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New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Judge Quashes Justice Dept.'s Subpoenas Targeting Federal Reserve Chair
Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney's office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump's desire for vengeance.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Trump's Move to Seize Oil Tankers Costs the U.S. Tens of Millions of Dollars
Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87
After helping his family's Rite-Aid drugstore empire flourish, he waged a surprisingly close but losing race as a Reagan Republican against Mario Cuomo in 1982.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon
A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering "unmatched access" to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Airport Security Workers to Miss Paycheck as Shutdown Drags On
Union officials warned that airport delays could worsen just as spring break season kicks in. Workers are taking on other jobs and canceling child care to make ends meet.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Hegseth's Claim About Killing a Would-Be Assassin Creates a Mystery
The defense secretary said the leader of an Iranian unit that had planned to assassinate President Trump had been killed. But U.S. officials privately acknowledge the story is not that simple.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Trump-Iran Timeline: Key Moments Leading Up to War
President Trump's aggressive stance toward Iran, during his first term and since returning to office last year, is key to understanding the conflict.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison' Buys CNN, ‘the Better'
The remarks fueled concerns that CNN's prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies
At a news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave no indication of how long it would take before the Navy could escort civilian cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

War Stirs Mixed Feelings for the Only Iranian American Democrat in Congress
The daughter of Iranians who fled the country, Representative Yassamin Ansari of Arizona wants a democratic and secular government for Iran, but is wary of President Trump's war.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

What Does It Mean to Have Air Superiority Over Iran?
The American and Israeli air forces have a dominant advantage in the skies, but Iran can still muster some resistance.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Joaquin Castro Is on a Quest to Get Detained Immigrants Released
The Texas Democrat has used his perch in Congress to highlight sympathetic cases in his push to free detainees and call attention to the cruel consequences of President Trump's immigration agenda.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Hegseth's Boasts of ‘Maximum' Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit
The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

‘A Lot of Life Years Lost': How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans
A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 13, 2026

His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.
Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Trump Targets Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
The Trump administration began a trade investigation Thursday into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was "unfortunate" that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz
The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump's calculations about how and when to end the war.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Executive and Judicial Branches Spar Over Control of Federal Courthouses
The head of the General Services Administration said a proposal to transfer control of courthouse buildings to the judiciary was a bad idea.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
A fifth of the world's oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

How Do You Feel About Traveling Right Now? We Want to Know.
With spring and summer travel season beginning amid a war in the Middle East, a partial government shutdown and more, we'd like to hear how your travel plans are changing.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

$42 Million Verdict for Iraqi Victims of U.S. Abuse Is Upheld on Appeal
The damages would be paid by a Virginia contractor that supplied interrogators to the U.S. military after the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Will Illinois' Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?
Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Senate Again Deadlocks on Homeland Security Funding as Shutdown Persists
The fight over restrictions on immigration agents has prolonged the funding lapse for T.S.A., Coast Guard and more into a second month, as airports experience screening delays.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump's disinterest have left its fate uncertain.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn't Running for Office
The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a "great guy" and predicted that he would run for an elected position.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

James Clyburn to Run for House Again, Defying Push for Generational Change
The Democratic power broker had kept his plans under wraps but signaled he wanted to be around to see the first Black speaker elected, a milestone the party is well positioned to reach next year.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January
The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president's tariffs.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

A Statue of Trump and Epstein Re-enacting ‘Titanic' Pose Appears on National Mall
The installation is the latest in a series of satirical statues created by an anonymous group of artists called the Secret Handshake.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time
The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military's war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign
The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.

New York Times Politics
Mar 12, 2026

A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Trump's Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms
Beyond talking about the economy and voters' hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Trump Targets Major Trading Partners With New Investigation
A trade investigation focuses on the European Union, China, India and other countries and will likely lead to tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

V.A. Begins Drive to Put Some Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship
The Trump administration will expand the power of government attorneys to initiate court proceedings for veterans "unable to make their own health care decisions."

