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New York Times Politics
Mar 31, 2026

How Immigration Policies Like Birthright Citizenship Shaped the Supreme Court Justices' Histories
As the justices prepare to hear a landmark case about birthright citizenship, their family stories are a reminder that the law has shaped who can be an American.

New York Times Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Most Americans Favor Birthright Citizenship. That Wasn't Always True.
In the 1990s, Democrats were split in their support for birthright citizenship, and even proposed legislation to end it.

New York Times Politics
Mar 31, 2026

For Trump, the Artemis II Moon Mission Offers a Shot to Cement His Legacy
No president since the Apollo era has pushed harder to return to the moon than President Trump. But he wants a space achievement that is about "more than getting rocks this time."

New York Times Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Offensive vs. Defensive: On Iran, the Distinction Matters for Britain's Leader
As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain's interests while keeping the country out of war.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Eric Swalwell Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to F.B.I. Over Case Files
A Trump administration effort to gather documents from an old investigation had alarmed law enforcement officials, who feared it would be used to smear the Democratic lawmaker.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

After Months of Threats, Trump Softens His Stance on Blocking Oil to Cuba
The White House press secretary said the United States would evaluate oil shipments to Cuba on a "case-by-case basis," after a Russian tanker full of crude reached the island.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

DeSantis Signs Bill to Rename Florida Airport for Trump
The airport near West Palm Beach will be rebranded the President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, if approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

A Crash Course on Primary Elections in Maine, Michigan and Beyond
Here's a crash course on what's coming up next.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

A New U.S. Missile Hit a Sports Hall in Iran. Here's What We Know About It.
Barely out of prototype testing, the Precision Strike Missile is shrouded in secrecy — including which Persian Gulf countries the Army is launching them from.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Mark Sanford, Years After Scandal, Aims for a Comeback to Congress
The former South Carolina governor and congressman filed papers to run for his old seat, six years after running for president and nearly two decades after a high-profile affair.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

TSA Workers Begin to Receive Paychecks After Trump Signs Executive Order
A memo that President Trump signed on Friday ordering the Department of Homeland Security to pay T.S.A. officers did not specify whether they would be paid on a regular schedule.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Iran's Fractured Leadership Is Struggling to Coordinate, Officials Say
As leaders are killed and replaced, Iranian negotiators may not know what their government is willing to concede in any negotiations.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

How a Democratic Battle in Maine Is Challenging the Idea of Political Risk
Gov. Janet Mills argues that her rival for Senate, Graham Platner, could be doomed by his history of offensive online remarks. But at a time of anti-establishment anger, Mr. Platner says he is the safer choice.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Trump Administration Sues Minnesota Over Transgender Student Athletes
Last year, the state said it would not follow President Trump's directive on transgender athlete participation in girls' sports.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

As Trump Squeezes Cuba, U.S. Military Exists in a Bubble
The Navy base at Guantánamo Bay sparkles at night while neighbors across a Cuban minefield struggle in darkness driven by a Trump fuel embargo.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

NASA Is Launching Astronauts to the Moon, but Americans Aren't That Excited
Polling has consistently found that most people would prefer NASA spend money on things like monitoring climate change and averting asteroid collisions rather than human spaceflight.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

A Democratic Electrician Nabs a State Senate Seat in Republican Florida
With Brian Nathan's victory certified, Democrats won two of three state legislative races in this month's special elections, all in Republican-leaning districts.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Justice Dept. Watchdog Has Gone Silent, Lawyers for Whistle-Blower Say
Lawyers for a fired Justice Department lawyer say the agency's inspector general appears to have ignored at least 20 different requests to scrutinize misconduct.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

From Foe to Ally: The S.E.C. Is Now Writing Crypto-Friendly Policies
The embrace of crypto by financial regulators under President Trump has entered a new, cozier phase.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Private-Credit Wobbles Could Prove Perilous for Trump
The Trump administration is poised to broaden access to risky investments that are showing signs of strain.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Who's ‘Safer' or ‘Riskier'? Maine Democrats Clash Over How to Beat Collins.
Gov. Janet Mills argues that her rival for Senate, Graham Platner, could be doomed by his history of offensive online remarks. But at a time of anti-establishment anger, Mr. Platner says he is the safer choice.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Markwayne Mullin Takes Over DHS With Less Flash but Same Mission
Markwayne Mullin, the incoming D.H.S. secretary, faces a difficult balance: a public reset of the agency while delivering on President Trump's deportation agenda.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

A New Boss Takes Over Homeland Security With Less Flash but Same Mission
Markwayne Mullin, the incoming D.H.S. secretary, faces a difficult balance: a public reset of the agency while delivering on President Trump's deportation agenda.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order at Supreme Court Splits Conservative Scholars
Before President Trump's order to limit birthright citizenship, there was widespread agreement that the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship for U.S.-born babies.

