The massive, proposed increase would be offset in part by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the administration describes as wasteful.
Through Times articles, photos, videos, graphics, podcasts and more, we invite students to explore what is happening in the war and how we got here.
In Kuwait, an Iranian attack on Friday damaged a power and water desalination plant, officials said. Both sides in the Iran war have ramped up strikes on civilian targets.
India’s 2027 census will shape how wealth and power is distributed and inform policies around castes and women in the world’s most populous nation.
Following the news? Tracy Mumford has some questions for you.
La medida permitirá que la dirigente encargada del país realice transacciones con empresas estadounidenses e incluso se reúna con el presidente Trump.
“The platforms should be absolutely begging Congress to regulate them, because the alternative is they get sued into oblivion by a bunch of law firms.”
La NASA espera que el vuelo del Artemis II sea un paso hacia la plena reactivación de las ambiciones lunares estadounidenses.
Our colleague spent two months in Kyiv.
La misión Artemis II no solo tiene que ver con la ciencia y la exploración. También forma parte de una crucial carrera espacial entre EE. UU. y China.
How the former attorney general’s missteps led to the loss of her job.
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
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No existe una oposición organizada en la isla porque muchos críticos del régimen han huido. Pero las protestas antigubernamentales han aumentado.
A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances and motives.
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You don’t need perfect penmanship. Here are a few ways to build the habit.
Demand Justice plans to tie Republicans running for Senate this year to a possible fight to fill vacancies that could emerge on the Supreme Court.
Israel says it will occupy much of southern Lebanon after its ground invasion. Here’s what the Israeli military presence there looks like now.
A ruling on the consumption of snack dregs.
It may be a new world, but “it’s the same Constitution.”
La secuela del megaéxito de taquilla no aguanta lo suficiente como para dejarnos disfrutar de lo bueno.
The director Nadav Lapid uses his work to confront his discomfort with nationalism in his home country, never more so than in “Yes.”
The unwitting hero of this Amazon prank comedy series acted heroically in the final episode.
In January, 50 artists from all over the world were chosen to shoot shorts in the Azores, guided by the iconic filmmaker. They just had to find $10,000 and airfare to get there.
Artificial intelligence hasn’t disrupted the labor market, economists say, but they are increasingly convinced that it will — and that policymakers are unprepared.
Eleven preapproved architectural plans could speed up construction and help provide a solution to the housing crisis.
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
You check Resy by the hour. Your date couldn’t care less. A misalignment in dining tastes is the ultimate test of compatibility.
The Iran expert Suzanne Maloney explains how Iran views the war, and why the United States is losing.
As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay and build careers or quit the American Dream.
As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay and build careers or quit the American Dream.
The Book Review editors discuss fiction and nonfiction that caught their eye. Plus, Ada Limón on the power of poetry.
He seems to have concluded that progressive models of manliness are passé.
When an actress in Shawn’s play “What We Did Before Our Moth Days” got Covid, he took on the role.
“The Testaments” focuses on a younger generation coming of age inside Gilead, the religious regime first imagined in Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian thriller.
The man’s changed gait was the first sign of a serious problem.
A complicated piece of American heritage and culture sits intact in the F.B.I. headquarters.
Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.
As the company releases the sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” the need for narrative has meant a new focus on its sparse cast of female characters.
The left is creating new, obscure nonprofits to funnel hundreds of millions of dollars into politics and advocacy.
This week’s properties include a duplex in Almada, a modern apartment in Lisbon and rowhouse in Porto.
The economic fallout of the war in Iran is pushing farmers to the brink as the price for fertilizer soars just before planting season. Supply chain disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are adding new uncertainty to an already struggling farming sector.
The terms of two governing members have expired, but their replacements have yet to be named as the institution faces President Trump’s effort to play a role in the selections.
The impish but thoughtful James Grashow, his sculpture and his long marriage are the subjects of Cindy Meehl’s film.
