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Trump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock
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April 4, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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One Rescued From U.S. Jet Shot Down in Iran, U.S. Officials Say

The fate of the plane’s crew was unclear, as American officials scrambled to mount a search and rescue operation.

Trump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock

With the midterms approaching, the president may be running out of time to get new cabinet members confirmed without bipartisan support.

Job Growth Rebounded in March

Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated.

World

Epstein Presented Himself to Indian Tycoon as a Trump White House Insider

The convicted sex offender gave Anil Ambani information on appointments and foreign policy. Some seemed prescient, though there was no evidence he was close to the administration.

In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears

A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.

How Israel Is Taking Control of Southern Lebanon

Israel says it will occupy much of southern Lebanon after its ground invasion. Here’s what the Israeli military presence there looks like now.

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U.S.

Arrest of Wisconsin Mosque Leader Was Tied to Trump Antisemitism Campaign

Immigration lawyers and former federal officials say the case of Salah Sarsour echoes those against other pro-Palestinian activists.

Trump Seeks $152 Million to Begin to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison

The plan faces significant local political opposition and the dilapidated state of the site poses considerable logistical challenges.

No One at Waffle House Remembers FEMA Official Who Says He Teleported In

Gregg Phillips, who is in charge of responding to fires and floods, says the hand of God suddenly and mysteriously moved him to a 24-hour breakfast spot in Rome, Ga.

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Politics

Trump Directs Officials to Pay All D.H.S. Employees

The memorandum calls for paying employees at the Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency who have gone without pay during a record-long shutdown.

Six Senate Races to Watch as Democrats Grow More Bullish

It’s still a tall task for the party to win back control. Here’s the latest.

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says

Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war.

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Business

Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok

Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.

United to Offer No-Frills Fares in Its Premium Cabins

United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins: premium economy and business class.

Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier

Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.

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Technology

How iPhones Found Their Way Into Space

The astronauts traveling in the Artemis II spacecraft were allowed to take smartphones with them. Sadly, they can’t connect to the internet.

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New York

Stray Bullet That Killed Baby Girl in Brooklyn Also Grazed Brother

Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Wednesday that killed an infant. One was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.

Preschool Instructor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children

A 43-year-old man was accused of abusing “multiple” children over an 11-year period in South Jersey, and prosecutors fear there could be more victims, given his employment.

The Neighbor Who Has No Problem Fighting With Mayor Mamdani

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council speaker, Julie Menin, both live on the Upper East Side. They are sparring over different approaches to balancing a $5.4 billion deficit.

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Arts

After 11 Years in Court, Heir Reclaims a Modigliani Looted by the Nazis

A judge ruled against a holding company controlled by David Nahmad, the billionaire art dealer, which had bought the work at auction in 1996.

Chekhov Plays for an Un-Chekhov Time

The directors Michael DeFilippis, Dmitry Krymov and Aleksandr Molochnikov all infuse their current productions with a burning, modern rage.

Five International Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a feminist coming-of-age tale from India, a documentary about grasshopper harvesting in Uganda, a queer fable from Brazil and more.

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Food

Are You in a Restaurant Gap Relationship?

You check Resy by the hour. Your date couldn’t care less. A misalignment in dining tastes is the ultimate test of compatibility.