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New York Times Politics
Aug 28, 2026

Wyoming Governor Objects to ‘Very Odd' D.O.J. Election Monitoring
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, said he was concerned by the behavior of election observers who visited a polling station in Cheyenne.

New York Times Politics
Aug 28, 2026

Why These Giant Storage Tanks Increasingly Hold Very Little Oil
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.

New York Times Politics
Aug 28, 2026

Clashes Cloud Shawn Fain's Re-election Bid at U.A.W.
A federal investigation and conflict over Israel are preoccupying the United Auto Workers president ahead of a vote that would give him a second term.

New York Times Politics
Aug 28, 2026

Palestine Action Activists Accused of Vandalism at Trump Turnberry Face Terrorism Accusation
Prosecutors will seek to prove that members of Palestine Action who they say painted "Gaza is not 4 sale" on the Scottish golf course last year committed acts connected to terrorism.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote
After reviewing the agency's final plan to comply with President Trump's demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Lake Ontario Didn't Ask for Trump to Rename It
There is a U.S.-led war in the Middle East and the midterm elections on the horizon, but President Trump's latest priority seems to be "Making The Great Lakes Even Greater."

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump Elevates Ben Moss, Former Vance Aide, as White House Staff Secretary
The move amounted to one of the few major changes in West Wing personnel in Mr. Trump's second term.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero
President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial's organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump Administration Will Appeal Harvard Antisemitism Case
A federal judge earlier ruled against Trump officials in a lawsuit accusing the university of allowing persistent antisemitism on campus.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party's rift over Israel.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Progressives Decry Selection of Pro-Israel Democrat for House Panel
Outrage over the appointment of Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida, who is vocally pro-Israel, to a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party's rift over Israel.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Fired Journalists From Stars and Stripes Sue Pentagon
Three journalists dismissed from Stars and Stripes accused the government of violating their First Amendment rights, asking the courts to stop their termination.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

In Trump's Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action
The relative indifference to the news that the U.S. government now owes $40 trillion demonstrates how drastically the politics of deficit spending has changed.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada "treats us very badly." Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia's War in Secretive Moscow Visit
C.I.A. analysts have questioned whether President Vladimir V. Putin's advisers have given him honest assessments of the conflict.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Secrecy in Lawsuits Has ‘Run Amok,' Scholars Say
Two recent studies say judges are not doing enough to protect the public interest in openness.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump Administration to Expand Deportation Flights to Haiti
Flights to the Caribbean nation will increase from once a month to once a week now that the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to cancel a humanitarian program.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump Raises Money in Texas With Control of the Senate in the Balance
Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Starbucks Drops Drink Powder That Enveloped Baristas in Clouds of Dust
Baristas said the ingredient left them coughing and sneezing.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump
Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to attack and kill.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Democrats to Force Senate Vote on Israel's Human Rights Practices
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is leading a group of Democrats seeking answers about violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Democratic Socialists Are the Toast of the Party in Uruguay
The success of progressive candidates in the United States is inspiring leftists abroad struggling under pressure from the Trump administration and its allies.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Trump's Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.
The president's pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.

New York Times Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Roy Cohn, Robert Mapplethorpe and a Trump-Era Dilemma Over Free Speech
When a respected biographer tried to use a Mapplethorpe photograph of Roy Cohn for a book cover, worries about the wrath of Mr. Cohn's protégé, President Trump, intervened.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

New White House Counsel Isn't a Yes Man, but He Won't Say No, Either
Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president's legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Lisa Cook Hits Back at Trump's Latest Attempt to Oust Her as Fed Governor
Lisa D. Cook hit back at President Trump's allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects
Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas's, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning Commission.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

State Department Advances Trump Crackdown on ‘Far-Left Terrorism'
Critics say the Trump administration's focus is disproportionate, as analysts raise alarms about the growing strength of far-right movements.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

West Point Climate Professor Says He Was Fired for Refusing to ‘Defy Science'
Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing the U. S. Military Academy, where he was a professor of geography and the only climate scientist, after being fired.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

He Once Launched a Grenade for Trump. Now He'll Be White House Counsel.
Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president's legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry
The agency's top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a misconduct investigation.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Justice Dept. Charges Owner of Failed Surrogacy Firm With Fraud
The owner of Surro Connections is accused of stealing over $1 million from prospective parents and using it to pay off gambling debts, take trips and purchase luxury goods.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

