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Apr 16, 2026

How Gavin Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered supporters who gave any amount a copy of his book. Roughly 67,000 donors received the memoir, accounting for roughly two-thirds of its total print sales.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Despite Cease-Fire, Iran's Hackers Haven't Logged Off
Tehran's digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

House Votes to Preserve Deportation Protections for Haitians, Rebuking Trump
The action was largely symbolic since the president would be all but certain to veto the bill, but the bipartisan vote reflected resistance within his own ranks on his signature issue.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Panel Advances Trump's Triumphal Arch, Even as Key Member Suggests Changes
The Commission of Fine Arts, a Trump-aligned advisory body, granted preliminary approval. But its vice chairman suggested losing statues atop the structure and other revisions before a final vote.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom
A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed.

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Apr 16, 2026

Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran's Civilian Infrastructure
The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last "for as long as it takes," the defense secretary said.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

House Again Thwarts Challenge to Trump's Authority to Continue Iran War
Republicans narrowly blocked a Democratic war powers resolution that would have prevented President Trump from continuing to wage war in Iran until he won authorization from Congress to do so.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science
Penn & Teller filed a Supreme Court brief questioning the use of "investigative hypnosis" in a death-penalty case in Texas.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Justice Dept. Appealing Surveillance Court Ruling Amid Congressional Impasse
The court had barred national security agencies from using certain tools to process Americans' data gathered under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expires on Monday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump's Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Who's Winning the Cash Race in 9 Top Senate Contests?
Money from Democratic donors has flowed into the coffers of the party's top Senate candidates — especially its nominee in Texas.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Talarico Leads a Democratic Cash Surge: 7 Takeaways From 2026 Filings
Democrats in key Senate races out-raised their Republican rivals, but super PACs on the right are poised to play a powerful role in the midterms, new campaign finance filings showed.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

RFK Jr. to Testify Before Congress for First Time This Year
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to defend staff and funding cuts at the Health and Human Services Department he oversees.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure
President Trump has lashed out at enemies, allies and even the pope, and made it harder for Republicans to keep the focus on economic issues in a midterm election year.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Ahead of 2028, Vance Collects Cash, Chits and Contacts
The vice president is also the finance chair of the Republican National Committee, allowing him to court donors who could prove helpful should he run for president.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

More Young Men Say Religion Is ‘Very Important' to Them, Poll Finds
"I wanted something new and something traditional and something that felt holy."

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

How Trump's Clash With Pope Leo Turned Into a Fight Over Theology
When President Trump and G.O.P. leaders denounced the pope's comments about the U.S. attack on Iran, they touched off a religious debate over what is and isn't a "just war."

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

3 Killed in Boat Strike in the Pacific, Pentagon Says
It was the third such attack by the U.S. military in three days, and the 51st attack in a campaign against people who the United States has accused of smuggling drugs.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Senate Blocks Bid to Cancel Arms Sales to Israel as Iran War Deepens Democratic Divide
Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate
President Trump's attack on Pope Leo has touched off an argument about a framework for determining when war is justified.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Carol Greitzer, Tireless Defender of Greenwich Village, Dies at 101
A lifelong New Yorker and longtime City Council member, she opposed Robert Moses's wrecking ball, championed historic preservation and fought for women's and gay rights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump's Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality
President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a "pretty reasonable" new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh
At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump's ‘Triumphal Arch' Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It
The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Can Trump and Republicans Get Back on Message on the Economy?
It's Tax Day, but much of the country's focus has been on an unpopular war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides
Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family
Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asked staff members to bring wine to her hotel room, and to keep in touch with her husband and father.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Sports Betting Industry Spends $41 Million to Influence Elections
With a well-funded super PAC, the betting platforms DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are aiming to shape future regulation of their rapidly growing industry.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers
For the fourth time since the war began, G.O.P. senators successfully fended off an effort to constrain the president. But there were signs of growing unease among Republicans.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump says he's willing to ‘risk' giving up rights as he pushes to extend a surveillance law.


