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New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Appeals Court Ends Contempt Inquiry Into Trump Administration's Deportation Flights
A federal judge's nearly yearlong effort to investigate whether the Trump administration had violated his order had become a point of contention in the president's battles with the courts.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of Democratic Fund-Raising Giant
Three Republican-led committees, responding to a New York Times report this month, accused the Democratic fund-raising organization of withholding documents from a subpoena request.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Trump Administration Accuses Biden DOJ of Unfairly Prosecuting Anti-Abortion Activists
The report is part of the president's effort to claim anti-conservative and anti-Christian biases in federal law enforcement, even as he pushes to wield the legal system against his political enemies.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Maryland Governor and State Democrats Fail in Redistricting Effort
State Democrats butted heads over a gerrymandering plan that could have eliminated the state's lone Republican seat in the U.S. House.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of ActBlue Over Foreign Donations
Three Republican-led committees, responding to a New York Times report this month, accused the Democratic fund-raising organization of withholding documents from a subpoena request.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

How Stephen Miller Is Adjusting Trump's Immigration Agenda
After the chaos and death that ensued during the deportation raids in Minneapolis, Stephen Miller, the architect of President Trump's mass deportation campaign, is changing course on immigration. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains how the administration's strategy is shifting.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns
The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Olivia Troye, Ex-Pence Aide, Runs for the House as a Democrat
After spending most of her Washington career as a Republican, she joins a crowded field of Democrats running in a Virginia district that doesn't exist yet.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent
Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV enjoys growing support from a broad swath of conservative Catholics.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Trump's Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Trump's Attacks on Pope Leo Create Fresh Midterm Headaches for G.O.P.
Republicans are counting on the votes of Catholics to maintain control of Congress.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

At a House Republican's New York Event, Flashes of an Iran Backlash
Representative Mike Lawler, who is seeking re-election in a swing district in the Hudson Valley, faced tough questions from constituents about his stance on the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

A Divided America Processes a War With Iran
As the war in Iran extends into its seventh week and a truce feels increasingly shaky, many Americans expressed bewilderment about a conflict that came with little warning.

New York Times Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Will the 2026 World Cup Bring Tourists Back to the U.S.?
Travel restrictions, proposed social media searches and sky-high ticket prices are chasing away international soccer fans, but host cities are still hoping for a boon.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again
The United States proposed a 20-year "suspension" of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Pacific, Killing 2
The attack was the 49th since the campaign against vessels in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific started in early September.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump and MAGA Embraced Orban. Now, They're Worried by His Loss in Hungary's Election.
Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, and his right-wing playbook were embraced by parts of the American right. Now some are worried by his defeat.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs
The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and "weak on crime." The pontiff responded that he had "no fear of the Trump administration."

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders
House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

What Happens in California Governor's Race After Eric Swalwell Stepped Down?
For Democrats, the drama is reverberating well beyond the state.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump's orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Threats to Library Funding End With Settlement by Trump Administration
The American Library Association filed a lawsuit arguing that cuts ordered by President Trump were illegal because they did not have congressional approval.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry
Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, said she wanted votes as early as Wednesday on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct accusations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Judge Dismisses Trump's Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein
The judge said President Trump had not "plausibly alleged" that The Journal published the article with actual malice.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump's Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor'
The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump Takes Down Post Depicting Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, which President Trump shared on Truth Social shortly after criticizing Pope Leo, depicted him as a divine leader healing the sick.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
President Trump's announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump Attack on Pope and Posting of Jesus Image Draw Widespread Criticism
A prominent conservative bishop who serves on President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission was among those who called on the president to apologize.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump's Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as "lunatic" and "clearly insane."

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He's Clapping Back.
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Swalwell's Fall Punctuates Woes of Democrats in California, of All Places
Democrats have struggled to find a candidate for governor who can capture the imagination of voters in one of their most important strongholds.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country's lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, posted on Truth Social, appeared to be A.I.-generated and depicts the president as a divine leader healing the sick.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Pope Leo, Hours After Trump Criticism, Says He Has ‘No Fear'
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers.
President Trump's announcement of a complete U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

After Charlie Kirk's Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.

