Data Shows

Preliminary annual revisions could add to political pressure on the agency that produces the data.

Trump Administration Halts I.R.S. Crackdown on Major Tax Shelters

The Treasury Department is rolling back efforts to shut down aggressive strategies used by America’s biggest multinational companies and wealthiest people.

Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?

Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.

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Technology

Nvidia Comes Out Swinging as Congress Weighs Limits on China Chip Sales

Rankling national security experts, the chipmaker has stepped up attacks on lawmakers who are pushing restrictions.

United Arab Emirates Joins U.S. and China in Giving Away A.I. Technology

The Persian Gulf nation has “open sourced” technology meant to compete with OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek.

Two Leading European Tech Firms Strike an A.I. Partnership

ASML, the Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, is investing about $1.5 billion in Mistral, the French A.I. start-up.

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Arts

Arrest Warrant Says Buyer of ‘Nude Emperor’ Bronze Knew It Was Looted

Investigators are pursuing criminal charges against a wealthy collector who has challenged the assertion that the Roman-era antiquity he bought for $1.3 million had been stolen from Turkey.

Roll Over, Warhol: Taking the ’60s Beyond Pop Art

A thrillingly revisionist history of the era at the Whitney Museum uncovers a current of art that sprang from eros and the uncensored minds of R. Crumb, Martha Edelheit and others.