New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump's Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security
The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy's Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump's closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

A Progressive Group Rolls Out a Campus Competitor to Turning Point
More Perfect Union, a left-wing media organization, hopes to win back young voters and build a new generation of college influencers with its More Perfect University program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

He Has a War Chest and an ‘R' by His Name. Will Enough Voters Like Him?
Vivek Ramaswamy has all but cleared the field ahead of the May primary for Ohio governor, but whether a finance and pharma billionaire is the man for the moment is another question.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio Governor Bid: Can He Win Over Voters?
Vivek Ramaswamy has all but cleared the field ahead of the May primary for Ohio governor, but whether a finance and pharma billionaire is the man for the moment is another question.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

How a Times Reporter Has Covered a Turbulent Period in Latin America
Frances Robles, an international correspondent for The New York Times, has reported on the region for more than 25 years.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
The Justice Department's criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event
Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: "I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand."

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology
The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV's statement that disciples of Christ are "never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs."

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War
The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

House Passes Air Safety Bill, Setting Up Clash with Senate
Senate leaders say key provisions fall short of what is necessary to prevent aircraft from midair collisions.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Pentagon Says It Attacked Another Boat in the Pacific, Killing 4
It was the second strike in two days, in a campaign against those the United States accuses of drug smuggling.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Trump's Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China's leader said the world could not risk reverting "to the law of the jungle."

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty' Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward men accused of behaving badly.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists
Defending the convictions would likely have required administration officials to assert that far-right groups were acting on behalf of President Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

51 Percent of Americans Think Trump's Military Action in Iran Has Not Been Worthwhile
A survey from Ipsos and Reuters, released on Tuesday, found few Americans — 24 percent — think the war in Iran has been worth the costs and benefits.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Appeals Court Ends Contempt Inquiry Into Trump Administration's Deportation Flights
A federal judge's nearly yearlong effort to investigate whether the Trump administration had violated his order had become a point of contention in the president's battles with the courts.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of Democratic Fund-Raising Giant
Three Republican-led committees, responding to a New York Times report this month, accused the Democratic fund-raising organization of withholding documents from a subpoena request.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Trump Administration Accuses Biden DOJ of Unfairly Prosecuting Anti-Abortion Activists
The report is part of the president's effort to claim anti-conservative and anti-Christian biases in federal law enforcement, even as he pushes to wield the legal system against his political enemies.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Maryland Governor and State Democrats Fail in Redistricting Effort
State Democrats butted heads over a gerrymandering plan that could have eliminated the state's lone Republican seat in the U.S. House.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll
The Treasury secretary said it is "difficult to deconstruct" the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the "elite."

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of ActBlue Over Foreign Donations
Three Republican-led committees, responding to a New York Times report this month, accused the Democratic fund-raising organization of withholding documents from a subpoena request.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

How Stephen Miller Is Adjusting Trump's Immigration Agenda
After the chaos and death that ensued during the deportation raids in Minneapolis, Stephen Miller, the architect of President Trump's mass deportation campaign, is changing course on immigration. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains how the administration's strategy is shifting.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns
The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Olivia Troye, Ex-Pence Aide, Runs for the House as a Democrat
After spending most of her Washington career as a Republican, she joins a crowded field of Democrats running in a Virginia district that doesn't exist yet.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent
Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV enjoys growing support from a broad swath of conservative Catholics.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Trump's Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Trump's Attacks on Pope Leo Create Fresh Midterm Headaches for G.O.P.
Republicans are counting on the votes of Catholics to maintain control of Congress.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

At a House Republican's New York Event, Flashes of an Iran Backlash
Representative Mike Lawler, who is seeking re-election in a swing district in the Hudson Valley, faced tough questions from constituents about his stance on the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

