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New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham
Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

A megachurch pastor is running for Senate. Will Democrats vote for him?


New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections
Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war's first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs
The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Trump Says He'll Decide Who Gets Rewards From Fraud Whistle-Blower Program
President Trump's announcement raised concerns that he would use the program seeking information on fraud for political purposes.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend
A lower court judge had halted the administration's plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots
County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed "inner" envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

AIPAC Makes Last-Minute Donation to Boost Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Against El-Sayed
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel. Its general election spending comes after initial concerns from the campaign of Mike Rogers, the Republican.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

George W. Bush's Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas
Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed "deep concern about Ken Paxton's record" and said he voted for James Talarico, the Democrat running for Senate in Texas.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

How Title IX Became a Political Tool
After a Cornell student's lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there's a new focus on Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in federally funded education. Our Washington correspondent Michael C. Bender traces how interpretations of the law shifted between the Obama and Trump administrations.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

A.I. Discovered a Critical Vulnerability in PHP, a Coding Language Behind Many Websites
The disclosure heightened concerns about A.I.'s potential to upend cybersecurity unless shortcomings are addressed.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement
From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton's Mother Despite Backlash
The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton's mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off' Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years
General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties
In the final weeks of Michigan's Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners
The justices, for now, agreed to continue preventing the Bureau of Prisons from implementing a policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Democratic-Aligned Groups Sue Over Federal Crackdown on Voting
A sweeping lawsuit asked a judge to prevent the federal government from ordering voters disqualified, among other moves it said were engineered for voter suppression.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

In Trump's Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example.
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

In Trump's World of International Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images
A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what's real and what's not in pursuit of the news.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports
The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Democrats Have a Wide Lead in Our New Poll as Trump Slides
The map favors Republicans, but cracks in their base are leaving them vulnerable in defending House and Senate control.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds
Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

New York Times Politics
Oct 21, 2026

How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska's Next Governor
As a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state's deep troubles, he just might win next month.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm Stretch
The enormous spending by the term-limited president's super PAC has no parallel in American history, and could offer struggling Republican candidates a lifeline.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

U.S. Begins Disclosing C.I.A. Interview Reports From Scrutiny of Post-9/11 Torture
The rolling release of long-secret files could add detail to the history of a legally disputed Bush-era counterterrorism program.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Ramaswamy Campaign Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Mother Turns Ohio Governor's Race Uglier
A Republican ad features Amy Acton's estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton's mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

How Zelensky Is Trying to Navigate Trump's Tilt Toward Russia
Peter Baker, our chief White House correspondent, reports from Oslo, where Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Ahead of Midterms, Justice Kagan Says Rulings Have Intensified Polarization
The justice said during a discussion that recent Supreme Court decisions on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign finance have deepened America's divides.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

How Two Colorado House Candidates Are Thinking About AI
In Colorado, two millennial candidates are thinking about A.I.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.
Julio Herrera Velutini, a prominent Venezuelan, was seeking clemency. He got it not long after his daughter gave Ms. Habba, a lawyer close to President Trump, an extraordinarily lucrative job.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

MAGA Inc. Unleashes Millions to Turn Out Republicans At the Polls
MAGA Inc. is now flooding Facebook and Instagram with targeted ads as it seeks to turn out Republicans amid the president's historically low approval ratings.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems
The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Trump Pushes to Evict White House Press Corps
President Trump has talked about replacing the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
The president called for the return of Stephen James Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded that country.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Republican Women Hail Working-Mom Credentials to Boost Hinson in Iowa Senate Race
Senator Katie Britt of Alabama was the latest national Republican to visit Iowa to campaign for Representative Ashley Hinson. President Trump will follow on Thursday.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

China Condemns U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems
The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese tech giant.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Boeing's Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval
After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing's most popular plane.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?
A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Attack Ad Featuring Candidate's Mother Turns Ohio Governor's Race Even Uglier
A Republican ad features Amy Acton's estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton's mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Attack Ad Featuring Candidate's Mother Turns Ohio Governors Race Even Uglier
A Republican ad features Amy Acton's estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton's mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses
Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Republican National Committee Moves $50 Million to Help Midterm Candidates in Huge Cash Transfer
The party apparatus is taking advantage of its enormous war chest, as well as a Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling this year, to send tens of millions into congressional races.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Iran Braces for Aftermath of U.S. Vote
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

A.I. Fortunes Could Bring Critical Funds to Global Health. The Scramble Is On.
Expected windfalls from I.P.O.s are drawing health leaders into a race for billions in new philanthropic dollars. A fragile aid system may be upended.

