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ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive
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July 29, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Saudi Arabia Target Iranian Proxies

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq. The Iranian military said it had targeted American military assets in Jordan.

ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive

Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.

Senate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence Community

Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.

World

Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer

The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.

Japan Races to Reach People Trapped After Earthquake Kills at Least 13

Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.

Germany’s AfD Opposes Pride Flags but May Win Support After L.G.B.T.Q. Attack

Analysts say a recent attack on a Pride celebration is likely to focus fall elections on issues favoring the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

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U.S.

Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience

Ruby Rippey had stayed mostly quiet since her relationship with the San Francisco mayor rocked the city.

St. Paul Police Chief Filed Harassment Complaint Against the Mayor

The city has hired an outside lawyer to investigate after Chief Axel Henry accused Mayor Kaohly Her, in her first term in office, of behaving inappropriately toward police officers.

South Dakota Governor Seeking Full Term Clinches G.O.P. Nomination

Gov. Larry Rhoden, who ascended to the office last year when Kristi Noem left for the Trump cabinet, overcame a large Republican primary field and won a runoff election.

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Politics

The Doctor and His Diary: What Fauci’s Innermost Musings Reveal

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci seemed to be the life of the party, even in the midst of a deadly pandemic.

At Graham’s Farewell, a Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington

The political evolution of Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, both captivated and confused many of his old friends but reflected the changing order in the nation’s capital.

Domestic Abuse Allegations Rock an Ohio House Race

Representative Max Miller, a Republican, is facing accusations of abuse from his ex-wife in a bitter family feud that might put his otherwise safe seat in play.

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Business

Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums

Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.

Ross Douthat Joins ‘60 Minutes’ as a Correspondent

Mr. Douthat, an opinion columnist at The New York Times, will join the CBS News program, along with several other journalists.

Gibson Dunn Hires Rival Wachtell Lipton’s Co-Chair

Gibson Dunn’s hiring of the seasoned litigator William Savitt highlights the fierce competition for top lawyers across Wall Street.

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Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power

In an interview with The Times, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”

What Is Open-Weights A.I.?

As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.

Couple Stalked by eBay Settle for $56 Million

Two Massachusetts journalists were harassed by a Silicon Valley security team in a case that raised questions about when executives should be held responsible.

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New York

Noncitizen Voter Error Puts an Ambitious Democrat in the Hot Seat

After disclosing that thousands of ineligible people were added to the voter rolls, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is trying to bring accountability while resisting President Trump’s narrative.

New York Museum Misused $597,000 in Federal Funds, Investigators Say

Investigators said museum leaders compelled staff members to inflate time sheets and improperly draw on funds meant for a geological survey.

New York Has a New Sheriff, and His Mentor Is Serpico

Edwin Raymond, a retired police lieutenant and former whistle-blower himself, was sworn in at a ceremony that paid homage to Frank Serpico, the famous anti-corruption detective of the 1970s.

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Arts

Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him

A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can?

The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.