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New York Times Politics
Nov 14, 2026

What's Behind the Trump-Huang Relationship?
President Trump's show of support for Jensen Huang as he was under fire was a remarkable moment in a relationship that barely existed two years ago. Our White House correspondent Maggie Haberman explains how Mr. Trump came to see Mr. Huang as a modern-day Henry Ford.

New York Times Politics
Nov 14, 2026

As Congress Plans Investigations, White House Prepares Ferocious Response
The Trump administration has quietly been laying the groundwork for an aggressive all-out effort to thwart newly empowered Democrats' attempts at oversight.

New York Times Politics
Nov 14, 2026

Top Democrat Eyes Filibuster-Proof Budget Bill to Unlock Affordability Agenda
The lawmaker set to lead the House Budget Committee outlined Democrats' options for forcing a negotiation with President Trump on an economic package to bring down living costs.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Even High-Flying Democrats Found Themselves Grounded in the Mile High City
After a nationwide ground stop, several governors and the former secretary of transportation were among those stranded in a Denver hotel bar.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

House Democrats Open Inquiry After Incoming Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment
The House Democratic campaign arm is looking into an allegation against Representative-elect Brian Poindexter of Ohio. His campaign says he "gave what he thought was an innocuous compliment to a volunteer."

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Trump to Meet With Putin and Xi in China, With Nuclear Proliferation on the Agenda
The president plans to also discuss the war against Iran, but is not expected to bring up Russia's war in Ukraine or the scandal that has engulfed Jensen Huang.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Nvidia Scandal Prompts Questions of What It Means to Be a Spy
U.S. intelligence agencies believe a woman who had an affair with Jensen Huang was a Chinese asset. But there is much more that they are still assessing about her role.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

The Numbers Behind Scott Colom's Stunning Upset in the Mississippi Senate Race
To win a Senate seat in a highly polarized, deeply Republican state, Scott Colom needed a perfect storm. He got it.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Trump Officials Press Congress to Renew Spying Law in Lame-Duck Session
The request to extend a high-profile warrantless surveillance law would add a thorny issue during waning Republican control.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Trump Administration Delays Enforcement of Medicaid Work Requirement
The federal government had planned to require poor adults to prove they were working or lose insurance coverage starting Jan. 1. Now, it will let states wait until July.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

5 Takeaways from Joe Biden's Memoir: The Debate, Dropping Out and Advice From Romney
The 46th president defends his decision to run for re-election, which many in his party now regard as a mistake, and revisits the disastrous debate that forced him to end his campaign.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Democrats Vie for Support in Race for Top Senate Job
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said he wouldn't run for president to focus on his leadership challenge to Senator Chuck Schumer, who remained confident he would prevail.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Did the Redistricting Wars Backfire on Republicans? In a Word, No.
They helped the G.O.P. avoid more House midterm losses — on top of the advantage they already have from gerrymandering.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Russia Revives Demand That NATO Retrench to Secure Ukraine Deal
The hard-line position of Russian officials in closed-door negotiations about ending the war thrusts European security into the heart of the talks.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

African Miss Universe Contestants Struggle to Get U.S. Visas
A crackdown on entry by some citizens of African countries by the U.S. immigration officials means that some contestants might not get visas in time to attend the pageant in Puerto Rico this month.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Supreme Court Set to Hear Trump's Ban on Asylum Claims at Border
Lower courts have ruled against the policy, which has effectively shut down avenues for people seeking asylum protections and to remain in the United States.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries Pushes to Lock Down House Speakership, With No Challenger Emerging
Facing resistance from the left but no challenger, the Democratic leader is sewing up support from key coalitions as his allies say he deserves a unanimous vote.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Trump Signals New Strategy on Iran: A Waiting Game
The administration appears to be moving toward a long-term economic pressure campaign as President Trump expresses little urgency in securing a nuclear agreement.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Bessent Faults Commerce Dept. for Failing to Blacklist Megaspeed
The Treasury secretary blamed the department for not sanctioning the Singaporean firm and said that Nvidia employees should be held accountable if they sidestepped the law.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

Even Scott Colom's Backers Were Skeptical. Here's How He Won in Mississippi.
Few were paying much attention to Mr. Colom for most of his Senate campaign. Then he toppled the Republican incumbent.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

‘I Had to Have Faith': How a Democrat Defied Long Odds in Mississippi's Senate Race
Few were paying much attention to Scott Colom for most of his campaign. Then he toppled the Republican incumbent.

