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New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

Graham Platner Thinks a Political Revolution Is Coming
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine enters the general election fray.

New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

Graham Platner's Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins — and the Establishment
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine enters the general election fray.

New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.

New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

What to Watch in Saturday's Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana
Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump's ire, is fighting for political survival.

New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield' Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.

New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?
Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going.

New York Times Politics
May 16, 2026

Have You Experienced Sexual Harassment in Congress? Share Your Story.
The New York Times would like to hear from people who work on Capitol Hill who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or other inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature in their workplaces.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America's most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain from the trip.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Top Drug Regulator Is Fired From the F.D.A.
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg said she did not know who had fired her or why, but the dismissal came amid tumult at the agency in recent days.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

F.A.A. Says Better Scheduling Can Address Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues
In a new report, the F.A.A. says that by increasing controllers' active work hours per shift, it could reduce its target for a fully staffed work force by over 2,000 positions.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map
State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats and recently approved by voters.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Senator Bill Cassidy, Targeted by Trump, Fights for Political Future in Louisiana Primary
Senator Bill Cassidy, targeted by President Trump, is walking a political tightrope as he battles other Republicans for the chance to seek a third term.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Will the Iran War Backlash Save Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky?
A view from Thomas Massie's district in Kentucky.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary, More National Guard Troops to Arrive in D.C.
Federal officials say that hundreds of additional agents, officers and National Guard troops will be deployed ahead of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

With Possible Raúl Castro Indictment, U.S. Eyes Venezuela Playbook
Amid stepped-up surveillance flights, a visit of the C.I.A. director and an energy embargo, the White House is trying to increase pressure on Cuba.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis
Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, commuted the sentence of Ms. Peters, a former county clerk serving a nine-year sentence for her role in a plot to examine voting machines after the 2020 election.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel's Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
The F.B.I. director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, vacation and leisure time.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden
Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

A ‘Man With No Country,' Cassidy Fights for Political Future
Senator Bill Cassidy, targeted by President Trump, is walking a political tightrope as he battles other Republicans for the chance to seek a third term.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials
The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Spotlight on China Adds to Some Chinese Americans' Fears
The Trump-Xi summit emphasized stability. But China's recruitment of foreign agents has fueled suspicion of Chinese Americans.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

In Kentucky, the Iran War Complicates a Republican Primary
Representative Thomas Massie, the incumbent, has opposed President Trump's military strikes on Iran. He is now facing the biggest challenge of his career.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Despite Tensions, China Greets Trump With Pomp and Pageantry
There was no major breakthrough in Beijing, but China pulled out all the stops for President Trump, with extravagant ceremonies and a state banquet.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals' With China, but Details Are Scarce
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know
What you should know about the federal government's pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

A Republican's Mysterious Absence Reflects Congress's Silence on Health
Presidents are expected to tell the public basic health information, but members of the House and Senate often stay silent about medical conditions, even those that affect their ability to do their jobs.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Bernie Sanders Endorses Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy
The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change'
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair's baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump's pick says needs an overhaul.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate's Complex Class Story
Democrats are pinning their hopes of flipping the Senate on Graham Platner, who has made his working-class persona key to his campaign. His background defies easy categorization.

New York Times Politics
May 15, 2026

U.S. and China Will Start Discussing A.I. Safety, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not say when these talks would happen. There are fears in the United States and China about the threats from A.I., but neither side is willing to slow down its development.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Trump-Ordered Citizenship Lists for Voting Are Likely Unreliable, Justice Dept. Says
At a court hearing over a presidential order seeking to exert more control over elections, a government lawyer said no "responsible state" should rely on the lists to update their voter rolls.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

C.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Tensions Rise and Island Runs Out of Oil
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, is the highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to visit the country.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Resigns in Latest Homeland Security Shake-Up
Michael Banks is the latest high-profile official to leave the Department of Homeland Security amid President Trump's immigration crackdown.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict
But two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in the effort to force President Trump to win authorization from Congress, in the latest sign of G.O.P. jitters over the war.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue
A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Maine for a speech, making a midterm election pitch that only Republicans could root out fraud in public benefits.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Mail-Order Abortions Have Quickly Become Common
Pills shipped to states with bans are a reason abortion has increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

C.I.A. Director Travels to Cuba as U.S. Intensifies Pressure
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, is the highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to visit the country.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Should Every Party Be Allowed to Vote in a Primary?
New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Trump's and Xi's Body Language at the Summit Mirrored Their Styles
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Open Primaries Have Their Fans. The Parties Are Not Among Them.
New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
Adm. Brad Cooper's testimony suggested that he believed that the U.S. military had been near perfect in avoiding civilian casualties.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Justice Dept. Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants
The finding was the second time in eight days that the Trump administration had targeted a major medical school over admissions policies.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Latino Groups Unite to Win Back Hispanic Voters for Democrats in Midterms
Four longtime Latino civil rights and political organizations are joining efforts to register voters and mobilize Hispanic Democrats in the wake of rising voting restrictions.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Green Card Holders Targeted for Deportation by New ‘Removal Apparatus'
The Department of Homeland Security recently formed a unit tasked with revetting thousands of immigrants with permanent residency.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Appeals Court Appears Skeptical of Trump Orders Targeting Law Firms
A three-judge panel showed few signs of siding with the president on his efforts to compel law firms to work for the administration or face threats.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