New York Times Politics
Apr 13, 2026

How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime'
President Trump's lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop By Midterms, Highlighting G.O.P. Peril
The president has sent mixed messages on how long he expects costs to be high. Some in his party voiced fresh concern after his comments on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

How Al Sharpton Sized Up the Potential 2028 Democrats at His Convention
In an interview with The New York Times, the Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the performances of 10 Democrats who spoke and explained why two did not.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

What the ‘Real Housewives' Think About Congress's Reality TV Drama
A visit to the Capitol by stars of the "Real Housewives" offered a glimpse into how the nation's elected representatives mimic the gossipy world of reality TV. Nobody appears to relish the similarities.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

New York Times Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed
On his way to Florida, President Trump said it did not matter to him if a deal with Iran was reached or not: "We win, regardless," he said.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students
The immigration judges' abrupt dismissals marked the latest efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the country's immigration courts.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Takeaways From the First Big Gathering of Potential 2028 Democratic Candidates
The National Action Network convention showcased similarities and some differences in a wide open field of possible contenders.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Appeals Court Allows Work on Trump's Ballroom Project for Now, but Seeks Clarity on Scope
A three-judge panel allowed construction on the ballroom to proceed until April 17, but asked a lower court to untangle the details of the president's plans.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Navy Warships Cross Strait of Hormuz to Clear Mines, U.S. Says
American destroyers began work to make the strait safe for commercial traffic, U.S. officials said, as negotiators discussed conditions for an extended cease-fire. Iran denied that any warships had passed through.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Manhattan DA Opens Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Assault Allegations
The Manhattan district attorney's office is examining a claim that Representative Eric Swalwell, a candidate for governor in California, assaulted a woman in New York City in 2024.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

USPS Is Running Out of Money. Here's How It Could Affect Your Mail.
Despite numerous attempts to reform the Postal Service, the agency's business model has not changed significantly since 1970. Officials are proposing to decrease service and increase prices.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Postal Service, Under Pressure, Now Faces Trump's Mail Ballot Order
President Trump's executive order, which has been challenged as unconstitutional, would limit the Postal Service to sending only the ballots of voters deemed eligible.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

U.S. Moves to Deport Son of Prominent Figure in Iranian Revolution
Federal agents arrested a man whose mother served as a spokeswoman for the Islamist embassy captors during the hostage crisis that began in 1979.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War
China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American officials said.

New York Times Politics
Apr 11, 2026

As Election Looms, Will Alito Retire, Giving Trump a New Supreme Court Pick?
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. is the subject of intense speculation about whether he will retire in the coming months and give President Trump a fourth nominee.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Iran Unable to Find Mines It Planted in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Says
The lost mines have prevented Iran from quickly complying with President Trump's demand to allow more ships to pass through the waterway.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

World Leaders Push to Save Iran Talks Amid Israel's Attacks in Lebanon
President Trump's cease-fire with Iran appears at risk as Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for discussions with Iranian officials.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

F.A.A. Says Military Can Use Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. Airspace
An interagency dispute over the use of high-energy lasers near airports led the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily close the airspace twice in Texas this year.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Iran Unable to Find Mines in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Says
The lost mines have prevented Iran from quickly complying with President Trump's demand to allow more ships to pass through the waterway.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Eliot Engel, a 16-Term Bronx Liberal in Congress, Dies at 79
After defeating a Democratic fixture in a 1988 primary, he rose to lead the House Foreign Affairs Committee, then was toppled himself in 2020, undone by an overheard comment.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Trump Moves Top Aide James Blair to Political Operation Ahead of Midterms
Mr. Blair will "lead the charge from the outside," the president said on social media. The move comes as Republicans are bracing for a potentially difficult November election.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Eric Swalwell Faces Sex Assault Accusation as He Runs for California Governor
Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman, denied the account of a former staff member published by The San Francisco Chronicle. Supporters began to withdraw their endorsements, and several campaign officials have quit.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Possible Democratic 2028 Candidates Are Already Fighting for Black Voters' Support
Possible presidential candidates are already courting a crucial Democratic constituency.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Trump Says First Lady ‘Had a Right' to Talk About Epstein
President Trump said in an interview that he had known his wife wanted to address rumors about the late sex offender at some point, but that he had not known exactly what she would say.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Burned Before, Democrats Abruptly Revive the Idea of Impeaching Trump
Democrats in Congress have assiduously avoided talk of a third impeachment of President Trump, concerned that it would distract from their midterm campaign message. That tide seems to have turned.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Potential Democratic 2028 Candidates Condemn Trump's ‘War of Choice' in Iran
At a convention in New York, several Democrats mulling presidential bids rallied around opposition to President Trump's decision to attack Iran.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Officials Release Design for 250-Foot Arch in Washington, as Trump Seeks Another Imprint
The president has proposed the arch, which would rise on a Washington roundabout across from the Lincoln Memorial, as a way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Homeland Security Workers Get Paid, but the Next Check Is Uncertain
The lack of clarity has frustrated employees as Congress battles over how to fund the department.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Democrats Denounce Trump's Plan to Use Foreign Steel in White House Ballroom
A New York Times report that the president was accepting a donation of foreign steel for the ballroom was seized on by Democrats.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

