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New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

Interior Secretary Burgum Goes to Venezuela
The trip is part of the Trump administration's push to build production in the South American nation.

New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. Campaign in Iran Is ‘Far From Over,' Joint Chiefs Chairman Says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said responsibility for a strike on an Iranian girls' school was under investigation.

New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

Trump Justice Dept. Seeks to Stall State Bar Discipline of Its Lawyers
The administration has no control over the disciplinary authorities of state bar associations, but a new proposal would let the attorney general ask them to suspend proceedings involving department lawyers.

New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

Talarico's Win in Texas Shows That Nice Guys Can Finish First
At a moment when many Democrats are campaigning on rage and resistance, James Talarico took a different tack in his campaign in the Texas Senate primary.

New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

Talarico Beats Crockett as G.O.P. Heads to Runoff: Texas Primary Election Takeaways
James Talarico won the state's Democratic primary for Senate, while Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff against Ken Paxton, his right-wing challenger.

New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

Iran Made Secret Outreach After Strikes, Highlighting Trump's Challenge
President Trump is beginning to consider what sort of Iranian government might come next, as the U.S.-Israeli assault continues.

New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

On Iran, Vance Balances Between Trump and the Anti-Intervention Right
JD Vance long championed opposition to conflicts abroad. With President Trump all-in on war with Iran, the vice president is staying loyal even as allies make his qualms known.

New York Times Politics
Mar 04, 2026

Talarico Triumphs as G.O.P. Heads to Runoff: 6 Takeaways from Texas
James Talarico won the state's Democratic primary for Senate, while Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff against Ken Paxton, his right-wing challenger.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Here's how The Times reports live election results and calls races.


New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

U.S. Takes Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations'
U.S. Special Forces soldiers are advising and supporting Ecuadorian commandos on raids across the country against suspected drug shipment facilities and other drug-related sites.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Congress Splits Over Iran War as Senate Faces a Vote
The administration's shifting justifications for the military operation alarmed Democrats, who said no clear rationale had been given. Republicans struggled to echo the evolving explanations.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Mapping Damage to Iran's Ballistic Missile Sites With Satellite Images
A New York Times analysis finds evidence of strikes on Iran's underground ballistic missile sites and facilities targeted last June.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War
Many of President Trump's allies have urged him and his Make America Great Again movement to shift away from their close ties to Israel and military entanglements in the Middle East.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

What to Know About Jasmine Crockett, the Texas Democratic Senate Candidate
The congresswoman, who has established herself as a firebrand among fellow Democratic leaders, is looking to get on the ballot for Senate in November.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

5 Things to Know About James Talarico, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Texas
A Presbyterian seminarian, the Democrat has put his faith at the forefront of his political pitch.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

5 Things to Know About Senate Candidate Ken Paxton of Texas
The Texas attorney general rode into office on a Tea Party wave and has faced several high-profile scandals during his tenure.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

5 Things to Know About Senator John Cornyn of Texas
A longtime fixture of Republican politics in Texas, he has occasionally criticized President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

5 Things to Know About Representative Wesley Hunt of Texas
He entered the Republican Senate primary late and has been an underdog in the contest.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

U.S. Releases Names of Soldiers Killed in War With Iran
Six U.S. troops were killed by an Iranian drone that exploded at a military base in Kuwait.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Lays Out His ‘Worst Case' Scenario in Iran
Who will lead Iran once the war is over? "Most of the people we had in mind are dead," says President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

How The Times Reports Live Election Results and Calls Races


New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

‘Cheap' and ‘Appalling': Trump's Ballroom Plans Receive a Flood of Negative Comments
The National Capital Planning Commission received about 32,000 messages during its public comment period. Suffice it to say: Many people are not happy with the president's ballroom plans.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

As Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Looks On
Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not publicly object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain during an Oval Office meeting.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Prices Keep Climbing as Iran Attacks Escalate
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country's response.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Lutnick Agrees to Testify in House Epstein Investigation
The Commerce Secretary, who misrepresented his relationship with the convicted sex offender, has volunteered to appear, the House Oversight Committee's leader said.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Who Will Lead Iran? Trump's Answer Is Hazy.
"Most of the people we had in mind are dead," President Trump says.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

How Iran Is Using Drones to Retaliate Against the U.S. and Allies
The Pentagon and Middle Eastern countries say that most of the drones have been intercepted. But some have slipped through and caused damage.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran.
"We'll see what happens with the people," President Trump said as he appeared to be distancing himself from the longer-term consequences of the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran
"We'll see what happens with the people," President Trump said as he appeared to be distancing himself from the longer-term consequences of the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

As Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Piles On
Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain in an Oval Office meeting.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

