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New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Homeland Security Nominee Strikes Softer Tone on Immigration
At his confirmation hearing, Markwayne Mullin said he would pull back on some contested policies but reaffirmed his support for President Trump's immigration goals.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Carol Kitman, 96, Dies; Photographer Documented the Vindman Twins
A chance encounter in Brooklyn led to a decades-long project following the boys' lives, from childhood to national prominence as critics of President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Energy Facilities Attacked in Iran and Qatar, Sending Prices Soaring
The strikes on a gas field in Iran and an industrial complex in Qatar appeared to be some of the most significant attacks on energy sites since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Vance Says He Welcomes Disagreement, but Supports Joe Kent's Resignation
In Michigan, Vice President JD Vance said that "when the president of the United States makes a decision, it's your job to help make that decision as effective and successful as possible."

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran's Missile Capabilities Before War
On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Alvin Greene, a No-Show Senate Nominee Who Won Primary, Dies at 48
He made no effort to campaign but won the South Carolina Democratic primary in 2010, becoming the state's first Black major-party nominee for Senate.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Markwayne Mullin, Trump's DHS Pick, Hints at GOP Immigration Shift at Confirmation Hearing
The senator sounded a warmer and fuzzier tone at his D.H.S. confirmation hearing than President Trump often has, the latest sign that the administration wants to project a more moderated approach.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

F.A.A. Ends Use of ‘See and Avoid' for Helicopters Near Busy Airports
The notice suspends the practice of allowing helicopter pilots to rely on visual separation to avoid striking other aircraft, as happened during last year's deadly midair collision in Washington.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Iran's South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Paul Questions Mullin's Character Over Response to Attack by Neighbor
Senator Rand Paul was assaulted in 2017. Markwayne Mullin acknowledged that he once said he understood the reason for the attack, but did not apologize.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

The Buzziest Outcomes From the Illinois Races
Here's a rundown of the best comeback, proudest governor and most expensive water at a candidate's watch party.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Trump's Pick for Homeland Security Secretary to Testify
Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma was chosen to replace the ousted secretary Kristi Noem and will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard and Top Intelligence Officials Will Testify on Iran War in Senate Hearing
In a Senate hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers are likely to ask about the information provided to the Trump administration ahead of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Intelligence Officials to Face Questions on Iran
In a Senate hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers are likely to ask about the information provided to the Trump administration ahead of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Firm That Planned Trump's Jan. 6 Rally Received No-Bid Contracts
This administration has given the company, staffed by the president's allies, multimillion-dollar contracts it was guaranteed to win.

New York Times Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Trump's ICE Raids Upend South Texas Construction Industry
In South Texas, two of President Trump's top priorities, the economy and immigration, are colliding as ICE raids upend the construction industry and frustrate workers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

U.S.P.S. Postmaster Says Service Will Be ‘Out of Cash' in Under a Year
The U.S.P.S. leader said at a hearing that the service could run out of cash within a year and asked lawmakers to increase its borrowing limits.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support "sending the next generation off to fight and die" in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

