Cubans Deported to Mexico Live a Precarious Existence, Report Finds
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:01:18 +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.: Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas
Wed, 27 May 2026 07:34:39 +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 02:01:40 +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 07:32:22 +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 00:43:00 +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 02:56:32 +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 04:16:34 +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 04:51:48 +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 04:01:16 +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
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:03:13 +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.: Trump embraced an ally over an incumbent in the Texas Senate race.
Tue, 26 May 2026 19:38:03 +0000: Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Migrants
Tue, 26 May 2026 19:22:16 +0000 Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash.: Trump’s snub of Cornyn comes with a cost.
Tue, 26 May 2026 18:46:32 +0000: Deaths Reported at Washington State Paper Mill After Chemical Tank Ruptures
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:43:42 +0000 Nine other people, including a firefighter, were injured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, the authorities said.: South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump
Tue, 26 May 2026 21:56:13 +0000 With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.: Texas’ Redistricting Creates Intraparty Clashes Over House Seats
Tue, 26 May 2026 18:56:04 +0000 The new congressional map Texas Republicans drew to favor the party has led to several contentious primary runoffs.: Ben Morea, Principal Provocateur of 1960s Anarchist Group, Dies at 84
Tue, 26 May 2026 18:26:37 +0000 An abstract painter who wanted to creatively destroy the gap between art and revolution, he loosely led a band of radicals with a profane name.: Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
Tue, 26 May 2026 19:15:09 +0000 A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights.: The G.O.P. Race for Texas Attorney General Grew Heated, and Expensive
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:16:43 +0000 In the last weeks of the contest, Representative Chip Roy reported raising more than $8 million, and he intensified his attacks on Mayes Middleton, a state senator.: UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:20:40 +0000 The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday.: Ken Paxton has a history of winning primaries and make-or-break runoffs.
Tue, 26 May 2026 18:34:35 +0000: Trump Declares Himself in Good Health After Physical Exam at Walter Reed
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:42:17 +0000 President Trump, who will turn 80 next month, did not give details on the exam.: Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:20:27 +0000 Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district.: Judge to Decide How Long Torture’s Taint Infected the Sept. 11 Case
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:01:03 +0000 Eight days of legal arguments at Guantánamo have brought the long-running terrorism case to a moment of truth in the long wait for justice.: Rahm Emanuel, a Possible 2028 Contender, Calls for Higher Education Reforms
Tue, 26 May 2026 13:36:00 +0000 Republicans have made gains with voters on education issues. A plan championed by Mr. Emanuel, a Democratic former mayor of Chicago, centers on college affordability.: Here’s the latest.
Wed, 27 May 2026 03:19:10 +0000: As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
Tue, 26 May 2026 12:17:39 +0000 Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.: To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:39:22 +0000 The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.: You Can’t Stop This Data Center, a Mom Was Told. She Won’t Quit.
Tue, 26 May 2026 20:52:24 +0000 Kassi Solberg has concerns about a proposed complex, the size of 3,800 football fields, near her home. Trust us, the developer says.