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Jul 15, 2026

Trump Says He'll Seek to Replace Immigrant Truck Drivers With Veterans
The president has pushed to curtail the commercial licenses of immigrants, including legal residents, whom he has blamed for crashes.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Investigators Seek Information From Government Officials as Part of Air Force One Leak Investigation
After The New York Times reported on security concerns related to the Qatari-donated jet, the F.B.I. sought to speak with several people who flew aboard the plane with President Trump last week and asked for their phones.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

New York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists
The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president's new Air Force One jet.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

FBI Evidence Team Visits Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Officials surveyed the newly drained pool, where the floor began peeling soon after a $16 million repair job. President Trump has blamed vandals.

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Jul 15, 2026

U.S. Military Again Blockades Iranian Ports After Collapse of Cease-Fire
President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran. Enforcing a blockade takes a huge commitment of warships and aircraft.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

G.O.P. Appears to Boost Socialist's Primary Campaign for Wisconsin Governor
Republicans seem to view Francesca Hong as their weakest opponent in a general election. They are spending $2.2 million in an apparent attempt to aid her primary campaign.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Senators Press for Scrutiny of Blanche's Role in Spiking Clemency Inquiry
During his confirmation hearing, the acting attorney general refused to discuss the termination of an investigation into a commutation issued by President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.

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Jul 15, 2026

Maine Democrats' Adventurous Political Experiment
The party's leaders have a political experiment on their hands.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Clayton Dodges Question on 2020 Election, and Democrats Call Him on It
Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Here Are the Maine Democrats Running to Replace Graham Platner
To win, they'll have to convince Democrats at a July 25 convention that they're the best candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

U.S. Military Forces Again Blockade Iranian Ports
Following the collapse of the cease-fire with Iran, President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Democrats Flock to House Proposal to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Todd Blanche, Trump's Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing
Even a single Republican "no" vote would block Mr. Blanche's nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Iran, Epstein, Space Travel: 5 Takeaways From JD Vance's Interview With Joe Rogan
In his first on-air conversation with the popular podcaster since 2024, the vice president cautiously defended the Iran war while also hinting at skepticism about it.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Senators Grill Justice Dept. Officials on New York Times Subpoenas
Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president's new plane.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Court Filings Describe Ongoing Contact Between ICE and Iran on Deportations
In a sworn declaration, a lawyer says an Iranian official reported receiving regular dossiers on Iranian detainees from Immigration and Customs Enforcement for months.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Trump's Latest C.D.C. Nominee Vows Not to ‘Betray the Science'
Dr. Erica Schwartz told senators in a confirmation hearing that she did not think Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or President Trump would ask her to do anything to hurt public health. Some senators were incredulous.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Inside Maine Democrats' Search for a New Senate Nominee After Graham Platner's Exit
Democratic candidates are hastily building bare-bones campaigns and forgoing traditional outreach like TV ads in a sprint to appeal to party delegates, rather than Maine voters.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Treasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coin Featuring President's Face
Critics question whether the coins are legal and argue that President Trump is using the currency to celebrate himself.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Jay Clayton Faces Tough Questions in Hearing Over 2020 Election
His nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Senator Presses for Scrutiny of Blanche's Role in Spiking Clemency Inquiry
During his confirmation hearing, the acting attorney general refused to discuss the termination of an investigation into a commutation issued by President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Trump Pressures ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After They Were Halted Over Fatal Shootings
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered its officers on Tuesday to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Elon Musk Funds Vivek Ramaswamy's Bid for Ohio Governor Despite Their DOGE Clashes
Elon Musk gave $5 million to back Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor, seemingly moving past tensions around the effort to downsize the federal work force.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

What to Know About Todd Blanche's Order Granting Trump Immunity From I.R.S. Audits
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche's decision to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits is set to be a central issue in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

House G.O.P. Releases Budget to Unlock $95 Billion for Iran War and SAVE Act
The plan faces a rocky path amid Republican divisions and would pave the way for votes months before the midterm elections to fund a war that polls show is deeply unpopular.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Trump Pressures ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Agency Pulls Back
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered its officers on Tuesday to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Blanche's Family Ties to Gun Industry Are Likely to Raise Questions
Democrats and gun control advocates are concerned that his comments about Check-Mate Industries, a company led by his mother-in-law that manufactures magazines, reveal a conflict of interest.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Here's what to know.


