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New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump's Pick for Intelligence Director
Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Some States Opt Out of Trump's ‘Great American State Fair'
At least five have declined to participate, the latest sign that the national 250th birthday celebration has become a fragmented and partisan affair as the president seeks his imprint.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Melania Trump Unveils New Investment Accounts for Foster Children
The program allows states to invest benefits they receive on behalf of foster children in their care.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Some States Pull Out of Trump's ‘Great American State Fair'
At least five have declined to participate, the latest sign that the national 250th birthday celebration has become a fragmented and partisan affair as the president seeks his imprint.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Gabbard Revokes Biden-Era Assessments on Mysterious Ailments
Earlier reviews had cast doubt on the idea that a foreign adversary was behind Havana syndrome, a range of symptoms that American spies and diplomats reported.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Justice Dept. Pushes Limits of Its Power Over State Elections
The department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte
The president said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the permanent role.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Postal Service Issues Proposal to Block Mail Ballots in States That Don't Turn Over Data
Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Trump Unveils UFC ‘Claw' Ahead of Cage Match at the White House
The towering claw will be the site of an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on Sunday, which is President Trump's 80th birthday.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Avril Haines, Former Intelligence Chief, Will Lead Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
In the run-up to the invasion of Ukraine, Ms. Haines helped devise the strategy of declassifying evidence of Russia's military buildup in an effort to rally European allies.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Seniors Access to Rehab Care, Analysis Shows
Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient services.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

More Trump Losses in Court and a Federal Judge in Hot Water
A roundup of legal news from the last week.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Trump Administration Pushes Limits of Election Investigations
The Justice Department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

House Rejects Bill to Extend Surveillance Power With FISA Section 702 Set to Expire
A measure to temporarily continue a key surveillance law fell well short of the support needed to pass, further raising the chances that it will lapse on Saturday.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission's success.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Can't Pay Medical Bills? Trump Administration Suggests Getting a Loan
One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can't afford higher deductibles.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

These Young Politicians Want to Fix America's Housing Problems
A cohort of young Millennial and Gen Z politicians have centered their campaigns this year on housing costs, and the divide is more generational than partisan.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

A Youthful Crop of Politicians Run on Housing, and Their Own Rent
A cohort of young Millennial and Gen Z politicians have centered their campaigns this year on housing costs, and the divide is more generational than partisan.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Conor McGregor's Comeback: A Tale of Banned Drugs and a Famous Doctor
McGregor, the Ultimate Fighting Championship's main attraction, had the support of the prominent sports physician Neal ElAttrache when he decided to use performance-enhancing drugs.

New York Times Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Seniors Access to Special Care, Analysis Shows
Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient rehab services.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Top Pentagon Official Worked Closely With C.I.A. Officer Later Found With Gold Bars
David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, worked on a highly classified China spying program with Stephen A. Feinberg, the Pentagon's second-ranking official.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Trump Attacks Platner
With Graham Platner now the Democratic nominee against Senator Susan Collins, signs of how hostile the race will be have quickly emerged.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Democrats Try to Move Past ‘Cultural Pandering' to Latinos for Midterm Elections
The party is trying desperately to win back some voters in the key swing group.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Trump's ‘Secret Mission' to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
A U.S. military official said the president's seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Mace Defeat Heralds an Exodus of Rabble-Rousers From Congress
The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, who made enemies on both sides of the political aisle, is just one of several flashy lawmakers to be leaving Capitol Hill.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

FISA Surveillance Law May Expire After Trump Picks Bill Pulte for Intel Post
Republicans are struggling to extend a powerful surveillance authority set to lapse this weekend after President Trump alienated lawmakers with his choice of acting spy chief.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Will Trump's Repairs to Washington D.C.'s Reflecting Pool Work?
President Trump has said that construction is complete. Now comes the real test. Will the longstanding problems finally be solved?

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

ActBlue C.E.O. Invokes Fifth Amendment Repeatedly in Testimony to Congress
The head of the Democratic fund-raising behemoth declined to answer questions from House Republicans about reports that she may have misled Congress over how her group vetted foreign donations.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Trump-Backed Air Force Veteran Wins Republican House Primary in Nevada
David Flippo won his party's nomination for a safely Republican open seat, defeating a candidate backed by the G.O.P. governor.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Could Control of Congress Run Through Northern Maine?
The state's vast rural areas, which make up the swing Second Congressional District, will be important in November.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Hegseth Visits Guantánamo Bay Amid U.S. Tensions With Cuba
The trip comes as the Trump administration pushes for political and economic changes on the island.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Why Complete Election Results in Maine Could Take More Than a Week
Winners in the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor and in a Democratic congressional primary have not yet been determined.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Graham Platner's Victory in Maine Senate Primary Gives Democrats Hope and Fears
Graham Platner's primary victory sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

How the Epstein Files Paralyzed the Trump White House
President Trump's advisers gathered in secret in the Situation Room without him as they struggled to handle the Epstein files scandal, our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan learned while researching their book, "Regime Change." Here's the inside story.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

ActBlue C.E.O. to Invoke Fifth Amendment in Testimony to Congress
The head of the Democratic fund-raising behemoth was called to testify on Wednesday about reports that she may have misled Congress about how it vets foreign donations.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero's Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That'll Be $750
A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Platner's Primary Victory in Maine Gives Democrats Hope and Fears in Key Senate Race
Graham Platner's primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine
Graham Platner's primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Life Inside an ICE Detention Facility
For days protesters have been clashing with law enforcement over conditions at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz explains how these complaints persist across the country, and takes a closer look at the problems documented at one facility in Louisiana.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Inside Trump's White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout
The president's top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

How Trump's Team Navigated the Epstein Files Without Him
President Trump's advisers gathered in secret in the Situation Room without him as they struggled to handle the Epstein files scandal, our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan learned while researching their book, "Regime Change." Here's the inside story.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Takeaways From Tuesday's Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing District
No candidate cleared 50 percent in the Democratic primary race to replace Representative Jared Golden, sending the race into ranked-choice voting.

