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New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet Outside of Guantánamo Base
The meeting was the highest-level military engagement since the Trump administration began ratcheting up pressure on the Cuban government this year.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing
The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

Hegseth's Message to Asian Partners: Do More to Get More
At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to "the front of the line" for U.S. assistance.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump
A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump's name off the building. What happens next?

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.
President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

9 U.S. Voters Tell Us How They're Coping With Higher Prices
The spiraling cost of everyday necessities — gas, utilities, groceries, housing, child care and health care — have forced many Americans to do more with less.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War'
One is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They're both spending millions to influence the midterms, and they're leaving a trail of fearful candidates and canceled ads in their wake.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Healthcare and Housing
The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

Trump on His Presidential Library: He'll Write His Own History
In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration's inner workings from public view.

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

White House Releases Results of Trump's Latest Physical Exam
The report by President Trump's physician said he was in "excellent health." It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back "normal."

New York Times Politics
May 30, 2026

China's Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.
Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China's surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

What We Know (and Don't) About the E. Jean Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry
Prosecutors would face substantial hurdles in potentially pursuing charges against Ms. Carroll, who twice won cases against Donald Trump, or the billionaire who helped pay her lawyers.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Homelessness Declined in 2024, According to Delayed Federal Report
The modest drop marked the first decrease in homelessness in nearly a decade. The Housing and Urban Development report was published months later than usual.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Actually, Most Immigrants Won't Need to Leave U.S. to Get Green Cards, D.H.S. Says
But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with "extraordinary" exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the country.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Judge Reopens Trump's Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS
The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel
Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

What We Know — and Don't — About the E. Jean Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry
Prosecutors would face substantial hurdles in potentially pursuing charges against Ms. Carroll, who twice won cases against Donald Trump, or the billionaire who helped pay her lawyers.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Can Talarico win over some of Cornyn's voters in Texas?
Democrats hope so, but there are good reasons to be skeptical.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Journalist Favored by Trump Is in Talks to Join White House in Temporary Role
John Solomon said he was being vetted for a role as a "special government employee," a status given to part-time, outside advisers to the federal government.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state's previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Trump's Counterterror Strategy Focuses on the Left
President Trump's new counterterrorism strategy focuses on "violent left-wing extremists," as well as narcoterrorists and Islamic terror groups. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains what it means.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates
The Trump administration ejected a Chinese journalist amid fresh concerns about Beijing's growing pressure on foreign correspondents.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

How Bad Are President Trump's Approval Ratings?
Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump's sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies?

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund
A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida
NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Latest Indicator of Political Discontent: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy have left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Times/Siena Poll: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy have left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.

New York Times Politics
May 29, 2026

Book Review: ‘View From the East Wing,' by Jill Biden
Beyond a few pointed digs at her husband's successor, "View From the East Wing" largely sticks to the head-spinning details of first lady-hood.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola
The U.S. has begun rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda to select airports for enhanced health screenings, to identify those who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Trump's Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump's pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here's What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Treasury Prepares to Make Trump the Face of a New $250 Bill
Treasury Secretary Bessent backed the idea, which would require legislation allowing a living person to appear on currency.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

A Democrat's Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party's Tensions Over Israel
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton
After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Diesel Fuel Spilled on National Mall During 250th Event Setup
The Trump administration blamed the two spills on vandalism, though the U.S. Park Police is still investigating the incidents.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Young MC and Morris Day Pull Out of Freedom 250 Concerts
Young MC and Morris Day said they would not perform at the series on the National Mall that is part of the summer celebration of America's founding.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Where Do E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Supreme Court Says Death Row Inmate Can Challenge Exclusion of Black Jurors
Terry Pitchford was convicted in 2006 for his role in the murder of a shopkeeper by a 12-member jury that included one Black member.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Watchdog Agency Seeks to Reverse Its Win Against Firm Run by Winklevoss Twins
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed jointly with a company run by the Winklevoss twins to overturn their settlement.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Watchdog Agency Seeks to Reverse Its Own Win Against a Crypto Firm
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed jointly with a company run by the Winklevoss twins to overturn their settlement.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump's Portfolio Stands to Benefit.
The president's family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions of the computer company's shares raise questions.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Is Trump the President the Framers Feared?
The drafters of the Constitution hoped for energetic but accountable presidents.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong': The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms
Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

Judge Declines, for Now, to Block Mail-In Voting Changes Ordered by Trump
The ruling allowed the Trump administration to continue to pursue changes that include enlisting the Postal Service in checking voters against a national database.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump's Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

‘Up for Grabs': Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?
Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: "Both parties kind of get it wrong."

New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally
Personal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy' Political Talks
The two Republican critics of President Trump — Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress — met up in the tropics.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape
The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days
As a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance, an official said the strikes were in self-defense, with targets including four one-way attack drones launched by Iran.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll
The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

U.S. Conducts New Strikes in Southern Iran
For the second time in three days, the military hit targets in what it called acts of self-defense, as a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Jill Biden's Reaction to Biden's 2024 Debate: ‘He's Having a Stroke'
"I had never, ever seen Joe like that," the former first lady told CBS News. "Before or since."

