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New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

At Non-TSA Airports, Wait Times Are Minutes, Not Hours
A handful of airports, including San Francisco and Kansas City International, participate in a program that lets them rely on private screeners instead of T.S.A. agents.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

On Trump's Mind: Iran, Inflation and Sharpies
President Trump waxed on about the virtues of the pen, calling it more economical and a better instrument than the fancier writing tools preferred by his predecessors.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Defends His Use of Mail-In Voting: ‘Because I'm President'
President Trump wants to restrict voting by mail, which he says amounts to "cheating." But he defended his own use of the practice in a special election this week.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Administration Begins Investigations Into Three Medical Schools
The Justice Department's demands for admissions-related data from Stanford, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego, represent a flex of federal power.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Lawmakers Press to Limit Prediction Bets by Policymakers
New bills aim to crack down on prediction-market bets by the president and members of Congress.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

‘Public Charge' Review: The World Is Messy. Being a Force for Good Is, Too.
A new play at the Public Theater written by Michael J. Chepiga and the former ambassador Julissa Reynoso is a diplomatic memoir of sorts, and a meditation on loving one's country.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table
Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

U.S. Military Kills 4 People in Boat Strike in Caribbean
At least 163 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign against suspected drug smuggling.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

In California's Central Valley, Latino Voters are Up for Grabs in 2026's Elections
As in other Hispanic areas of the country, voters shifted toward Republicans in 2024. But there are increasing signs that this was a blip more than a durable trend.

New York Times Politics
Mar 26, 2026

Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows
Large urban counties and the border were the most affected. And in three-quarters of U.S. counties, population growth either slowed or turned negative.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump Calls for Law Cracking Down on Crime and ‘Rogue Judges'
Ahead of the midterms, President Trump told a Republican gathering that he wants to go after repeat offenders and "rogue judges that are criminals."

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Justice Dept. Settles Flynn's Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $1.25 Million
The agreement was an extraordinary example of how the Trump administration has offered legal relief to those aligned with the president.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran
Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration's moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

U.S.P.S. Plans to Impose 8% Surcharge to Offset Rising Transportation Costs Amid Iran War
The temporary price increase, which would take effect on April 26, comes amid a spike in fuel prices tied to the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Can Rep. Thomas Massie, Leading Trump Critic, Hang On in Kentucky Primary?
Can any Republican disagree with Trump and get away with it? Thomas Massie's primary race in Kentucky is a key test.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

James Talarico Responds With ‘Love' To Hegseth Pastor's Criticism
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, said, "You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you." The pastor said he was calling for Mr. Talarico's religious conversion.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Melania Trump Appears With a Robot, Saying More Children Should Be Educated by Them
The first lady, Melania Trump, believes that more children should be educated by "humanoid educators."

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

U.S. Rejects Vote to Recognize Slavery as a ‘Crime Against Humanity'
The United Nations resolution was led by the president of Ghana. Israel and Argentina also voted against it.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

What to Know About Democrat Emily Gregory's Win in Florida
A mother of three and won a statehouse seat that includes Mar-a-Lago, while a union electrician leads in a State Senate race in conservative West Tampa.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

For 2nd Time, an Appeals Court Backs the Trump Administration's Detention Policy
Courts are weighing whether the administration can hold undocumented immigrants without bond, an issue that may be resolved by the Supreme Court.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

With Their Voter Bill Stymied, G.O.P. Leaders Ponder a Plan B
Republicans are eying a last-ditch procedural maneuver to overcome united Democratic opposition, but the chances for success are slim.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Iran's Attacks Force U.S. Troops to Work Remotely
Iran has severely damaged several American military bases in the Middle East, officials say.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Homeland Security Talks Hit Snag as Democrats Demand ICE Restrictions
A day after Republicans offered to remove money for ICE enforcement from a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, Democrats insisted that the deal must include curbs on federal agents.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump Says He's Talking With Iran. Iran Says He's Not. Here's Why.
The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War
The Trump administration said the Middle East would "recede" in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the Iran war.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Some States Already Preparing for Potential Supreme Court Ban on Late Ballots
The court's conservatives appear skeptical of laws allowing mail ballots to arrive after Election Day. A decision could come as late as June, potentially scrambling midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Democrats Have Fundraising Edge in Virginia Redistricting Battle Ahead of April Referendum
Republicans are cautiously optimistic about a statewide referendum now at the center of the country's gerrymandering war, but Democrats have a huge cash advantage.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

A Critical Political Season Could Decide if Alaska Is a Failed ‘Petrostate'
A governor who spent two terms cutting services to preserve Alaskans' oil-funded annual checks is leaving office. Voters must now decide what comes next for the state's faltering fiscal model.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music
Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.

