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New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted' by Trump and His Allies
At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Michigan's Combative Democratic Senate Primary Heats Up
Attacks are flying, prominent Democrats are taking sides and the fight is just getting started.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Trump's Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters
Low approval ratings? MAGA divisions? The president was able to turn out party loyalists in an Indiana primary to help him oust Republican state lawmakers who had crossed him.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants
The finding stems from a 2023 Supreme Court decision that overturned race-conscious admissions. U.C.L.A. officials said the school accepts students on merit.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Iran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa
The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment
The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Conservative Group's Connections at the State Department Raise Some Alarms
Founders of the Ben Franklin Fellowship are trying to dismantle pro-diversity practices in the agency and to boost career diplomats who promote President Trump's ideas.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Howard Lutnick Grilled by Lawmakers Over Epstein Ties
The commerce secretary appeared for hours in a closed-door session on Wednesday with the House Oversight Committee

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91
In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state — and the South as a whole.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Searched by F.B.I. Agents
Two people familiar with the case said the search of a lawmaker's business office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana dispensaries.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Suspect Michael Marx Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Agents Near National Mall
The suspect, a 45-year-old from Texas, faces three charges, including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA
The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump's movement aligned with the Jewish state.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Justice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law
The lawsuit, which follows a separate suit the agency filed against the city of Denver on Tuesday, involves a state ban of high-capacity ammunition magazines.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Raided by F.B.I. Agents
Two people familiar with the case said the search of a Democratic lawmaker's office was related to a Biden-era investigation of possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana businesses.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Conservative Group's Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms
Founders of the Ben Franklin Fellowship are trying to dismantle pro-diversity practices in the agency and to boost career diplomats who promote President Trump's ideas.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Suspect in National Mall Shooting Expressed Hostility Toward White House, Pirro Says
Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texan, is accused of shooting at Secret Service agents by the Washington Monument on Monday.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?
Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

House Democrats' Primary Endorsements Divide the Party
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's intervention in contested primaries in critical House races has highlighted deep divides over the party's tactics and its future.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires
After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a "right to spend" on elections.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

5 Takeaways From the California Gubernatorial Debate
Seven candidates sparred in the first nationally televised debate in the 2026 California governor's race. Many tried to launch attacks in a last-ditch effort to gain ground on their opponents.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Suspect in National Mall Shooting Expressed Hostility Toward White House, Authorities Say
Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texan, is accused of shooting at Secret Service agents by the Washington Monument on Monday.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Takeaways From Indiana Primary Elections 2026: Trump Gets Payback
The president helped unseat most of the state lawmakers he targeted after they rebuffed his call to draw new House maps to help Republicans.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
The attack was the second in two days, and the latest in an ongoing campaign against people the United States says are engaged in drug smuggling at sea.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros
The fake image of Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York was similar to a post from September that was widely denounced as racist.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Vance Campaigns in Iowa as G.O.P. Fears Rise Ahead of Midterms
The vice president acknowledged economic headwinds, including rising energy and fertilizer costs. "We got a little — a little blip in the Middle East," he said, referring to the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

U.S. Allows Venezuela to Begin Debt Restructuring Process
Venezuela must repay $60 billion in defaulted bonds as it looks to stabilize its economy.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Man Accused of Attacking White House Correspondents Dinner Indicted on Four Charges
A grand jury approved a fourth count against Cole Tomas Allen, who prosecutors say wounded a federal officer while attempting to kill President Trump.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Man Accused of Attacking Press Gala Indicted on Four Charges
A grand jury approved a fourth count against Cole Tomas Allen, who prosecutors say wounded a federal officer while attempting to kill President Trump.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

F.A.A. Employee Charged With Threatening to Kill Trump
The employee, Dean DelleChiaie of Nashua, N.H., was accused of emailing the White House about his plans to kill the president, after using his work computer to conduct related searches.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Suspect in National Mall Shooting Is Identified
Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texan, is accused of shooting at Secret Service agents by the Washington Monument on Monday.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Judge Refers Justice Dept. Lawyer for Possible Discipline, Calling Out ‘Lack of Candor'
Officials withheld a detainee's overseas arrest warrant from a federal judge. When she ordered his release, they used the same information to attack her publicly.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

F.A.A. Proposes Rule for Drone-Free Zones
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a system for designating certain "critical infrastructure" sites off limits to unmanned aircraft.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
The agency's scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

U.S. Sues The New York Times, Claiming Discrimination Against a White Man
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said the paper had engaged in "unlawful employment practices" against the man, who did not get a sought-after promotion.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

G.O.P. Proposes $1 Billion in Immigration Bill for Trump's Ballroom Project
The money would go toward security improvements as part of an East Wing construction project, including a new ballroom that President Trump has said would be built with private dollars.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

The Cheap Guided Rockets U.S. Forces Use Against Iranian Drones
Called the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, it adds laser guidance to a weapon first used in the Korean War.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March
Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president's highest levies in February.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions
The Education Department's civil rights arm said admitting "biological males" to the women's college may violate anti-discrimination laws.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries
President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

Ohio's 2026 Senate Primary Election Kicks Off With Attacks About Epstein
Ohio's unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters' anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

