Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:13:31 +0000
On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.
ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:04:59 +0000
The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Northwestern Names Mung Chiang as President After Tumult Over Protests
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:41:03 +0000
The previous president resigned after months of conflict over how the university handled protests. The new president, Mung Chiang, currently leads Purdue.
Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:58 +0000
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race?
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:06:17 +0000
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the Georgia primary for governor approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.
Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:31 +0000
The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.
Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:25:33 +0000
Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image.
G.O.P. to Begin Debating Voting Maps in This State. Not Everyone Approves.
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:47:26 +0000
Under pressure from President Trump, the South Carolina legislature will consider new House districts this week. Some Republicans worry changes could backfire.
Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:06:05 +0000
The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.
In Massie’s Kentucky Primary, Fidelity to Trump Is on the Ballot
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:01:57 +0000
Representative Thomas Massie, the Republican who wears his rifts with President Trump as badges of honor, is battling Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein to keep his seat.
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:02:01 +0000
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:57 +0000
The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.
Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone?
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:08:13 +0000
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.
Americans Are Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:36:31 +0000
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.
Teenagers Arrested After Drive-By Shootings in Austin Injure at Least 4
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:55:12 +0000
The teenage boys were among three suspects taken into custody in connection with at least 12 shootings across the Texas capital. There was no apparent motive, the mayor said.
Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
Mon, 18 May 2026 00:13:36 +0000
After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.
Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:27:52 +0000
Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. Legal experts call it a stretch.
Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:18 +0000
Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.
How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison
Sun, 17 May 2026 20:18:34 +0000
Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump.
What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race
Sun, 17 May 2026 19:32:36 +0000
He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.