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New York Times Politics
May 28, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 27, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

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

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Angela Paxton endorses three candidates in runoffs, but not her estranged husband.


New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

The Jaw-Dropping Cost of the Texas Senate Primary: Nearly $130 Million
The race between Senator John Cornyn and his right-wing rival, Ken Paxton, has cost mountains of cash. More of it has gone to help Mr. Cornyn — but that money may not be enough.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump embraced an ally over an incumbent in the Texas Senate race.


New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver's Licenses for Migrants
Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Texas' Redistricting Creates Intraparty Clashes Over House Seats
The new congressional map Texas Republicans drew to favor the party has led to several contentious primary runoffs.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump's snub of Cornyn comes with a cost.


New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump Declares Himself in Good Health After Physical Exam at Walter Reed
President Trump, who will turn 80 next month, did not give details on the exam.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges' Free Speech Lawsuit
A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

The G.O.P. Race for Texas Attorney General Grew Heated, and Expensive
In the last weeks of the contest, Representative Chip Roy reported raising more than $8 million, and he intensified his attacks on Mayes Middleton, a state senator.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump's Birthday
The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump's 80th birthday.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Ken Paxton has a history of winning primaries and make-or-break runoffs.


New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Trump Undergoes a Physical Exam at Walter Reed
President Trump, whose health has been a subject of public scrutiny, will turn 80 next month.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would redraw one majority-Black district.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Judge to Decide How Long Torture's Taint Infected the Sept. 11 Case
Eight days of legal arguments at Guantánamo have brought the long-running terrorism case to a moment of truth in the long wait for justice.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

Rahm Emanuel, a Possible 2028 Contender, Calls for Higher Education Reforms
Republicans have made gains with voters on education issues. A plan championed by Mr. Emanuel, a Democratic former mayor of Chicago, centers on college affordability.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

What to Watch in Texas Runoff Elections: Trump Endorsements, Democratic Incumbents and More
All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday's runoffs in Texas will feature other key contests.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday
All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday's runoffs in Texas will feature other key contests.

New York Times Politics
May 26, 2026

In the Georgia Governor's Race, an Election Denier is the G.O.P. Front-Runner
Burt Jones, the leading G.O.P. candidate for governor, worked with Trump allies to try to overturn the election, and even talked to the president himself.

New York Times Politics
May 25, 2026

After Defeat, Massie Opens Door to a 2028 Run. Which Office Is Unclear.
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a critic of President Trump who lost his primary last week, filed papers for another candidacy but said he was not sure which office he might seek.

New York Times Politics
May 25, 2026

Trump Urges More Countries to Normalize Relations With Israel as Part of Iran Deal
President Trump called for countries in the Middle East to join the Abraham Accords as part of a peace deal with Iran. Analysts say it is unlikely.

New York Times Politics
May 25, 2026

Trump's Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He Is Risking Losses in Midterms
"The stupid stuff is killing our chances," said a retiring Republican senator.

New York Times Politics
May 25, 2026

5 Big Moments in the Texas Republican Senate Race
The contest between the incumbent John Cornyn and his challenger Ken Paxton will culminate in a Tuesday runoff. Here are the developments that shaped the campaign.

New York Times Politics
May 25, 2026

He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn't Talk About Him at All.
Saikat Chakrabarti, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's former chief of staff, is running in San Francisco to succeed Representative Nancy Pelosi, whom Mr. Chakrabarti irked with an incendiary tweet seven years ago.

New York Times Politics
May 25, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Floods Court Dockets with Home-Brewed Lawsuits
For years, courts have welcomed cases brought by self-represented litigants. Now those plaintiffs have A.I., and their filings are consuming more and more bandwidth.

New York Times Politics
May 24, 2026

A Democrat Took on Red Sox Ownership in an Ad. A Network Pulled it.
Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, blamed private equity for destroying "our favorite baseball team." NESN, which is owned by the team, pulled his campaign ad, citing an intellectual property violation.

New York Times Politics
May 24, 2026

Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated
The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the war.

New York Times Politics
May 24, 2026

What to Know About the Citizenship Lists Trump Wants to Create
President Trump is trying to create individual lists of citizens by state to determine who can vote, even as his administration acknowledges they would be unreliable.

New York Times Politics
May 24, 2026

Bystander Wounded in White House Shooting Is in Stable Condition
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired.

New York Times Politics
May 24, 2026

Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump's Actions
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.

New York Times Politics
May 24, 2026

With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump
President Trump has alternated between bullying the justices and cozying up to them as the court prepares to announce major decisions that will determine the fate of the key aspects of his agenda.

New York Times Politics
May 24, 2026

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Try Boosting Progressives in Red Districts
In highly competitive House races that Democrats need to flip in November, the left is betting that calls for universal health care and taxing the wealthy will resonate — even among Republicans.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

Gunman in Shooting Near White House Killed in Exchange of Fire With Secret Service
A gunman who opened fire near the White House was shot and killed by federal officers, and another person was wounded by gunfire. President Trump was in the White House at the time.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz
At Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, British forces are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment if a peace agreement is achieved.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

Gunshots Reported Near White House, F.B.I. Says
A witness reported hearing dozens of shots. It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting or whether anyone had been injured.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration
After a year focused on immigrants here illegally, the Trump administration is now making it harder for legal migrants to stay in the country. It is a risky pivot.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6
Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump's own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

61% of Americans Said They Had to Cut Back on Groceries
More than three quarters of Americans, including 55 percent of Republicans, said President Trump's policies have increased the cost of living in their community.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

Trump's Pursuit of a Partnership With China Raises Concerns in India
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a "gargantuan task" during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump's anti-India aggression and overtures to China.

New York Times Politics
May 23, 2026

Trump, Defiant After Bad Week, Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas
President Trump continues to act like he's politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran
There is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

HUD Moves to Limit Assistance Animals for Disabled Tenants
Housing officials were told to exclude emotional support animals and tighten the definition of a service animal when granting accommodations for disabled tenants.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

As Trump Weighs Return to Conflict in Iran, Here's What Could Be Targeted Next
There is no shortage of targets should President Trump, in coordination with Israel, decide to resume the assault on Iran.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

U.S. to Block Entry to More Noncitizens Who May Have Been Exposed to Ebola
The Trump administration announced plans to expand a ban on entering the United States to legal permanent residents who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

Lawsuit Argues Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund Excludes Those He Targeted
The constellation of individuals and groups involved claims to have suffered partisan attacks by the federal government under Trump, yet would not be compensated.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I.
The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

Kevin Warsh is Sworn in as Fed Chair Against Backdrop of Rising Inflation Threat
The economic backdrop that Kevin M. Warsh inherits as chair of the Federal Reserve does not call for the interest rate cuts that President Trump wants.

New York Times Politics
May 22, 2026

The D.N.C. Chairman, Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund and More Politics News
He has focused on internal politics, building a loyal base despite tactical disputes.

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