New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

What to Know About Trump's Immunity from the I.R.S.
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche's decision to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits is set to be a central issue in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

A single Republican no vote could sink Blanche's nomination. Tillis and Cornyn have had doubts.


New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Biden Will Release Memoir Just After the November Midterms
The former president announced that the book, "Promise Me, America," will come out on Nov. 17, and will cover the tumultuous events of his presidency as well as his re-election bid.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

An extraordinary White House meeting
A new book sheds light on President Trump's affinity for fossil fuels.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Jay Clayton Expected to Face Tough Questions in Confirmation Hearing
His nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Senator Mark Kelly Amasses Nearly $25 Million Campaign War Chest
The Arizona Democrat said he had raised and given away $10 million to fellow members of his party and committees as he mulls a presidential run in 2028.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Todd Blanche Faces Crucial Hurdle Ahead of Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche's nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump's vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Trump's Latest Nominee for C.D.C. Director Will Face Senate Panel
Dr. Erica Schwartz supports vaccines and is seen as a mainstream choice to lead an agency that has been a target of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to change federal immunization policies.

New York Times Politics
Jul 15, 2026

Platner Was Toxic. But Democrats Could Learn From His Politics.
His progressive, populist message was able to occupy a kind of middle ground in the party's primary electorate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett's Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

U.S. War Against Iran Enters a New Phase
As President Trump resumes his war, the focus is now on the Strait of Hormuz. But it remains unclear how far the U.S. military will go to exert control.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Trump Says His Thursday Speech Will Focus on Election Security and Voting Machines
The planned prime-time address comes as an administration task force has been working to declassify documents, including some related to elections, according to people familiar with the process.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

As Confirmation Hearing Nears, Todd Blanche's Role in Epstein Case Draws Scrutiny
Todd Blanche's role in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will be front and center as he seeks to become attorney general.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

An ICE Shooting in Maine Puts Pressure on Senator Susan Collins
The Democrats hoping to challenge Ms. Collins, a vulnerable Republican, have seized on the fatal incident, drawing attention to her record on immigration matters.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

At War With Iran Again, Trump Finds an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate
The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

ICE Shootings Put Spotlight on Lack of Body Cameras
Kristi Noem, the former homeland security secretary, said five months ago that the Trump administration would "rapidly" deploy body cameras to immigration agents across the country. About half still don't have them.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Trump Administration Subpoenas Law Firms, Escalating Pressure Campaign
The uneasy truce between the administration and the law firms it cut deals with last year has erupted into a pitched legal battle behind closed doors.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Lindsey Graham's Sister, Darline Graham, Is Sworn In to Finish His Senate Term
Three days after Lindsey Graham died, his younger sister Darline Graham took the oath to hold his seat until his term ends in January.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Climate: An extraordinary White House meeting
A new book sheds light on President Trump's affinity for fossil fuels.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Lindsey Graham's Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain
Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran
The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Top Tax Official to Leave Trump Administration
Ken Kies, who held two top jobs at the Treasury Department and the I.R.S., is leaving the government.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

‘We Love Iraq,' Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting
The meeting comes as President Trump's administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran's influence in Iraq.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Trump's Canceled Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
A day after President Trump announced a hefty 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, he reversed his decision.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Here's the latest.


New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Security threats led the Supreme Court to shut its front doors 16 years ago.


New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Justice Kagan Tells House Panel That ‘Threats Have Come Very Close'
In her prepared remarks, Justice Elena Kagan said the Supreme Court Police estimated a 38 percent increase in threats this year.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

The court's blockbuster term might prompt questions from lawmakers that go beyond the budget.
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

‘I Am Frustrated': Emails Show Blanche's Role in Trump's Retribution Campaign
The cooperation of Todd Blanche will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Threats against the justices have been rising precipitously.


