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New York Times Politics
Aug 05, 2026

Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza
President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.

New York Times Politics
Aug 05, 2026

William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District
William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Arizona's Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri
Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November environment is favorable enough to them.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

The Michigan Senate primary pits old-guard Democrats against a rising coalition.


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Here are 5 big moments in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary.


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Primary for Virginia House Race
The Richmond-area district was going to be one of the country's most competitive in November, before a court threw out a Democrat-drawn redistricting map. Ms. Taylor faces Representative Rob Wittman in November.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Julian Beaudion Quits Senate Race in South Dakota, Clearing Way for Independent
The decision by Julian Beaudion, the Democratic nominee, to leave the race was the third recent withdrawal by a Democratic Senate candidate in a red state.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is a vocal critic of Israel. He is known for his rhetorical abilities, which have drawn cheers and criticism.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Luria Wins House Primary in Virginia, Setting Up a Rematch With Kiggans
Elaine Luria will face Jennifer Kiggans, the Republican incumbent who defeated her in 2022, in the highly competitive Virginia Beach-area seat. Both are Navy veterans.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What Was on the Minds of Michigan Voters? Many Cited the Economy and Trump.
As they cast ballots in the Democratic Senate primary, voters said they were concerned about data centers, health care, Israel and the war with Iran.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Representative Haley Stevens has been backed by tens of millions of dollars, much of it from pro-Israel groups and hidden donors. Her rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to make that support a liability.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Haley Stevens's accent briefly dominated the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

When to Expect Results in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Washington and Kansas
Voters will cast ballots in several primaries. Unofficial results will most likely be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers
The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration's request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed "unearned grace" on the Oath Keepers defendants "by wiping their records clean."

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche's nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

To prevail, Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters' skepticism of Israel.


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed wants to find out whether a progressive can win in Michigan.


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump's second term.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, told President Trump that his interior secretary, Doug Burgum, had misled him with a self-serving cover story for his own mistakes.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

A centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan.


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

When Is My State's Primary? See 2026 Primary Election Calendar


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Parts of Trump's New White House Helipad Disassembled, Photos Show
Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump's Warning and Pushes Ahead in Ohio
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations. It hasn't happened.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Michigan's High-Stakes Primary Elections
A high-stakes Senate contest and other races will offer fresh indicators of what Democratic voters are seeking.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran's Defiant Leaders
Iran's leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Democrats and Republicans Battle to Reshape Congress in 2026 Midterms


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

How Well Is the Progressive Left Actually Doing?
Its wins have been largely confined to highly educated and heavily Democratic parts of urban America. But two races could change that.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Washington State's Primaries as Gluesenkamp Perez Faces a Challenge
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a moderate Democrat, is going head-to-head with candidates to her right and her left in a battleground district.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Paving Way for Attorney General Confirmation
Todd Blanche's nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where he is expected to be confirmed, even though several Republicans have not yet committed to supporting him.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa's Cities
The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in the Kansas Primaries: Can Republicans Flip a Governor's Mansion?
Republicans see the marquee race to lead the state as perhaps their best chance this year to win a governorship held by Democrats.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Missouri's Primaries as Cori Bush Tries to Beat Wesley Bell
Former Representative Cori Bush, a member of the progressive "squad," is trying to defeat Representative Wesley Bell, a moderate who ousted her two years ago.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Virginia's First Primary Since Redistricting Battle
Redistricting turmoil started, then ended, the campaigns of several Democratic hopefuls and pushed others into more competitive races than they anticipated.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary Poses a Test for a Divided Party


New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Trump's Agenda at Home Is Threatened By Iran War
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump's Agenda at Home
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Why Arbitration Works for Baseball but Not for Health Care
Players vs. teams. Doctors vs. insurers. How the same method for resolving pay disputes has led to wildly different results.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.
The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Spotlight on Fauci Said to Boost Book Sales for Kennedy and His Publisher
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his son, and Senator Rand Paul have all written books criticizing Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. All were published by a company led by a close Kennedy adviser.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

An Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump
The deal would address President Trump's most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

An Emerging Deal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump
The deal would address President Trump's most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Pirro Meets With Trump at the White House After He Said She ‘Choked' in Reflecting Pool Case
President Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., "folded like an umbrella." For now, her job appeared to be safe, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Inside the Democratic Socialists of America Summit
Our politics reporter Kellen Browning went to the Democratic Socialists of America's national summit in Chicago to learn more about the group's new platform.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Senate Moves Ahead on Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Senators in both parties are eager to avoid another spending skirmish before the midterm elections, but the measure still must pass the House.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

In Michigan's 7th District's Democratic Primary, a Centrist Split Boosts Progressive Hopes
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan's Seventh Congressional District, moderate Democrats worry that they've complicated their chances in a key November battleground.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary Has Become the Party's Ugliest Race of the Summer
The Democratic Senate primary will pit the old guard against a rising coalition.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

House Ethics Panel Finds Rep. Chuck Edwards Likely Violated Sexual Harassment Rules
The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment
The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Trump Says Pirro ‘Choked' in Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case
The president ignored a question about whether he was considering firing her.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

