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May 07, 2026

U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them
The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.

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May 07, 2026

State Department Will Revoke Passports of Parents Who Owe Child Support
The Trump administration is moving to more strictly enforce a 1996 law that gives the State Department the authority to revoke passports over unpaid child support.

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May 07, 2026

Trump Reversed Hormuz Plan After Saudis Denied Airspace Access
Saudi Arabia's refusal of support suggests that President Trump's unpredictable approach to Iran has strained ties with one of his closest allies in the Middle East.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans' to Leave the Democratic Party
In an opinion piece in The Washington Post, the Pennsylvania senator wrote that while he was "at odds" with the party's approach to some issues, his values had not changed.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets; Iran Says It Returned Fire
The exchange was the latest twist in a week of mixed signals in the region and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump searches for an off-ramp in the war that he started.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Rise
The escalating attacks raise the threat that the cease-fire could break down.

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May 07, 2026

Louisiana Asks Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Pill Access by Mail
The request comes after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

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May 07, 2026

Millions for a Paint Job? Trump Wants the Eisenhower Building Painted White.
The project would transform the granite exterior of the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which dates to the 1800s.

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May 07, 2026

Special Counsel to Investigate Trump Administration Lawyer for Possible Misconduct
Federal judges in Rhode Island ordered an investigation into a lawyer who withheld information about a migrant's international criminal charges. Now, D.H.S. says it can't find the migrant.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Trump Hosts Brazil's President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, met for talks on trade and other issues. But they skipped a planned joint appearance.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations
The United States and its partners have burned through an enormous amount of air defense missiles in the Iran war, and production is slow.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Appeals Court Looks Unlikely to Allow Hegseth to Punish Mark Kelly for Video
A three-judge panel in Washington heard arguments in the lawsuit aimed at stopping the Pentagon from disciplining Senator Mark Kelly for a video warning about illegal military orders.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat
After a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans carved up a majority-Black Memphis seat as the national redistricting wars continue.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Trump Administration Weighs Citing ‘Emergency' to Admit More White South Africans as Refugees
The move would further solidify the U.S. refugee program as a pipeline for the white minority from South Africa.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

House Republican Proposes Bill to Wind Down the Iran War
Representative Tom Barrett, a Michigan Republican facing a tough re-election race, introduced a bill to impose limits on the use of military force in Iran and end the fighting this summer.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Why Trump's Feud With the Pope Worries Republicans
Our national political correspondent Lisa Lerer explains the impact of President Trump's spate of attacks against Pope Leo XIV ahead of the closely contested midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Graham Platner and Susan Collins Duel in High-Stakes Maine Senate Race Ads
In strikingly different ads, Graham Platner argued that "Susan Collins's charade is over" while Senator Collins highlighted the economic benefits she has brought to Maine.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Did This Appeals Court Go Rogue on Abortion Pills?
The Fifth Circuit, reversed more than any other appeals court, has a reputation for taking extreme positions.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

5 Takeaways From the California Governor Debate
Candidates debated housing and insurance policy in the first half, then furiously attacked one another at the end.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Rubio Meets Pope Amid U.S. Tensions With Vatican
The meeting at the Vatican followed President Trump's condemnation of Pope Leo XIV for opposing the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid Growing Tensions Between Trump and Vatican
The meeting at the Vatican followed President Trump's condemnation of Pope Leo XIV for opposing the war in Iran.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

Trump to Host Brazil's President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet on Thursday for talks on security, trade and critical minerals.

New York Times Politics
May 07, 2026

5 Takeaways From the Last Televised California Governor Debate
Candidates debated housing and insurance policy in the first half, then furiously attacked one another at the end.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Here's the latest.


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May 06, 2026

Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia
The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump's desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Susan Collins Says She Has Long Had a Benign Tremor
The Republican senator from Maine, running for re-election at age 73 in one of this year's top Senate races, made the disclosure after mounting online scrutiny on the left.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Polls in California Governor's Race Reflect a Chaotic Field
Four candidates have emerged as leaders in the primary election to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

A Times reporter in L.A. explains an unusual race.


New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

A Scaled-Back Celebration for Public Servants ‘in Trauma'
The Trump administration has eliminated more than 350,000 federal jobs. But an annual effort to inspire talented people to serve the public continues.

New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

The sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell rattled the race.


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May 06, 2026

Here's what to know about the California governor race.


New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

What to know and how to watch.


New York Times Politics
May 06, 2026

Trump's Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync
The administration's latest shifts on the status of the conflict show how treacherous it is to speak for a president who cultivates an erratic style.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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