The files reveal the mechanics of doubt that the #MeToo movement had to contend with.
As Muslim private schools try to join Texas’ new voucher program, top Republicans have vowed to stop what they call “radical Islamic indoctrination.”
With “Transcription,” the writer makes a case for the vitality of the form.
There is a morality to verbs, especially in political speech.
Matt Phelan’s bear cub named Bartleby and Scott Rothman’s judgy bunny aren’t wicked or misbehaved. Like our reviewer, they simply prefer not to.
There is no organized opposition on the island because many critics of the regime have fled. But anti-government protests have been growing.
Are there people you know whose genuine cheerfulness never fails to put you in a good mood? What can the rest of us learn from them?
Using philanthropy for campaign donations is illegal. But an exception for some nonprofits has allowed Democratic billionaires like Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg to remain anonymous when they want to play politics.
Inside the mystifying syndrome that can upend people’s lives and reputations.
The state legislature failed to push back a deadline that requires Georgia to get rid of its current voting system and find a new one — all before November.
El presidente de EE. UU. corre el riesgo de que al final de las dos a tres semanas que dio como plazo para acabar con la guerra en Irán, no haya cambiado gran cosa.
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A Connecticut high school said that it was aware of the Instagram posts and that antisemitism is “repugnant and antithetical to our values as a school.”
What do you think this image is communicating?
Cohen Miles-Rath escuchó voces que le decían que matara a su padre y luego pasó años reconstruyendo el camino de sus delirios.
Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.
U Min Aung Hlaing’s elevation to the civilian post is the conclusion of elections in the country, which were stage managed by the military.
Esta palabra ha aparecido en 12 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
This word has appeared in 11 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
President Trump is “on a bit of a firing spree,” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show” on Thursday, adding, “Ironically, the only staffer who has immunity is RFK Jr.”
For more than three years, Giorgia Meloni’s leadership of Italy has seemed unshakable. Now she suddenly seems vulnerable.
Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins.
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.
After cartel violence erupted in Mexico, just weeks before their wedding in Punta Mita, Lauren Futterman and Tyler Olson quickly decided to move the ceremony to California.
My friend made the weightiest decision possible while staying at my home. I struggled with what it meant.
Dani Roldan and Michael Wexler brought their families together, blending Jewish and Colombian traditions at their Miami wedding.
Jacqueline Lobel and Michka Bengio started dating during the pandemic, though the two had briefly connected a few years before.
After connecting online, Lisa Tarantino and Billy Peeker bonded over their Long Island upbringings and their love of movies, breweries and baseball.
Quotation of the Day for Friday, April 3, 2026.
The Cuban government said the releases were a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. It was not clear if they were related to ongoing negotiations between Cuba and the United States.
Pam Bondi had a feeling her days as attorney general were numbered. But she didn’t expect President Trump to drop the curtain quite so soon.
The rapper was back onstage in “Moulin Rouge” two days after being taken to a hospital after becoming ill during a performance.
Our White House reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs parses some of President Trump’s conflicting messages about the war with Iran.
Dr. Robby finally says what his colleagues had been thinking.
Carolyn Davies Lynch and Brian Callahan open our solving weekend.
Corrections that appeared in print on Friday, April 3, 2026.
A case of mistaken identity, or a profound experience of grief? The religious scholar Bart Ehrman argues that the earliest accounts of Jesus’ Resurrection might be rooted in the way we process loss.
The hip-hop titan was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract during an armed confrontation in January at a Dallas music studio, officials said.
It might sound obvious now, but helping your neighbor wasn’t always seen as a moral imperative. The New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman explains how Jesus’ teachings shape the way we all view our role in society today.
President Trump’s prime-time address received a defiant response from a top leader in Tehran.
Many shootings at military bases have involved troops bringing guns they purchased onto base grounds and opening fire on fellow service members.
President Trump is asking U.S. allies to “go to” the Strait of Hormuz “and just take it.” Eric Schmitt, our national security correspondent, explains how difficult it would be to clear the strait by force.