A Divided America Processes a War With Iran
As the war in Iran extends into its seventh week and a truce feels increasingly shaky, many Americans expressed bewilderment about a conflict that came with little warning.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Will the 2026 World Cup Bring Tourists Back to the U.S.?
Travel restrictions, proposed social media searches and sky-high ticket prices are chasing away international soccer fans, but host cities are still hoping for a boon.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again
The United States proposed a 20-year "suspension" of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Pacific, Killing 2
The attack was the 49th since the campaign against vessels in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific started in early September.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump and MAGA Embraced Orban. Now, They're Worried by His Loss in Hungary's Election.
Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, and his right-wing playbook were embraced by parts of the American right. Now some are worried by his defeat.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs
The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and "weak on crime." The pontiff responded that he had "no fear of the Trump administration."

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders
House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

What Happens in California Governor's Race After Eric Swalwell Stepped Down?
For Democrats, the drama is reverberating well beyond the state.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump's orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Threats to Library Funding End With Settlement by Trump Administration
The American Library Association filed a lawsuit arguing that cuts ordered by President Trump were illegal because they did not have congressional approval.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry
Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, said she wanted votes as early as Wednesday on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct accusations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Judge Dismisses Trump's Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein
The judge said President Trump had not "plausibly alleged" that The Journal published the article with actual malice.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump's Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor'
The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump Takes Down Post Depicting Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, which President Trump shared on Truth Social shortly after criticizing Pope Leo, depicted him as a divine leader healing the sick.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
President Trump's announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump Attack on Pope and Posting of Jesus Image Draw Widespread Criticism
A prominent conservative bishop who serves on President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission was among those who called on the president to apologize.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump's Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as "lunatic" and "clearly insane."

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He's Clapping Back.
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Swalwell's Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places
Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country's lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, posted on Truth Social, appeared to be A.I.-generated and depicts the president as a divine leader healing the sick.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Pope Leo, Hours After Trump Criticism, Says He Has ‘No Fear'
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers.
President Trump's announcement of a complete U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

After Charlie Kirk's Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime'
President Trump's lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop By Midterms, Highlighting G.O.P. Peril
The president has sent mixed messages on how long he expects costs to be high. Some in his party voiced fresh concern after his comments on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

How Al Sharpton Sized Up the Potential 2028 Democrats at His Convention
In an interview with The New York Times, the Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the performances of 10 Democrats who spoke and explained why two did not.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

What the ‘Real Housewives' Think About Congress's Reality TV Drama
A visit to the Capitol by stars of the "Real Housewives" offered a glimpse into how the nation's elected representatives mimic the gossipy world of reality TV. Nobody appears to relish the similarities.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed
On his way to Florida, President Trump said it did not matter to him if a deal with Iran was reached or not: "We win, regardless," he said.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students
The immigration judges' abrupt dismissals marked the latest efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the country's immigration courts.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Takeaways From the First Big Gathering of Potential 2028 Democratic Candidates
The National Action Network convention showcased similarities and some differences in a wide open field of possible contenders.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Appeals Court Allows Work on Trump's Ballroom Project for Now, but Seeks Clarity on Scope
A three-judge panel allowed construction on the ballroom to proceed until April 17, but asked a lower court to untangle the details of the president's plans.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Navy Warships Cross Strait of Hormuz to Clear Mines, U.S. Says
American destroyers began work to make the strait safe for commercial traffic, U.S. officials said, as negotiators discussed conditions for an extended cease-fire. Iran denied that any warships had passed through.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Manhattan DA Opens Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Assault Allegations
The Manhattan district attorney's office is examining a claim that Representative Eric Swalwell, a candidate for governor in California, assaulted a woman in New York City in 2024.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

USPS Is Running Out of Money. Here's How It Could Affect Your Mail.
Despite numerous attempts to reform the Postal Service, the agency's business model has not changed significantly since 1970. Officials are proposing to decrease service and increase prices.

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