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New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

Trump Says His Son Will Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding Party
The president said his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., had decided to return the money, but defended the gift worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as "totally allowed."

New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

How Trump's Trade War Could Hurt Republican Efforts to Hold the Senate
In a handful of border states and industrial states that could decide Senate control, the president's standoff with Canada has drawn criticism from voters, including some who supported him in 2024.

New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues
A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party's focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.

New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country as Court Battles Continue
Here are the states that have sought to limit access to some of the most lethal firearms, as gun restrictions face new legal challenges.

New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

After North Carolina's Gerrymander, Democrat Don Davis Trumpets His Centrism in 1st District
Representative Don Davis is seeking re-election in a district redrawn by state lawmakers to lean more Republican.

New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

Trump Won Their Votes. Now His Trade War Is Dividing Them.
The president's standoff with Canada has drawn criticism from voters in some of the border states and industrial states that could decide control of the Senate in the midterms.

New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump's Peace Efforts
President Trump signed the legislation, named for Senator Lindsey Graham, at the White House but has broad leeway to waive its requirements.

New York Times Politics
Sep 19, 2026

Air Force Officer Charged After Protesting Trump Says He Spoke to Defend Constitution
Major Jason Watson could face court-martial in what could become a rare test of a service member's right to publicly dissent.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Kennedy Center Supporters Rally Amid Fears of Trump's Demolition
Photos of President Trump reviewing a poster board with the title "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED" spurred the largest gathering yet in support of the performing arts institution.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Appeals Court Restricts Trump Administration Deportation Effort
The ruling allows migrants to contest deportations to countries other than their place of origin. The case could head to the Supreme Court.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says
The full contours of the deal were unclear, but Denmark and Greenland both indicated they expected an agreement to be signed soon.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Republicans Are Now the ‘Elitist' Party, Voters Say
We spoke to independents who have soured on Trump.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump Has Tried to Ban Reporters From Government Spaces Before
There are several instances where the president made an effort to stifle the work of journalists.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
The president cited reporting from the outlets that he deemed "fake news." It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

F.A.A. to Roll Out New A.I. Tool for Washington Airports
The tool, called SMART, will crunch scheduling and weather data to predict and avoid delays. It will be deployed in the Washington region's three major airports next week.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion
For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

F.A.A. Safety Request for the Top of Trump's Arch: Eternal Fire
The aviation agency deemed the mammoth arch safe for air travel if it includes a constant flame and other safety measures to help make it visible to planes.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportees
Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump's deportation program.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Judge Who Struck Down Trump's Compensation Fund Asks: Will Trump Just Pay Allies Another Way?
The question was raised at a court hearing by a federal judge who has already barred the fund from moving forward.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump Courts North Korea's Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame
President Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China's leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement
The Congressional Black Caucus's political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.
The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

How Trump Became an A.I. Evangelist
President Trump had little interest in artificial intelligence until a fateful meeting in Las Vegas two years ago. Now, Mr. Trump sees A.I. as the defining technology of our age. Our White House correspondent Jonathan Swan tracks Trump's journey to A.I. evangelist.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

F.B.I. Temporarily Halted Cooperation With Canada Over References to 9/11
The abrupt move by Kash Patel, the bureau's director, came as President Trump was ramping up his attacks on the country.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Trump's Open Claims That He Directs Super PAC Spending Draw Watchdog Complaint
Federal law bars those holding federal office from directing spending decisions for a political organization with no contribution limits.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportations
Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump's deportation program.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez Donates to N.Y. Democrats, Will Barnstorm State Ahead of Midterms
The news has reignited speculation about whether the progressive representative from the Bronx is considering a run for senator or president.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Abortion Rights Activists in Idaho Find Their Pitch: Bring Back the Doctors
Organizers of a referendum to repeal an abortion ban in deep-red Idaho are far more focused on how the ban has broadly affected health care in the state.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Ashley Hinson, a Republican ‘Minivan-Driving Mom,' Steers Away From Trump in Midterm Elections
Representative Ashley Hinson is hoping to keep a crucial Senate seat red in Iowa, where the president has created major headwinds for her party.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Why the Iran War Will Make Heating Oil More Expensive for Some This Winter
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Sep 18, 2026

Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Blanche's Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
The attorney general's campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Former Institute of Peace Workers Warn Trump May Push to Engrave Name on Building
As part of a lawsuit, the workers have asked a federal court to stop any plans to engrave the building with President Trump's name.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Blanche's Political Activity Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
The attorney general's campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Virginia Attorney General: D.H.S. Likely Broke State Law in Voter Fraud Investigation
The department has pulled hundreds of agents from their regular duties to find noncitizens on the voter rolls, despite decades of evidence that widespread voter fraud is exceptionally rare in the United States.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Montana Ballot Measure Would Strike at Political ‘Dark Money'
A measure aimed at stemming the tide of corporate money in politics will be on the November ballot. Opponents say it violates a high court ruling.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

RFK Jr. Assures Vaccine Skeptics They Have a ‘Friend at the White House'
The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a "fraud."

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Kennedy Assures Vaccine Skeptics That They Have a ‘Friend at the White House'
The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a "fraud."

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Toxic Fracking Waste Becoming a Political Issue in Ohio
The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a "thorough investigation" of the dangers.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Hasan Piker's Comments Create Headaches for Abdul El-Sayed
Under pressure, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan this week rejected Hasan Piker's argument that the U.S. has caused more terror than Al Qaeda.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

The Public Charge Rule: How Trump's Green Card Policy Could Affect Immigrant Families
The policy, set to take effect Friday, would give immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent residency to people using public benefits.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

How Trump's New Green Card Policy Could Affect Immigrant Families
The policy, set to take effect Friday, would give immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent residency to people using public benefits.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad Criticizing the Immigration Crackdown
Representative María Elvira Salazar, a three-term representative from Miami, won re-election by 20 percentage points in 2024. Her ad suggests worry among some Republicans about their standing with Hispanic voters.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED."

