9 Missing After Tank Implosion at a Paper Mill in Longview, Washington
Wed, 27 May 2026 18:15:36 +0000 Officials were trying to find out whether they had been at work or were merely unreachable. Officials said the implosion has left at least one person dead and nine others injured.: Meeting Voters, a Republican Tries to Outrun His Party’s Woes
Wed, 27 May 2026 18:16:26 +0000 Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska is still meeting with constituents long after most G.O.P. members of Congress have concluded it is too politically dangerous to do so.: Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin, Government Analysis Finds
Wed, 27 May 2026 18:42:47 +0000 The firm that was given a no-bid contract to fix the troubled landmark is charging 20 percent. The typical profit margin is 6 percent to 12 percent, internal records show.: Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes
Wed, 27 May 2026 16:45:07 +0000 The former president argued that the Justice Department has a responsibility to protect the privacy of conversations he had with a former ghostwriter.: Alabama Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Allow New Congressional Map in Redistricting Fight
Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000 Republican leaders in the state have asked the justices to clear the way for a congressional map that a lower court found discriminated against Black voters.: Ball State Settles With Ex-Employee for $225,000 Over Charlie Kirk Posts
Wed, 27 May 2026 17:35:20 +0000 Ball State University is the latest institution to agree to pay workers who lost their jobs over their posts about the conservative activist.: Bo French, Anti-Muslim Candidate, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Texas Oil Job
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:02:12 +0000 Bo French’s runoff victory gave Democrats fresh hope that they could compete for a seat regulating the state’s powerful oil and gas industry.: Two Survivors Left at Sea After U.S. Attacks Boat in Pacific
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:27:39 +0000 One person was killed in the U.S. military’s 58th strike against vessels it accused of smuggling drugs.: Cornyn’s Defeat Fuels Tensions With President Trump in Senate G.O.P.
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:44:32 +0000 Senators are angry President Trump turned on a respected former leader whom they consider a loyal Republican. Now Mr. Trump faces resistance from his own embittered ranks.: Paxton’s Texas Victory Opens a New Front in the Battle for the Senate
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:03:41 +0000 Many Democrats and some Republicans said the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton’s victory could turn Texas into a battleground state that will determine Senate control.: Ken Paxton Victory Tests Whether Texas Republicans Can Reunite for November
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:10:33 +0000 Republican voters made a familiar bet, that Texas is conservative enough that any Republican, even the most conservative, will beat a Democrat.: The Two Issues That Could Swing This District
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:39:05 +0000 Two national controversies — A.I. data centers and ICE detention centers — are converging in one swing congressional district. Our Southwest reporter Reis Thebault visits the town of Marana, Ariz., where some people are angry about both potential projects.: Two of America’s Thorniest Political Issues Are Dividing an Arizona Town
Wed, 27 May 2026 18:19:00 +0000 Marana, Ariz., is used to placid local politics, but the town, in a congressional swing district held by Juan Ciscomani, has been convulsed by two national issues, A.I. and immigration detention.: Cubans Deported to Mexico Live a Precarious Existence, Report Finds
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:22:33 +0000 A Human Rights Watch report found that many Cubans deported to Mexico by the Trump administration are living in an “indefinite legal limbo” and struggling to get by.: Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat
Wed, 27 May 2026 03:08:17 +0000 Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.: Endorsed by Trump, Paxton Crushes Cornyn: Takeaways From the Texas Runoff Elections
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:27:10 +0000 President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.: Trump-Backed Candidate Wins G.O.P. Race in San Antonio District
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:45:59 +0000 Carlos De La Cruz, a first-time candidate, defeated a moderate rival in a U.S. House district that was redrawn to favor Republicans, but where Democrats see an opportunity.: Johnny Garcia Beats Texas Democrat Accused of Being Antisemitic in House Runoff
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:37:43 +0000 The victory by Johnny Garcia, a sheriff’s deputy, brought relief to Democrats, who hope to hold onto a seat that Republicans redrew to flip it.: Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:16:39 +0000 After connecting his opponent to past criticism of President Trump, the conservative state senator now advances to the general election.: Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Resigns After Investigation