New York Times Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Republicans in Maine Governor's Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff
State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Republican Primary for Open Congressional Seat in South Carolina Heads to Runoff
The largely coastal district has voted overwhelmingly Republican in recent elections. Representative Nancy Mace ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of seeking re-election to the seat.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vowed to Retaliate for Downed Army Helicopter
President Trump vowed to retaliate for what he said was Iran's downing of an Apache helicopter. near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot and gunner were rescued.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Trump's Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
President Trump's warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Trump Says Bill Pulte Will Take Over as Intelligence Chief on June 19
The president also plans to keep Mr. Pulte as the head of a federal housing agency, heightening tension with Congress and complicating the renewal of a powerful spying authority.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette had gotten an endorsement from President Trump, but it was not enough to help her clinch a victory outright. She now faces Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, in a runoff on June 23.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Lindsey Graham Wins G.O.P. Primary in South Carolina, Avoiding Runoff
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent senator, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine
Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has also surfaced damaging reports about his personal history.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race
Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine
Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine
Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party's most vulnerable incumbent this year.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat
Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran After Army Helicopter Is Downed
President Trump vowed to retaliate for what he said was Iran's downing of an Apache helicopter. near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot and gunner were rescued.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond
Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may delay things.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

House Passes G.O.P.'s $70 Billion Immigration Bill
The vote gave final passage to Republicans' megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump's term, clearing it for his signature.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Watchdog Group Skeptical of Vows to End Trump Administration's $1.8 Billion Fund
Two sets of lawyers noted that while senior department officials said the fund would not move forward, they declined to offer assurances that this would hold in the future.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

The Likely Platner-Collins Matchup Is Set to Be Hugely Expensive
Both Senate candidates in Maine have been strong fund-raisers, and allied super PACs and dark-money groups are mobilizing for their showdown.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

G.M. Plans to Develop Energy Storage Batteries as E.V. Sales Flag
The carmaker will follow Tesla in making components for large batteries used by electric utilities, data centers and other businesses to handle fluctuations in power supply and demand.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

How Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Maine
Proponents say the practice reduces partisanship, while critics say it is confusing and expensive.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

South Carolina Voters Are Choosing Nominees to Fill an Open Seat in Congress
Representative Nancy Mace's run for governor created the opening in the coastal First Congressional District. Republicans are expected to hold it, but one Democrat has proved to be a prolific fund-raiser.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

G.M. Plans to Sell Energy Storage Batteries as E.V. Sales Flag
The carmaker will follow Tesla in making large batteries used by electric utilities, data centers and other businesses to handle fluctuations in power supply and demand.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump's Tactics. Now He's All In.
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump's Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Trump Blames Iran for Downing of U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
The threat of further U.S. attacks on Iran came as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Maine's Primary Ballot Is Crowded With Members of Political Dynasties
Among other candidates with ties to prominent officials, a senator's son and a Bush scion are running for governor.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Here's what to know about how The Times reports results and race calls.


New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Traditional Republicans Clash With MAGA Wing in Nevada House Primary
At stake is the seat held by Representative Mark Amodei, a Republican in northern Nevada who is retiring from his reliably red district.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

In Maine, a Senate race provokes complex emotions for voters.


New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Several women who dated Graham Platner recall his ‘unsettling' behavior.


New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in Maine's Second Congressional District Primary
A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in High-Stakes Maine Primary
A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

House Votes to Advance $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill
The test vote cleared the way for final passage of Republicans' megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump's term.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

What to know about how The Times reports results and race calls.


New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
U.S. Central Command said the incident was under investigation. The pilot and gunner were safely rescued.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks
With the cease-fire proving tenuous, negotiations between the two nations are in flux, but have advanced to outline potential paths forward on difficult questions about Iran's nuclear program.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

A South Carolina race tests the strength of a Trump endorsement.


New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

At 10,000 consecutive votes and counting, Collins holds a Senate record.
The Maine Republican, who is in the middle of a tumultuous re-election race, became the first senator in history to reach the threshold without missing a vote.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Lindsey Graham's Allies Spend Big to Ward Off a Republican Challenger
The Republican senator from South Carolina has a well-funded primary challenger who has a chance of forcing him into a runoff election.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Bill Gates Said to Have Hired Ex-House Oversight Chief to Advise on Epstein Testimony
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, has retained Jake Greenberg, the former top investigative counsel to the House Oversight Committee.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

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New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory
Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds
American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Maine Elections Test Democrats' Support for Platner: What to Watch in Today's Primaries
Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries.
Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government
Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent. But what could Beijing want from the mayor of a small California city known as the "Chinese Beverly Hills"?

New York Times Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Infantino's Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup
Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has unabashedly courted the president's favor. Soccer officials privately ask, who really benefits?

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

San Francisco Voters Appear to Reject Tax Hike on Highly Paid C.E.O.s
The proposal was seen as a possible measure of how residents felt about the recent flood of money into the city as a result of the A.I. boom.

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