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May 23, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says

The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.

Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran

There is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.

Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence

Ms. Gabbard had a difficult tenure in the Trump administration and was seldom seen in the room when the president made important national-security moves.

World

Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 90 in China

The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”

Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger

A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.

Ebola Ward in Congo Burns After Residents Turn Against Medics

Several hundred people massed at the gates of a hospital to demand the body of a suspected Ebola victim. Violence broke out when staff refused the request.

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U.S.

How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster

Firefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

In Idaho’s Suburbs, a Rat Invasion Tests the Limits of Small Government

Irrigation canals around Boise have served as a rat superhighway, bringing an infestation so serious that health officials have floated declaring a public emergency.

Biden Won’t Endorse Becerra, or Anyone Else, in California Governor Race

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is not planning to endorse his health and human services secretary, Xavier Becerra, or any other candidates in the race.

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Politics

G.O.P. Break With Trump Reflects Limits of Party’s Post-Jan. 6 Truce

Republicans, seeing President Trump’s personal agenda diverging from their political interests, vented their outrage about paying those who threatened their lives on Jan. 6, 2021.

Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Abrego Garcia

The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign.

Maryland Democrats Plan to Eliminate State’s Lone Republican Seat in Time for 2028

A top state lawmaker who opposed drawing new districts for the fall election now says he supports a constitutional amendment that could pave the way to an all-Democrat map for the next cycle.

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Business

The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.

Giving Workers a Stake in A.I. Gains Traction

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has floated a policy idea that’s getting attention in Silicon Valley: let workers own a piece of technology disruption.

Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Draws 6.7 Million Viewers

The total tripled his usual audience this season. But it is only about half of what Jay Leno and David Letterman attracted for their final episodes.

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Technology

Google Appeals Landmark Ruling Declaring It a Monopolist in Search

Google asked a federal appeals court on Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling that it had violated antitrust laws, as well as a requirement it share some data with rivals.

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New York

1 Person Killed and Dozens of Firefighters Injured in Staten Island Blasts

Two explosions rocked a barge on the North Shore of Staten Island, injuring 34 people. The resulting fire was under control, but was still burning.

Mahmoud Khalil to Appeal to Supreme Court in Effort to Halt Deportation

The move was expected to come after a federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Mr. Khalil, who became the face of President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters.

Trump Visits New York to Boost House Republican’s Re-election Hopes

The visit by President Trump was meant to promote Representative Mike Lawler’s bid to defend his swing seat in New York, but it had the earmarks of a Trump rally.

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Arts

Stephen Colbert’s Last Show: Laughing Well Is the Best Revenge

The “Late Show” cancellation was a disappointment. But a surreally lovely final episode turned it into a cancellebration.

Watch Scorsese Make a Mean Sandwich in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

The director Jon Favreau narrates a sequence featuring a character who works at a food truck and is voiced by Martin Scorsese.

A Bounty of Free Theater in New York This Summer

Chekhov, Broadway stars and, yes, Shakespeare. There’s no shortage of free productions in the city this time of year. Here are 15 shows worth seeing.

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Food