New York Times Politics
May 05, 2026

A Top 2026 Senate Race Kicks Off With Attacks About Jeffrey Epstein
Ohio's unusual contest — with a little-known incumbent and a well-known challenger — shows how Democrats are hoping to capitalize on G.O.P. voters' anger at the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Shootings On the National Mall Are Rare
The National Mall and its surroundings are one of the safest areas in Washington.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as "roaring" and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Supreme Court Agrees to Fast-Track Louisiana Voting Map Decision
Louisiana voters who successfully challenged the state's voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander had asked the justices to quickly return the case to the lower courts, clearing the way for a new map.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia
The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument
A 15-year-old boy was also hit. The motorcade of Vice President JD Vance had passed through the area shortly before the shooting.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Gunman Exchanges Fire With Secret Service Near Washington Monument
The motorcade of Vice President JD Vance passed the scene soon after the shooting.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Kennedy Center Ticketing Union Files Labor Charge Over Layoffs
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees challenged the terminations in a complaint to the National Labor Relations Board.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Judge Slams Trump Administration for ‘Serious Breakdown' in Legal Ethics
The Department of Homeland Security criticized a judge for releasing a man accused of murder overseas, but did not inform her of the accusation. The judge said she would consider imposing sanctions.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

The May Primary Elections Will Test Trump's Power Over Republicans
A series of Republican contests will test his grip on the party.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

American Commentator Who Worked for Russian TV Challenges Biden-era Charges
The Biden administration called Dimitri Simes, a former Trump adviser, a Russian propagandist. He says the charges against him violate free speech.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

U.S. Shot Down Iranian Missiles and Drones Aimed at American Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says
An exchange of fire threatened to shatter a fragile cease-fire as President Trump seeks to break Iran's effective blockade of the waterway.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released
The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models before they are made publicly available.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Home on the Range No More: Trump Wants Bison Gone
The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Judge Questions Why Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect Was Placed on Suicide Watch
A federal magistrate ordered that the D.C. Department of Corrections explain why it had placed Cole Tomas Allen in especially restrictive conditions.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies
China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

D.H.S. Intelligence Office Did Not Properly Secure Smartphones, Watchdog Says
The department's inspector general found a heightened risk of cyberattacks in mobile devices used by staff of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The department acknowledged shortcomings.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms
The party's congressional campaign arm is promoting more contenders to take down at-risk Republicans — and is taking sides in some competitive primaries.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.
State lawmakers declined to back a Trump-inspired plan to move 1,300 homeless people to a campus on the edge of Salt Lake City, but supporters are trying to keep the plan's spirit alive.

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

The U.S. Army's ‘Big Experiment' in the Arctic Cold
How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?

New York Times Politics
May 04, 2026

Bison Have Grazed These Lands for Centuries. Trump Wants to Evict Them.
The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz
President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with "forcefully."

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
With President Trump's visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran's military.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

The Widow of the Firefighter Slain by a Would-Be Assassin Speaks Out
The conspiracy theories around the Butler, Pa., assassination attempt hurt Helen Comperatore, but in this age of distrust, partisanship and social media, she nurtures a conspiracy theory of her own.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

Inquiry Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell Could Be Resurrected, Jeanine Pirro Says
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, dropped an inquiry into Jerome Powell last month after a federal judge blocked her grand jury subpoenas.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

Spirit Airlines' Demise Could Help Other Airlines
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47' Message Won't Be Charged Like Comey
The acting attorney general said such messages were "posted constantly" and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco
The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
President Trump's predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was "intentionally" disadvantaged. The dissent called it "well-nigh impossible."

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.
The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.
Some wish Kamala Harris had decided to run for governor in California, where Democrats are struggling to break through, rather than weigh another White House run.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship
Scott Colom, a state prosecutor, is running against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican who denied him a seat on the federal bench. In a tough year for the G.O.P., Democrats see hope for his long-shot bid.

New York Times Politics
May 03, 2026

The First Lady of Kentucky on Dressing for the Derby — and the Spotlight
The first lady of Kentucky talks hat dos and don'ts, the best way to walk across a horse track and balancing personal and political style.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran's Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable
The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the "concept of the deal."

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Delayed Louisiana Primaries Stoke Confusion at Ballot Box
On the first day of early voting, some glimpses of voter bewilderment came into focus, part of a dizzying scramble playing out days after a major Supreme Court ruling.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

New Video Analysis Suggests Suspect in Correspondents' Dinner Attack Fired First
A Times analysis of footage released by the F.B.I. on Thursday night appears to show the assailant shot at a Secret Service officer, who then returned fire.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

The Americans Who Could Be in Trump's ‘Garden of Heroes' Statue Park in D.C.
President Trump plans to build a park along the Potomac River featuring life-size statues of 250 Americans.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Everyone Who Could Be in Trump's ‘Garden of Heroes'
President Trump plans to build a park along the Potomac River featuring life-size statues of 250 Americans.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Hegseth's and Moulton's Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran
The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Trump's Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes' Statues Grows in Size and Cost
Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Mace, Boebert and Luna Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Sexual Abuse. Will It Work?
Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?
Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Trump's Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box
The president's push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.

New York Times Politics
May 02, 2026

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Years of Struggle
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race
The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor's remarks about the Iran war.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn't Need Its Authorization for the Iran War
In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had "terminated," in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

What the Maine Senate Race Feels Like on the Ground
The anti-establishment mood is palpable in the state, home to one of the country's top Senate contests. But Senator Susan Collins has some strengths.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

Voters Sue Over Louisiana Governor's Move to Delay Primary
Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state's May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congressional map was unconstitutional.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

Authorities Share New Video of Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame analysis suggests that he may have fired.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

As Iran War Reaches 60-Day Mark, Republicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump
Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president's war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close.

New York Times Politics
May 01, 2026

Charlie Kirk's Former Security Chief Sues Candace Owens for Defamation
The lawsuit focuses on remarks made by Ms. Owens, a right-wing podcaster, about Mr. Kirk's killing, highlighting a growing tension among factions of the American right.

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