New York Times Politics
Nov 13, 2026

After Influence Peddling Claims, White House Restricts Lobbyist Meetings
The office of Stephen Miller, President Trump's new chief of staff, outlined a new policy that seeks to show independence from special interests.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Chris Van Hollen Set to Challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Howard Lutnick Took Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew
Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Trump Had Urged Nvidia's Jensen Huang to Fight for His Job
The president called the Nvidia chief on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of supporting him even as the spy scandal was intensifying.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

What Does 2026 Mean for the Map in 2028?
Mississippi and other states have created new uncertainty about what, exactly, a red state is.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Republican Setbacks Swell in the South With Stinging Loss in Mississippi
The Democrat Scott Colom's stunning Senate upset punctuated a dismal midterm showing for the G.O.P. in a region they had dominated for years.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Mexican Prosecutor Who Helped C.I.A. Secretly Operate in His State Flees to the U.S.
The prosecutor, who faces arrest in Mexico after allowing C.I.A. officers into Chihuahua state, is under the protection of the U.S. government, according to U.S. and Mexican officials.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Kalshi Severs Its Relationship With Donald Trump Jr.
The country's largest prediction market says it ended its contract with the president's eldest son after his investment firm took a larger stake in its prime competitor.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Pete Hegseth, a Soldier's Scolding and a Lesson at the Tomb of Unknowns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Black Turnout Rose in Georgia, Powered by Younger Voters
Black voters under 30 outpaced young white voters for the first time since 2012, contributing to a statewide sweep by Democrats.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Why 2026 Midterm Polls Underestimated Democratic Support
Democratic gains were expected, but surveys almost uniformly underestimated how well the left would do. Many pollsters seem to have made similar mistakes.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

House Passes Competing Veterans Bills in a Fight Over Funding
Legislation addressing the retirement pay of veterans with combat-related disabilities is making its way through Congress, but could collapse amid a funding clash.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Kennedy's Future: Will Democrats Try to Impeach Him, or Actually Work With Him?
Most Democrats abhor the health secretary's stance on vaccines, but some see an opportunity to win voters from his MAHA movement by joining with him on food and environmental issues.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Democrats Unite on Economic Populism After Midterm Victories
Moderate Democrats and progressives have long feuded over who should drive their party's economic agenda. But many newly elected members say they share the same big goals.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

For Democrats, Economic Populism Is Cutting Through Party Divides
Moderate Democrats and progressives have long feuded over who should drive their party's economic agenda. But many newly elected members say they share the same big goals.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Will the Supreme Court Thwart Congressional Investigations?
Lawmakers must dodge rulings on immunity, standing and "valid legislative purpose."

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Democrats Put Targets on Notice as Trump Oversight Takes Shape
Letters that tell companies and officials not to destroy documents signal the direction of potential investigations next year.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Trump Says He's Pulling Vance Off Iran Talks to Focus on Fraud Campaign
The announcement on social media deepened questions about what the president's plan is to end the war. "We don't need a deal with Iran," he wrote.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

The Concession Call to an Election Winner Is No Longer a Given
In a hyperpartisan era when norms and traditions cannot be counted on, some politicians are left waiting by the phone.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Want to Short a Stock? Kalshi and C.T.F.C. Allow It as ‘Perpetual Trades.'
After a federal regulator allowed wagering on stocks and cryptocurrencies, two powerful trading clearinghouses filed lawsuits saying traders would not be properly protected.

New York Times Politics
Nov 12, 2026

How the Legacy of Torture Has Vexed the Quest for 9/11 Justice
From coerced confessions to the creation of an alternative court system, years of U.S. government decisions doomed speedy trial prospects.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Republicans Begin Aggressive Lame-Duck Push to Install Trump Judges
The G.O.P. intends to win confirmation of about two dozen federal judges before the party loses power. But Democrats promise to do what they can to stop them.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Soldier Shouts Toward Hegseth to Show ‘Respect' at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A Pentagon spokesman said the sentinel had "reminded everyone to maintain decorum" after laughter was heard from a group visiting the burial site with the Defense Secretary on Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Democrats Face Backlash After Missing Hegseth Impeachment Vote
Eleven Democrats were absent, helping Republicans shelve the charges against the defense secretary. It drew sharp criticism a week after the party's sweeping election victories.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

How The Times Covered Mississippi's Senate Race, Which Unexpectedly Became a Nail-Biter
Three Times journalists break down the twists and turns in a race that captured national attention.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

A Diminished Justice Dept. Braces for Fresh Fights After Midterm Loss
The upheaval points to a broader dilemma spurred by the election: whether the department can carry out President Trump's priorities as career officials eye the exits and senior department officials resign.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

