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New York Times Politics
Jul 11, 2026

An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Representative Ro Khanna was barred from leaving for 90 minutes. Where past U.S. leaders toured the region to show support for Israel, today's Democratic presidential aspirants are going to bolster their credentials as critics.

New York Times Politics
Jul 11, 2026

How The Times Reported on Graham Platner
Two senior editors discuss the difficult effort to track down allegations against the leading Democrat for Senate in Maine and the questions that soon followed.

New York Times Politics
Jul 11, 2026

Trump Justifies $2 Billion Made as President With Inaccurate Claims
President Trump has wrongly attributed the $2 billion windfall he gained during his second term to a hot stock market and claimed that he was the only president to donate his salary.

New York Times Politics
Jul 11, 2026

Platner's Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros' and Women
The collapse of Graham Platner's Senate bid in Maine after a rape allegation renewed attention to a movement built by Senator Bernie Sanders that some say is too forgiving of male misconduct.

New York Times Politics
Jul 11, 2026

How Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela From Afar
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela's finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.

New York Times Politics
Jul 11, 2026

Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media
The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a "brazen act."

New York Times Politics
Jul 11, 2026

Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Even Though Trump Refuses to Sign It
After a 10-day clock, the housing bill turned into law at midnight without the president's signature. But his decision not to sign reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

U.S. Employers Told to Dismiss Thousands of Immigrant Workers
Shifting deadlines are confusing businesses as the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and others looms, making them ineligible to live and work in the United States.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Will Soon Be Declared Open to All Traffic, U.S. Officials Say
The officials said that Iranian negotiators blamed the recent ship attacks on rogue military units.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

The Platner Drama Is Reviving Debate Among Democrats Over a Double Standard
His candidacy stoked tensions among Democrats over gender and how to win back working-class voters.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate Race
The move paved the way for the party to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

ICE Deports Immigrant Who Was Pardoned for Sex Abuse Conviction
Minnesota state officials had granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Hmong man, drawing criticism that Democratic leaders were thwarting efforts to expel criminals.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

An Aging Assassin Was Caught by ICE. Will the U.S. Deport Him?
He helped plot a car bombing in Washington that killed two people in 1976. Fifty years later, old government secrets could decide his fate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Trump Says Negotiations With Iran Will Continue as U.S. Ramps Up Strikes
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Trump Says He Won't Sign Housing Bill, in Protest Over Stalled Voting Measure
The president did not say he would veto the housing legislation, so it would still become law unless he does. But his pronouncement reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

How Terrorist Groups Are Using A.I. to Gain an Edge in Battle
A.I. chatbots are not just a propaganda tool for violent extremists but are aiding in bomb construction and attack planning, new research finds.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Top Senate Democratic PAC Stockpiles Record Sum, as Money Chase Heats Up
Senate Majority PAC says it entered July with $126 million, a new midyear high, after raising $147 million with an affiliated nonprofit from April through June. But can it keep pace with the G.O.P.?

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Why Some Women in Maine Are Mourning the End of Graham Platner's Campaign
They believe the accuser, but they also grieve the demise of a campaign that promised that politics could be different — and they blame those who failed to find a less flawed candidate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

How American Socialism Changed, and Stormed the Democratic Party
The movement was better at critiquing the system than reshaping it. But it has never had this much mainstream political power.

New York Times Politics
Jul 10, 2026

Trump Administration Fires Members of Independent Election Group
The firings and a resignation render the Election Assistance Commission useless. The moves come as President Trump seeks to impose control over how ballots will be counted in the midterms.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

The U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Again. Is the Cease-Fire Over?
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Palm Beach Airport in Florida Is Renamed for Trump
The name change, approved earlier this year, took effect on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. New signage with President Trump's name is expected roll out in the coming weeks.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Bombing Iran Didn't Work for Trump. Neither Did a Tentative Cease-Fire. Is There a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Bombing Iran, Then a Tentative Accord Didn't Work. Does Trump Have a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft's safety.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Can Trump's Arch Be So Tall? A Panel Led by His Allies Tentatively Says Yes.
The proposed 250-foot arch would violate a height limit on Washington structures under the traditional reading of the law. But a planning commission gave it preliminary approval anyway.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Graham Platner's Exit Sets Off Scramble for New Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks
The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Maine Democrats Hope to Replace Platner as Senate Nominee. Has That Ever Worked?
Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

A Justice With No Plans to Retire and a Trump Lawyer Now on the Bench
A roundup of legal news from the country.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Lonnie Bunch Defends Smithsonian Museum After Negative White House Report
In a letter to staff, Lonnie G. Bunch III wrote that the report was "not a fair characterization of the work and totality of the National Museum of American History."

