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New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Trump and Iran Face Off in Iran War Negotiations
As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump's labor secretary, was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Four Cabinet and other senior officials have now stepped down from Trump's Cabinet.


New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

George Ariyoshi, 100, America's First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies
A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii's governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Democrats Once Loathed Gerrymandering. Now They're Pushing for It.
The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say, because of President Trump's tactics.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

U.S. and Iran Talks Appear on Track to Resume Despite Mixed Messages
With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume
With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade Started
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
In urging victims to step forward, the secretive panel in charge of investigating charges of misconduct by members of Congress acknowledged limits that could allow offenses to go unaddressed.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed Pick, to Defend Bank's Ability to Set Rates Independently
Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Trump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs
The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president's trade policy.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking
Mr. Patel accused the publication of defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit "meritless."

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondents' Dinner
A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. (The first lady is attending, too.) What could go wrong?

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Democratic Senators Fault Hegseth's Leadership on Iran
In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary's decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U.S. troops.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Justices to Hear Case on Catholic Preschools That Reject Children of Gay Parents
Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with L.G.B.T.Q. children or parents sued to participate in a state-funded program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondent's Dinner
A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. What could go wrong?

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Vance Heads to New Talks With Iran. At Stake: Peace and His Own Standing.
The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Vance Heads to New Talks With Iran. At Stake: Peace and His Own Standing
The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility
Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3
The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93
He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
Weighed down by President Trump's approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 92
He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president's second term.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric
Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics'?
After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

‘All the President's Men' at 50: Times Journalists Look Back
New York Times staff members shared why they regard the 1976 film as one of the best movies about their profession.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy' Case Into Trump Foes
A former lawyer for President Trump's campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

The Primary That Could End a State G.O.P.'s Independent Streak
For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now
In the latest ruling, an appeals court in Washington allowed construction to continue until at least June while it considered the case.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent
Iran's government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk': Why This Student Group Moved On
Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point's direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now
Dozens of Democratic doctors are running for office in the midterms, including some spurred by opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine stance.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Takeaways From the Supreme Court's Shadow Papers
Confidential memos written by the justices shed light on how they came to issue emergency orders in cases about the scope of presidential power.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can't Serve Two Masters'
For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Inside the Supreme Court's Risky New Way of Doing Business
Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court's now-routine "shadow docket" rulings on presidential power.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Key Excerpts From the Supreme Court's Secret Memos
The New York Times obtained a trove of documents illuminating the inner workings of the court as it embraced a secretive track for making major decisions.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms
President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Trump Is Urged to Move on Nuclear Site Thought to Be Beyond Reach of Bombs
Little is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Trump's Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right
Sean Hannity criticized the pope. Tucker Carlson attacked Mr. Hannity. And President Trump suggested ranking MAGA figures: "good, bad, and somewhere in the middle."

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

American Airlines Says It Won't Merge With United
American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines' chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

With Vaccines Widely Popular, Kennedy Changes Tone, but Maybe Not His Plans
Several moves suggest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy could revive his campaign to question the safety and effectiveness of the shots after the midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive' Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise
Friday's meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic's powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

DHS Expands Deportation Fleet With High-End Jets
The contract for five planes doubles the Department of Homeland Security's fleet of jets to expel immigrants, and includes two Gulfstream planes, according to documents and interviews.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Homeland Security Expands Deportation Fleet With High-End Jets
The contract for five planes doubles the Department of Homeland Security's fleet of jets to expel immigrants, and includes two Gulfstream planes, according to documents and interviews.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

What Maine Voters Are Thinking About Ahead of 2026's Senate Election
Our readers in the state tell us about its high-stakes Senate race.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Opens Door to Moving Trans Inmates Under Trump Gender Order
A three-judge panel gave a group of 17 transgender women a few weeks to seek further recourse in court before their transfer to men's facilities could take effect.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Trump Is Urged to Act on Iranian Site Feared Impervious to Airstrikes
Little is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Obama Urges Virginians to Vote ‘Yes' on Redistricting Referendum
Democrats may win a vote to give their party more House seats, but they are growing anxious — in part because of dueling TV ads that might confuse voters about where the former president stands.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Supreme Court Sides With Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits
The companies had asked the justices to clear the way to move environmental lawsuits out of state courts, to friendlier federal venues.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Oil Prices Fall Sharply After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open
But analysts said it was not clear how quickly the oil industry in the Persian Gulf would be able to get back to normal.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Texas Democrat James Talarico Is Out-Raising His G.O.P. Opponents
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Is Out-Raising His G.O.P. Opponents
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

She Made Sure Her Baby Was Born an American. Then Federal Agents Separated Them.
Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the United States illegally when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

House Votes to Extend Expiring FISA Surveillance Law for 10 Days
The Senate would need to also approve the stopgap measure that passed the House early Friday. Libertarian-leaning House Republicans had balked at a long-term extension.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Trump Promotes ‘No Tax on Tips' in Las Vegas and Brushes Off Iran War Inflation Concerns
At an economic event, the president sought to downplay the financial hardship that has followed his war with Iran, saying that "we're having some fake inflation because of the fuel, the energy prices."

