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Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.
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June 9, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud

The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn’t like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.

Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.

President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.

A U.K. Special Election That Could (Eventually) Topple a Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is running for a seat in Parliament. It’s a vital step in a campaign to oust his party colleague Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

World

Videos Show Chinese Businesses Hawking North Korean Labor

On social media, Chinese entrepreneurs are touting cheap labor across the border, as trade between the two countries regains momentum.

The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders

The bissus of South Sulawesi are considered a link between the earthly and celestial because they are thought to embody both male and female traits.

U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia

Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.

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U.S.

Democrat Secures Second L.A. Mayor Spot and Ends Spencer Pratt’s Run

Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who entered the mayoral race at the last minute, secured the second spot to face Mayor Karen Bass in November. Her comeback sets up an intraparty battle.

Pentagon Again Revises Religious Categories for Troops

The Defense Department made the change after lawmakers objected to its original list, which did not include the Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.

Judge Throws Out Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for Skilled Worker Visas

The ruling voided “in its entirety” a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H-1B visa petitions.

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Politics

Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz

It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

San Francisco Voters Appear to Reject Tax Hike on Highly Paid C.E.O.s

The proposal was seen as a possible measure of how residents felt about the recent flood of money into the city as a result of the A.I. boom.

Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight

As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.

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Business

How Banks Are Using SpaceX to Woo the Superrich

Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week’s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.

Welcome to the Era of Me-First Energy

The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

Trump Eyes a Piece of A.I.

The president has publicly weighed the government taking stakes in artificial intelligence giants, as his position on regulating the industry shifts.

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Technology

How Elon Musk’s Friendship With the F.C.C. Smooths the Way for SpaceX’s I.P.O.

Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has greenlighted regulatory requests for the company’s Starlink satellite internet service and lavished praise on its chief executive.

OpenAI Files to Go Public as A.I. Companies Rush to Wall St.

The company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.

Apple Reveals New A.I.-Powered Version of Its Siri Digital Assistant

The iPhone maker revealed its new artificial intelligence products at its developer conference, the last with Tim Cook as chief executive.

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New York

See the Famous Faces at the Knicks Game at Madison Square Garden

Here’s a look at some of the most prominent figures that attended Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden.

Wonder What a Renovated Penn Station Might Look Like? Here’s a Preview.

Forget those dreary passageways. The updated transit hub would add a grand entrance with sweeping staircases leading to an airy, glass-walled concourse.

Governor’s Visit to ICE Detention Facility Is Strictly Limited, She Says

Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey said she was not allowed to speak with immigrants at the Delaney Hall detention center.

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Arts

The $100 Million Horror Hits: Two Critics on the Gen Z Breakouts

Two Times critics unpack the twin phenomenon of “Backrooms” and “Obsession” and what lessons should — and shouldn’t — be learned from their massive success.

Does ‘All Men Are Created Equal’ Include Women?

In the fight for women’s rights, language has always been a battleground, our critic P