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump's Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump's Announcement About Air-Defense Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Platner's Exit Sets Off Scramble for New Senate Candidate in Maine
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Can Trump's Arch Be So Tall? A Panel May Redefine a Law to Get to Yes.
The proposed 250-foot arch would violate a height limit on Washington structures under the traditional reading of the law. But the panel, now led by the president's allies, has other ideas.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation
Mr. Platner's withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both parties see as crucial to their hopes of winning the Senate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 09, 2026

Inside the Implosion of Graham Platner's Maine Senate Campaign: ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster'
Graham Platner's bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Graham Platner Suspended His Senate Campaign. Here's What's Next for Democrats.
The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster': Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign
Graham Platner's bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Trump Says He'll Ask Supreme Court to Rehear Citizenship Case, an Unlikely Event
The last time the justices granted a rehearing request after a case decision was in 1965. The court has only once reversed itself after rehearing a case.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Who is Troy Jackson, a Democrat running for Senate in Maine?
Mr. Jackson, a longtime state legislator, lost a Democratic primary for governor this year. He has already earned some high-profile endorsements.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Who is Nirav Shah, a Democrat interested in running for Senate in Maine?
Dr. Shah, an epidemiologist who led Maine's response to the coronavirus pandemic, finished second in the ranked-choice primary for governor.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Who is Shenna Bellows, a Democrat interested in running for Senate in Maine?


New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Here's the latest.
Mr. Platner's withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both parties see as crucial to their hopes of winning the Senate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell's similar exit from the California governor's race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara. The swap deepens questions about the retrofitting of the new plane.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

U.S. Begins Second Day of Strikes Against Iran
President Trump said earlier that a cease-fire was over and warned that the United States would probably hit Iran "hard."

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

When Might Graham Platner Drop Out? Here's the State of Play.
Here's what we know about the uproar in the Democratic Party's bid to unseat Senator Susan Collins.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Vance, in Wisconsin, Highlights Twin Fights, Against Fraud and Democrats
The vice president called Democrats "a party that is fighting for fraud," even as he highlighted the case of a woman who was first indicted under the Biden administration.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Democrats Grow Frustrated as Graham Platner Resists Dropping Out Quickly in Maine
Two days after a woman accused Graham Platner of rape, he had not given up his nomination for Senate in Maine, raising worries about whether and how his party might find a replacement.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

As Progressives Rack Up Wins, Hakeem Jeffries Shrugs Off Possible Challenges
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn't consider the recent wave of anti-establishment victories "an overall critique of the party."

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

As U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Frays, Trump Faces a Muddled War and Unpalatable Options
The president appears to be confronting the consequences of a cease-fire deal cobbled together in haste, with little movement toward resolving the key issues driving the conflict.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Judge Orders $5 Million Trump Judgment Be Released to E. Jean Carroll
Ms. Carroll had asked a federal judge to order the president to pay the judgment after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

‘Love Story,' FX's JFK Jr. Series, Picks Up Fewer Emmy Nods Than Expected
The FX docudrama about the tragic romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette received fewer nominations than its competitors.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Navy Identifies Crew Member Lost in Arabian Sea Helicopter Crash
Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards was declared missing after what the Navy said was an emergency water landing during a routine patrol.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran
Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Lawmakers Target the Power of Health Insurance Giants
UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are battling efforts to break up their control over prescription drugs.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

In Israel, Rahm Emanuel Calls for End of Unconditional U.S. Support
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, delivered a speech in Tel Aviv that was sharply critical of Benjamin Netanyahu.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

If Platner Exits Senate Race, the Maine Democratic Party Chair Could Help Pick the Nominee
Charles Dingman, chair of the Maine Democratic Party and a progressive, would play a key role in choosing the state's Democratic Senate candidate if Graham Platner leaves the race.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Health Insurance Giants Are Fighting Efforts to Break Them Up
UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are suing states over new laws targeting their pharmacy businesses.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

Why Democrats Would Probably Come Out Ahead if Platner Dropped Out
Already near the breaking point, he held no special advantage among some key Maine voting groups he was expected to win over.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

The Low-Key Lawyer at the Center of the Search for a Platner Replacement
Charles Dingman, chair of the Maine Democratic Party and a progressive, would play a key role in choosing the state's Democratic Senate candidate if Graham Platner leaves the race.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

A Conservative Role Model for Ending the Fertility Crisis
Emma Waters, pregnant with her third child, is crafting policy to encourage early parenthood. Some think she is pushing an ideology that does not meet reality.