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:01:41 +0000 The chief, Brian O’Hara, began leading the department in 2022 as it reeled in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.: Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters
Wed, 27 May 2026 07:32:23 +0000 Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.: 5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:37:32 +0000 With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.: 5 Things to Know About John Cornyn, Republican Senate Hopeful in Texas
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:43:01 +0000 He is fighting for political survival against a primary challenger backed by President Trump.: Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic House Runoff
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:56:33 +0000 The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle.: Evacuation Orders Lifted as Southern California Chemical Tank Cools
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:25:05 +0000 The risk of an explosion or spill has fallen significantly, the authorities said late Tuesday, and all evacuated residents can now go home. Some have begun to ask who should be held accountable.: As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:27:04 +0000 James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has been raising money and looking to unite his party for the general election.: 5 Things to Know About Al Green, Democratic House Candidate in Texas
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:08:17 +0000 He is a veteran lawmaker and a vocal critic of President Trump who is facing a runoff against a fellow Democratic member espousing generational change.: 5 Things to Know About Christian Menefee, Democratic House Nominee in Texas
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:37:37 +0000 Mr. Menefee, one of the newest members of Congress, beat Representative Al Green, a Democrat who is more than twice his age, in a primary runoff.: Trump May Appear at N.B.A. Finals in New York
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:16 +0000 President Trump is said to be considering the appearance after his hometown team, the Knicks, clinched a championship spot.: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Keeps Picking Up Snakes. Is He Doing It Right?
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:38:25 +0000 The health secretary wrangled two nonvenomous snakes while visiting Florida in a video that drew widespread attention.: When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:41:04 +0000 Unofficial results will start coming in after polls close at 7 p.m. local time. They will be posted on the state’s voter portal.: Trump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAs
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:10:46 +0000 Lawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds.: Manny Fernandez, Bulwark of Dolphins’ Defense, Dies at 79
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:07:39 +0000 He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington.: Runoff Polls in Texas Senate Contest Have Favored Ken Paxton
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:29:07 +0000 Mr. Paxton, a Texas Senate candidate, has led Senator John Cornyn in all but one independent poll in the Republican primary runoff.: Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
Tue, 26 May 2026 22:32:15 +0000 In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.: The Factors Shaping the 2026 Midterm Elections
Wed, 27 May 2026 03:07:15 +0000 President Trump has sought revenge in G.O.P. primaries. Democrats have turned out to vote in large numbers. Republicans have gained a redistricting advantage.: Democratic Incumbents Run Against Each Other After Republican Redistricting in Texas
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:19:02 +0000 A Republican-led redistricting effort forced Representative Al Green, who has served 11 terms, and Christian Menefee, one of the newest members of Congress, into a battle for the same seat.: Trump Administration Sues U.C.L.A. Again Over Antisemitism
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:09:13 +0000 The lawsuit is the second the government has filed this year against the school that has focused on pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.: Angela Paxton endorses three candidates in runoffs, but not her estranged husband.
Tue, 26 May 2026 21:08:17 +0000: Southern Poverty Law Center Accuses Justice Dept. of Vindictive Prosecution
Tue, 26 May 2026 21:14:01 +0000 Defense lawyers are increasingly accusing the Justice Department under President Trump of using its powers to prioritize the president’s political imperatives above the pursuit of actual justice.: The Jaw-Dropping Cost of the Texas Senate Primary: Nearly $130 Million
Tue, 26 May 2026 20:33:07 +0000 The race between Senator John Cornyn and his right-wing rival, Ken Paxton, has cost mountains of cash. More of it has gone to help Mr. Cornyn — but that money may not be enough.: Judge Allows Florida House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats
Tue, 26 May 2026 21:22:34 +0000 The plaintiffs had sought a temporary restraining order, arguing that the map violated a state ban on partisan gerrymandering that voters passed in 2010.