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September 20, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.

The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.

Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country

Here are the states that have sought to limit access to some of the most lethal firearms, as gun restrictions face new legal challenges.

In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, and on Saudi oil facilities.

World

Germans Are Voting Again, Amid a Far-Right Surge. Here’s What to Watch.

Elections in eastern Germany on Sunday could galvanize the Alternative for Germany, an ascendant far-right party, or spur a backlash.

Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Over Killing of Incapacitated Palestinian

In 2016, Elor Azaria killed a Palestinian attacker who had been injured, fueling a public debate both at home and abroad over Israeli military actions.

Luxury Cars and Opulent Weddings Show Guyana’s Windfall From War in Iran

Oil-rich Guyana is enjoying red-hot growth. But the boom is magnifying tensions over corruption, inequality and strained ties with Venezuela.

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U.S.

Gold Statues and Staff Cuts: How Trump Has Disrupted America’s Parks

Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.

St. Paul Mayor’s Behavior Faulted After Police Chief’s Complaint

An outside investigation found that Mayor Kaohly Her had engaged in offensive behavior, but found no evidence that she sexually harassed colleagues.

Man Charged in Boy’s Disappearance After 33 Years

A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of 10-year-old George Burdynski Jr., whose case shocked a Maryland neighborhood.

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Politics

Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.

A.I. Attack Ads Prompt Police Report in Texas Race

The complaint raises new questions about how a state law applies to the growing use of A.I.-generated attack ads.

Trump Says His Son Will Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding Party

The president said his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., had decided to return the money, but defended the gift worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as “totally allowed.”

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Business

How DraftKings Uses A.I. to Target the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose

Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction.

Meet Howard Buffett, the New Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway

Mr. Buffett, 71, is succeeding his father, Warren, but will not be running the company’s day-to-day operations.

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.

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Technology

A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’

The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.

The World Is Talking About A.I.’s Dangers. Now, It’s Time to Act.

The Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.

Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds

A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system. Only no one really knows how.

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New York

The Rise of A.I. Is Raising Threats From Drones, Police Group Warns

The leaps being made in artificial intelligence and the plunging costs of drones pose dangers to cities across the United States, according to the Police Executive Research Forum.

How Michael Kelly From ‘Lioness’ Became the Big Star of a Small Town

Mr. Kelly, who came to prominence on “House of Cards,” left the frenzy of Manhattan to cruise around Bedford, N.Y., in his vintage car.

Mamdani’s 6-Month Progress Report Highlights ‘Pothole Politics’

The report, which represents Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first six months in office, shows improvements in some areas and challenges ahead in others.

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Arts

Ed Sheeran Addresses the War in Gaza as Tour Resumes

The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”

Pete Davidson and Colin Jost’s Comedy Ferry Has ‘Hot and Nauseous’ Debut

The comedians, who bought the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry in 2022, tested its sea legs at a one-night-only event sponsored by Snapple.