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New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Tucker Carlson Says He Is ‘Tormented' by His Past Support for Trump
"I want to say I'm sorry for misleading people," said the conservative commentator, who has broken sharply with the president over the war with Iran.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Senate Republicans Push Forward on Measure to Fund ICE Through 2029
The resolution would pave the way for Republicans to push through a $70 billion infusion to pay for immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Trump's tenure.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes
Republicans have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on whether to recommend expelling her.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says
The issue threatens to renew chaos at airports as lawmakers remain divided over a deal to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire Before Deadline Expires; Vance's Trip Is on Hold
President Trump attributed his decision to divisions among the Iranians about how to proceed and said he wanted to give them more time.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas in John Brennan Inquiry
The reversal came after the Justice Department replaced a career prosecutor with a loyalist to President Trump in the administration's effort to charge the former C.I.A. chief with a crime.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Judge Bars Imminent Removal of D.C. Bike Lanes
A federal judge found the National Park Service had improperly rushed plans to strip out bike lanes connecting downtown Washington to the Tidal Basin.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

‘Donnyland'? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump's Honor.
The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump's vanity to get American might on their side.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Trump Seeks Suitors for Spirit Airlines While Dismissing Another Merger
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

RFK Jr. Refused to Commit to Backing New CDC Director on Vaccines
In a tense congressional hearing, the health secretary also said he bore no responsibility for the measles outbreak in the United States.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Trust Trump? Iran's Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Pentagon to Stop Requiring Members of Military to Get Flu Vaccines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the mandate "overreaching" in announcing the policy change. The vaccine will remain available to service members who want to be inoculated.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Vance's Trip to Islamabad on Hold as U.S. Says Iran Failed to Respond to Its Terms
The delay is another hurdle in the Trump administration's push to secure an agreement that would curb Iran's nuclear program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Supreme Court Appears to Back F.C.C. Fines Against AT&T and Verizon
AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Senate Republicans Release Budget Measure to Fund ICE Through 2029
The resolution would pave the way for Republicans to push through a $70 billion infusion to pay for immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Trump's tenure.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Pentagon to Stop Requiring Members of Military Get Flu Vaccines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the mandate "overreaching" in announcing the policy change. The vaccine will remain available to service members who want to be inoculated.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Aftershocks from ‘The Shadow Papers'
Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Southern Poverty Law Center Says It Is Under Investigation by Justice Dept.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, has been accused by Republicans of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It's Open or Closed
The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran's southern coast is a lot less important.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It's Still on the Sidelines
A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

A Year After U.S.A.I.D.'s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss
People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.

New York Times Politics
Apr 21, 2026

Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.'s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies
AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Trump and Iran Face Off in Iran War Negotiations
As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump's labor secretary, was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Four Cabinet and other senior officials have now stepped down from Trump's Cabinet.


New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

George Ariyoshi, 100, America's First Governor of Asian Descent, Dies
A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii's governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Democrats Once Loathed Gerrymandering. Now They're Pushing for It.
The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say, because of President Trump's tactics.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

U.S. and Iran Talks Appear on Track to Resume Despite Mixed Messages
With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume
With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade Started
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
In urging victims to step forward, the secretive panel in charge of investigating charges of misconduct by members of Congress acknowledged limits that could allow offenses to go unaddressed.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed Pick, to Defend Bank's Ability to Set Rates Independently
Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Trump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs
The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president's trade policy.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking
Mr. Patel accused the publication of defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit "meritless."

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondents' Dinner
A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. (The first lady is attending, too.) What could go wrong?

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Democratic Senators Fault Hegseth's Leadership on Iran
In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary's decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U.S. troops.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Justices to Hear Case on Catholic Preschools That Reject Children of Gay Parents
Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with L.G.B.T.Q. children or parents sued to participate in a state-funded program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondent's Dinner
A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. What could go wrong?

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Vance Heads to New Talks With Iran. At Stake: Peace and His Own Standing.
The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Vance Heads to New Talks With Iran. At Stake: Peace and His Own Standing
The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement.

New York Times Politics
Apr 20, 2026

Why a Democratic Senate, Once Unthinkable, Is a Real Possibility
Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3
The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93
He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
Weighed down by President Trump's approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 92
He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president's second term.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric
Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics'?
After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store.

New York Times Politics
Apr 19, 2026

‘All the President's Men' at 50: Times Journalists Look Back
New York Times staff members shared why they regard the 1976 film as one of the best movies about their profession.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy' Case Into Trump Foes
A former lawyer for President Trump's campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

The Primary That Could End a State G.O.P.'s Independent Streak
For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now
In the latest ruling, an appeals court in Washington allowed construction to continue until at least June while it considered the case.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent
Iran's government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk': Why This Student Group Moved On
Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point's direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now
Dozens of Democratic doctors are running for office in the midterms, including some spurred by opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine stance.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Takeaways From the Supreme Court's Shadow Papers
Confidential memos written by the justices shed light on how they came to issue emergency orders in cases about the scope of presidential power.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can't Serve Two Masters'
For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Inside the Supreme Court's Risky New Way of Doing Business
Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court's now-routine "shadow docket" rulings on presidential power.