How Darline Graham's Politics Compare With Her Brother's as She Runs for Senate
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump's agenda than she has talked about her brother's political goals — or her own.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Judge Handling 9/11 Case Sets June 2028 Trial Date
Prosecutors had asked for an earlier start. The judge has not yet ruled on several issues related to the defendants' torture in C.I.A. prisons.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now
The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race
The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

States File Fresh Challenge to Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions
A new lawsuit brought by a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general took aim at postal regulations designed to meet the president's demands on voter verification.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

How Trump Folded the Graham Family Dynasty Into His Own
The president came to see Lindsey and Darline Graham as part of his own political legacy.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Meet Dean Roy, the 15-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact'
Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation's concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran's Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran's gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here's why that matters.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Diesel Price Nears Record High, Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Arrested by Border Patrol Has Been Released
Joshua Aviles, a Navy sailor, said his father had been freed days after he was detained as Mr. Aviles returned from a lengthy deployment in the Middle East.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Even as Trump's Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory
After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Joe Manchin Pushes for More Independents to Join Congress
The former Democratic-turned-independent senator and his daughter are backing independent bids for the House and the Senate to try to weaken the two-party grip on the Capitol.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race
A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.

New York Times Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Conservative Media Personality Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor
Bernadette Wilson, who has appealed to other Republicans to consolidate around her party's top finisher, will be one of four finalists on the ranked-choice ballot in November.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina's Senate Runoff
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor
The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina
Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

5 Things to Know About Mark Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor
The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

5 Things to Know About Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor
Mr. Drummond, the state attorney general, faces an opponent backed by President Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt. The campaign has highlighted his independent streak.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott's House Seat in Georgia
Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump's Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost from Initial Court Order
A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump's executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case
Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

At Trump's IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate
Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate
Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

U.S. ‘Economic D-Day' Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran's gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here's why that matters.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma's Primary Runoff Elections
The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Would Darline Graham Be the First Sister to Succeed a Brother in Congress?
Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Conservative Gay Rights Group Ends Support for Trans Causes
The Log Cabin Republicans, which is dedicated to gay causes, says that trans rights advocates focus too much on minors.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Where Does Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting Stand?
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

What's More Than ‘Maximum'? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.
President Trump's "Economic D-Day" is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country's behavior.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Angie Nixon and the Power of Pink
The electoral playbook has a strategic new shade.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

C.I.A. Director Makes Secret Visit to Moscow
John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow in a military cargo plane from Riga, Latvia. It is not clear whom he met or what the purpose of his trip was.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies' Return
The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential orders.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America as U.S.-Canada Trade War Heats Up
The president's threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president's actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It The Most.
Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump's Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested Law
The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America's closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes
The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

John Fetterman's Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state's Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

What to Watch in Tuesday's Primary Runoff Elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma
President Trump's endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

New York Times Politics
Aug 25, 2026

What to Watch in Tuesday's Primary Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma
President Trump's endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Trump Administration Aims to Revoke Visas of Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump
The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president's son-in-law.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Trump's Attempt to Strangle Iran's Economy Depends on China's Cooperation
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions' on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump's goals.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump's order that creates "state citizenship lists" and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump's order that creates "state citizenship lists" and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump's order that creates "state citizenship lists" and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order's legality.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Is the Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Changing?
The Supreme Court's emergency docket has shrunk in recent months, and the way justices issue opinions on these cases has also changed. Our reporter Ann Marimow looks at what these shifts tell us about the justices, and what it could mean for the court.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Is Trump's Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?
The president has made a big bet on a senator's sister.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture
The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran's Economy, but Offers Few Details
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of "quiet diplomacy."

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her Senate run in South Carolina and pressured other allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers weighed in. Will it be enough?

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

U.S. to Unveil ‘Economic D-Day' Sanctions Targeting Iran's Economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds
President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.

New York Times Politics
Aug 24, 2026

U.S. Military Kills 2 People in Attack on Boat in Pacific
The United States has killed at least 223 people since its campaign of boat strikes began nearly a year ago.

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