How Anonymous Bettors Cashed In on the Iran Strike, Just Hours Before It Happened
Polymarket users placed hundreds of bets of at least $1,000 predicting an imminent American strike, raising concerns about insider trading.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

I.M.F. Warns Iran War Could Hurt Global Economy
Inflation fears over higher energy prices could force central banks to take action, a top fund official said.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms
The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Noem Defends Describing Minneapolis Protesters' Actions as Domestic Terrorism
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, told senators that she based her comments on information from agents on the ground.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalate
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country's response.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Labor Secretary's Top Aides Forced Out
The two aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had been on leave during an investigation of misconduct at the department.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country's response.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Has Your Business Been Affected by Immigration Policies? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking to talk to business owners whose work forces are changing because of immigration policies.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Noem to Appear Before Congress for First Time Since Minnesota Immigration Surge
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, is also likely to face questions about how her department's shutdown is affecting counterterrorism work after the U.S. assault on Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Texas and North Carolina Elections Will Test Older House Democrats' Staying Power
Starting in North Carolina on Tuesday, older House Democrats face a test of their staying power and the appetite of voters to replace them.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses
The Trump administration has eliminated health care positions left vacant after a wave of resignations and retirements at the V.A. last year.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

What to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries in Texas and Beyond
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

What to Watch in Tuesday's Primary Elections in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don't catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000
Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Crockett vs. Talarico. Progressive vs. Moderate. Right?
The Texas Democratic Senate primary is more about persona than policy, and the same is true for many other races.

New York Times Politics
Mar 03, 2026

Noem to Address Congress for First Time Since Minnesota Immigration Surge
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, is also likely to face questions about how her department's shutdown is affecting counterterrorism work after the U.S. assault on Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Seven Takeaways From the Clintons' Epstein Depositions
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was defiant. Former President Bill Clinton spoke of President Trump's ties to Epstein. A Republican raised a conspiracy theory.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Melania Trump Promotes ‘Peace Through Education' at U.N. as War With Iran Expands
The first lady advocated an increased focus on education and empathy, as her husband has waged war in the Middle East and sought to cut education funding at home.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

In First Appearance Since Taking the Country to War, Trump Is Business as Usual
President Trump gave a "brief update" on the Iran operation. And then he stayed true to form.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Can These Democrats Make Combative Centrism Happen for 2028 Election?
Third Way, the moderate Democratic advocacy group and think tank, has an expansive and expensive plan to shape the 2028 presidential campaign.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Trump Says He Will End Boycott of White House Correspondents' Dinner
The mentalist Oz Pearlman is this year's speaker. "Hopefully, it will be something very Special," the president wrote on Truth Social.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Why Eliminating Iran's Ballistic Missiles Could Be Difficult
Much of Tehran's arsenal of missiles may be hidden underground, making it harder to destroy.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Trump Embraces U.S. Military Power After Years of Caution
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq offered a stark lesson in the limits of military force. The Iran attacks suggest an era of postwar wariness is over.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Trump Gambles His Presidency in His War With Iran
The risks for President Trump from the assault on Iran are escalating as casualties mount, oil prices rise and the war expands across the region.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Trump Administration Abandons Efforts to Impose Executive Orders on Law Firms
The move amounts to a surrender in a clash that has led many law firms to submit to the president rather than face the threat of his executive orders.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Supreme Court Sides With Religious Parents, Blocking California's Trans Student Policy
Christian teachers and parents challenged the state's policies, which they say require schools to hide students' transgender status from their parents.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

In Republican Win, Supreme Court Retains G.O.P. District in New York
A Republican congresswoman had asked the justices to preserve her New York City district, despite a lower-court ruling that it illegally diluted the power of minority voters.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Can Trump Legally Kill Iran's Leader?
The United States and Israel started a war with Iran by killing its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

What Is Trump's Neck Rash? His Doctor Declines to Explain.
President Trump's physician did not explain what the skin condition was or what medication he was using to treat it.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

They're Hiring at U.S.A.I.D. Just Not Anyone Who Worked There.
The Trump administration said in a memo it wanted to "avoid the risk of impaired objectivity" by hiring former staff members to wind down operations at the U.S. Agency for International Development.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

As Maduro and Khamenei Learned, It's Harder Than Ever for Leaders to Hide
A surge in sensors and cameras, combined with artificial intelligence, has transformed the U.S. intelligence's ability to locate foreign heads of state. Add to that an American president willing to capture or kill.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

North Carolina House Primary Includes Divisions on Iran War, Israel and A.I.
A new ad from a progressive challenger, Nida Allam, attacks Representative Valerie Foushee over financial backing she has received from defense contractors and the A.I. industry.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran
President Trump's embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president's advisers voiced opposition.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across the Middle East
Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are expected to eat into airlines' profits.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
A majority of the justices voiced concerns that the law may be overbroad, lumping together occasional drug users with addicts who threaten public safety.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