Senior Army officers reacted with anger and frustration to news of Gen. Randy George’s dismissal, characterizing it as the latest blow to the service.
On Thursday, President Trump announced on social media that Attorney General Pam Bondi would be leaving her role for a new position in the private sector.
Officials detained Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, on Monday. He is a legal permanent resident, the organization said.
President Trump has been talking about the emergency facility beneath what was once the East Wing, details of which are usually kept secret, as he tries to justify his renovation.
The House speaker first panned, then endorsed, then punted on, then pitched and now is delaying a bill to reopen the Homeland Security Department, showing his vulnerability in the face of party rifts.
President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.
The launch of Artemis II captured the tenor of the times in a country that can still do big things but seems forever mired in big problems.
Also, France’s president voices European frustration with the U.S. leader. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.
The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
With Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, she was one of three prominent researchers of great apes who were sometimes called the “trimates.”
The change follows weeks of complaints from a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor and other vocal consumers.
On the Artemis II mission, four astronauts will work, exercise and sleep in a capsule that is about the size of two minivans for 10 days. In April 2025, National Geographic worked with NASA to film the astronauts at an Orion space capsule model in Houston.
President Emmanuel Macron of France on Thursday criticized President Trump for shifting his goals with the war in Iran during a trip through Asia. Mr. Macron also warned that the attacks on NATO were weakening the alliance.
The Artemis II mission isn’t just about science and exploration. It’s part of a high-stakes space race between the U.S. and China.
The core of Mr. Trump’s dissatisfaction with the attorney general was apparently her failure to serve his need for revenge against his enemies.
A federal judge tossed the actress’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in a split decision that sets the stage for a contentious trial.
Tell us how the sharp increase in gas prices is changing how you live and work.
Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.
Jay Rothman, the president of the state university system, said he had received no explanation for why regents want to oust him.
A roundup of light jackets to keep you dry on wet spring days.
This week in Newly Reviewed, Travis Diehl covers Pat Oleszko’s burlesque street theater, Paul Chan’s inflatables, David Armstrong’s calm curiosity and Torbjorn Rodland’s subtle awkwardness.
Fars, a semiofficial news agency, said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded.
The opinion could set the stage for President Trump to refuse to give the National Archives many of his own official documents when he leaves office.
Why wait in line when you can enjoy equally great food somewhere else?
While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.
While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.
OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”
Acting mostly with approval from the Republican-led Congress, President Trump clawed back money it had approved for initiatives that enjoyed strong backing from members of both parties.
The president said this week the recent increases would be “short-term.” But other leaders are preparing for a longer crisis.
The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.
Subramanyam Vedam was set to be freed after his murder conviction was overturned in October. The ruling that he could remain in the United States is a blow to the Trump administration.
Brady Ebert, a founding member of the Baltimore hardcore punk band, hit the father of Brendan Yates, the group’s lead vocalist, with his car, the police said.
Los críticos de la fiscala general de EE. UU. dentro y fuera del gobierno dicen que cometió errores que convirtieron la gestión de los archivos Epstein en una crisis política.
The president failed to provide any meaningful strategy on the two central issues that define the war on Iran: reopening the Strait of Hormuz and what to do about that country’s uranium.
Being authentic or relatable shouldn’t mean being inarticulate.
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
His speech told us very little, at least explicitly, but revealed quite a lot.
Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
The board had been expected to vote to approve the project last month, but it was delayed after about 32,000 mostly negative comments rolled in from across the country.
The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals.
Teenagers react to New York Times reporting that shows technology has become ingrained in classrooms since the pandemic.
A principios de esta semana la isla recibió un primer envío del Kremlin. Aún no se sabe si EE. UU. permitirá la llegada de este barco.
Cutting short his five-year term amid the scarring conflict, he was perhaps a first: an Algerian leader who left without being forced out or dying in office.
