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David E. Sanger
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David E. Sanger

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White House and National Sec. Corresp., New York Times. Author of "Confront and Conceal," "The Inheritance," and “The Perfect Weapon." April 16: "New Cold Wars"

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Conflict in Iran is entering dangerous phase

A new level of threat and fear risks pushing Washington and Tehran back to full war.

View Front PageMinnesota Star Tribune • OCT 26, 2026

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Conflict in Iran is entering dangerous phase

A new level of threat and fear risks pushing Washington and Tehran back to full war.

With:Julian E. Barnes,Eric Schmitt,Maggie Haberman,Jonathan Swan
MS
Minnesota Star Tribune•OCT 26, 2026•Lead Story
New York Times front page

TRUMP TELLS U.N. IRAN FACES A RISK OF ANNIHILATION

SAYS DEAL IS POSSIBLE

With:Michael Levenson,Farnaz Fassihi,Zolan Kanno-Youngs
NY
New York Times•SEP 23, 2026•Lead Story
New York Times front page

A.I. FEARS CALLED A HOAX BY TRUMP, BUT AIDES DIFFER

TONE TURNS CAUTIOUS While Tech Titans Warn About Rules, Advisers Warn About Risks

With:Jonathan Swan,Dustin Volz
NY
New York Times•SEP 20, 2026
New York Times front page

Snooze Button On A.I. Alarm

Scientists’ Worries Fail to Make D.C. Respond

With:Dustin Volz
NY
New York Times•SEP 14, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

As fears of AI catastrophe intensify, Washington stirs but mostly sleeps

Legislators and policymakers have taken little action, and the president is still a cheerleader.

With:Dustin Volz
PI
Philadelphia Inquirer•SEP 14, 2026•Lead Story
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

Politicans slumber as fears on AI grow

Some in Washington now stir with concerns of disaster magnifying.

With:Dustin Volz
MS
Minnesota Star Tribune•SEP 14, 2026
New York Times front page

Stuck on Iran, Trump Turns Gaze to Kim

Hinting at Overture Despite Past Failure

With:Anton Troianovski
NY
New York Times•AUG 19, 2026
New York Times front page

As War Becomes Economic Fight, U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones

A Deadline Is Expiring Without a Broader Deal With Iran

With:Aaron Boxerman,Zolan Kanno-Youngs
NY
New York Times•AUG 17, 2026•Lead Story
New York Times front page

U.S. Military Is Tripped Up In A.I. Race

A Fight With Anthropic Is Just One Hurdle

With:Julian E. Barnes,Dustin Volz,Ana Swanson
NY
New York Times•AUG 17, 2026
Chicago Tribune front page

US-Iran deadline shows goals shifted

Day arrives, but deal reportedly replaced by economic warfare

With:Aaron Boxerman,Zolan Kanno-Youngs
CT
Chicago Tribune•AUG 17, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

U.S. military wants AI dominance, but feuds and China may thwart it

The Pentagon and White House share a shambolic approach to the technology.

With:Julian E. Barnes,Dustin Volz,Ana Swanson
PI
Philadelphia Inquirer•AUG 17, 2026
New York Times front page

Stuck in Iran, Trump Learns Limit of Power

Five Months Into War, Bold Goals Are Unmet

NY
New York Times•JUL 27, 2026
New York Times front page

Trump Demands Saudis Establish Ties With Israel

Nuclear Deal Caveat

NY
New York Times•JUL 24, 2026
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

Global arms race feared after Saudi nuke deal

Serves as fuel for atomic proliferation, experts say.

MS
Minnesota Star Tribune•JUL 24, 2026
New York Times front page

U.S. EASES RULES IN NUCLEAR DEAL FOR SAUDI ARABIA

MAY ENRICH OWN FUEL

NY
New York Times•JUL 23, 2026
New York Times front page

TRUMP LASHES OUT AT CRITICS OF DEAL AS DETAILS EMERGE

A Struggle to Outdo the Obama Pact

NY
New York Times•JUN 18, 2026•Lead Story
New York Times front page

In Stalemates, Trump’s Talk Meets Reality

Lessons Sting in Gaza, Ukraine and Now Iran

NY
New York Times•JUN 2, 2026•Lead Story
The report focuses on the failure of diplomatic and military efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, highlighting the resurgence of militant groups despite international intervention.
New York Times front page

Tentative U.S.-Iran Deal Defers Thorniest Issues

Reopens Strait, but No Nuclear Decision

With:Tyler Pager
NY
New York Times•MAY 25, 2026•Lead Story
The report presents the agreement as a pragmatic, temporary measure to ease economic pressure rather than a final resolution of core geopolitical conflicts.
New York Times front page

SUMMIT REVERSES HARD-LINE VIEWS ON TIES TO CHINA

FEW DETAILS ON DEALS; Trump Adopts a Tone of Conciliation With a Confident Xi

With:Anton Troianovski
NY
New York Times•MAY 16, 2026•Lead Story
The paper characterises the US-China summit as a distinct shift in US policy tone, highlighting the contrast between the US President's new conciliatory approach and the lack of concrete agreements.
New York Times front page

Trump Butters Up Xi, Who Stands His Ground

Seeking Quick Deals vs. Drawing Lines

NY
New York Times•MAY 15, 2026•Lead Story
The paper contrasts the diplomatic approaches of the two leaders, framing the US President as eager for transactional agreements while depicting the Chinese leader as maintaining firm strategic boundaries.
New York Times front page

Trump Heads to China for a Summit of Reduced Ambitions

Shadowed by Momentous Visits of Past as War in Iran Bogs Down 2 Rivals Vying for Dominance

NY
New York Times•MAY 13, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the upcoming summit through a historical lens, explicitly contrasting current geopolitical stalemates with the diplomatic breakthroughs of past administrations.
New York Times front page

Missiles Fly As U.S. Says War Is Over

Trump Strains to Put a Crisis Behind Him

NY
New York Times•MAY 7, 2026•Lead Story
The paper highlights a direct contradiction between the administration's declaration of a ceasefire and ongoing military realities on the ground. It frames the ongoing conflict not just as a military issue, but as a political obstacle for a president attempting to move past a crisis.
New York Times front page

Clashing Styles and Goals As Iran and U.S. Face Off

Trump Seeks an Eye-Catching Capitulation, but Tehran Plays the Long Game

NY
New York Times•APR 22, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the geopolitical tension as a strategic mismatch, contrasting the US administration's desire for immediate, visible diplomatic victories with Iran's protracted, foundational approach.
New York Times front page

STRAIT BLOCKADE OPENS SHOWDOWN ON ECONOMIC PAIN

U.S. Cuts Lifeline as Tehran Bets on Risk of High Inflation in Election Year

NY
New York Times•APR 14, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the military blockade primarily as a high-stakes economic gamble, emphasising the domestic political risks of inflation during an election year over the tactical military details.
New York Times front page

After Talks Flounder, Trump Threatens to Blockade Strait

Options Dwindle as Deal Fails to Materialize

With:Tyler Pager
NY
New York Times•APR 13, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the situation as a severe diplomatic breakdown, juxtaposing the failure of formal negotiations with an abrupt, high-stakes military escalation by the President.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to David E. Sanger in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.