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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

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.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud
The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn't like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Three Questions About the Maine and South Carolina Primaries
Graham Platner and Lindsey Graham are both hoping for comfortably big victories.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.
President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight
As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president's maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

A Timeline of Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham's Relationship Before the South Carolina Primary
Once one of President Trump's fiercest critics, the South Carolina senator has dramatically shifted his posture over the years. Will it pay off on Tuesday in his primary?

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General
As acting attorney general, Mr. Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president's maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Netanyahu Called Off Iran Strikes After Trump Claimed Progress in Nuclear Talks, Officials Say
Multiple officials said that the president told Israel's leader that the United States and Iran were within days of a breakthrough that would clear the way for talks on a long-term nuclear deal.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Scientist Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle Mpox Virus Into U.S.
The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after working in Congo during an mpox epidemic. His lawyer said the material was for research.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Judge Throws Out Trump Administration's Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for H-1B Visas
The ruling voided "in its entirety" a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H-1B visa petitions.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Meta Says Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Group Targeted WhatsApp Users Again
The uncovered hacking attempts on the messaging service were linked to NSO Group and may violate a federal court prohibition against the firm.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Judge Throws Out Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for Skilled Worker Visas
The ruling voided "in its entirety" a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H1-B visa petitions.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Trump Administration Seeks to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Immigrants
The push to denaturalize more immigrants is the latest sign that the administration is setting its sights on the legal immigration system.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor
Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation'
Many are sticking by the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. But some have soured, and others are anxious about how recent revelations could affect a close race.

New York Times Politics
Jun 08, 2026

How the Drive to Find a Conspiracy Against Trump Rocked the Justice Dept.
The push to investigate what the president's allies saw as a "deep state" cabal intent on taking him down set off cascading crises, ended careers and undercut the department's credibility with judges.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

5 Takeaways From Scott Pelley's Interview With The New York Times
Mr. Pelley, who was at CBS News for 37 years, including as a White House correspondent and a "60 Minutes" correspondent, spoke in his first extended interview since he was fired.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations
Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Lawsuit Aims to Stop U.F.C. Fights at White House on Trump's Birthday
A federal lawsuit said the event, set for June 14, was unlawfully planned and designed to benefit Mr. Trump and his allies.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

5 Takeaways From Scott Pelley's Times Magazine Interview
Mr. Pelley, who was at CBS News for 37 years, including as a White House correspondent and a "60 Minutes" correspondent, spoke in his first extended interview since he was fired.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Trump Defends Compensation Fund and Iran War in ‘Meet the Press' Interview
In a lengthy interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," the president again vowed that gas prices would go down when the war in Iran ends.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Hegseth Criticizes Europe Over Migration ‘Invasion' in D-Day Speech
The remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reflect many of the Trump administration's previous assertions on immigrants in Europe, which overlap with the language of European far-right political parties.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Trump Looms Over Pivotal Republican Senate Runoff in Georgia
The president has not yet endorsed Representative Mike Collins or Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in the race to challenge the Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big' Nuclear Promise. It Isn't New.
President Trump's boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.

New York Times Politics
Jun 07, 2026

RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Senators Warn of Intelligence Gaps if Surveillance Program Expires
Two senior Republicans urged the Trump administration to prepare for the possible expiration of a contentious intelligence-gathering authority.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute
A federal judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump's name was added to the building.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Bob Packwood, Senator Forced to Quit in Sex Scandal, Dies at 93
An unorthodox Republican, he helped shape tax policy and women's rights legislation before resigning in 1995 amid accusations by more than 20 women of sexual misconduct.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program
A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, must remain in detention. U.S. officials say Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal funds to himself.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Trump's Defense Department Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel
The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

The Bidens Return With New Book and South Dakota Speech Targeting Trump
The re-emergence of the former first family has been fraught for some Democrats who just want to move on.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Raphael Warnock Says the Supreme Court Has Done ‘Violence' to Democracy
The Democrat from Georgia on what he sees as the moral issues of our time.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

As Trump Pushes Deportations, a Skyrocketing Caseload Strains Immigration Courts
A federal surge has more than doubled caseloads within some immigration courts nationwide. Lawyers say the tactic is causing errors and confusion.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Paxton's Senate Bid Raises the Stakes in His War on Latino Voting Groups
The Texas attorney general has mounted an all-out effort to prove Democratic Hispanic groups have been corrupting elections. Now he could be the beneficiary of his own attacks.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Trump Pardons Stephen Buyer, Former Congressman Convicted of Insider Trading
Stephen Buyer, a former Republican representative from Indiana, was convicted of trading stock related to two deals before they were made public.

New York Times Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Trump Pardons Former Congressman Convicted of Insider Trading
Stephen Buyer, a former Republican representative from Indiana, was convicted of trading stock related to two deals before they were made public.

New York Times Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Trump Greets Farmers in Wisconsin, but Says He Could Be Home Watching TV
President Trump was in Wisconsin to reassure farmers who have been stung by his tariff policies and rising fuel prices from the war in Iran.

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