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Acting ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May
Todd Lyons said he would leave to spend more time with his family. He has spoken about a surge in threats against ICE officers, saying that he knew the reality firsthand.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

RFK Jr. Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has sought to roll back longstanding vaccine policy, testified that the measles vaccine is safe and effective "for most people" and agreed it was safer than getting measles.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

How Gavin Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered supporters who gave any amount a copy of his book. Roughly 67,000 donors received the memoir, accounting for roughly two-thirds of its total print sales.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Despite Cease-Fire, Iran's Hackers Haven't Logged Off
Tehran's digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

House Votes to Preserve Deportation Protections for Haitians, Rebuking Trump
The action was largely symbolic since the president would be all but certain to veto the bill, but the bipartisan vote reflected resistance within his own ranks on his signature issue.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Panel Advances Trump's Triumphal Arch, Even as Key Member Suggests Changes
The Commission of Fine Arts, a Trump-aligned advisory body, granted preliminary approval. But its vice chairman suggested losing statues atop the structure and other revisions before a final vote.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom
A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran's Civilian Infrastructure
The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last "for as long as it takes," the defense secretary said.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

House Again Thwarts Challenge to Trump's Authority to Continue Iran War
Republicans narrowly blocked a Democratic war powers resolution that would have prevented President Trump from continuing to wage war in Iran until he won authorization from Congress to do so.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science
Penn & Teller filed a Supreme Court brief questioning the use of "investigative hypnosis" in a death-penalty case in Texas.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Justice Dept. Appealing Surveillance Court Ruling Amid Congressional Impasse
The court had barred national security agencies from using certain tools to process Americans' data gathered under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expires on Monday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump's Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump's Fed Pick
Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to testify on Tuesday despite an ongoing criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve that stands in the way of a smooth transition.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Who's Winning the Cash Race in 9 Top Senate Contests?
Money from Democratic donors has flowed into the coffers of the party's top Senate candidates — especially its nominee in Texas.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Talarico Leads a Democratic Cash Surge: 7 Takeaways From 2026 Filings
Democrats in key Senate races out-raised their Republican rivals, but super PACs on the right are poised to play a powerful role in the midterms, new campaign finance filings showed.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

RFK Jr. to Testify Before Congress for First Time This Year
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to defend staff and funding cuts at the Health and Human Services Department he oversees.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure
President Trump has lashed out at enemies, allies and even the pope, and made it harder for Republicans to keep the focus on economic issues in a midterm election year.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Ahead of 2028, Vance Collects Cash, Chits and Contacts
The vice president is also the finance chair of the Republican National Committee, allowing him to court donors who could prove helpful should he run for president.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

More Young Men Say Religion Is ‘Very Important' to Them, Poll Finds
"I wanted something new and something traditional and something that felt holy."

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

How Trump's Clash With Pope Leo Turned Into a Fight Over Theology
When President Trump and G.O.P. leaders denounced the pope's comments about the U.S. attack on Iran, they touched off a religious debate over what is and isn't a "just war."

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

3 Killed in Boat Strike in the Pacific, Pentagon Says
It was the third such attack by the U.S. military in three days, and the 51st attack in a campaign against people who the United States has accused of smuggling drugs.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Senate Blocks Bid to Cancel Arms Sales to Israel as Iran War Deepens Democratic Divide
Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate
President Trump's attack on Pope Leo has touched off an argument about a framework for determining when war is justified.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Carol Greitzer, Tireless Defender of Greenwich Village, Dies at 101
A lifelong New Yorker and longtime City Council member, she opposed Robert Moses's wrecking ball, championed historic preservation and fought for women's and gay rights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump's Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality
President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a "pretty reasonable" new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh
At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump's ‘Triumphal Arch' Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It
The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Can Trump and Republicans Get Back on Message on the Economy?
It's Tax Day, but much of the country's focus has been on an unpopular war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides
Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family
Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asked staff members to bring wine to her hotel room, and to keep in touch with her husband and father.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Sports Betting Industry Spends $41 Million to Influence Elections
With a well-funded super PAC, the betting platforms DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are aiming to shape future regulation of their rapidly growing industry.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers
For the fourth time since the war began, G.O.P. senators successfully fended off an effort to constrain the president. But there were signs of growing unease among Republicans.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump says he's willing to ‘risk' giving up rights as he pushes to extend a surveillance law.


New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump's Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security
The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy's Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump's closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

A Progressive Group Rolls Out a Campus Competitor to Turning Point
More Perfect Union, a left-wing media organization, hopes to win back young voters and build a new generation of college influencers with its More Perfect University program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio Governor Bid: Can He Win Over Voters?
Vivek Ramaswamy has all but cleared the field ahead of the May primary for Ohio governor, but whether a finance and pharma billionaire is the man for the moment is another question.

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