New York Times Politics
Mar 30, 2026

How a Civics School With a Conservative Bent Divided Its Supporters
A University of North Carolina program was intended to promote civil discourse and ideological diversity. Some of its early conservative supporters say it is doing the opposite.

New York Times Politics
Mar 29, 2026

Special Operations Forces Sent to Mideast as Trump Weighs Next Move
The commandos have not been assigned specific roles. But President Trump has expressed concern about the now-closed Strait of Hormuz and Iran's store of enriched uranium.

New York Times Politics
Mar 29, 2026

New Political Group to Push Trump's A.I. Agenda in Midterms
The group, Innovation Council Action, says it plans to spend at least $100 million. It will be led by a former administration official.

New York Times Politics
Mar 29, 2026

The U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East
The arrival of 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 sailors is keeping the number of American troops in the region at roughly 10,000 more than usual.

New York Times Politics
Mar 29, 2026

ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says
Transportation safety officers are set to be paid on Monday, but Tom Homan, the White House's border czar, said ICE agents may stay where there are shortages.

New York Times Politics
Mar 29, 2026

5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings' Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up
The war in Iran was a galvanizing force, but plenty of protesters focused on President Trump's immigration crackdown. Senate candidates in several key races joined the crowds.

New York Times Politics
Mar 29, 2026

How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.

New York Times Politics
Mar 29, 2026

Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful
Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker
The urgent instructions at the Trump administration's behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

Is Iran a Political Problem for Trump? Tell Me How Long the War Lasts.
Historically, quagmire abroad and high prices at home are the ingredients of a failed presidency.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

A Downturn in Las Vegas Could Signal Tough Times for the Nation
The high rollers may still be crowding the tables, but high prices and pinched discretionary incomes are driving a sharp drop-off in visitors to Las Vegas as Nevada's governor runs for re-election.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

On CPAC's Main Stage, Fissures in the Party Trump Remade
The Conservative Political Action Conference typically seeks to establish orthodoxy with its roster of speakers. This year, organizers created space for dissent, highlighting ongoing schisms in the MAGA movement.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out': A Portrait of Trump at War
President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

A Challenge for ‘No Kings' Protests, the Third Time Around
Organizers want this to be largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

Drinking Raw Milk Is Risky. Should People Be Able to Buy It Anyway?
Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to choose.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

Kaela Berg, a Flight Attendant, Runs for Congress One Layover at a Time
Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.

New York Times Politics
Mar 28, 2026

House Vote Sets Up Clash With the Senate on D.H.S. Funding, Prolonging Shutdown
Republicans revolted over a Senate measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security and passed a rival bill, dimming the chances of a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Trump Says Middle East Is ‘Saved' as Iran Strikes Injure U.S. Troops in Gulf
At a Saudi event, the president said Iran was "begging to make a deal," seemingly unaware of reports that an Iranian strike on a Saudi base had injured American troops.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Iranian Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say
The combined missile and drone attack amounted to one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses in the course of the monthlong war with Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

When Will TSA Workers Be Paid? Here's What We Know
President Trump on Friday directed the Homeland Security Department to pay thousands of airport security officers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Judge Agrees to Drop Charges Against Officers in Breonna Taylor's Death
The Trump administration had asked the court to dismiss the charges, describing them as an example of "weaponized federal overreach" by the Biden administration.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

What We Know About Pay for T.S.A. Workers
President Trump on Friday directed the Homeland Security Department to pay thousands of airport security officers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Trump Offers More Aid to Farmers, a Key Support Bloc Hurt by Tariffs and War
The president announced new loan guarantees at a White House event that appeared intended to reassure a group that has found itself caught in the crosshairs of some of his major policies.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Hasan Piker Rallies Spark Backlash in Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's primary opponents criticized him for inviting Hasan Piker to campaign with him. Mr. Piker is a fierce critic of Israel.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Hegseth Criticized for Removing Four Officers From Promotion List
Bitter rifts have opened over the defense secretary's campaign to reverse policies that he says are prejudiced against white officers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