New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Can Democrats Win Rural Voters Turning Away From Trump? It's a Tough Sell.
House candidates like Beth Macy, author of "Dopesick," have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions. But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Europe, Flexing Muscle in Ukraine, Is Still on Sidelines in Iran
In a show of collective strength, President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted European allies at the annual Bastille Day parade in Paris. Yet Europe is still a hostage to America's foreign policy.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Why Supreme Court Justices Are Asking for More Security
Supreme Court justices are asking lawmakers on Capitol Hill to increase their 2027 budget, with most of the additional funding earmarked for security. Ann E. Marimow, a New York Times reporter, explains why the justices say these measures are necessary to protect them from rising threats.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Trump's Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
President Trump announced a 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, despite his own administration's position that such fees violate international law.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

In Rare Testimony, Supreme Court Justices Will Ask Congress for Security Funds
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Blanche Was a Driving Force in Retribution Campaign, Emails Show
The cooperation of Todd Blanche in President Trump's retribution against enemies will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Red State, Blue Governor: It Could Happen in Iowa. Would It Matter?
Democrats have real hope for candidates for governor in red states like Iowa and Ohio, but if Republicans seize supermajorities in the legislatures, their power would be limited.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Seeking Control of the House, Democrats Try Again in Rural Districts
Candidates like Beth Macy, author of "Dopesick," have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions. But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party.

New York Times Politics
Jul 14, 2026

How a Promising Navy Drone Boat Program Got Mired in Politics
Navy acquisition reforms upended a $2.1 billion contract competition. When it was over, several companies with ties to the Trump administration had made the cut.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States
The reversal of the funding pause came after the administration faced repeated setbacks in a suit challenging the decision, which could have jeopardized programs for low-income households.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Graham's Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress
Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls
After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting
The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump's immigration crackdown.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Trump's Cease-Fire Effectively Collapses as He Vows to Restart Blockade and Tolls
After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham's Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

A Guide to the Uncanny 2026 Midterm Elections, and How We Got Here
A lot of things have changed in American politics since our writer went on parental leave.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term After Trump's Backing
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone to replace Mr. Graham, who died on Saturday.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will "dismantle" the international court that tries grave crimes "brick by brick, if necessary."

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Trump's Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Judge Denounces Trump's I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing
The decision also recommended disciplinary action against the lawyers involved, including the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

How Lindsey Graham's Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player
He initially called Donald Trump a "kook" who was "unfit for office," only to join the new president's Mar-a-Lago circle. "I'm still in the game," Mr. Graham once explained of his much-analyzed turnabout.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Trump Backs Lindsey Graham's Sister to Finish His Senate Term in South Carolina
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina will name a replacement for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming
Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Inside Israel's Secret Operation to Install Ahmadinejad, Iran's Former President, as Leader
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to an Israeli safe house in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Inside Israel's Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to an Israeli safe house in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Mercurial and Magnetic, Lindsey Graham Was a Force in the Senate
The sharp-witted South Carolinian repaired relations with President Trump to advance his foreign policy goals, was willing to cut deals with Democrats and tried to insert himself into every legislative fight.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race
Local Democrats are warning the top Senate Democrat to keep away as they replace Graham Platner, and the candidates are giving his leadership in Washington low marks.

New York Times Politics
Jul 13, 2026

With Threats Rising, Supreme Court Asks Congress to Increase Security Funds
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are scheduled to make a rare appearance at the Capitol to testify about the court's more than $200 million request.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

What We Know About Lindsey Graham's Death
Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night, a day after returning from Ukraine and four months before he was to face re-election.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall
The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump's Ear
The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine's most influential champion inside President Trump's mostly "America First" political orbit.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

Here's what we know about Lindsey Graham's death
Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night, a day after returning from Ukraine and four months before he was to face re-election.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He's Making Nice Again.
A previously unreported encounter last summer set the stage for a rapprochement between the president and his former fixer, who has so far avoided the diatribes and prosecutions that President Trump has directed at other critics.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

Graham's Death Highlights Congress's Age Issue
By the standards of the aging Senate, where the average age is more than 65, the South Carolina Republican wasn't particularly old.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Lindsey Graham Before His Death
In an interview on Sunday, President Trump recounted his last conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham, hours before his death. Mr. Graham sounded "perfect," he said.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran's military is violently asserting authority.

New York Times Politics
Jul 12, 2026

Leaders From Home and Abroad Remember Senator Lindsey Graham
Mr. Graham's unexpected death on Saturday prompted a wave of tributes for an outsize and often divisive figure in U.S. foreign policy.

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