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April 1, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Judge Orders Construction Stopped on Trump’s White House Ballroom

A federal judge required the president to seek lawmakers’ input and pursue traditional approvals before proceeding with the $400 million replacement for the East Wing.

Trump Says U.S. Will Be Out of Iran Within Two to Three Weeks

The White House said the president would address the nation about Iran on Wednesday evening.

Federal Judge Approves Trump Effort to Obtain List of Jews From Penn

The government’s effort to collect the names and phone numbers of Jewish people on campus as it investigates antisemitism has upset some people who worry about how the information will be used.

World

U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Were Killed by Roadside Bomb

Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned deadly attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in south Lebanon and called for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Cape Town Housing Is Booming. Many Residents Are Unhappy About It.

A shortage of affordable housing in the coastal city in South Africa has forced many people to live far outside the city center, while tourists occupy prime real estate.

In Britain, Drones Are Flying Contraband Into Prisons ‘as if by Uber Eats’

Decades-old prison buildings were designed to be secure from the ground but not the air. Experts say that makes a lucrative smuggling trade hard to tackle.

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U.S.

In South Dakota, Neighbors Feel Sorry for Kristi Noem’s Husband

In the tiny town of Castlewood, S.D., where everyone knows the Noems, the prevailing sense was that people can’t help but feel bad for Bryon Noem after a tabloid photo leak.

Newsom’s New Attack on Political Enemies: You’re Gay

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aides said that their online insults were meant to ridicule figures on the right. But some critics say they are homophobic.

Backdoor Funding of Homeland Security Agency Could Weaken Congress Anew

An emerging Republican plan to skirt a Democratic filibuster and fund an entire department without congressional appropriations would be the latest example of surrendering power to the White House.

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Politics

Trump Signs Order Seeking Federal Control of Mail Voting as He Promotes False Claims

Election experts and Democratic officials called the order legally invalid, and Arizona and Oregon pledged to immediately challenge it in court.

Justices Reject Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors

The state and more than 20 others restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of clients under 18.

Hegseth Reverses Helicopter Crew Suspension Over Kid Rock Flyby

Videos posted Saturday showed the pro-Trump musician saluting two Apache attack choppers, which appeared to be the same ones that flew low over a “No Kings” rally in Nashville.

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Business

S&P Surges Nearly 3% Amid Hope for War’s End

Investors weighed the news that the owner of a Kuwaiti tanker loaded with oil said it had been hit in an Iranian attack near Dubai.

Will $4 Gas Hurt Trump’s Approval Ratings? Here’s What History Shows.

Presidents since at least the Carter administration have seen their approval ratings tied to gas prices. But there are signs the correlation may be weakening.

Trump’s Executive Order on NPR and PBS Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

The ruling will have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding. But it could have implications for any future funding.

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Technology

OpenAI Adds Another $12 Billion to Latest Funding Round

The start-up has raised a total of $122 billion in a funding round that values the company at $730 billion.

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New York

Four Tied to N.Y.C. Shelter Contractor Are Charged in Corruption Inquiry

The arrests were part of an investigation that is also examining the conduct of a city councilwoman, her sister and the Brooklyn Democratic leader’s husband.

Republican Candidate for N.Y. Governor Is Denied Public Matching Funds

Bruce Blakeman, who is trying to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul, will not receive up to $7 million, after a 4-to-3 ruling by a Democratic-led board.

Mamdani, the Influencer Mayor, Ends TikTok Ban for N.Y.C. Government

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is lifting the ban on governmental use of the social media app, one of a handful that the mayor used to amplify his campaign messaging.

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Arts

At the National Archives, the Declaration Gets More Company

The Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment have been added to the Archives’s rotunda, the first permanent changes there in nearly 75 years.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Review: It’s-a Meh

The sequel to the mega-blockbuster can’t hold still long enough to let us enjoy the good stuff.

10 Synth-Pop Songs That Bring the Drama

With TV soundtracks increasingly turning to nostalgic ’80s tracks, hear a playlist of essential hits and deeper cuts.

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