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States' pressure campaign on Iran.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world's biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries' supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Are Trump's Official Papers His Personal Property?
The administration argues that presidential papers are like those of Supreme Court justices.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad: Hispanics ‘Feel Betrayed'
Representative María Elvira Salazar, a three-term representative from Miami, won re-election by 20 percentage points in 2024. Her ad suggests worry among some Republicans about their standing with Hispanic voters.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Stung by Voting Rights Decision, Many Black Southerners Plan for November
Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will motivate more voters.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world's biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries' supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

The Fed Raised Rates. What Comes Next?
Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Wednesday left open-ended how much more interest rates may have to rise to tame inflation.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it's too late.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Jewish Leaders in Michigan Urge Support for El-Sayed's Senate Bid
The public petition comes after other Michigan Jews registered their discontent with Abdul El-Sayed, the state's Democratic Senate nominee.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South
Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will bring out Black voters in November.

New York Times Politics
Sep 17, 2026

Trump's Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court's chief judge last winter, called the administration's actions "a grave threat to the rule of law."

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Park Service Steamrolls Through Review of Trump's Arch
Despite objections from preservationists, final approval for the 250-foot-tall monument appears on track for November.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Here's a Guide to the Midterm Sprint
We break down the state of the race.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an "associate member" is a sign of Mr. Trump's brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America's closest friends.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs
The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Congress Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, Sending It to Trump
The bipartisan measure targets financing for Russia's war against Ukraine as attacks intensify. It passed the House over the objections of Democrats who opposed handing President Trump new tariff powers.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Takeaways From a Wild Primary Season
A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Snubs, Flubs and Dueling Dan Sullivans: A Wild Primary Season Comes to a Close
A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Senate Takes Up Bill to Regulate ‘Wild West' of Collegiate Sports
Critics argue the legislation would limit the rights of college athletes while maintaining the power and financial gains of schools and coaches.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Congress May Be Broken Beyond Repair. Lawmakers Told Us How It Happened.
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas
The billionaire investor had refused to appear for a deposition and turn over documents to a key panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Susie Wiles, Trump's Chief of Staff, Says She Is ‘Cancer Free'
Ms. Wiles, the first woman to be the White House chief of staff, had said in March that she had breast cancer.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Officer Sues Capitol Police, Alleging Racial Bias
It was the latest in a string of discrimination complaints against the department, which has paid out nearly $1 million since 2022 for employment claims.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Trump Ally Harold Hamm Strikes Venezuela Oil Deal
Mr. Hamm's company, Continental Resources, has signed a preliminary deal with Venezuela's state-owned oil company to develop and produce oil.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears
The removal of José Serrano, a critic of President Daniel Noboa who has been accused of criminal activity, underscores how the Trump administration has asserted control over U.S. immigration courts.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa's president has called Mr. Trump's policies racist.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

The Subtle Sign That A.I. Is Not Yet a National Political Issue
A Times/Siena poll shows many voters are still uncertain on the issue, including which party would do a better job on it.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.
America's position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

New York Times Politics
Sep 16, 2026

‘You're Elected to Fight and Kill the Other Side': How Congress Lost Its Way
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War
Helicopters for evacuating casualties were pulled from four countries, and hundreds of military facilities were destroyed, according to a new report.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump Defended A.I. Data Centers on Truth Social, and Commenters Clapped Back
The president's posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump, the Supreme Court and the Postal Service: A History of Mail Voting
The mail system took on new prominence during the Civil War by enabling soldiers to vote from afar. On Monday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump's effort to give it a new role in elections.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump Plans Blitz of $138 Million and Counting to Save Midterm Republicans
His powerful super PAC is suddenly spending heavily on some races, after drawing fire from some Republicans that the group might not throw its weight behind the party's candidates.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Melania Trump Encourages Children to Build ‘the Next Great Robot' With A.I.
The first lady, who has been a champion of A.I. during her husband's second term, said the Mountain View Elementary School students should be at the forefront of technology.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
As part of the Department of Government Efficiency's program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

McCarthy Gets a Portrait Marking His Brief, Strange Speakership
Kevin McCarthy, the first speaker to be ousted from the post, was honored at the Capitol at the unveiling of his official portrait.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump Defended A.I. Data Centers on Truth Social. The Commenters Disagreed.
The president's posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Condemn Tech ‘Oligarchs' and Demand A.I. Reforms
At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

House Kills Bid to Impeach Trump as Democrats Split
Dozens of Democrats declined to register a position on articles of impeachment by one of their own members, Representative Al Green, that cited President Trump's immigration crackdown.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

‘60 Minutes' Season Premiere Sees Dip in Ratings
Just under 8 million people watched Sunday's season premiere, down 21 percent from last year. Viewership for the N.F.L. lead-in fell by about the same.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Demand Tighter Controls on A.I.
At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump's personal investments in crypto.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Kash Patel Suggests FBI Agents Could Go to Election Polling Sites
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Patel Suggests F.B.I. Agents May Be Sent to the Polls
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues
The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election.

New York Times Politics
Sep 15, 2026

A.I. Is Unpopular With Voters, a New York Times/Siena Poll Finds
As fears grow about the threat of artificial intelligence, neither party has claimed an advantage on the technology, a New York Times/Siena poll found. But voters are united in opposition to data centers.

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