CPAC Considers Vance, Rubio and Life After Trump
The president's potential successors "are mortal men," one attendee said.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Iran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait While Trading Strikes With Israel
Two ships turned back after being warned not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran said strikes in the country had hit a uranium processing plant and industrial sites.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Outside Kennedy Center, Jane Fonda and Joan Baez Raise Voices in Protest
The pair joined in a gathering of artists and others who denounced censorship and faulted President Trump's growing influence over the nation's cultural life.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Trump Demands the All-but-Doomed SAVE Act. The Value for Him May Be in the Fight.
The SAVE America Act, which the president wants to use to address issues like voting and transgender surgeries, allows him to try to shift the conversation from worries over inflation and war.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Kennedy Center Performer Asks Judge to Toss Case He Calls ‘Retaliatory'
A jazz drummer who called off a performance in protest of the center's being renamed for President Trump said the president's allies had sued him as punishment.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

At CPAC, the ‘America First' Crowd Ponders Giving War a Chance
The Conservative Political Action Conference has been an America First gathering for years, but with President Trump pursuing war in Iran, organizers have tried to make a shift, with mixed results.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Fact-Checking the Debate Over the SAVE Act, the Republican Voting Bill
We examine claims justifying its restrictions, comparisons to current voting laws and warnings about its potential impact.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

House Republicans Revolt Over Bill to Reopen D.H.S., Deepening Shutdown Rift
G.O.P. members said they would not accept a Senate-passed measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security, dimming the chances for a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Hasan Piker Rally Sparks Backlash in Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's primary opponents criticized him for inviting Hasan Piker to campaign with him. Mr. Piker is a fierce critic of Israel.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
Mr. Musk's participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Rep. Sam Graves, a Senior House Republican, Will Retire as Midterm Exodus Grows
Representative Sam Graves, the chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he would leave Congress after nearly three decades, the latest sign that the G.O.P. is bracing for big losses.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Senate Votes to Fund TSA and Most of DHS in Bid to End Partial Shutdown
The bill excludes funding for ICE and Border Patrol but restores it for federal airport security workers. The House could consider the package on Friday.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Senate Votes to Fund Most of D.H.S. in Bid to End Partial Shutdown
The bill excludes funding for ICE and the Border Patrol but restores it for federal airport security workers. The House could consider the package on Friday.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Resurgent Inflation Tests Faith in Fed's Willingness to Tame It
The war in the Middle East risks worsening an inflation problem that the Federal Reserve has struggled for years to subdue.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Tracking the Early Vote in Virginia's Redistricting Referendum
Voters in Virginia will decide on April 21 whether to redraw the state's congressional map. Turnout is even higher, thus far, than it was in last year's governor's election.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Will ICE Change Under Its New Leader?
Markwayne Mullin, the new homeland security secretary, has promised a different approach, but how much change is likely? Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz describes what we know.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

One Republican Farmer in Wisconsin Is Bitter Over Trump's Deportations
For 20 years, Tim O'Harrow has asked lawmakers to acknowledge that America's food supply depends on immigrants. Politics went in the other direction.

New York Times Politics
Mar 27, 2026

Tracking Trump's Efforts to Reshape Cultural Institutions
Jennifer Schuessler, a culture reporter who writes about intellectual life, is now covering President Trump's attempts to amend the presentation of American history.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump's Signature Is Set to Be Added to America's Currency
President Trump is poised to be the first sitting president to have his signature appear on the U.S. dollar.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

House Ethics Panel Holds Rare Public Hearing on Democrat's Conduct
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is charged with stealing $5 million in FEMA money for her campaign.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Officials Investigate Stanford, Ohio State and U.C. San Diego Medical Schools
The Justice Department's demands for admissions-related data from Stanford, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego, reveal an expansion of its higher-education pressure campaign.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Kennedy's Vaccine Agenda Hits Roadblocks, Diminishing His Clout
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Says He Will Order T.S.A. Agents Paid as Funding Deal Stalls
President Trump's announcement came as talks on Capitol Hill over funding the Department of Homeland Security faltered, and airport lines continued to grow.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump's Signature Set to Be Added to America's Currency
President Trump is set to be the first sitting president to have his signature appear on the U.S. dollar.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Says He Will Sign Order to Pay T.S.A. Agents as Travel Frustrations Grow
President Trump said he would sign an emergency order to pay Transportation Security Administration agents, with an intensifying crisis at airports ahead of a busy travel weekend.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