New York Times Politics
Apr 18, 2026

Key Excerpts From the Supreme Court's Secret Memos
The New York Times obtained a trove of documents illuminating the inner workings of the court as it embraced a secretive track for making major decisions.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms
President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Trump Is Urged to Move on Nuclear Site Thought to Be Beyond Reach of Bombs
Little is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Trump's Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right
Sean Hannity criticized the pope. Tucker Carlson attacked Mr. Hannity. And President Trump suggested ranking MAGA figures: "good, bad, and somewhere in the middle."

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

American Airlines Says It Won't Merge With United
American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines' chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

With Vaccines Widely Popular, Kennedy Changes Tone, but Maybe Not His Plans
Several moves suggest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy could revive his campaign to question the safety and effectiveness of the shots after the midterm elections.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive' Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise
Friday's meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic's powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

DHS Expands Deportation Fleet With High-End Jets
The contract for five planes doubles the Department of Homeland Security's fleet of jets to expel immigrants, and includes two Gulfstream planes, according to documents and interviews.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Homeland Security Expands Deportation Fleet With High-End Jets
The contract for five planes doubles the Department of Homeland Security's fleet of jets to expel immigrants, and includes two Gulfstream planes, according to documents and interviews.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

What Maine Voters Are Thinking About Ahead of 2026's Senate Election
Our readers in the state tell us about its high-stakes Senate race.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Opens Door to Moving Trans Inmates Under Trump Gender Order
A three-judge panel gave a group of 17 transgender women a few weeks to seek further recourse in court before their transfer to men's facilities could take effect.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Trump Is Urged to Act on Iranian Site Feared Impervious to Airstrikes
Little is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Obama Urges Virginians to Vote ‘Yes' on Redistricting Referendum
Democrats may win a vote to give their party more House seats, but they are growing anxious — in part because of dueling TV ads that might confuse voters about where the former president stands.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Supreme Court Sides With Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits
The companies had asked the justices to clear the way to move environmental lawsuits out of state courts, to friendlier federal venues.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Oil Prices Fall Sharply After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open
But analysts said it was not clear how quickly the oil industry in the Persian Gulf would be able to get back to normal.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

Texas Democrat James Talarico Is Out-Raising His G.O.P. Opponents
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Is Out-Raising His G.O.P. Opponents
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

She Made Sure Her Baby Was Born an American. Then Federal Agents Separated Them.
Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the United States illegally when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center.

New York Times Politics
Apr 17, 2026

House Votes to Extend Expiring FISA Surveillance Law for 10 Days
The Senate would need to also approve the stopgap measure that passed the House early Friday. Libertarian-leaning House Republicans had balked at a long-term extension.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Trump Promotes ‘No Tax on Tips' in Las Vegas and Brushes Off Iran War Inflation Concerns
At an economic event, the president sought to downplay the financial hardship that has followed his war with Iran, saying that "we're having some fake inflation because of the fuel, the energy prices."

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Acting ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May
Todd Lyons said he would leave to spend more time with his family. He has spoken about a surge in threats against ICE officers, saying that he knew the reality firsthand.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

RFK Jr. Shifts Tone on Vaccines in Congressional Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has sought to roll back longstanding vaccine policy, testified that the measles vaccine is safe and effective "for most people" and agreed it was safer than getting measles.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

How Gavin Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered supporters who gave any amount a copy of his book. Roughly 67,000 donors received the memoir, accounting for roughly two-thirds of its total print sales.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Despite Cease-Fire, Iran's Hackers Haven't Logged Off
Tehran's digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

House Votes to Preserve Deportation Protections for Haitians, Rebuking Trump
The action was largely symbolic since the president would be all but certain to veto the bill, but the bipartisan vote reflected resistance within his own ranks on his signature issue.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Panel Advances Trump's Triumphal Arch, Even as Key Member Suggests Changes
The Commission of Fine Arts, a Trump-aligned advisory body, granted preliminary approval. But its vice chairman suggested losing statues atop the structure and other revisions before a final vote.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom
A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran's Civilian Infrastructure
The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last "for as long as it takes," the defense secretary said.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

House Again Thwarts Challenge to Trump's Authority to Continue Iran War
Republicans narrowly blocked a Democratic war powers resolution that would have prevented President Trump from continuing to wage war in Iran until he won authorization from Congress to do so.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science
Penn & Teller filed a Supreme Court brief questioning the use of "investigative hypnosis" in a death-penalty case in Texas.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Justice Dept. Appealing Surveillance Court Ruling Amid Congressional Impasse
The court had barred national security agencies from using certain tools to process Americans' data gathered under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expires on Monday.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump's Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.

New York Times Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump's Fed Pick
Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to testify on Tuesday despite an ongoing criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve that stands in the way of a smooth transition.

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