Efforts to study, prepare for and address climate change have taken a major hit. But a few programs are hanging on thanks to bipartisan support.
The United States says Iran’s claims to control the strait are illegal, but Tehran has made escalating assertions of authority over the vital waterway.
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President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed.
President Trump’s Wednesday night address about the war in Iran is evidence of how poorly his war of choice is going, the columnist Jamelle Bouie argues.
The justices seems poised to rule against the president’s birthright citizenship plan. He is already furious over their decision rejecting his tariffs program.
As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.
The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.
Costs are rising, but with exploration and understanding one’s own limits it’s still possible to maximize quality at the right price.
Sus representaciones de la vida cotidiana en Oaxaca fueron aclamadas internacionalmente y despertaron la admiración de un Rockefeller. Continuó con su arte incluso después de perder la vista.
In a social media post, President Trump said he was replacing Ms. Bondi with Todd Blanche, her deputy, on an interim basis.
The justices gave respectful consideration to what was once a fringe theory and could rule against it on grounds that would allow Congress to return to the question.
Frozen peas star in a very green baked risotto, a spring tofu soup and a ricotta frittata.
Investors in the struggling Wall Street lender put in record requests to get their money back.
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.
Readers respond to President Trump’s speech on the war. Also: Asian Americans at risk; civic eduction for the 250th; a veteran’s view.
A coalition of legal groups claims the Homeland Security Department adopted an unconstitutional policy allowing its agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
In an imaginary Brazil, where older people are forcibly removed from society, a resolute 77-year-old seeks her independence in the Amazon.
Critics of Reale Actives, Ms. Earle’s new skin care line, suggest that the TikTok star’s past use of prescription acne treatments makes her an odd fit to sell consumer skin care products.
While serving as a Long Island bishop, his earlier tenure in Boston came under scrutiny during investigations of sex-abuse allegations involving pedophile priests.
Parts of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri are in the bull’s-eye of powerful storms sweeping through this week.
Supreme Court justices and lawyers cited a litany of historic cases that reflect the many times Asians turned to the courts, trying to shape immigration law.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 6.46 percent, making it harder for buyers to afford homes.
The ship sank during the Battle of Copenhagen, an important moment in Danish and British history, and became the origin of a common saying.
The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers.
El retrete de la cápsula Orión es una innovación de la higiene personal en el espacio. Poco después de su salida, los astronautas de la misión a la luna reportaron que presentaba una falla (que parece ya estar resuelta).
El presidente de Estados Unidos no definió un camino claro para salir del conflicto, que estimó que terminaría en tres semanas.
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, stars of the film “The Drama,” discuss knowing whether a relationship is right with the “Modern Love” host, Anna Martin.
Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from prison.
Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.
The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.
I need this mix of quick-roasted fish, pico de gallo and creamy avocado, and I need it now.
It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part in the Iran war.
The protector of Greenland also makes very entertaining TV.
Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.
Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.
Track the latest polls in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election.
A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says.
El presidente de Estados Unidos afirmó en un discurso desde la Casa Blanca que la guerra contra Irán estaba “cerca de concluir”, pero no hizo ningún nuevo anuncio sobre el conflicto.
President Emmanuel Macron of France suggested that President Trump’s daily comments on the war in Iran were unserious. “Maybe one shouldn’t speak every day,” Mr. Macron told reporters.
Peter Frazier’s lab at Cornell worked to improve how blood was stored and transported for armed forces. Then he received a stop-work order.
Even after Speaker Mike Johnson agreed to a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security without immigration enforcement money, the House failed to take it up amid hard-right opposition.
With the Artemis II launch, NASA reignited its long-dormant ambitions for crewed lunar exploration.
The repeal of tax credits last year sent electric vehicle sales plummeting. But with gas prices soaring, consumers are taking another, cautious, look.
After years of antisemitic behavior, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West performed at SoFi Stadium for his first full live show in the United States since 2021.