How Trump Decided to Go to War
President Trump's embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president's advisers voiced opposition.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Texas Primary Early Voting Figures Show High Democratic Turnout
More than 1.3 million voters cast ballots in the Democratic primary during the early voting period that ended Friday. Many counties hadn't yet reported their data.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Latino Democrats Fight to Fend Off Upstart Challengers
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is defending four key incumbents in primary races centered on how aggressively Democrats are combating ICE and President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

U.S. Sends More Troops to the Mideast as Iran War Expands
Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said more troops and fighter jets were heading to the region. He acknowledged the possibility of an extended campaign.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

As Kennedy Turns From Vaccines, MAHA Allies See a ‘Betrayal'
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on "real food." Anger is rising among some of his supporters.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

The Unexpected Winners From Trump's New Global Tariff
The president's flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it's not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East
Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines' profits.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Five Testy Moments From the Acrimonious Texas Senate Primaries
Ahead of Tuesday's vote, the Democratic and Republican races have become increasingly personal and contentious.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Republicans Cite Iran Attacks to Pressure Democrats on Shutdown
GOP lawmakers ensured there was enough money for the immigration crackdown, but the funding pause threatens other Homeland Security work.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments Over Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
The case involves a Texas man charged after agents found drugs and a gun in his home and tests the constitutionality of the federal law.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Could a Supreme Court Case Help Hunter Biden Get His Law License Back?
The former president's son says he is watching closely as the justices on Monday hear a case testing the constitutionality of the federal gun law used to convict him.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Labor Secretary's Tenure Marked by Frequent Travel and Internal Tumult
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation internally after allegations of misconduct and misuse of department funds.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

An N.F.L. Kicker, a Yankee and a Sports Reporter Walk Into the Midterms
As podcasts and talk radio blur the lines between sports and politics, professional athletes — many of whom have found encouragement from President Trump — are running in midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
Mar 02, 2026

Oil Prices Surge After Iran Attack
How long prices remain high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

Democrats Denounce Trump's Iran Attack, but Subtle Divisions Emerge
While most Democrats have opposed his decision, their responses reveal differences over Middle East policy and national security that loom over the party's future.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

Trump Says Iran War Could Last Weeks and Gives Competing Visions of New Regime
In a brief interview, he said the country's hardened military should simply surrender their weapons to the Iranian public.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

Oil Prices Jump After Iran Attack
How long prices remain high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

Trump Says He Is the ‘Least Racist' President. But His Term Echoes a Grim Past.
Woodrow Wilson's presidency has taken on new resonance among historians and critics of President Trump, particularly when it comes to race.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

In Turn From Iran Talks to War, U.S. Casts Doubt on Diplomacy
President Trump again deployed heavy force against a country with which he had been negotiating, continuing a pattern seen in previous attacks on Iran and Venezuela.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

Stakes Quickly Rise for U.S. in Iran War, With 3 Service Members Killed
The grim toll signaled that Iran was more prepared for war than the Trump administration anticipated, U.S. military officials said.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

U.S. and Israeli War With Iran Will Likely Send Oil Prices Soaring
Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump's Issue Was Iran's Leadership Itself
President Trump's envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party
Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday's Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

Trump's War of Choice With Iran
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines the war of choice that President Trump has initiated with Iran.

New York Times Politics
Mar 01, 2026

The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
The killing of Iran's supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran
President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

Trump Tells Iranians to ‘Take Over' Their Government. But How?
President Trump's ambiguous appeal comes after he undermined U.S.-funded media outlets that normally would have helped the administration reach people inside the country.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

U.S. Ability to Determine What Comes Next in Iran Might Be Limited
Questions remain about how much effort the Trump administration will put into changing the Iranian government.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

Trump, the Self-Declared Peace President, Goes to War Seeking Regime Change
President Trump has become increasingly willing to assert American power overseas, a decade after propelling himself to the highest office by promising to focus on "America first."

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups
Exchanges between two X accounts appear to offer a vivid example of how campaigns may sidestep campaign-finance law to share strategic information.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran
The public's appetite for a U.S. attack on Iran was low before President Trump and Israel took action on Saturday.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

Fact-Checking Trump's Justifications for Attacking Iran
The president made unsupported and exaggerated claims in a speech announcing the attack on Iran.

New York Times Politics
Feb 28, 2026

Trump's Unilateral Iran Strike Sparks Constitutional War Powers Dispute
Critics say the president is violating the Constitution, and many Democrats and at least two Republicans in Congress say they must vote on whether to enter such a conflict.

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