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For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War

President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk with the war with Iran.

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  1. Tehran
    Cleaning up debris at a damaged building on Sunday.
    Vahid Salemi/Associated Press
  2. Holon, Israel
    The aftermath of a rocket strike on Sunday.
    Amit Elkayam for The New York Times
  3. Beirut, Lebanon
    Displaced people used plastic tarps to protect their belongings from the rain on Sunday.
    Khalil Ashawi/Reuters
  4. Northern Israel
    An Israeli tank maneuvering Sunday on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon.
    Shir Torem/Reuters
  5. Tehran
    The funeral of Ali Shamkhani, the head of Iran’s National Defense Council, on Saturday.
    Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times
  6. Sidon, Lebanon
    Inspecting the site of an Israeli airstrike on an apartment on Sunday.
    Mahmoud Zayyat/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  7. Baghdad
    After an attack on the U.S. Embassy on Saturday.
    Social media, via Agence France-Presse
  8. Erbil, Iraq
    Kurdish men at a bazaar on Saturday.
    Sedat Suna/Getty Images
  9. Tehran
    Retrieving belongings on Saturday from a damaged building.
    Majid Saeedi/Getty Images
  10. Tel Aviv
    A protest on Saturday against the war in Iran.
    Amit Elkayam for The New York Times
  11. Beirut, Lebanon
    Secretary General António Guterres of the United Nations on Saturday.
    David Guttenfelder/The New York Times
  12. Fujairah, U.A.E.
    An oil facility after it was damaged by debris from an intercepted drone on Saturday.
    Altaf Qadri/Associated Press

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Israel Launches New Strikes on Iran

Iran’s foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz was open to all except America or its allies.

 

Iran and the U.S.: A Long History of Antagonism

The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.

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As Rockets Fly Overhead, Residents of Israel’s Border City Stay Underground

The government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are again under fire.

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The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.

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It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time

Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist writes.

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To Address Farm Labor Shortage, Trump Turns to Migrant Workers

As President Trump’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, his administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign workers.

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A Refugee Died After Border Patrol Left Him at a Cafe. Fear Followed.

Buffalo’s Arakan Rohingya community was rattled after a disabled man’s death. “Our worry comes from future incidents that may happen,” one resident said.

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In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics

Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”

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A man in a white shirt and jeans speaks into a microphone to a crowd of people in Somerset, Texas. He’s standing next to a sign that says “Herrera U.S. Congress: Let’s Go Brandon.”
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March 15, 2026

What to Expect at the Awards

It will be a tight race for best picture and actor, while the In Memoriam segment looks to be supersized this year.

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116-Year-Old Bridge, a Headache for New Jersey Commuters, Is Replaced

The old Portal Bridge disrupted rail commutes for decades, frequently getting stuck when it swung to let boat traffic pass. Now a new bridge is open.

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Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Host Cities for Winter Games

Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history.

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It Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In.

The famous strip club is a symbol of the authentic city to many people in Atlanta. But others wondered whether the N.B.A. should be promoting it.

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