Toddler Discovered Dead in Back Seat of S.U.V. in Florida
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:54:41 +0000 The child was found by his father, who thought he had been dropped off at a preschool, the authorities and the school said.: Trump Administration Sues Over New Gun Bans in Virginia and California
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:39:11 +0000 The Justice Department is challenging a ban on semiautomatic assault rifles in Virginia and a ban on Glocks and Glock-style pistols in California, arguing they are unlawful under the Second Amendment.: Adults Arrested After 16 Children Are Found in Squalor in Rural Ohio
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:14:50 +0000 The children were hospitalized and two had to be airlifted to trauma centers. “One of the worst environments that I’ve seen,” the state’s attorney general said.: Rosemary M. Collyer, Judge in F.B.I. and Guantánamo Bay Cases, Dies at 80
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:02:04 +0000 From her seat on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, she criticized the way the F.B.I. had sought to wiretap an aide to President Donald Trump.: The Democratic Incumbents Most at Risk of Losing to Progressive Primary Challengers in 2026
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:08:37 +0000 A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.: Trump Remakes Washington, D.C., Into a Maze of Fences and Guard Members
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:26:24 +0000 President Trump seems to have turned swaths of the city into either a construction zone or an armed camp as he seeks to prove that he alone can improve it.: Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks for Order Forcing Trump Administration to Preserve Records
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:34:11 +0000 Lawyers for John O. Brennan said they want the materials saved in anticipation of bringing a vindictive prosecution motion if charges against Mr. Brennan are ultimately filed.: Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:08 +0000 Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022.: Trump Takes First Flight on New Air Force One From Qatar
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:57:38 +0000 The Boeing 747-8, a gift worth $200 million from the Qatari royal family, has attracted considerable scrutiny over whether a foreign government was trying to influence the president.: How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:25:36 +0000 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.: Where Trump Won and Lost at the Supreme Court
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:53:30 +0000 Abbie VanSickle, a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, takes stock of the court’s term this year. Opinions largely broke for conservatives, but the court pushed back on some of President Trump’s boldest ideas.: The Birthright Decision Was Surprisingly Close, Some Legal Scholars Say
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:43:24 +0000 A bare majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional, reflecting a conservative shift on the issue.: A Worker in High Demand in Chicago? The Air Conditioning Technician.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:50:43 +0000 With the city and much of the country in the grips of a heat wave, people in that profession are enduring sweltering temperatures to keep systems working.: Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:03:24 +0000 Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough to take the chamber.: Ohio and Iowa Governors Races Tight, New Polls Show
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:02:32 +0000 Voters polled in the states, Iowa and Ohio, also voiced high levels of disapproval for President Trump’s performance.: Fact-Checking Trump’s Inaccurate Accounts of U.S. History
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:02:09 +0000 We fact-checked the president’s colorful — and inaccurate — accounts of American history from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Unabomber.: Despite Some Losses for Trump, Supreme Court Delivers Enduring Conservative Wins
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:48:24 +0000 The justices pushed back on some of President Trump’s signature moves, but they also expanded presidential power and supplied victories on long-sought conservative goals.: Texas Stock Exchange Launches as Dallas Builds Y’all Street
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:34:24 +0000 City leaders are wagering that a growing cluster of Wall Street firms can cement Dallas as a serious financial player, even as marquee names head for the exits.: Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Wins $1.9 Million Settlement
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:43:42 +0000 Tamar Shirinian, a former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, was among those who lost their jobs over their posts about the slain conservative activist.: Takeaways From the Colorado Primary Elections: Another Win for Democratic Socialists
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:12:13 +0000 A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state’s other senator fended off a progressive primary challenger.: Left-Wing Insurgent Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:51:51 +0000 Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.: Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:00:04 +0000 Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump.: Manny Rutinel, a Progressive, Wins Colorado Primary for Competitive House Seat
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:23:46 +0000 Manny Rutinel, a state representative and former activist, will face Representative Gabe Evans, a Republican seen as vulnerable, in the fall.: Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:14:54 +0000 The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.: U.S. Mobilizes for Venezuela Despite Trump’s Disdain for Foreign Aid
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:55:31 +0000 The State Department has promised $100 million in new funds to aid groups, after President Trump was criticized for an anemic response to an earthquake in Myanmar last year.: 10-Year-Old Boy Charged With First-Degree Murder in Shooting of Infant Niece
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:55:32 +0000 The boy shot his 7-month-old niece at a St. Louis home with a firearm that had been kept under a mattress, the police said. The baby’s father, who owned the weapon, has also been charged.: After a Tap Heard in Rubble, U.S. Rescue Teams Begin a Grueling Marathon
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:25 +0000 Surrounded by the devastation of Venezuela’s earthquakes, emergency specialists from California, Virginia and Florida work with locals to search for survivors.: Trump Pulled In About $1.4 Billion From Crypto Ventures, Financial Disclosure Shows
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:43:32 +0000 The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.: Talarico Seizes on Paxton Tabloid Story to Test Corruption Attacks in Texas Senate Race
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:49:12 +0000 After a salacious report about Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, his Democratic rival, James Talarico, seized on the news — but focused on corruption and affordability.: Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:47:07 +0000 Parties normally hold conventions only in presidential years, but President Trump liked the idea of mobilizing Republicans this fall.: Takeaways From a Transformative Supreme Court Term
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:45:12 +0000 The justices rejected some of President Trump’s signature initiatives, but delivered lasting, long-sought conservative wins.: 4 Warning Signs for Graham Platner. And 4 for Susan Collins Too.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:37:45 +0000 The Maine race, which both parties see as key to winning control of the Senate, is extremely close, a Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll found. Both candidates have reasons for concern.: C.I.A. Reorganization Prioritizes Cyberoperations
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:11:39 +0000 John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, said that the agency would take “smart risks,” but that people would have oversight of artificial intelligence.: States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:59:14 +0000 The lawsuit argues that new federal rules went beyond what Congress enacted and broke from guidance that the federal government previewed to states.: Bear Breaks Into Truck, Helping Itself to Handyman’s Lunch
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:49:22 +0000 A handyman was returning to his truck when he opened the door and found a cub eating his lunch from the passenger seat in Steamboat Springs, Colo.: Trans Sports Ruling Puts Pressure on States Without Bans
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:03:30 +0000 Almost half of states do not prohibit trans girls and women from competing. The Supreme Court ruling doesn’t force them to, but lawmakers and voters could change that.: 55% of Americans support birthright citizenship.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:31:34 +0000 The Supreme Court decision puts the court in line with the views of a majority of Americans.: G.O.P. Revolt Paralyzes the House, Stalling Trump Agenda
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:40:12 +0000 A Republican blockade derailed a Pentagon policy bill and other legislation as the far right pressed for action on a voting bill championed by President Trump.: Amy Coney Barrett Faces Right-Wing Ire Over Recent Rulings
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:36:09 +0000 Justice Barrett sided with Chief Justice Roberts and the liberal minority to uphold birthright citizenship and mail-in voting practices.