A Republican U-Turn on Free Speech
The G.O.P. has long opposed government regulation of broadcasters. That has changed under Trump.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Rubio and Hegseth Among White House Officials to Speak at Christian Prayer Festival
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are among the scheduled speakers at the event, part of festivities for the nation's 250th birthday.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland
It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

The Family Branding of Sean Duffy's Road Trip Reality Show
A trailer heralds the latest spinoff from the Trump administration.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

A Fact Check of Trump's Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War
He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy's need for the Strait of Hormuz.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Why the Migrant Child Crisis Is Roiling the California Governor Race
The Times broke the story that has become a dominant line of attack against Xavier Becerra, the Democratic front-runner. Here are five things to know about it.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right
A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security
A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media's biggest stars is a public good.

New York Times Politics
May 14, 2026

Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor
After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo
The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the African country despite its refusal to take her.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race
Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas
In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and some oil refiners.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have became more combative.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

New Mexico Diocese Tries to Block Government From Seizing Land for Border Wall
The diocese's lawyers argued that the land, which is below a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ on a mountain peak, is a holy site protected under religious freedom.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Trump's Remark on Americans' Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges
Asked if he was motivated by Americans' financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, "Not even a little bit."

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Miami Residents Sue Over Trump's Plan to Make His Library a Hotel
The suit argues that the development on state-donated land would violate the Constitution's domestic emoluments clause, which prohibits the president from accepting money or gifts from states.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Homeland Security Dept. Escalates Its Dispute With Federal Judge
In a column, the top lawyer for D.H.S. claimed that the judge, Melissa DuBose, was engaging in an "intimidation campaign" by referring a government lawyer for a misconduct investigation.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Uyghurs Hope Trump Returns to First-Term Toughness at Xi Meeting
In 2020, the president declared China's crackdown on Uyghurs a genocide. Now, it rarely surfaces.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Gen. Caine's Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
The president's top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

What to Watch at Trump and Xi's U.S.-China Summit
Here's what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations' leaders.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
President Trump's pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve's ability to operate independently.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
The president's middle son is said to be joining his father in a "personal capacity" rather than to make business deals.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Trump Administration Pushes I.R.S. to Identify Undocumented Immigrants
The deliberations are a sign that the Trump administration may once again try to harness the power of the I.R.S. to advance its immigration agenda.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Chinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Rich Danker, RFK Jr.'s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy
In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

N.Y.U. Students Object to Graduation Speaker Jonathan Haidt, Who Calls Their Generation ‘Coddled'
Jonathan Haidt, a professor, says that colleges shield students from challenging ideas. But student leaders said he does not represent their values.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Trump and Xi: Beneath the Pomp and Niceties, a Geopolitical Rivalry
The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit
The balance of power between the United States and China had shifted in Beijing's favor even before the war in Iran began in February.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

A Start-Up Aiming to Make Geothermal Energy Mainstream Goes Public
Fervo Energy, which uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to produce power from the earth's heat, raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Top Kennedy Spokesman Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy
In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said moves to allow the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Why the Bombing of Iran Tied the U.S. More Closely to China
As the U.S. tries to rebuild its weapons stockpiles drained in the Iran war, it will need access to rare-earth minerals, an industry China dominates.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

House Backers Reach Threshold to Force Vote on $1.3 Billion in Ukraine Aid
Representative Kevin Kiley, independent of California, became the 218th signature on a petition to force action on an aid bill to Ukraine. The vote could come as soon as the end of May.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Musk, Rubio, Hegseth: Who is Traveling With Trump to China?
President Trump arrived in Beijing, ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping of China. Among those accompanying Mr. Trump were top administration officials and business leaders.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Trump Arrives in Beijing to Begin High-Stakes Summit With Xi
President Trump was greeted by China's vice president, Han Zheng, and other officials, as well as a military honor guard.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win
In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups' coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Silicon Valley's A.I. Lobbying Blitz Reaches a Fever Pitch
OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists and spending more than ever to win over federal lawmakers.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax
President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it's a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

What to Know About the Federal Gas Tax Trump Wants to Suspend
President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it's a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz Is Playing Politics Like No Other
"If you think there's a lot of money in politics now," Marc Andreessen said in 2000, "you haven't seen anything yet." His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Europe Tries a Trumpian Tactic With Trump: No Apologies
Stuck with the fallout from America's war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he's been angered, they haven't backed down.

New York Times Politics
May 13, 2026

Trump's Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here's why he's had to scale them back.

New York Times Politics
May 12, 2026

Nvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang Hitches Ride With Trump to China After Last-Minute Invite
Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska, joining a delegation of more than a dozen business leaders accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing.

New York Times Politics
May 12, 2026

Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn
Cindy Burbank has said she intends to exit the general-election race, clearing the field for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate, to face Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican.

New York Times Politics
May 12, 2026

U.S. and Mexican Officials Deny C.I.A. Had Lethal Role in Mexico Operation
The denials came after a CNN report claimed the C.I.A. had been involved in the assassination of a cartel member inside Mexico earlier this year.

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