United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 Labor Secretary’s Departure Gives Trump an Opening to Focus on His Agenda President Trump accepted Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation ahead of an internal investigation into her conduct at the department. Labor Secretary’s Departure Gives Trump an Opening to Focus on His Agenda President Trump accepted Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation ahead of an internal investigation into her conduct at the department. See more
Space Exploration Technologies Corp Apr 21, 2026 SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public. SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public. Share
Cherfilus-McCormick Apr 21, 2026 Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on... Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 Election Day Turnout for Virginia Redistricting Measure Shows Significant Decline In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year’s governor’s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election. Election Day Turnout for Virginia Redistricting Measure Shows Significant Decline In-person turnout on Tuesday is trailing far behind that of last year’s governor’s race, which set a state record in a nonpresidential election. Share
Cook Apr 21, 2026 How Tim Cook’s Tech Uniform Helped Make Apple Trillions The unassuming look of the outgoing Apple chief executive was an asset, as he navigated pop culture, the president and following Steve Jobs. How Tim Cook’s Tech Uniform Helped Make Apple Trillions The unassuming look of the outgoing Apple chief executive was an asset, as he navigated pop culture, the president and following Steve Jobs. Share
Philanthropy Apr 21, 2026 Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently. Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 Judge Bars Imminent Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes A federal judge found the National Park Service had improperly rushed plans to strip out bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin. Judge Bars Imminent Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes A federal judge found the National Park Service had improperly rushed plans to strip out bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin. Share
Iran Apr 21, 2026 Why Negotiations With Iran Might Take a While The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest rou... Why Negotiations With Iran Might Take a While The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest rou... Share
Meteors and Meteorites Apr 21, 2026 Lyrids Meteor Shower: How to Watch, Peak Time and Weather Forecast Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight. Lyrids Meteor Shower: How to Watch, Peak Time and Weather Forecast Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 21, 2026 War Shock in Asia The damage to a region that has driven global economic growth for decades may be hard to contain. War Shock in Asia The damage to a region that has driven global economic growth for decades may be hard to contain. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 21, 2026 Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussio... Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussio... Share
Deaths (Obituaries) Apr 21, 2026 Andrew Hacker, Provocative Political Scientist, Dies at 96 In a host of books he attacked conventional ideas on subjects including the battle of the sexes and the usefulness of high school math. Andrew Hacker, Provocative Political Scientist, Dies at 96 In a host of books he attacked conventional ideas on subjects including the battle of the sexes and the usefulness of high school math. Share