D.H.S. Funding Lapse Leads to Longest Partial Shutdown in History
If the shutdown continues after this weekend, it will be longer than any previous shutdown, partial or full.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Sheriff in California Seizes More Ballots, Ignoring State Attorney General
Chad Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff and a Republican running for governor, is examining votes from 2025 after unsubstantiated claims of fraud.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump's Signature to Be Added to U.S. Dollars
President Trump is set to be the first sitting president to have his signature appear on America's currency.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Senators Haggle Over Homeland Security Funding as Airport Lines Grow
Bipartisan talks continued, but a deal to reopen the department remained elusive ahead of a major spring travel weekend, and as lawmakers looked toward their own two-week break.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

G.O.P. Senator Weighs Forcing Congress to Vote to Authorize the Iran War
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is drafting a formal authorization for the use of military force in Iran, seeking to put some parameters around the operation as the Trump administration has boxed out Congress.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Standoff With Iran Raises Fresh Doubts About Trump's Freestyle Diplomacy
A jumble of emissaries — a friend, a family member, a dove and a hawk — on the Iran crisis reflects President Trump's improvisational approach.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

What's on Trump's Mind During a Cabinet Meeting? Sharpies, Iran and Inflation.
President Trump waxed on about the virtues of the pen, calling it more economical and a better instrument than the fancier writing tools preferred by his predecessors.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

At Non-TSA Airports, Wait Times Are Minutes, Not Hours
A handful of airports, including San Francisco and Kansas City International, participate in a program that lets them rely on private screeners instead of T.S.A. agents.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

On Trump's Mind: Iran, Inflation and Sharpies
President Trump waxed on about the virtues of the pen, calling it more economical and a better instrument than the fancier writing tools preferred by his predecessors.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Defends His Use of Mail-In Voting: ‘Because I'm President'
President Trump wants to restrict voting by mail, which he says amounts to "cheating." But he defended his own use of the practice in a special election this week.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Administration Begins Investigations Into Three Medical Schools
The Justice Department's demands for admissions-related data from Stanford, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego, represent a flex of federal power.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Lawmakers Press to Limit Prediction Bets by Policymakers
New bills aim to crack down on prediction-market bets by the president and members of Congress.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

‘Public Charge' Review: The World Is Messy. Being a Force for Good Is, Too.
A new play at the Public Theater written by Michael J. Chepiga and the former ambassador Julissa Reynoso is a diplomatic memoir of sorts, and a meditation on loving one's country.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table
Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean
At least 163 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign against suspected drug smuggling.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

In California's Central Valley, Latino Voters are Up for Grabs in 2026's Elections
As in other Hispanic areas of the country, voters shifted toward Republicans in 2024. But there are increasing signs that this was a blip more than a durable trend.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows
Large urban counties and the border were the most affected. And in three-quarters of U.S. counties, population growth either slowed or turned negative.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump Calls for Law Cracking Down on Crime and ‘Rogue Judges'
Ahead of the midterms, President Trump told a Republican gathering that he wants to go after repeat offenders and "rogue judges that are criminals."

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Justice Dept. Settles Flynn's Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $1.25 Million
The agreement was an extraordinary example of how the Trump administration has offered legal relief to those aligned with the president.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran
Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration's moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

U.S.P.S. Plans to Impose 8% Surcharge to Offset Rising Transportation Costs Amid Iran War
The temporary price increase, which would take effect on April 26, comes amid a spike in fuel prices tied to the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Can Rep. Thomas Massie, Leading Trump Critic, Hang On in Kentucky Primary?
Can any Republican disagree with Trump and get away with it? Thomas Massie's primary race in Kentucky is a key test.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

James Talarico Responds With ‘Love' To Hegseth Pastor's Criticism
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, said, "You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you." The pastor said he was calling for Mr. Talarico's religious conversion.

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