U.S. Says Anthropic Is an ‘Unacceptable' National Security Risk
In a legal filing, the government said it questioned whether the A.I. start-up could be a "trusted partner" in wartime, which led it to label the company a supply chain risk.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Judge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations
More than 1,000 full-time journalists and support staff at the news group were ordered to return to work by March 23 and to resume broadcasting.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Year After Trump Takeover, Institute of Peace Is Little More Than Scenery
As a lawsuit by the former staff drags on, the fight highlights President Trump's upending of traditional peace-building and the lasting effects of his administration's cost-cutting blitz.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
President Trump's decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their costly and increasingly personal battle into a May runoff.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Trump's Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran's Nuclear Fuel
A mission to seize or destroy Iran's nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran's main oil export hub could cripple the country's ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Trump Administration Offers Narrow Immigration Changes to End D.H.S. Shutdown
Administration officials have put forth several proposals to answer Democratic demands for major changes in President Trump's crackdown in exchange for reopening the Department of Homeland Security.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Senate Takes Up Voter Bill Sought by Trump but Opposed by Democrats
The Republican leader said he couldn't overcome a filibuster but, under relentless pressure from the president and the far right, would put Democrats on the record against the restrictive voter I.D. bill.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won't Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go'
Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump's talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale political transformation.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Bipartisan Bill Would Waive $100,000 H-1B Visa Fees for Doctors and Nurses
The bill, sponsored by two Republicans and two Democrats in the House, seeks to alleviate shortages of doctors and nurses in the U.S.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Chief Justice Says Personal Attacks on Judges Are ‘Dangerous' and Must Stop
The public remarks from Chief Justice John Roberts were his first since President Trump excoriated the justices who ruled against his tariffs in harsh and personal terms.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Doesn't Need Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own administration.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Does Not ‘Need or Desire' Help From Allies on Iran
President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own administration.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Flight Costs Are Up, but Travelers Aren't Deterred, U.S. Airlines Say
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the first Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Trump's Gutting of Election Security Fuels Worries for Midterms
Officials say the crippling of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which the president himself created, could open elections to cyberattacks and foreign influence.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

What's in Trump's SAVE Act, the Voter ID Bill Republicans Are Pushing?
The legislation would require voters to prove their citizenship in person upon registration, ban IDs without a photo at polling places and criminalize failures to enforce such requirements.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

In Maine, Janet Mills Slams Graham Platner in First Negative Ad
Facing a tough nomination fight in a major Senate race, Ms. Mills, the state's governor, is attacking her Democratic rival over his old Reddit posts and a tattoo that resembled Nazi imagery.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Admiral's Comments Undercut Pentagon's Cluster Munition Policy
The first Trump administration defended cluster munitions as "legitimate," but on Monday, Adm. Brad Cooper condemned them as "inherently indiscriminate."

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Senate to Take Up Voter Bill Sought by Trump but Opposed by Democrats
The Republican leader said he couldn't overcome a filibuster but, under relentless pressure from the president and the far right, would put Democrats on the record against the restrictive voter I.D. bill.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Trump Officials Weigh New Plan to Stop Offshore Wind Farms
Proposed settlements would block wind farms off New York State and North Carolina, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times.

New York Times Politics
Mar 17, 2026

War in Iran Shows Growing Conservative Divide Over Israel
As the U.S.-Israel-Iran war continues, conservatism's most famous figures are in a rhetorical brawl over America's role.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

University of Florida Penalizes GOP Group Over Antisemitism Accusations
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Richard Grenell: From Trump Cabinet Hopeful to Ex-Kennedy Center Manager
Richard Grenell once hoped to be President Trump's secretary of state. Instead, Mr. Trump just replaced him as Kennedy Center president.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump Claims an Ex-President Confided His Regrets on Iran. But Who?
The New York Times reached out to people close to President Trump's predecessors. They disputed Mr. Trump's claims.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Aide Accused by Hegseth of Leaking Is Hired for Intelligence Job
Dan Caldwell will serve as an adviser to senior intelligence officials. His hiring signals the end of a high-profile investigation.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Administration Targeted Climate Lab Over Tina Peters, Lawsuit Says
The complaint says efforts to dismantle an atmospheric research center are part of a broader political campaign that endangers climate and weather studies.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Gregory Bovino to Retire From Border Patrol
The outspoken border official drove the agency's aggressive immigration policy in U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, until January.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Supreme Court Defers Decision on Trump's Bid to End Protections for Migrants
The justices will hear arguments over the president's efforts to terminate the program, known as Temporary Protected Status, for migrants from Haiti and Syria as part of his mass deportation efforts.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Inside the Democrats' Infighting in the Illinois Primary
We talked to our Peoria-born reporter about Primary Day in what he claims is America's best state.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