How a Centrist Split Boosted Progressive Hopes in a Democratic House Primary
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan's Seventh District, moderate Democrats worry that they've complicated their chances in a key November battleground.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Todd Blanche Wins Over G.O.P. Holdouts on AG Confirmation After Assurances on Trump IRS Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Republican Holdouts Say They'll Back Blanche After Assurances on I.R.S. Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Documents Undercut Trump's Claims About Bears Ears National Monument
President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Blanche's Documents Addressing Trump I.R.S. Deal Leave Loopholes
Critics say the written assurances are a political solution to a political problem, rather than a legally binding document.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Boeing's Smallest 737 Jet Wins F.A.A. Approval
After years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 Max 7, the smallest version of the company's best-selling plane.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Jay Clayton Sworn In as Director of National Intelligence
Mr. Clayton's delayed swearing-in ceremony gave Bill Pulte, a key ally of President Trump, a few more days as acting director of the office he boasted about shrinking.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020
President Trump insists on revisiting and rewriting much of what happened six years ago, including the coronavirus pandemic and the election he lost. Many voters would rather he focus on 2026.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

F.B.I. Agent Is Accused of Stealing Cryptocurrency
The agent confessed to making unauthorized withdrawals from a criminal target overseas, according to court papers.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves
After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates should be free to distance themselves from goals like abolishing prisons as they chase more seats this fall.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83
She was the first Republican woman from the state to be elected to the House. It caused a stir in 2024 when she was discovered to be residing in a senior living facility while still in office.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here's What We Know.
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Author of Democrats' 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter
A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party's turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Park Service Finds Trump's Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places
The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops' Fate
The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump's I.R.S. Deal
Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president's immunity from tax scrutiny.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast
Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump's latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

‘Comradely' Talks and a ‘Deer Leader' Mascot: Scenes From the D.S.A. Summit
At a national meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

Shooting at In-N-Out in Idaho Leaves at Least 3 Dead and 5 Wounded
The shooting occurred at a busy shopping center in Twin Falls, as people were getting food, shopping and going to the movies on a Saturday afternoon. The police said the shooter was dead.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

Can Democratic Socialists Agree on Anything? They Say That's Not the Point.
At a national summit of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

Five Big Moments in Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

Trump, Paul Weiss and the Capitulation of Big Law: 5 Takeaways
The law firm Paul Weiss led the legal resistance against President Trump. Then it led a sudden retreat across the legal industry. A Times investigation examined how it caved to White House pressure.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee
Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.

New York Times Politics
Aug 02, 2026

U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutrition and disease.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

Shooting at In-and-Out Burger in Idaho Leaves at Least 3 Dead and 2 Injured, Official Says
A spokesman for Twin Falls cautioned that the number of victims was "expected to be higher." The police said the shooter was dead.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight
The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

Trump's Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don't Expect Him to Change Course.
Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump's handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump's Wrath
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump's pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed "100%" with her.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

Justice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources
A previously undisclosed subpoena, involving reporting on a failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, reflects the government's expanding campaign to investigate leaks of secrets.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

Fact-Checking Trump's Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration's weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

How Ukraine Is Making Inroads With MAGA and a Trump Ally, Laura Loomer
Ukraine and its supporters have invested years in trying to undo the skepticism of the country's war effort harbored by President Trump's MAGA movement and the president himself.

New York Times Politics
Aug 01, 2026

She Voted for a Justice Who Overturned Roe. Now it Haunts Her on the Trail.
Senator Susan Collins, who supports abortion rights, endorsed Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court. It has emerged as a major issue in her campaign for re-election.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration's claims of vandalism were false.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

George Santos Fined Over Bets on State of the Union on Kalshi Prediction Market
A federal regulator fined the former lawmaker $35,000 over allegations of insider trading by placing bets on Kalshi about whether he would attend the State of the Union address in February.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Trump Backs Away From Deal to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles
The president of Ukraine had warned that the country was running out of Patriot interceptors, the most reliable weapon it has to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Trump and Netanyahu May Be at Odds Again Over Gaza Plan
President Trump's announcement came at a difficult point in his relationship with the Israeli leader over their war against Iran.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

New Gaza Plan Hailed by Trump Again Pressures Netanyahu
President Trump's announcement came at a difficult point in his relationship with the Israeli leader over their war against Iran.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

What Worries Democrats as the Midterms Heat Up
There's a lot going right for the Democrats. Here's what could go wrong.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Hunter Biden Blames Cancer for Joe Biden's Disastrous Debate
Medical experts say it is unlikely that Mr. Biden's debate performance was affected by the cancer that was diagnosed months later.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It
The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Trump Blames Minnesota, Not Iran, for Cyberattack, Despite Initial Investigation
President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota's Democratic government was "behind" a cyberattack on the state's own water systems. Investigators believe Iran is likely responsible.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Trump to Appeal Judge's Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Todd Blanche's Loyalty to Trump Is Putting His Attorney General Confirmation at Risk
Todd Blanche's approach has collided with the jury-of-two reality in the Senate that has, thus far, kept him from the prize he covets: the stability and status conferred by a Senate confirmation.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

State Dept. to Release 250,000 More Trump Passports With His Portrait
An additional 250,000 commemorative passports, featuring a portrait of President Trump and intended to honor the nation's 250th anniversary, will be made available at in-person events.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Ukraine's Strike on Iranian Ship Shows How Two Wars Could Spiral
Iran sent military aid to Russia for its war against Ukraine. Now the question is whether that conflict and the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran are converging.

New York Times Politics
Jul 31, 2026

Missteps Mount in Justice Dept.'s Case Against Minnesota Anti-ICE Protesters
The problems plaguing the case have not only hurt the government's chances, lawyers say, but have also undermined the bonds of trust that prosecutors have traditionally enjoyed in court.

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