‘I'm Fed Up.' Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Judge Declines to Order Trump Administration to Adjust Somali Deportation Policies
Acknowledging that the government may have recently stepped up the pace of removal proceedings, a federal judge wrote that he could not immediately intervene.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Harris Says She Is ‘Thinking About' Running for President Again in 2028
At a convention in New York, possible candidates for the Democratic presidential primary are making overtures to Black voters, a vital constituency.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Trump Posts Graphic Video of Deadly Attack and Rails Against Haitian Immigrants
The man seen beating a woman is from Haiti and faces a murder charge in Florida, officials said. President Trump has fought to end protections for Haitian immigrants.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Trump Shares Video of Graphic Attack and Rails Against Haitians
The man seen beating a woman is from Haiti and faces a murder charge in Florida, officials said. President Trump has fought to end protections for Haitian immigrants.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut
An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a "systemic" shortage.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Iran War Drives Deeper Oil Shock Than Prices Reveal
The war with Iran is preventing huge amounts of oil from flowing out of the Persian Gulf, but the prices that many people track don't fully capture the scale of the disruption.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, F.A.A. Turns to Gamers
Avid players of video games have emerged as a target demographic for recruiters at range of federal agencies, including the military and the Department of Homeland Security.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Vance Faces Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance is leading negotiations this weekend toward an end to a war that he had opposed starting.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Democrats Eying 2028 Presidential Runs Court Black Voters
At a gathering in New York, potential candidates made overtures to a vital Democratic constituency.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

TSA Lines Are Shorter. The World Cup and a Lengthy Shutdown Could Change That.
Security lines are shorter, but the shutdown continues and pay is unresolved. With the World Cup around the corner, T.S.A. agents are tempering their expectations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Trump's Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program
Since imposing a $100,000 fee on new visas in September, the Trump administration has upended the skilled worker program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

White House Warned Staff Not to Engage in Insider Trading Amid War With Iran
The directive came amid a surge of suspiciously well-timed trades on oil and prediction markets just ahead of crucial moments in the conflict.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Trump Attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly Over Iran War Criticism
In a lengthy social media post, the president attacked Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and others in starkly personal terms. He also criticized the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Intelligence Court Renews Section 702 Surveillance Program
A classified ruling recertified the Section 702 program for a year but objected to systems that can filter Americans' messages outside querying limits.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

In Private Meeting, Trump Soothes Disenchanted MAHA Leaders
White House officials solicited messaging ideas from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement, which has soured on some recent administration actions.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

How Trump's Advisers Felt About Going to War With Iran
Our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss how individual members of President Trump's administration felt in the leadup to the war in Iran, and how they communicated their thoughts to Mr. Trump.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Melania Trump Says She Was Not Associated With Jeffrey Epstein
Responding to what she said were smears, the first lady said she never had knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and was not a victim of his. She called for a congressional hearing for his victims.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Amid Trump's Threats, NATO Labors to Survive the Iran War
President Trump is citing the unwillingness of European nations to back the United States in the conflict as another reason to scale back or abandon the alliance. And he still wants Greenland.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Strained Postal Service Proposes Price Increases and Delays Retirement Funds
The moves are the latest attempts to stave off a looming financial crisis, and come on top of an 8 percent package surcharge that will take effect later this month.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Labor Secretary Faces Civil Rights Complaints From Department Staff
Three employees described a hostile work environment under Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Israel Complicates Trump's Push for Peace With Iran
President Trump said he had asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back Israel's military campaign in Lebanon.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Melania Trump Says She Was Not a Victim of Jeffrey Epstein
Responding to what she said were smears, the first lady said she never had knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of victims. She called on Congress to continue investigating.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Trump to Host MAHA Leaders in Bid to Shore Up a Fragile Alliance
President Trump will meet privately at the White House on Thursday with disenchanted leaders of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

5 Takeaways From the U.S. Push Against the Far Left
The Trump administration has made countering antifa and other far-left groups a counterterrorism priority, despite increasing threats from the Middle East.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Trump Officials Push Allies to Pursue Antifa and Far Left as Terrorist Threats
The Trump administration aims to deploy counterterrorism tools against far-left groups, even as it has offered little evidence they present a dire threat.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

I.M.F. Says Iran War Will Drag Global Growth Lower
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said the war in the Middle East could lead to another bout of inflation and higher interest rates.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

David B. Cornstein, Envoy Who Built U.S. Ties to Orban, Dies at 87
A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Climate Change Denial Sees a Resurgence in Trump's Washington
A conference near the White House drew dozens of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant.

New York Times Politics
Apr 09, 2026

These Homesteaders Prep for the End of the World at Oklahoma Expo
Homesteading, for all its bucolic imagery, taps into the desire to escape from the disquiet of modern America, where anything can happen.

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