War Isn't the Only Thing on Trump's Mind
President Trump spoke to journalists for about 40 minutes before holding a news conference on Monday, offering a glimpse into his priorities.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Fire on the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Raged for Hours, Sailors Say
The Ford is now entering its 10th month of deployment after arriving in the Middle East from the Caribbean.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

S.E.C.'s Enforcement Chief Abruptly Resigns
Margaret A. Ryan is leaving the agency just six months after joining it, a surprise given that most people hold the position for years.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
"There's going to be a breaking point sooner or later," one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump Airs Rep. Neal Dunn's Terminal Diagnosis, Claiming to Have Reversed It
The president leaned on House Speaker Mike Johnson to name a Florida Republican whose grave prognosis was imperiling the party's already slim voting margin. Both said his prospects had improved.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump's Health Agenda
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

What Are Trump's Positions on Iran? They Can Change by the Sentence.
The president is no stranger to staking out contradictory stands, part of what his aides say is his negotiating style. But on Iran, his shifting positions are colliding with the consequences of war.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

In Tense Meeting, Mehmet Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump Officials Look to More Managed Approach to Trade With China
The administration has begun discussing a new "Board of Trade" with China to try to balance what U.S. officials see as an unequal economic relationship.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close for 2-Year Renovation Project
Ahead of the vote, President Trump criticized the center's physical condition and previous financial management.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,' Trump Pressures Media on the War
A president who calls journalists the "enemy of the people" has accused news organizations of undermining a military effort that many Americans oppose.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

In Choosing ‘Epic Fury,' Trump Names a War and Defines His Presidency
The branding of the U.S. military operation against Iran is a quintessentially Trumpian choice for a leader whose tenure has been marked by anger.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

David A. Keene, Leader of Two Right-Wing Groups, Dies at 80
He led the N.R.A. and, for 29 years, the American Conservative Union, which organizes the influential annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. He was also a columnist.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump Exposes Rep. Neal Dunn's Terminal Diagnosis During News Conference
The president leaned on House Speaker Mike Johnson to name a Florida Republican whose grave prognosis was imperiling the party's already slim voting margin. Both said his prospects had improved.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump Defends Need for Kennedy Center Renovation Project
Ahead of a vote on whether to close the center for two years of construction, the president criticized its previous financial management and physical condition.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration's Third-Country Deportations, for Now
The administration's policy of deporting people to South Sudan, Rwanda and other distant countries has been a striking attempt to create uncertainty for immigrants.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Susie Wiles, Trump's White House Chief of Staff, Has Breast Cancer
Ms. Wiles said that the disease was caught in its early stages and that she would remain in her role.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Why Republicans are Changing Course on Immigration
What did Speaker Mike Johnson mean when he talked about a "course correction" in the Trump administration's deportation approach? Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs analyzes how the message around deportation is changing.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts
President Trump's war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year's tax cuts.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump's Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations
President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump's Effort to Target Rivals Stall as Judges Cut Short Basic Investigative Steps
A ruling Friday that derailed an investigation into the Federal Reserve chair at an exceptionally early stage showed the limits of President Trump's campaign of legal retribution.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

In Illinois, Krishnamoorthi's Indian American Heritage Shapes Bid
On Tuesday, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi is looking to take a major step toward becoming only the second Indian American elected to the Senate.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

In Tense Meeting, Dr. Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Republican Officials Fuel Vitriol Against Muslims and Islamic School in Alabama
A local campaign against the small school reflects growing Islamophobia in conservative enclaves in America and among G.O.P. officials.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Quartz Countertop Makers Want Immunity Against Legal Claims from Sick Stone Cutters
Workers are filing lawsuits against the countertop industry as cases of silicosis, a deadly lung disease, rise.

New York Times Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
The National Endowment for the Humanities seldom gave seven-figure grants. Now big awards flow to handpicked projects, including an institution with three full-time employees.

