Trump Effort to Prove Rampant Noncitizen Voting Leads to Few Charges So Far

Just 236 people have been charged with voting-fraud-related offenses by the Trump administration, despite its unsubstantiated claims that fraud is widespread.

What to Expect on Election Night, and Trump’s $1 Million Voter Fraud Reward

Plus, “who’s going to believe me if I’m addicted to a wellness tonic?”

America’s Arab Allies Brace for War as Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms

The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U.S. and Iran, as many fear that the fighting will be worse this time around.

U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure

The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.

Aramco Profit Jumps Despite Damaging Attacks on Pipelines and Refineries

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company posted a 9 percent increase in third-quarter profit on Tuesday.

The Brain Injury That Made a Middle-School Teacher a Musical Genius

When Ed Freytag suffered a brain injury in a motorcycle accident, it unlocked a rare musical talent.

What Caused a Jet to Dive Nose First Into the Ground?

Ice, experts said, can change the shape of a plane’s wing, disrupting its aerodynamics.

The 2026 Holiday Gift Guide

From luxe items that delight to unexpected — and inexpensive — gems, our experts have curated the best gifts to help you check everyone off your list.

Old, Polluting Jet Engines Are Being Scavenged to Power Data Centers

Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care

A law to end surprise medical bills has generated millions of high-dollar payouts for doctors. Health plans are now fighting back by frequently withholding money.

See How Much Obamacare Premiums Will Rise Next Year

The monthly price of the lowest-cost bronze plan rose 13 percent for 2027 for people who buy coverage without a subsidy. The increase is largest for older adults.

Can Catholic Schools Get Public Money if They Turn Away L.G.B.T.Q. Families?

The Supreme Court considers whether Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with gay and transgender parents can participate in a state program.

Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I.

Google is making it easier to restrict its A.I. tools for students. But schools that block A.I. entirely will lose student access to Google’s search engine.

Ken Burns: We Face Our Nation’s Fourth Great Crisis

There’s something fundamental at stake in the midterms this year, beyond policy differences.

Five Telltale Signs of a Democratic Blowout

The political winds are blowing in Democrats’ direction. The question is: How strong are they?

It’s Election Day

And we’re looking at the fight for the Senate.

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks the President’s ‘Pettysburg Address’

“And where better to reassure the public that they are in good hands than in front of a pool you’ve repeatedly botched to the tune of $16 million?” Kimmel said of Trump’s speech before the midterms.

Trump’s Immigration Dragnet Sweeps Up Ukrainian Truckers Who Fled War

At least a dozen Ukrainian truck drivers were arrested this summer, according to a representative for Ukraine. Several remain in detention.