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

South Carolina's 2028 Primary Is Already on Some Democrats' Minds
The state's 2028 primary is likely to be important, and is already on the minds of some Democrats.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

How Trump Is Using the Paxton-Cornyn Race to Squeeze the Senate Over the SAVE Act
The president has yet to make an endorsement in the contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as he tries to push the Senate to pass a bill requiring voters to show identification at the polls.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Charlie Kirk's Group Expands Into High Schools. G.O.P. States Are Signing On.
Turning Point USA, the right-wing campus group, is partnering with Arkansas and Indiana, the latest of several states to have similar arrangements.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Haitian Immigrants
The administration has also sought to end deportation protections for other immigrant groups, including Syrians.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump's immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Republicans Concede They Need a Pivot on Immigration Ahead of Midterms
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump's immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

17 Democratic States Sue Over Trump Demand Colleges Provide Race Data
The Trump administration wants colleges and universities to share information about the race and gender of applicants to make sure they're not using racial preferences in admissions.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

V.A. Begins Drive to Put Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship
A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Thune Is in a Vise as Trump and the Far Right Demand a Fight on SAVE America Act
The majority leader is getting pounded for not pushing hard enough, but he says the votes just aren't there to circumvent the filibuster.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Joe Rogan Says Trump's Supporters Feel ‘Betrayed' by Iran War
The influential podcast host described the conflict as a sharp reversal from the policies the president had campaigned on.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Trump Administration to Announce New Trade Investigations
The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

World Leaders Will Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil to Stabilize Prices
The planned release by members of the International Energy Agency is the largest such coordinated action on record.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Trump Documents Missing in Epstein Files Highlight DOJ's Missteps
In late July, an F.B.I. agent asked colleagues to get started on a sensitive task relating to Jeffrey Epstein, listing the names of 14 prominent men, with President Trump at the top.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says
Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump's assertion that Iran could be to blame.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Trump Administration Restarts Global Entry Program
The program for people traveling internationally came back online at 5 a.m. on Wednesday. It had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Trump's Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
America's vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary's economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Japan and Germany Say They Will Release Oil
Officials in Tokyo and Berlin said they planned to release oil from their strategic reserves to address disruptions of supplies from the Middle East.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Why Did the UK Police Repeatedly Decline to Investigate Claims About Epstein and Prince Andrew?
The police in London interviewed Virginia Giuffre three times over her allegations about Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell, but never began a criminal investigation.

New York Times Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Through Violent Memes on Social Media, Trump Promotes the War on Iran
A series of White House social-media videos turn the carnage in Iran into gleeful entertainment.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran's Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program
The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia District
Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller's win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president's support.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats
The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Democrats Demand Hegseth and Rubio Testify on Iran War
Senate Democratic leaders called on President Trump to dispatch the senior cabinet officials to make the case to Congress and the American public for the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say
Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Trump Tries to Sidestep Blame for Any Civilian Deaths in Iran
The president and the Pentagon have cast blame on Iran for the mounting toll. More than 1,800 people have died in the war, including many civilians.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

ChatGPT, Other Chatbots Approved for Official Use in the Senate
New guidelines said Senate aides could use A.I. tools for official work, including research, drafting and editing documents, and preparing briefings and talking points for lawmakers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs in Most Intense Strikes of the War, Pentagon Says
Iranians cowered under the barrage as Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, said the U.S. aimed to wipe out Iran's capacity to obtain nuclear weapons "forever."

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

How Long Will the Iran War Last? Trump Offers Conflicting Answers.
Now 11 days into an expanding military campaign, President Trump and his officials have given conflicting indications on how long the United States intends the war to last.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Higher Oil Prices Could Put the Fed in a Bind as Labor Market Softens
Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Senate Moves Toward Passing Sweeping Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
The legislation's progress is all the more surprising because it addresses an issue that is shaping up to be the main battleground of the midterm elections: affordability. The effort could still stall.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Voting Company Smartmatic Says It's a Target of Vindictive Prosecution by Trump
The voting technology company's new court filing signals how far-reaching the legal fights over elections will be in 2026.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

D.C. Bar Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ed Martin
A new legal filing accused Mr. Martin, a senior Justice Department official, of an unethical pressure campaign against Georgetown University.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Smartmatic Says It's a Target of Vindictive Prosecution by Trump
The voting technology company's new court filing signals how far-reaching the legal fights over elections will be in 2026.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Unlike Past U.S. Conflicts, Iran Attack Is Opposed by Most Americans
While the public has historically backed military intervention initially in international conflicts, deep polarization has left the latest strikes against Iran with record-low support.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Mississippi and Georgia Elections: What to Watch in Today's Primaries
It's Primary Day in Mississippi, where a younger Democrat is trying to oust a House veteran, and in Georgia, where Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat is up for grabs.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Alma Allen Signs With Mega-Gallery After Venice Biennale Fallout
Alma Allen has joined Perrotin, months after two other galleries dropped him over his selection to represent the United States at the "art world Olympics."