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Kennedy Center Board to Vote Monday on Trump's Proposed Closure
The planned vote to close the center for renovations was listed on an agenda circulated to the center's board of trustees on Sunday, less than a day before the meeting.

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

In Illinois, Clashes Over AIPAC Erupt As House Campaign Closes
In a Democratic primary, accusations are flying that allies of a hard-line pro-Israel group are trying to divide progressives, exploiting a broader rift in the party.

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Oil Prices May Not Fall Soon, U.S. Energy Secretary Says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil shipments, remained unsafe for tankers. Iran has been firing projectiles and laying mines.

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Entering War's Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices
As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump's options — to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back — both carry deeply problematic consequences.

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Markwayne Mullin, Trump's Homeland Security Pick, Got Wealthier Stock Trading in Congress
Markwayne Mullin's financial dealings take on new importance as the Senate considers his nomination to lead an agency whose budget has vastly expanded.

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Energy Secretary Says ‘No Guarantees' Oil Prices Will Fall Soon
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil shipments, remained unsafe for tanker passage. Iran has been firing projectiles and laying mines.

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

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."

New York Times Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
As the president's immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Fund-raising Email Features Trump at Ritual for Soldiers Killed in Iran War
The email from the group Never Surrender seeks donations for President Trump from those who want access to "private national security briefings" from him.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War
The unit's arrival in the coming days will give the Pentagon the ability to quickly launch raids.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Trump Proposes New White House Visitor Screening Center
The facility would replace trailers and tents the Secret Service uses to screen visitors to the White House. It would be the latest presidential building project.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Judge Rules Lawmaker Must Be Allowed to Join Kennedy Center Board Meeting
A judge ordered that Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat, be given access to planning documents and have the chance to oppose changes to the center at a board meeting next week.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

How Tragedy, Wealth and Trump Shaped JB Pritzker
The governor of Illinois and Trump antagonist has become a national figure for Democrats. Where will that lead?

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

JB Pritzker Wants to Be Judged on His Heart, Not His Money
The governor of Illinois and Trump antagonist has become a national figure for Democrats. Where will that lead?

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Tim Kaine Is Forcing the Iran War Debate From the Minority
Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, has found a way to repeatedly occupy floor time and force all senators to take votes challenging President Trump's use of military force.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil's Strait of Hormuz Problem
Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Trump and Rubio's Vision of War: The Art of Destroy and Deal
Unleashing his inner hawk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans President Trump's military interventions. So far, they favor regime compliance, not change.

New York Times Politics
Mar 14, 2026

In Arizona, an Electric Utility Holds an Election, Open Only to Property Owners
Turning Point is involved, as is the Sierra Club. But voting rules that seem to echo feudalism exclude renters, favor large landowners and limit who can influence a Phoenix utility board.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Trump Issues Executive Orders to Tackle Housing Supply, Demand
The orders could undermine bipartisan legislation the Senate passed earlier this week, the most significant housing package in decades.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

TikTok Investors Set to Pay $10 Billion Fee to Trump Administration
The large fee is the latest example of the White House's inserting itself into corporate deal making in unusual and aggressive ways.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

With Endorsement, Trump Clears Oklahoma Senate Path
The move, as other Republicans confirmed they would not run, all but assured Representative Kevin Hern would succeed Senator Markwayne Mullin.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Pentagon's Boat Bombings Are Illegal, Human Rights Panel Is Told
Experts condemned the U.S. campaign at a human rights meeting in Guatemala, and the Trump administration condemned the meeting.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Trump's War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Deportation Protections for Somalis, for Now
The judge said she was staying the order indefinitely in large part because the Trump administration had been unprepared to defend it in court.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Justice Dept. Drops Prosecution of Veteran Who Burned American Flag
The veteran, Jay Carey, was arrested the same day that President Trump signed an executive order to punish flag burning, a First Amendment right.

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