New York Times Politics
Mar 25, 2026

Inside Trump's Secret Deal to Deport Migrants to Cameroon
In Cameroon, the Trump administration found a partner it could pressure into accepting covertly deported migrants.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Democrat Emily Gregory Wins Florida Special Election in Mar-a-Lago's District
Emily Gregory's victory brought the Democratic surge to President Trump's backyard, Palm Beach, just weeks after her party won the mayor's race in Boca Raton, 30 miles south.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

2,000 U.S. Troops From 82nd Airborne Division to Be Sent to Middle East
The order gives President Trump more options militarily as he considers diplomacy with Iran. It is unclear where the soldiers will go in the Middle East.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Halt Iran War Without Authorization
Senate Democrats failed for the third time to advance a resolution that would force the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves offensive operations.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Key Adviser Quits Federal Vaccine Panel
Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the committee, was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a purge of the previous advisers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Judge Orders Records Search After Trump Ties Cole Attack to Iran
The bombing of the ship by Al Qaeda killed 17 U.S. sailors in 2000. President Trump has said Iran was "probably involved."

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Newsom Says He Regrets Remarks Comparing Israel to ‘Apartheid State'
The California governor suggested that he had meant to refer to Israel's potential future direction, not its current policies. "I revere the state of Israel," he said.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Iran Signals Resilience With Volley of Missiles Across Middle East
The barrage continued as officials said the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. But Iranian officials have publicly denied that Washington and Tehran are talking directly.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

T.S.A. Union Leaders Blast Trump's Deployment of ICE Agents in Airports
The local leaders of the union representing T.S.A. workers characterized the ICE officers in airports as unhelpful and a distraction.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Trump Picks ‘Alpha Male' Influencer to Be Tourism Envoy
Nick Adams, known for his crass humor and internet trolling, was previously nominated to be the ambassador to Malaysia. But his nomination was pulled earlier this year.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

High Oil and Gas Prices Could Outlast Trump's War With Iran
While the president has promised rapid relief, Americans could feel the financial sting of the conflict for some time after it ends.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Trump and Republican National Committee Lean Toward Dallas for Unusual 2026 GOP Midterm Convention
Parties normally hold conventions every four years to nominate presidential candidates, but Republicans hope to hold one this year in the face of midterm headwinds.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Supreme Court Seems Open to Trump Request to Block Asylum Seekers at Border
A policy of turning back many asylum seekers at the border was rescinded in 2021, but the Justice Department wants the flexibility to reinstate it as a tool for border control.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Russian Oil Shipment Puts Focus on Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba
Moscow may be challenging President Trump's effort to choke Cuba's economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Republicans Step Up Efforts to Reach DHS Funding Deal and End Shutdown
A day after President Trump said he did not want a compromise, Republicans were exploring breaking off ICE funding so the rest of the Department of Homeland Security could reopen.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Trump's Threat to ‘Obliterate' Iran's Power Stations Could Constitute a War Crime, Rights Experts Say
Intentionally targeting the country's energy infrastructure could constitute a war crime under international law.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sees a "historic opportunity" to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Thomas Massie Thinks Being Hated by Trump Is ‘Worth It.' Will Voters Agree?
The Republican congressman from Kentucky is a die-hard libertarian who has centered his campaign on his willingness to buck the president. It has bought him the most expensive primary in the country.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

In Oklahoma, Alan Armstrong Will Fill Markwayne Mullin's Senate Seat
Gov. Kevin Stitt selected Mr. Armstrong, a fellow Republican and an energy executive, to play a caretaker role in the seat until the next election.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest
Some airlines and travelers, especially in the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia, are bearing the brunt of the pain, while others are doing better.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Saudi Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
Prince Mohammed bin Salman sees a "historic opportunity" to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

34 Former Military Members Were Put on Deportation Track in the Past Year
The Trump administration has ramped up enforcement against immigrant service members and their families in its wider crackdown.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Stephen Miller Asks Why Texas Pays to Teach Undocumented Children
Citing gridlock in Washington, President Trump's top immigration adviser encouraged Texas lawmakers to lead on conservative priorities.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

