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New York Times Politics
Aug 12, 2026

ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a "de-escalation device," but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.

New York Times Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party's progressive and moderate wings.

New York Times Politics
Aug 12, 2026

He Was Deported to Eswatini in Southern Africa. He May Never Go Free.
As the Trump administration sends a growing number of immigrants to countries they have no connection to, some find themselves imprisoned with no way out.

New York Times Politics
Aug 12, 2026

What to Know About David Crowley, the Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor
The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

New York Times Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Ex-Marine Robert Gilman, Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison, Arrives in the U.S.
Russia released Robert Gilman on "a humanitarian basis," President Trump said. Mr. Gilman's family had said he was in dire physical condition.

New York Times Politics
Aug 12, 2026

8 Takeaways from Tuesday's Primaries
A Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin remained neck and neck early Wednesday, leaving a national battle between progressive and moderate wings largely unsettled.

New York Times Politics
Aug 12, 2026

Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota
The victory by Minnesota's lieutenant governor was the latest for the left-wing movement in the Midwest. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Trump Says Secret Service Ordered Air Force One Swap
Trump claims his secret plane was in more danger than the Air Force One decoy the public thought Trump was flying on.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

What to Know About David Crowley, a Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor
The Milwaukee County executive, who was locked in a tight race for the Democratic nomination against Francesca Hong, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

See How Trump's Secret Air Force One Swap Unfolded
The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran's cross hairs for years.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Rep. John Larson, a Longtime Lawmaker, Loses a Primary in Connecticut
In an upset, Luke Bronin, the former mayor of Hartford, won the Democratic nomination, capitalizing on calls for generational change.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Matt Little, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Primary in Minnesota
Mr. Little, a former mayor and state senator, beat two other candidates. He focused on promises of banning corporate money from politics and supporting Medicare for all.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Rebecca Cooke Wins Democratic Primary for Key Wisconsin House Seat
Ms. Cooke, a three-time congressional candidate, held a huge fund-raising edge in a western Wisconsin race that Democrats consider pivotal to their hopes of flipping the House.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Son-in-Law of Sean Duffy Wins G.O.P. House Primary in Northern Wisconsin
Michael Alfonso, 26, had the support of the transportation secretary and an endorsement from President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Fighter Jets Intercept Aircraft Over Trump's Patriot Games in Ohio
It was at least the fourth time that an aircraft has violated the no-fly zone near President Trump this week.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Areas to Watch in Minnesota's Senate and Governor Primaries
Divides in both parties will be on display Tuesday night, particularly in a group of key counties.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Areas to Watch in Wisconsin's Democratic Primary for Governor
A race between Francesca Hong and David Crowley could highlight the fault lines between Madison and Milwaukee.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Minnesota Primary Election Polling Offers Few Answers in Key Races
The small group of independent surveys in the Democratic primary for Senate and the Republican primary for governor showed a large share of undecided voters.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