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Court Orders Customs Chief to Address Compliance on Refunding Tariffs
The surprising demand to appear at a hearing suggested new concern about the Trump administration's efforts to repay the full $166 billion owed from illegally imposed tariffs.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home
The only charge lodged against David Rush is that he inflated his academic credentials and obtained military leave pay worth tens of thousands of dollars.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Former Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck With I.R.S.
The motion was particularly significant because it asked the judge overseeing the initial suit against the I.R.S. to examine the terms of the deal.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Cornyn's Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump's Grip on the G.O.P.
Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

To Make a Deal With Trump, Iran Wants Billions of Its Money Unfrozen
The money has become a sticking point in talks, with Iran insisting that meaningful negotiations cannot begin without the funds' release.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Meeting Voters, a Republican Tries to Outrun His Party's Woes
Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska is still meeting with constituents long after most G.O.P. members of Congress have concluded it is too politically dangerous to do so.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated' Profit Margin, Government Analysis Finds
The firm that was given a no-bid contract to fix the troubled landmark is charging 20 percent. The typical profit margin is 6 percent to 12 percent, internal records show.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes
The former president argued that the Justice Department has a responsibility to protect the privacy of conversations he had with a former ghostwriter.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Alabama Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Allow New Congressional Map in Redistricting Fight
Republican leaders in the state have asked the justices to clear the way for a congressional map that a lower court found discriminated against Black voters.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Ball State Settles With Ex-Employee for $225,000 Over Charlie Kirk Posts
Ball State University is the latest institution to agree to pay workers who lost their jobs over their posts about the conservative activist.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

'60 Minutes' Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Bo French, Anti-Muslim Candidate, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Texas Oil Job
Bo French's runoff victory gave Democrats fresh hope that they could compete for a seat regulating the state's powerful oil and gas industry.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Two Survivors Left at Sea After U.S. Attacks Boat in Pacific
One person was killed in the U.S. military's 58th strike against vessels it accused of smuggling drugs.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Two of America's Thorniest Political Issues Are Dividing an Arizona Town
Marana, Ariz., is used to placid local politics, but the town, in a congressional swing district held by Juan Ciscomani, has been convulsed by two national issues, A.I. and immigration detention.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Endorsed by Trump, Paxton Crushes Cornyn: Takeaways From the Texas Runoff Elections
President Trump's record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn's defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

A Blue Texas May Be More Than a Dream for Democrats
Paxton's victory and a big shift among Hispanic voters have put the state's Senate seat within reach.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Paxton's Texas Victory Opens a New Front in the Battle for the Senate
Many Democrats and some Republicans said the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton's victory could turn Texas into a battleground state that will determine Senate control.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.
What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

When Two Heated Political Issues Descended on One Swing District Town
Marana, Ariz., is used to placid local politics, but the town, in a congressional district held by Juan Ciscomani, has been convulsed by two national issues, A.I. and immigration detention.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday's Runoffs in Texas
President Trump's record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn's defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat
Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Cornyn Crushed: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday's Runoffs in Texas
President Trump's record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn's defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump-Backed Candidate Wins G.O.P. Race in San Antonio District
Carlos De La Cruz, a first-time candidate, defeated a moderate rival in a U.S. House district that was redrawn to favor Republicans, but where Democrats see an opportunity.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Johnny Garcia Beats Texas Democrat Accused of Being Antisemitic in House Runoff
The victory by Johnny Garcia, a sheriff's deputy, brought relief to Democrats, who hope to hold onto a seat that Republicans redrew to flip it.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General
After connecting his opponent to past criticism of President Trump, the conservative state senator now advances to the general election.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump's Grip on Republican Party Voters
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

5 Things to Know About Christian Menefee, Democratic House Nominee in Texas
Mr. Menefee, one of the newest members of Congress, beat Representative Al Green, a Democrat who is more than twice his age, in a primary runoff.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump's Grip on the Republican Party
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, Republican Senate Hopeful in Texas
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton is trying to unseat Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

5 Things to Know About John Cornyn, Republican Senate Hopeful in Texas
He is fighting for political survival against a primary challenger backed by President Trump.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic House Runoff
The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has been raising money and looking to unite his party for the general election.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

5 Things to Know About Al Green, Democratic House Candidate in Texas
He is a veteran lawmaker and a vocal critic of President Trump who is facing a runoff against a fellow Democratic member espousing generational change.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

5 Things to Know About Christian Menefee, Democratic House Candidate in Texas
He is one of the newest members of Congress, running on a message of generational change against a fellow Democratic member who is more than twice his age.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump May Appear at N.B.A. Finals in New York
President Trump is said to be considering the appearance after his hometown team, the Knicks, clinched a championship spot.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff
Unofficial results will start coming in after polls close at 7 p.m. local time. They will be posted on the state's voter portal.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAs
Lawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Runoff Polls in Texas Senate Contest Have Favored Ken Paxton
Mr. Paxton, a Texas Senate candidate, has led Senator John Cornyn in all but one independent poll in the Republican primary runoff.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

The Factors Shaping the 2026 Midterm Elections
President Trump has sought revenge in G.O.P. primaries. Democrats have turned out to vote in large numbers. Republicans have gained a redistricting advantage.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Democratic Incumbents Run Against Each Other After Republican Redistricting in Texas
A Republican-led redistricting effort forced Representative Al Green, who has served 11 terms, and Christian Menefee, one of the newest members of Congress, into a battle for the same seat.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Southern Poverty Law Center Accuses Justice Dept. of Vindictive Prosecution
Defense lawyers are increasingly accusing the Justice Department under President Trump of using its powers to prioritize the president's political imperatives above the pursuit of actual justice.

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