A Veteran Group Jumps In for a Democrat in Iowa Senate Race.
VoteVets is the first super PAC to intervene in the race for Josh Turek, a state legislator who was born with spina bifida after his father was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Should You Need to Prove Citizenship to Vote? Ask Kansas.
A Kansas law required a passport, a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship to register, but it was struck down after a court found that around 31,000 eligible voters had been blocked.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Trump Request to Block Asylum Seekers
A policy of turning back many asylum seekers at the border was rescinded in 2021, but the Justice Department wants the flexibility to reinstate it as a tool for border control.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Catherine T. Nolan, a State Assembly Power From Queens, Is Dead at 67
In nearly four decades in Albany, leading key committees as a Democrat, she was an early supporter of liberal causes like labor rights and abortion protections.

New York Times Politics
Mar 24, 2026

Trump, Who Calls Mail-in Voting ‘Cheating,' Just Voted by Mail
President Trump has long fixated on mail-in-voting to bolster his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud. But he recently used the method in a Florida special election.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

When Trump Wants Something Done, He Dispatches ICE to Do It
President Trump has increasingly used Immigration and Customs Enforcement to push personal and political objectives, and on Monday sent agents to airports across the country to help deal with long security lines.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Mullin's Smooth Confirmation Was a Throwback in the Senate
In choosing Senator Markwayne Mullin, who has warm relationships across the Capitol and the political aisle, President Trump was reverting to a bygone tradition.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Trump's New Political Tool: ICE
President Trump has increasingly used Immigration and Customs Enforcement to push personal and political objectives, and on Monday sent agents to airports across the country to help deal with long security lines.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Markwayne Mullin Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
A Cherokee Nation member who has served as Oklahoma's junior senator, Mr. Mullin will take charge at a pivotal time.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Trump Claims Victory on Memphis Crime as His Crackdown Draws Protests
Residents and state officials are divided over whether a crime task force is a welcome fix or an unwanted imposition in a city where crime was already falling.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Trump Delays Threat to Iran, but War Negotiations Are in Early Stage
President Trump postponed his threat to strike power plants in Iran, citing "productive conversations" with the Iranians. But officials said the talks were in an early stage and not substantive.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

‘Who Doesn't Love Elvis?' Trump Takes an Unexpected Detour to Graceland.
President Trump mused about whether he could beat Elvis Presley in a fistfight and used a golden Sharpie to sign a replica of one of the singer's guitars.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

‘Don't Make Any Deal': Trump Tells Republicans to Hold Firm on Shutdown Talks
The president is using the standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security as leverage to pass a strict voter ID bill. Critics say the bill would place an undue burden on eligible voters.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Trump Visits Elvis's Graceland Estate
Amid a war with Iran, rising gas prices and a government shutdown, the president detoured on a trip to Memphis to visit the king of rock's mansion.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Trump Administration Targets Harvard With Two New Investigations
The inquiries target antisemitism and admissions policies. The university called it retaliation for refusing to give in to the administration's demands.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

It's a Chaotic Moment in America. That's Not What Republicans Need.
A national mood of unease and anxiety ahead of major elections is rarely good for the party in power.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Catherine T. Nolan, State Assembly Powerhouse From Queens, Dies at 67
With nearly four decades in Albany, often leading key committees as a Democrat, she was an early supporter of liberal causes such as labor rights and abortion protections.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

ICE Agents Are Now Patrolling U.S. Airports. Here's What to Know.
The deployment comes as a battle over Department of Homeland Security funding has led to closed security checkpoints, long lines and missed flights.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal From Death Row Inmate Seeking DNA Testing
Rodney Reed's quest over the last decade to obtain DNA testing to try to prove his innocence has attracted wide attention.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Pentagon Officials Weigh Deployment of Airborne Troops for Iran War
The combat forces would come from a brigade of about 3,000 soldiers capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Brian Doherty, 57, Dies; Chronicled Libertarians and Other Outsiders
Fascinated by the fringes, he wrote a definitive history of libertarianism and books about underground comics and the Burning Man festival.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

ICE Agents Fan Out at Airports Across the U.S. Amid TSA Staffing Issues
The agents were sent to help understaffed T.S.A. teams manage long security lines. But early on Monday, it was unclear what impact they were having.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Voice of America Journalists Sue, Saying Trump Officials Interfered in Coverage
The journalists said in the complaint that the administration was trying to force them to be a "mouthpiece" and that one official demanded "loyalty" if reporters wanted to "keep their jobs."