In Wisconsin Governor Primary, Polls Have Shown a Progressive Democrat With a Big Lead
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has consistently led in a Democratic primary that struggled to settle on a field of candidates.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Francesca Hong, the Progressive Running for Wisconsin Governor
The state assemblywoman, a democratic socialist, is a chef and former small business owner. Her campaign focused on economic issues.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Tom Tiffany, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in Wisconsin
Representative Tom Tiffany is running with President Trump's backing.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy's Son-in-Law in Wisconsin's 7th District Race
If elected, Mr. Alfonso, 26, would be the youngest member of Congress, thanks in no small part to the support his father-in-law, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and an endorsement from President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Michele Tafoya, Republican Senate Candidate in Minnesota
Ms. Tafoya, the favorite to become the state's Republican nominee for Senate, spent years as an N.F.L. sideline reporter and has leaned into her sports background.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Rubio, Bessent and Miller Traveled on Decoy Plane From Turkey Without Trump
Some of President Trump's top officials traveled on the original Air Force One, which the president secretly disembarked.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Peggy Flanagan, Democratic Senate Candidate in Minnesota
Ms. Flanagan, the progressive lieutenant governor of Minnesota, is a former organizer who could become the first Native American woman in the Senate.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Angie Craig, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Minnesota
Ms. Craig, a moderate Democratic congresswoman, flipped a swing House seat in 2018 to become Minnesota's first openly gay member of Congress.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Deleted Old Posts and Videos Defending ‘Defund' and Floating an End to Fireworks
The removed posts from Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, immediately set off Republican attacks.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Darline Graham Advances to the Republican Senate Runoff in South Carolina
Ms. Graham did not win the special primary outright, despite having President Trump's endorsement. Her runoff opponent was still too close to call.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Trump Administration Bars Medicaid Funding of Transition Treatment for Transgender Youth
Transgender rights advocates said the new rule would face a legal challenge.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Ned Lamont Wins the Democratic Primary for Connecticut Governor
Josh Elliott, a state representative who mounted a primary challenge, pledged to raise taxes on the rich and take the state on a more progressive path.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump's Stay at NATO Summit
The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Republican Senate Hopeful in South Carolina
The sister of Senator Lindsey Graham was endorsed by President Trump to serve out the remainder of his term. Now she is running in a special primary election.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Russell Fry, Republican Senate Candidate in South Carolina
The two-term Republican congressman, who once interned in the office of Senator Lindsey Graham, has campaigned in part on his youth.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, Republican Senate Candidate in South Carolina
The longtime lawmaker, a member of an ultraconservative group of House members, came in third place in the Republican primary for governor this year.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

5 Things to Know About Mark Sanford, Republican Senate Candidate in South Carolina
The former governor and congressman is a staunch fiscal conservative who repeatedly broke with President Trump on government spending, among other issues.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Judge Awards $250,000 to Musician Who Fled Trump-Led Kennedy Center Gig
The center had sued Chuck Redd when he canceled a free concert last year, citing the addition of the Trump name to the venue. But a judge dismissed the case.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

When to Expect Results in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Beyond
Six states are holding elections on Tuesday. The unofficial results will be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Democrats Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects
Congressional Democrats express concern that the delays involve "political considerations."

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Angie Craig Has Cash Edge Over Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota's Democratic Senate Primary
Representative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

This is how President Trump came to back Darline Graham.


New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.
Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on "a humanitarian basis," President Trump said.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled
The Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran's war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats From Iran
President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

With El-Sayed's Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia
As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing "jihadists."

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Trump Picks Project 2025 Co-Author for Role That Would Oversee Any Reflecting Pool Review
Dennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump's nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

U.S. Says It Revoked More Than 175,000 Visas Under Trump
Most visas were rescinded over criminal accusations, the State Department said, while some were revoked from people who had celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

What to Watch in Tuesday's Primary Elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations
The party's congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller's opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive "Red to Blue" list.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Will the Left Keep Winning in the Midwest? What to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries.
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.

New York Times Politics
Aug 11, 2026

Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats
President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Trump Stokes Islamophobia by Calling Democratic Candidates ‘Jihadists'
Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somalis in the United States, saying "they're not smart."

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

An Elaborate Ruse: Trump Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats
President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

In Oval Office, President Trump Calls Democratic Candidates ‘Jihadists'
Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somalis in the United States, saying "they're not smart."

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It's Not Letting Him.
President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Wisconsin's Roller Coaster of a Democratic Primary Race for Governor Crashes to an End
Democrats appear likely to nominate a democratic socialist for governor. How did they get here?

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Homeland Security Intensifies Pursuit of Noncitizens on Voter Rolls
Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver's licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

D.C.-Area Airport to Close for 3 Hours for Grand Prix Event
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed other closures at Reagan National Airport over events for the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

How a Counterintelligence Inquiry Into Trump's Russia Ties Was Derailed
Documents released by the White House shed new light on the demise of an often-overlooked 2017 F.B.I. investigation.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Sanders Calls on A.I. Companies to Pause Development to ‘Avoid Disaster'
Senator Bernie Sanders warned that corporations have already lost control of technology that could cause "potentially cataclysmic results" for millions of people.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard' Actor and Congressman, Dies at 84
He played the mechanic Cooter Davenport on the hit television series before serving two terms as a Democratic congressman from Georgia.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Hegseth Renames Base for Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston will now be known as Joint Base Lindsey Graham. The senator served as a judge advocate general before retiring as a colonel in 2015.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Trump Concedes There Was ‘Some Contractor Error' in Reflecting Pool Renovations
The president had insisted for weeks that the landmarks' algae-stained waters and peeling lining were the fault of vandals, not the project itself.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Trump Shrugs Off A.I. and Data Center Concerns as Voters Grow Anxious
The president and his top aides have been especially bullish about data centers, despite national blowback against the facilities.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Minnesota's Democratic Senate Primary Pits Angie Craig Against Peggy Flanagan
The Senate primary race in Minnesota will be the latest test of left-wing energy in the party, in a state that was convulsed by the Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown this winter.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

