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Today — 30 May 2026Main stream

Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?

The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.

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Yesterday — 29 May 2026Main stream

U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

© Ricardo Arduengo/Reuters

U.S. boat strikes to limit the flow of illicit drugs have included the deployment of F-35 fighter jets, above in Puerto Rico last year, as well as gunships and guided-missile destroyers.

Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.

© Reuters

Thousands of seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the International Maritime Organization, as Iran has effectively blocked the exit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?

The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.
Before yesterdayMain stream

A MAGA Victory in Texas, and the Trump Administration’s New Ebola Plan

Plus, Iran begins lifting an internet blackout.

© Desiree Rios for The New York Times

A supporter celebrating Ken Paxton’s win on Tuesday. Mr. Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff in Texas, setting up a marquee race against James Talarico, the Democratic nominee.
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