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Trump Is Digging Up Washington. Can Lawsuits Stop the Bulldozers?
As the president develops plans to fundamentally alter the White House, the Kennedy Center and other sites, federal lawsuits are beginning to catch up.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

In California, a Republican Sheriff Seizes Ballots, Prompting Concerns
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a candidate for governor, recently took possession of more than 650,000 ballots as part of a fraud probe. Election officials say his investigation is baseless.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

Born Abroad and Fearful of ICE, Adoptees Try to Prove They Belong
Up to 200,000 people adopted as children from abroad are vulnerable to deportation by an administration searching for problems with their citizenship.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

When Voters Worry About ‘Affordability,' Many Point to Health Care
Democrats have had limited political success running on the Affordable Care Act, even with its relative popularity. Now President Trump's health care cuts may have given the issue new resonance.

New York Times Politics
Mar 23, 2026

How Obama's Strategist Discouraged Biden From Running in 2016
In a new set of oral histories, David Plouffe, President Barack Obama's political adviser, described how he urged Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. not to challenge Hillary Clinton for the nomination.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

How the G.O.P. and Democrats Are Talking About the Surge in Gas Prices
Republicans have largely been on defense against Democratic criticism. Here are five arguments advanced by figures in both parties.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

Israel Thought It Could Spur Rebellion Inside Iran. That Hasn't Happened.
President Trump's hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran's theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

A Window Into the Lives of New York City Renters
For Sunday's issue of The New York Times Magazine, Gail Albert Halaban photographed city dwellers inside their apartments from across the street — with their permission, of course.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

ICE to Help TSA at Airports Amid Partial Shutdown, Trump's Border Czar Says
Tom Homan, President Trump's chief border official, said plans were being drawn up to send immigration and customs agents to U.S. airports.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

ICE to Augment Security at Airports Amid Partial Shutdown, Border Czar Says
Tom Homan, President Trump's chief border official, said plans were being drawn up to send immigration and customs agents to U.S. airports.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

Anti-Muslim Comments by G.O.P. Congressman Reflect a Rising Trend
On Capitol Hill and in Nashville, comments by Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee have sown division and underscored a growing tolerance on the right for Islamophobia.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

The Supreme Court Could Make it Harder to Vote by Mail in the Midterms
The Republican National Committee wants to toss ballots arriving after Election Day. Critics say thousands of votes — a majority cast by Democrats — are at stake.

New York Times Politics
Mar 22, 2026

Who Is Antigone? The 2500-Year-Old Rebel With a Cause.
"Antigone" gave us the original "bad girl," but its themes go beyond that. How do adaptations keep making Sophocles' ideas about democracy and theater new?

New York Times Politics
Mar 21, 2026

Trump's Reaction to Mueller's Death: ‘Good, I'm Glad.'
The president has been known to disparage foes after their deaths. His response to Mr. Mueller's death drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats.

New York Times Politics
Mar 21, 2026

Beshear Criticizes Vance in Ohio, Stoking 2028 Presidential Tensions
Mr. Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, sharply criticized Mr. Vance as both angle for potential presidential runs.

New York Times Politics
Mar 21, 2026

Mullin Explored Bipartisan Deal to Rein in Immigration Crackdown
The G.O.P. senator President Trump chose to lead the Department of Homeland Security privately discussed concessions the White House has repeatedly rejected.

New York Times Politics
Mar 21, 2026

What Was the Mueller Investigation? And What Did It Find?
The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to conduct an investigation related to a sitting president roiled Washington around the start of President Trump's first term.

New York Times Politics
Mar 21, 2026

G.O.P. Bid to Target Transgender Athletes Falls Flat in the Senate
In moving to bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' sports, Republicans sought to put Democrats in an awkward political spot on a sensitive issue ahead of the midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
Mar 21, 2026

How Corey Lewandowski Wielded Power Inside D.H.S.
While he was supposed to serve in a limited role as an adviser to Kristi Noem, Mr. Lewandowski had wide influence over contracts, personnel and operations inside the agency over the last year.

New York Times Politics
Mar 21, 2026

Iran Fires Missiles at Far-Off Diego Garcia Base, but U.S. Remains Out of Range
Iran's attempted attack on a military base 2,500 miles away raises questions of the reach of its arsenal.

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