After Hegseth Impeachment Vote Fails, Massie Vows More Tough Votes for GOP In His Final Days
Representative Thomas Massie, the Kentucky Republican, said he would use his waning time in office to prod his party to vote for "sanity" and break with President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Biden Calls His Disastrous 2024 Debate Performance ‘Not Very Consequential'
A debate against Donald Trump in which Mr. Biden, then the president, repeatedly lost his train of thought led to widespread Democratic pressure to end his campaign, which Mr. Biden eventually did.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Trump Hints at Immigration Deal, Then Reverses. He's Done That Before.
Democrats and some Republicans say President Trump is missing an opportunity to find consensus on an issue that has bedeviled past administrations.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

How Democrats Invested Online to Overcome Their Cash Disadvantage
Strategists for Senate Democrats say they spent record sums reaching voters, particularly younger ones, on nontraditional platforms such as YouTube and various streaming sites.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Raman and the D.S.A.: Wariness, Skepticism and Hope
Democratic socialists had another success with Ms. Raman's ascent to the Los Angeles mayoralty. But she is no sure bet to align with all of the group's priorities.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Trump Visits Arlington Cemetery as His Proposed Arch Faces Growing Opposition
An expanding legal fight over the proposed site of President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch looms over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Protesters Throw Projectiles at Biden During Dublin Trip
Video showed demonstrators from a pro-Palestinian protest throwing projectiles at former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. after he attended an event at Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

White House Threatens Congress, Saying Aggressive Investigations Could Be Crime
As Democrats prepared to begin oversight inquiries, it was not clear what legal basis could support the threat. The Constitution grants lawmakers immunity for legislative acts.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Judge Allows Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against the BBC to Proceed
President Trump is seeking damages from the British broadcaster over a documentary it conceded was misleadingly edited.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

The Moderates Who Chose Democrats. For Now.
Does Democratic success with the political middle signal a broad realignment in the country? Or is it a temporary turn away from an unpopular president?

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Incoming House Intelligence Chairman Vows Oversight of CIA's Use of Covert Action
Representative Jim Himes, who will run the powerful intelligence committee in the new Congress, said he also planned to scrutinize contractor donations to President Trump's construction projects.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Heating Costs Will Rise 7% on Average This Winter
People who use heating oil will see increases of around 70 percent because the war in Iran has greatly reduced supply of that fuel.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Trump to Visit Arlington Cemetery as His Proposed Arch Faces Growing Opposition
An expanding legal fight over the proposed site of President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch looms over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Democrats Pulled in Moderates. Can They Hold On to Them?
Does Democratic success signal a broad realignment in American politics? Or is it a temporary turn away from an unpopular president?

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Melania Trump's Initiative for Women Appears at Odds With D.E.I. Crackdown
Its name and mission also overlap with a company that left the United States after the administration sought to end corporate networking programs for women and people of color.

New York Times Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Hospitals Brace for Medicaid Work Rules and Deep Funding Cuts
Health systems are racing to guide millions of patients through new eligibility hoops, slated to go into effect Jan. 1.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Bernie Sanders Opposes Schumer as Majority Leader
The progressive leader was among a few Democrats who signaled skepticism about Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, though his allies offered support and called for party unity.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration Demand for Journalists' LinkedIn Data
The court said that the request was too broad and could reveal numerous unrelated confidential sources.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Bessent Is Moved From D.C.-Area Home to Military Base Amid Iranian Threats
The Treasury secretary, who is leading an economic pressure campaign against Iran, is the latest Trump official to leave his home over security concerns.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Trump Trots Out His Chaotic Greatest Hits to a Weary Public
As he braces for Democrats to assume legislative control in Washington, President Trump has sought to take back center stage with some discordant maneuvers.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Kennedys Join Suit to Block Trump's Arch, Saying It Would Mar J.F.K. Gravesite
The legal filing argues that the arch would cast a shadow on Kennedy family graves and disrupt the sightline from the eternal flame memorializing the former president.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Republicans Turn Back Effort to Impeach Hegseth
The G.O.P. banded together to shelve impeachment articles against the defense secretary, sparing him from a damaging rebuke and potential ouster.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Representative María Elvira Salazar Wins Re-Election in Florida
Ms. Salazar, a Republican, had released an ad in which she said the White House had "gone too far" on immigration amid worries of Hispanic voter backlash within her party.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Stung by Losses, G.O.P. Chooses Jordan and Thune as Leaders
In the House, Republicans signaled a desire for fresh leadership after their biggest election defeat in decades. In the Senate, they re-elected their current leader.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Trump Officials Drop Threat to Colorado School District Over Transgender Issues
Trump administration officials had accused the district of allowing boys on girls' teams, which they said violated a ban on sex discrimination in schools.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Firing of Voice of America Chief Was Illegal, Appeals Court Rules
The unanimous ruling upheld a lower-court decision and was the latest setback to the Trump administration, which has sought to shutter the independent news group.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Toyota Plans to Sell a Kei Pickup Truck in the U.S.
The automaker plans to sell Americans "Kei" pickup trucks, which are very popular in Japan and with U.S. auto enthusiasts. Even President Trump is a fan.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Alina Habba Mildon Loses $50 Million Contract That Enraged Trump
The former Trump lawyer had signed the contract with a family company weeks before the president gave the family's patriarch a pardon.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

