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September 7, 2026, 4:42 p.m. Eastern time

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From Opinion

Margaret MacMillan

A New World Order Is Coming. We Aren’t Ready.

We must be honest about the seriousness of the situation we’re in.

Maureen Dowd

Not So Supreme, Mr. Roberts

Courting authoritarianism with a rapacious Trump.

Hans Kundnani

Something Alarming Is About to Happen in Germany

The government is seemingly incapable of stopping the far right.

Lizzy Goodman

I’m Furious. This TV Show Understands Why.

“Furious,” the new police procedural on Hulu, turns out to be the perfect thriller for a post-Epstein world.

David French

Pete Hegseth Is a Wrecking Ball

We are already paying a high price for the defense secretary’s purges and whims.

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For Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation

The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his former boss.

Former Staff Members Threaten to Expose Fetterman’s Internal Messages

The former aides started a social media account they said would publicize Senator John Fetterman’s communications, following a report detailing the Democrat’s disdain for doing his job.

New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’

The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.

Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico as ‘New America,’ Prompting Pushback

The suggestion, posted on social media, appeared to be the latest in the president’s efforts to alter geographic names.

Armed Man Arrested After Charging Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor

The authorities are charging the man, who they said had two pistols and a Taser on him but did not draw his weapons, with misdemeanor assault.

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