New York Times Politics
Jul 08, 2026

A Look Back at Trump's Broadsides Against NATO Allies
President Trump has rarely missed an opportunity to castigate the Western military alliance, whose leaders he's meeting this week, as weak and ineffective.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Haley Stevens Goes on Attack Against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Senate Debate
At their first one-on-one debate in a top Senate race, Representative Haley Stevens accused her progressive rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, of being too focused on publicity as he called her a tool of corporate interests.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role' in Picking Next Nominee
A top state party official said that Graham Platner's team had "repeatedly" tried to "put their thumb on the scale," but he would not influence how the party chose a new Senate candidate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Judge Orders D.H.S. to Restore 4 States' Access to Citizenship Data
The ruling, based on an agreement the Trump administration signed with Florida last year, contradicted an earlier order by a judge in Washington that required the access be suspended.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry
The ruling cast serious doubts on the department's efforts to reinvestigate the race, finding that it was too late to bring criminal charges in the case.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Maryland Moves Toward Redistricting Ahead of 2028
Lawmakers at a special legislative session next month will try to pass an amendment to the state constitution that should ensure new congressional maps survive a legal challenge.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Iran's Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Threaten Oil Flow
The strikes by Iran and the attacks and re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S. came weeks after the countries agreed to try to find a lasting end to their hostilities.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting
The letters come amid President Trump's effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn't exist: widespread noncitizen voting.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Republican Leaders Say They've Spoken With Mitch McConnell Since Hospitalization
Two top Republican senators said they had talked to Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June 14, but did not offer updates on his status or a timeline for his return.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver After Attack on Tankers
A 60-day exemption allowing the sale of Iranian oil was cut short after three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Gave Iran Details on Asylum Seekers
A new lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia states that the administration allowed Iranian officials to "select" which Iranians seeking refuge in the United States would be expelled.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
The president's call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Bernie Sanders Calls on Graham Platner to Drop Senate Bid After Rape Allegation
Mr. Sanders was one of the last remaining prominent allies of Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, to call for him to drop out after a rape allegation.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Democrats Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits
Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Trump's Top Air Pollution Regulator Will Resign
Aaron Szabo will step down as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency's air office this month, he told employees, after overseeing rollbacks of a range of pollution limits.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Democrats Begin to Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits
Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Nation's 250th Celebration Fireworks Sent D.C. Air Pollution Spiking
Trump promised a record display of some 850,000 pyrotechnics for the country's 250th birthday. The Park Service warned it could get dirty.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Trump Administration Guts Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence, Suppressing Reports
As the administration works to expand gun rights, hospitals and community groups have lost funding, and reports on preventing firearm injuries have vanished from government websites.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Iran's Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Iranian Strikes on Ships Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Energy Flows in Gulf
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Abandoned by Allies, Graham Platner Faces Pressure to End Maine Senate Campaign
After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign
After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

The History at the Smithsonian That the White House Finds Unpatriotic
The administration's report criticizing the National Museum of American History echoes themes of President Trump's push to reshape the American story.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment
The president has glossed over persistently high unemployment among African Americans, a group he needed to secure a second term.

New York Times Politics
Jul 07, 2026

New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

Platner's Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation false but said he would "reflect" on his political path forward, as many allies rescinded their endorsements.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner
"This is something that I tried for many years to forget," the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won't Say Why
Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, and his office has provided few updates about his condition. Here's what we know.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets
The president, who is headed to a NATO summit in Ankara this week, had imposed the ban himself amid concerns that giving Turkey the jets could allow Russia to learn about their stealth technology.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out
Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexually assaulted a woman.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products
The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?
Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.

New York Times Politics
Jul 06, 2026

What Polls Say About the Fight for the Senate
Two of our political reporters dig into a revealing week of surveys.

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