Inside the Left's Playbook for Winning Elections
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.

New York Times Politics
Aug 10, 2026

The Campaign Tactics Helping Progressives Win Primaries Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

Obama and Abdul El-Sayed Discuss Unity After Michigan Senate Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan's high-stakes Senate race.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

A Democratic Socialist Seeks New Voters in an Unlikely Place: Fox News
Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the New York D.S.A., wants to reach new voters. But in interviews with conservative media, the backlash can be sharp.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

Michigan Senate Candidate, a Former Trump Critic, Shifts Toward Election Skepticism
Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sank his first Senate bid two years ago.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Easily Defeats Progressive House Challenger
Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state's skyrocketing cost of living.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

Obama and Abdul El-Sayed Spoke to Discuss Unity After Michigan Senate Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan's high-stakes Senate race.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

In Michigan, a Former Trump Critic Shifts Toward Election Skepticism
Mike Rogers, the Republican Senate nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sunk his first Senate bid two years ago.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

A Democrat Sounds the Alarm on Christian Nationalism in Congress
Representative Jared Huffman of California, the only self-declared "humanist" in Congress, writes in a new book that the separation of church and state is in grave danger.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

A Democratic Socialist Spreads the Word, Even in Hostile Territory
Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the New York D.S.A., wants to reach new voters. But in interviews with conservative media, the backlash can be sharp.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

The Lonely Crew at the Kennedy Center Will Miss Its…Mice
Employees say the performing arts center's quirky-looking mice have an exotic back story. Do they?

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags
The curious case of Guren "Bobby" Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.

New York Times Politics
Aug 09, 2026

Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Defeats Progressive House Challenger
Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state's skyrocketing cost of living.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Chuck Grassley Announces the Death of His Beloved Vacuum, Beth
Senator Chuck Grassley mourned his decades-long cleaning companion, writing on social media: "GOOD BYE BETH. U hv been a real workhorse."

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won't Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says
Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Hunter Biden Says His Father's Cancer Is Worsening
In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ?Biden Jr.'s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump's Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Fauci?
Our chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak, discusses whether Anthony Fauci's presidential pardon makes him ineligible to take advantage of Fifth Amendment protections.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump's Sway
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Former Marine Is Unresponsive After Mistreatment in Russian Detention, Family Says
Robert Gilman, 32, was being fed through a tube and in a "dissociative stupor," an advocacy group said. He was arrested in Russia in 2022.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Fact-Checking 3 Competitive Senate Races in Maine, Michigan and Ohio
Republican attacks have focused on terrorism and illegal immigration, while Democrats have sought to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Trump's cuts to Medicaid.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Trump Officials Under Pressure to Deport Haitians After Supreme Court Win on T.P.S. Program
The lack of visible raids aggressively targeting Haitians who lost temporary status has frustrated some of President Trump's most fervent supporters.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won't.
Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother's place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat
Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio's 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

After a Poisonous Primary, Michigan Democrats Promise to Get Along
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a Senate primary that was "spirited," as Pete Buttigieg diplomatically put it at a unity rally on Friday night, but tensions remain.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Blanche Is Confirmed as Attorney General After Overcoming G.O.P. Concerns
Todd Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, eked out Senate approval, despite growing unease about his willingness to rein in President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 08, 2026

Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms
The move came more than a month before the spending deadline, reflecting an eagerness in both parties to avoid a messy fight before the midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
Aug 07, 2026

A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.

New York Times Politics
Aug 07, 2026

Max Miller Continues to Resist Pressure to Drop Out as Deadline Looms
The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife's head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.

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