New York Times Politics
Oct 20, 2026

When Idaho Banned Abortion, OB-GYNs Fled. The Doctors Who Stayed Are Cracking.
From childbirth to miscarriages, women's health care in the state has become increasingly dangerous.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Trump's Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine
The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Melania Trump Announces White House Women's Health Initiative
The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

U.N.C. Strikes Trump Deal to Keep Federal Funding
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will not pay any financial penalties but agreed to abide by the Trump administration's views on diversity and other matters.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near
The president's swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation
Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration's crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump's Voter Fraud Push
The effort by the Trump administration comes as it wages a broader fight with California officials over voter rolls.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

‘Other Desert Cities' Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Smashing Debut
Jon Robin Baitz's 2010 family bash-em-up gets an uneven Broadway revival, with a cast that also includes Allison Janney at her droll, insulting best.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Christiane Amanpour Says She Is Leaving CNN After 43 Years
The chief international anchor, one of the most famous names in broadcast news, started as an assistant at the network in 1983.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Supreme Court Will Not Revive Plea Deal for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and 9/11 Defendants
The justices rejected a request from Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and two others accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks, clearing the way for a potential death penalty trial.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ
The Justice Department clashed with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions
The court's decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Trump Says Renovations on Disputed DC Golf Course Will Begin Immediately
A federal judge has ordered tree cutting halted at the city course as she considers a lawsuit over the legality of the administration's plans.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Fire at Starlink Center in Lithuania Was Sabotage, Officials Say
The fire, which did not seriously damage the network, came after similar incidents in Bulgaria and Poland involving the satellite internet provider, a key defense tool for Ukraine's armed forces.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Trump Says Work on Disputed Golf Course Will Begin Immediately
A federal judge has ordered tree cutting halted at the city course as she considers a lawsuit over the legality of the administration's plans.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Republicans Are Vastly Outspending Democrats on Senate Races
With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?
It's Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here's the state of play.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

That Huge Republican Cash Edge? It's in Senate Races, Not House Races.
With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas
Early voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Who's Winning the Race for Congress?
It's Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here's the state of play.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here's What They're Doing About it.
To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Polls Show Democrats Ahead. Are They ‘Right' This Time?
Polls are inherently imprecise, but they don't have a record of systematically overestimating Democrats in recent nonpresidential elections.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

Does My Suit Make Me Look MAGA?
A reader wonders if he needs to rethink what he wears.

New York Times Politics
Oct 19, 2026

At a Last-Hope Health Clinic, Desperation, Kindness and Fear for What's Next
These doctors and community health workers are a safety net for patients losing coverage as premiums soar and Medicaid cuts mount, even as their clinic struggles to stay afloat.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.
The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Migrants From Ukraine and Sudan to Keep Deportation Protections for Now
Temporary Protected Status for the two countries was set to expire on Monday. The Trump administration said an announcement would be made "at the appropriate time."

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary' Descends on the Midterm Elections
The schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Obama Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar Amid Trump Administration Inquiry
Federal agents searched Ms. Omar's Washington home last week and issued subpoenas to some family members in search of evidence of fraud in immigration paperwork.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Trump Outlines Rapid Plan to Close and Overhaul D.C. Golf Course
The plan to begin work transforming the course in four weeks injected fresh urgency into a federal lawsuit opposing changes to East Potomac Golf Links.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election
The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the "wrong Leader."

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Will Rural Voters Sit Out the Midterms?
Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, travels to a cattle auction in Calhan, Colo., to see if economic anxieties are affecting the loyalty of rural voters to the Republican Party.

New York Times Politics
Oct 18, 2026

Are ICE Officers Really Targeting the ‘Worst of the Worst'?
The homeland security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, has repeatedly said ICE agents are pursuing "the worst of the worst" criminals. But as Hamed Aleaziz, a reporter for The New York Times, explains, data shows that arrests of people with no criminal record have soared this summer.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

4 Takeaways From a Voting-Focused ‘No Kings' Day
Saturday's gatherings were more subdued than some past events, and many prominent Democrats skipped them.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

In Midterm Campaign's Final Stretch, Trump Can't Stop Praising Men's Bodies
As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Millions Transferred From Congo
The White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed
Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president's decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Susan Collins Criticizes Rival's ‘Oh, Shut Up' Comment as ‘Very Telling'
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflects how he treats women. Mr. Jackson has defended his comment, and his campaign said Ms. Collins had run a campaign based on personal attacks.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe
The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Payment From Congo
The White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Susan Collins Says Rival's ‘Oh, Shut Up' Comment Reflects How He Treats Women
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, called the debate remark by her opponent, Troy Jackson, "very telling." Mr. Jackson has defended his comment, and his campaign said Ms. Collins had run a campaign based on personal attacks.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia Sanctions
The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories as Midterms Loom
Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracies, With Help From the Federal Government
Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

New York Times Politics
Oct 17, 2026

What Pennsylvania Reveals About the Midterms
In Pennsylvania, four congressional districts exemplify the types of seats that Democrats are aiming to flip. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.

New York Times Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law
The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

New York Times Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Justice Department Seeks to Disqualify Judge Overseeing Golf Course Lawsuit
Escalating a standoff with Judge Ana C. Reyes, the Justice Department demanded that she recuse herself from a case in which she had ordered several Trump officials to testify.

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