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

After Venice Biennale Fallout, Artist Representing U.S. Signs With Mega-Gallery
Alma Allen has joined Perrotin Gallery, months after two galleries dropped him over his selection to represent the United States at the "art world Olympics."

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Democrats Sued to Find Out Whether Trump Will Send Armed Officers to Election Sites
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the D.N.C. sought to compel the government to say whether it plans to deploy armed federal officers in this year's elections.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Here Are the Key Races to Watch in Mississippi and Georgia Elections
It's primary day in Mississippi, where a younger Democrat is trying to oust a House veteran, and in Georgia, where Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat is up for grabs.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Unlike in Past Conflicts, Most Americans Oppose Iran Attacks
While the public has historically backed military intervention initially in international conflicts, deep polarization has left the latest strikes against Iran with record-low support.

New York Times Politics
Mar 10, 2026

U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Two Supreme Court Justices Debate Handling of Trump Emergency Cases
In a rare joint appearance, Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Brett M. Kavanaugh offered sharply different views on how the court should handle emergency requests.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Trump Seeks to Calm Oil and Gas Markets but Says Iran War Will Go On
The president said the U.S. could accompany tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary to keep oil flowing. "We've already won in many ways, but we haven't won enough," he said.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Trump Again Suggests Without Evidence That Iran Struck Elementary School
After a video showed a Tomahawk missile hitting a naval base next to the school, President Trump claimed Iran possesses such weapons. But the U.S. developed the missile and has sold it only to a few close allies.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Trump's War in Iran, and Rising Gas Prices, Collide With Midterm Agenda
The attack on Iran has led to a surge in energy prices at a moment when the cost of living is a major issue heading into the fall elections.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Iran's Women's Soccer Team Offered Asylum by President Trump
The dissonance between the president's hard-line immigration policies and his offer of asylum to the athletes was striking. Australia took in five players.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran's foreign minister promised "surprises," calling the strikes against his country "Operation Epic Mistake."

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Iran War Overshadows Midterms as Democrats Focus on Economy
Democrats are focused on the economy, while Republicans wish they were focused on the economy.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank
Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey's assistance "was instrumental" in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

2 Teen Mariachi Musicians Released From ICE Detention
Representative Joaquin Castro of Texas led a delegation of Democrats to a South Texas detention center to press for the release of the brothers and their family.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Alexander Butterfield, Who Revealed Nixon Tapes in Watergate Scandal, Dies at 99
"There is tape in the Oval Office," said Mr. Butterfield, a former White House aide, in testimony that rocked the Watergate hearings and led to the president's resignation.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Judge Halts Trump Administration Move to Restrict Immigration Appeals
The ruling is part of a broader dispute between the independent federal judiciary and the executive branch's immigration court system.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

As Kari Lake Sought to Shutter Voice of America, Parent Agency Rebuffed Auditors
A new report says the lack of information provided for a required annual examination was so "pervasive" that auditors declined to opine on the agency's financial numbers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

G7 Countries Hold Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Supplies
Finance ministers for the seven industrialized countries met on Monday and said they would consider releasing oil from reserves but were not ready to do so now.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Trump Threatens to Crowd Out Republicans' Midterm Message
As the G.O.P. gathered in Miami for a party retreat where lawmakers hoped to focus on the economy, the president was threatening to block his own party's legislative agenda.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

New Lawsuit Challenges Rubio's Threats Against Foreign Tech Regulators
A lawsuit filed on Monday argues that a State Department's decision to withhold visas from experts who have pushed for stronger social media regulations is illegal.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

James Talarico Challenges ‘Heretical' Right-Wing Christianity in Texas Senate Race
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee from Texas, hopes to counter what he sees as a conservative takeover of the American church.

New York Times Politics
Mar 09, 2026

How Markwayne Mullin Became Trump's Homeland Security Pick
The Oklahoma senator whom President Trump chose to run the Department of Homeland Security has risen in Washington by styling himself as a MAGA warrior and Trump loyalist.

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