On the Defense: Takeaways From Hegseth's Remarks on Articles of Impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth broke a monthslong drought of press briefings to defend his record in office.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

From Climate Activism to the House of Representatives
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, flipped a seat in Michigan for the Democrats.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Alina Habba Loses $50 Million Contract That Enraged Trump
The former Trump lawyer had signed the contract with a family company weeks before the president gave the family's patriarch a pardon.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

House Republicans Pick Jim Jordan, a Close Trump Ally, as Their Next Leader
In choosing Mr. Jordan over Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana, House Republicans signaled a desire for fresh leadership after their biggest election losses in decades.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Rubio Says ‘Major Combat Operations' in Iran War Are No Longer Needed
The U.S. secretary of state said that American economic pressure is doing sufficient damage to the leadership in Tehran.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Despite Denial, Trump Was Told on Trip to China About Spying on Nvidia Leader
Before Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One en route to Beijing, the president was reminded of intelligence showing that he was in a relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Despite Denial, Trump Was Told on Trip to China About Spying on Nvidia's Jensen Huang
Before Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One en route to Beijing, the president was reminded of intelligence showing that he was in a relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Richard Aurelio Has Died. He Helped Re-elect Mayor Lindsay.
A political and public relations virtuoso and journalist, he also worked for Senator Jacob Javits and brought an all-news cable channel to New York. He was 98.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Hegseth Is Defiant as Impeachment Vote Looms
The defense secretary has indicated that he will fight accusations that he violated the Constitution and federal law.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

What Trump Said in His Letter to Biden in 2021
The letter, which former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. details in a new book, is remarkable for a warm tone starkly at odds with his predecessor's public comments.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Corey Lewandowski, Trump Ally, Is a Top Target for Democrats After the Election
The former Trump administration adviser has been urged to preserve his records, as part of Democrats' bid to rein in the Department of Homeland Security.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Fired by Hegseth, New Member of Congress Supports His Ouster
Nancy Lacore, who will represent a House district starting in January, was chief of the Navy reserve until last year.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

The Impeachment Charges Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Explained
The charges accuse the defense secretary of illegally starting the war with Iran, directing extrajudicial killings and ignoring laws meant to minimize civilian casualties.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Oil Prices Have Tumbled in November. Here's Why.
The global benchmark price is down more than $20 a barrel since late October, when it traded for around $113.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

U.S. Received $12 Billion From Venezuela's Oil, Report Shows
The workings of a U.S.-controlled bank account shed light on how Washington manages Venezuelan revenue after capturing the country's president.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

What Trump Has Said About the Hegseth Impeachment Effort
The president has defended his defense secretary and called the impeachment drive the effort of "a stone cold loser."

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Hegseth to Hold Rare News Conference as Impeachment Vote Looms
The defense secretary has indicated that he will fight accusations that he violated the Constitution and federal law.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

U.S. Forces in Europe Face Uncertainty as Pentagon Reviews Troop Levels
A U.S. Army unit in Germany is not sure what's next as the Pentagon considers a major drawdown of forces in Europe.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Democrats Will Be in Charge of Congress. Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan for That.
The Massachusetts senator said it is imperative that Democrats address economic pain after running campaigns that centered cost-of-living issues.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Why U.S. Business Deals Are Unlikely to Get Putin to Give Any Ground
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has shown a willingness to endure a high price to get what he wants in Ukraine, and he sees little reason to stop fighting now, analysts say.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Many of Trump's Plans to Remake D.C. Would Push Locals Aside
If these projects come to fruition, Washingtonians will lose access to sports fields, fishing spots and other tent poles of everyday city life.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

What BlackBerries and Horseshoes Reveal About Our Presidents
The photographer Peter Adams visited 15 presidential libraries, chronicling individual objects that offered insights about the men who have sat in the White House.

New York Times Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Justice Dept. Accuses Lyft of Disability Discrimination in Lawsuit
The department said Lyft and its drivers routinely deny rides to people who use stowable wheelchairs or travel with service animals. Lyft disputed the allegations.

New York Times Politics
Nov 09, 2026

In Trump's Washington, Prosecutors Can't Count on Grand Juries to Take Their Side
In the past two weeks, prosecutors in the capital have failed to secure indictments in at least three cases, an acceleration of the problems the Justice Department has had with grand juries.

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